Kia Sorento or similar

Transmission: Automatic – Seats: 7 – Luggage: 2 medium suitcases with all seats up (much more with seats folded; boot opening ~L 98 cm × H 80 cm × W 110 cm) – Drive: 4×4 (permitted on F-roads)

The Kia Sorento is a customer favorite for good reason: it delivers the comfort of a modern family SUV with the confidence of genuine 4×4 capability. With seven seats, an easy-going automatic gearbox, and a roomy cabin, it’s ideal for families or groups who want seamless days on the Ring Road with the option to add selected Highland F-roads in summer. A smooth 2.2 L petrol engine and sensible fuel use (around 6.6 L/100 km, depending on load and conditions) keep long itineraries straightforward. Add heated seats, a user-friendly infotainment system, and a generous cargo area when the third row is folded, and you have a versatile, all-round road-trip partner built for Iceland.

Space and comfort for real-world travel

The Sorento’s three-row layout comfortably accommodates up to seven passengers. The first two rows provide adult-friendly legroom and headroom, while the easy-fold third row lets you switch between people-moving and cargo-carrying in moments. With all seven seats in use, the boot fits about two medium suitcases. Drop the third row and the space opens up dramatically for duffels, camping gear, tripods, or grocery runs between rural stays. Wide doors and a slightly elevated seating position make entry simple and visibility excellent—handy when weather changes quickly.

Comfort, tech, and ease of use

Long days behind the wheel are easier with heated front seats, a clear touchscreen infotainment setup, Bluetooth, USB/AUX inputs, and a 12 V outlet for charging. Controls are intuitive, so you spend less time in menus and more time enjoying Iceland’s scenery. The Sorento’s cabin uses practical materials that are easy to keep tidy on the move, with thoughtful storage bins for phones, cameras, and snacks.

Built for Iceland’s mixed conditions

The Sorento’s 4×4 drivetrain and ground clearance bring reassurance on gravel and corrugations, while the chassis stays composed on smooth tarmac. The automatic transmission keeps city traffic effortless and makes climbing, descending, and changing surfaces feel natural and relaxed. Planning to sample the Highlands? In summer, when routes open, the Sorento is approved for F-roads. As always in Iceland, stay strictly on marked roads (off-road driving is illegal), avoid river crossings that exceed the vehicle’s capability, and check the day’s road and weather updates before you set out.

Safety and seasonal setup

You’ll find the key safety features you want for year-round travel: multiple airbags, ABS, stability control, and ISOFIX child-seat anchors. Tyres are fitted for the season—winter tyres from November to April for plowed winter roads, and quality all-season tyres in summer. Drive to conditions, slow down on gravel, and give yourself extra time in wind or rain.

Where you can drive

The Kia Sorento is suitable for all paved roads and well-maintained gravel routes nationwide, plus F-roads in summer when they are open. It’s a superb match for itineraries that range from Reykjavik and the South Coast to Snæfellsnes, the Eastfjords, and carefully chosen Highland tracks.