Over the last 8-10 years, the mid-sized SUV market has arguably been the most coveted space for auto manufacturers as consumers have transitioned from sedans and mini-vans to the utility of the modern-day mid-sized stagecoach. It’s a crowded market and after a week behind the wheel of the 2021 Kia Sorento X-Line AWD, the question begs: Is the Sorento a contender or a pretender?