Most-Read Car Reviews of the Week

If the persevering popularity of the 2013 Toyota RAV4 is any indicator, we should've included it on our list of Top 10 Cars for the 2012 Apocalypse. As the scrappy crossover has been the lone occupant of the No. 1 spot on our list of most-read reviews for the entirety of 2013 so far, it seems an extinction-level event would leave behind only the cockroaches and the RAV4. Despite a spirited challenge to the RAV4's stranglehold on the top spot, list newcomer the 2014 Mazda CX-5 managed just better than two-thirds the traffic, good for second place. Otherwise, holdovers from last week did some spot swapping.

Check out what was popular this week:
1. 2013 Toyota RAV4
2. 2014 Mazda CX-5
3. 2014 Subaru Forester
4. 2013 Ford Explorer
5. 2013 Ford Fusion
6. 2013 Ford Escape
7. 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
8. 2014 Kia Sorento
9. 2013 Toyota Avalon
10. 2013 Nissan Pathfinder

Cars.com Family Reviews the 2013 Kia Sorento

With the redesigned 2014 Kia Sorento arriving at dealerships next month, budget-conscious families might want to take a look at the 2013 Sorento, which already has several incentives on it. This crossover starts at $23,950, has plenty of standard features and is fun to drive when it has the optional V-6 engine, says Cars.com Family reviewer Courtney Messenbaugh. A third row is optional, but it's not roomy and it eats into the cargo area.

2013 Kia Sorento Review

Most-Read Car Reviews of the Week

Our review of the 2013 Toyota RAV4 crossover unsurprisingly extended its stay atop the list of most-read reviews this week. Aside from a bit of movement among the ranks and the 2014 Kia Sorento and 2013 Toyota Avalon joining the top 10, much of this week's roster should look familiar.

Check out what was popular this week:

1. 2013 Toyota RAV4
2. 2014 Subaru Forester
3. 2014 Kia Sorento
4. 2013 Ford Fusion
5. 2013 Ford Escape
6. 2013 Ford Explorer
7. 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid
8. 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
9. 2013 Toyota Avalon
10. 2013 Nissan Pathfinder

Most-Watched Videos of the Week

Truck fans can't get enough of Ford's Atlas concept truck. Two videos of the Atlas top our charts for another week. If you want to see it in person head to the 2013 Chicago Auto Show this week. In third was the lone newcomer to this week's list, our video featuring Mercedes-Benz's new entry-level sedan, the 2014 CLA-Class. Check out what else was popular:

1. Ford Atlas Concept
2. Ford Atlas Concept at the Detroit Auto Show
3. 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class
4. 2014 Kia Sorento
5. 2013 Ram HD 3500

Editor's Note: This post was edited to appropriately identify the Atlas appearing at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show. Feb. 11.

Kia Cross GT Concept Video

Using descriptive terms like "really weird" and "kind of cool," Cars.com reviewer Kelsey Mays took an unusual interest in the Kia Cross GT concept. Apart from oddball features like squinty wraparound headlights, hexagonal roof portals and felt-wool interior trim, the Cross GT demands our attention due to its likelihood of becoming the three-row Kia Sorento's larger, more muscular crossover cousin.

More 2013 Chicago Auto Show Coverage

The all-wheel-drive concept's powertrain uses a plug-in hybrid V-6 paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, said to have a 20-mile all-electric range. Cross GT's debut sure was flashy, but whether those ambitious mileage claims or any of its fantastic features can translate to production remains to be seen. Check out the video below and see what you think.

Cars.com Reviews the 2014 Kia Sorento

With the redesigned-for-2014 Sorento, Kia has improved its seven-passenger crossover with better driving dynamics and more comfort and convenience features, says Cars.com reviewer Joe Bruzek. The automaker claims that around 80% of the crossover is new and that its interior is roomier, but exterior styling looks only mildly updated, and according to Bruzek, the cramped cabin's dimensions are virtually unchanged. 

2014 Kia Sorento Review

Most-Watched Videos of the Week

Our video featuring PickupTrucks.com Editor Mark Williams' introduction of the Ford Atlas at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit refused to budge from the top spot on the list of this week's most-watched videos. The concept truck was in good company this week as another video of the Atlas finding its way to the show floor in Detroit entered the list at No. 3. Yet another heavy-duty pickup truck from the Detroit auto show, the 2013 Ram HD 3500, joined the list in fifth place. Check out the top video above and see which others were popular this week:

1. Ford Atlas Concept
2. 2014 Kia Sorento
3. Ford Atlas Concept at the Detroit Auto Show
4. 2014 Lexus IS
5. 2013 Ram HD 3500

Kia to Unveil Crossover Concept, Superman Car at 2013 Chicago Auto Show

Kia's showing in Chicago next week will be a mix of concept, in the Kia Cross GT, and just plain conceptual, in its Superman-inspired Optima Hybrid. Both cars are set to be unveiled at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show, which runs Feb. 9-18 at McCormick Place.

Kia released a sneak peak of the Cross GT concept this morning. The photo shows what appears to be a seven-seat crossover larger than the 2014 Kia Sorento. Kia describes the Cross GT concept as "inspired by nature, driven by technology" and stated that it "hints at the future of Kia’s design language in the form of a premium Crossover Utility Vehicle." We’ll have full coverage of the concept next week from the show.

Kia Sorento Prices Increase $1,000 for 2014

When the redesigned Kia Sorento goes on sale later this winter, it'll start at $24,950, including an $850 destination charge. That's $1,000 more than the outgoing model, but a new engine and more optional comfort and convenience features should remove some of the sting.

According to Kia, more than 80% of its midsize crossover is new or significantly redesigned for 2014. On the outside that means a light front-end refresh with an updated grille and LED-accented headlights. Inside, changes include a new powertrain, revised center stack layout and updated multimedia system. The crossover still has standard seating for five passengers and a third-row option for seven-passenger capacity.

Most-Watched Videos of the Week

It's the Ford Atlas' world this week, and our other most-watched videos are just living in it. The video, featuring PickupTrucks.com Editor Mark Williams' introduction of the Atlas concept truck at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit hauled straight to the top of the heap. The rest of the top five videos also are from the Detroit auto show, including last week's lone holdover — the show-stealing 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray; it moves up one spot to third place this week. Check out the top video above and see which others were popular this week:

1. Ford Atlas Concept
2. 2014 Infiniti Q50
3. 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
4. 2014 Lexus IS
5. 2014 Kia Sorento