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Finding a three-row crossover can be a bit daunting because there are so many choices to consider. You'll find three-row crossovers in the midsize as well as full-size segments from a variety of manufacturers and different price points. Models like the 2023 Buick Enclave offer some luxury features, while others like the 2023 Sorento tend towards the more mainstream portion of the spectrum.
How do you choose the best three-row crossover with so many factors to consider? Let us help you pick by comparing the 2023 Enclave vs. Sorento in terms of interior, safety, and performance characteristics. And if you want to see the new Enclave in the metal, talk to our sales team at David Scott Lee Buick GMC in Crestview, FL, to schedule a viewing.
The 2023 Enclave and the 2023 Sorento offer seating for up to seven occupants across three rows of seating. However, adults will have a better chance of fitting into the 2023 Enclave’s third row, thanks to its more spacious cabin that offers 157 cubic feet of volume. In contrast, the 142-cubic-foot cabin on the 2023 Sorento can make adults in the third row feel claustrophobic, if they can get in there at all. The 2023 Enclave also offers 24 cubic feet of trunk space with all three rows deployed, while the 2023 Sorento can only manage 13 cubic feet. You can fold the third and second rows of seats for more space when required.
Inside, the 2023 Enclave’s cabin is noticeably more upmarket and premium than the 2023 Sorento, with wood trim and premium leather on higher trims. Both vehicles include dual-zone climate control with rear air vents, Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, powered front seats, and 8-inch infotainment system screens. There are ample charging ports, and you can also option a wireless phone charging pad if desired.
The 2023 Enclave offers a 3.6-liter V6 with 310 horsepower as the sole engine option. It’s got enough pep to propel it to 60 from rest in just 6.5 seconds, helped by its smooth-shifting 9-speed automatic transmission and optional all-wheel-drive system. Reviewers have noted the luxurious ride characteristics of the 2023 Enclave as a strong point, and if you need to tow, the 2023 Enclave can pull up to 5,000 pounds behind it.
In contrast, while the 2023 Sorento offers a choice of engines, including a 191-horsepower 2.5-liter 4-cylinder, a 281-horsepower 2.0-liter turbo four, and two hybrids with 221 horsepower or 261 horsepower, it's not as refined as the 2023 Enclave.
Neither the 2023 Enclave nor the 2023 Sorento is lacking in standard safety features. They offer automated emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, airbags, and stability control. Both also offer child safety locks, brake assist, and daytime running lamps. Adaptive cruise control is optional.
The 2023 Enclave is the winner of this Buick vs. Kia shootout. Appreciably more spacious, luxurious, and comfortable, it has a great powertrain and ample safety features. It truly embodies Buick's ethos of providing luxury features at mainstream pricing levels. Come over to David Scott Lee Buick GMC in Crestview, FL, and test drive a 2023 Enclave. Then, you'll see what it's all about.
