Kia Sorento
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Kia says more than 80 percent of the parts in the 2014 Sorento are either all-new or redesigned. The net result is an SUV that looks a little different but feels significantly more refined, and offers an impressive set of convenience and infotainment technologies, including the new UVO eServices system.
For 2013 the Sorento receives a new Kia badge up front, leather seating becomes standard for the mid-tier EX trim, and the 3rd-row seats are now standard on LX V6 models and optional on EX V6 and SX trims.
The 2012 Kia Sorento SUV adds an optional gasoline direct-injection (GDI) 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine to the lineup earning top marks for horsepower and fuel economy. Also new this year is the addition of YES essentials fabric that provides anti-bacterial, anti-soil and anti-static properties. Last year's base-model Sorento and manual transmission are dropped for 2012.
The Sorento LX receives a new 3.3-liter V6 engine good for 242 horsepower and 228 pound-feet of torque. A 3.8-liter V6 remains standard on the EX trim level.
The Sorento has a new, all-aluminum V6 engine good for 262 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. The Sorento's interior receives revised gauge faces and center console, new wood trim appliques, active headrests and steering wheel-mounted audio controls.
Styled and sized like a modern crossover, Kia's mid-size Sorento SUV retains the rugged body-on-frame construction preferred by off-road enthusiasts and those who need to tow heavy trailers. The Sorento's five-passenger cabin has the look and feel of an upscale SUV, making it as equally adept at shuttling business clients as it is the kids and family dog. Of course, the Sorento's long list of standard features, impressively powerful V6 engine and easy-to-swallow low sticker price are also a big draw, as is Kia's 10-year/100,000 mile powertrain warranty. Safety is another area where the Sorento shines, with a five-star government crash-test safety rating, full-length side-curtain airbags, electronic stability control and traction control, all included as standard equipment.
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Great vehicle
By Mert (IL) on Sunday, September 18, 2011
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 8,250
overall rating 10 of 10rating detailsReviewer Ratings
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Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"We bought our 2011 4 cyl. Kia Sorento last December. I read reviews about the mileage being a few gallons under the quoted mpg, but we have found that after the initial break-in of 3 months, driving 60-62 mph(our 2 lane highways are 55 mph) we get 30 mpg, and 67-69 mph on interstate yields the predicted 28 mpg. Drive faster and it'll be slightly lower; it's all in how fast you drive. City driving says only 13 mpg, but I think that's inaccurate because I can drive forever on a tank of gas. We traded a GMC Envoy for the Sorento, so my only real "complaint" is that the seats aren't as comfortable as my Envoy on long rides. I prefer cloth seats, so the Sorento heated cloth seats are a bonus for our very cold midwestern winters. The 4 cyl is just as good as our V6 was. I'm very happy with the zip in this vehicle. We have the 3rd row seating, although we usually have the back row down for storage. Still, it's nice to have the extra seating when we need it. The only other issue is with the Blue Tooth. Sometimes it rings phantom incoming calls and my voice name recognition won't work, but then I have a cheap cell phone. It all seems to work ok with my husband's phone. Overall, we are very happy with our Sorento and will trade for another when the time comes."
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Good MPG, smooth driving
By Tory83 (OR) on Friday, March 30, 2012
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 5,000
overall rating 9 of 10rating detailsReviewer Ratings
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Pros: "Mileage, price, features, design, noise insulation"
Cons: "Rear wiper buttons are at weird spot."
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"MPG is pretty impressive - I get around 24, mostly driving in city. Road noise is not pronounced, car tends to drive pretty smoothly. Fair amount of features."
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Great vehicle for the price
By nomen (IN) on Monday, September 26, 2011
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 6,800
overall rating 7 of 10rating detailsReviewer Ratings
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Pros: "Decent price, easy to drive"
Cons: "Noisy on some roads, third row seats nearly useless"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"I bought a Sorento EX with the V6 and AWD in March 2011. With the option packages, it was basically the same as the SX model, but a couple thousand cheaper. I have not done a detailed comparison to see what I may be missing, but it cannot be much. I wanted the V6 because I do not believe a 4-cylinder can handle an automatic very well. Some of the earlier comments seem to agree with that. I wanted AWD because I live in northeast Indiana and we get plenty of snowy and icy roads. The AWD is another reason I wanted the V6. Considering I was downgrading from a Chevy Avalanche to this, my standards may be a bit high. Even with that, I am fairly impressed so far. The handling is good and the ride is good for a vehicle this size. I did a test drive before I bought, so I was pretty much expecting what I am getting. The AWD seems to drive a bit better than the FWD version I also tested. The FWD one seemed to want to pull to the right; the AWD does not. The mileage ratings are 18/24 for this, but I am getting 24 (according to the dashboard display) driving to work. A lot of the time, it is even coming in over 25. This is mostly 50 mph , so not a lot of city driving. I have owned the car about 6 months now and my total average is running about 22 mpg overall since I have owned it. I am a bit disappointed that the dashboard mileage calculator is so far off of my reality. The display is anywhere from 1 to 2 mpg higher than my reality. Take that into account if you are concerned about your mileage. Even with the V6, I was surprised that it downshifts on some hills. This is mainly at highway speeds, with little to no extra load in the vehicle. This seems to have gotten better as the vehicle broke in, but it does still happen on some hills. The quality of the road seems to have a big affect on the noise inside. On a new smooth road, all is nice. The minute you get onto an older, beat-up road or country road, the noise levels increase quite a bit. I wonder how much of this might be the tire tread pattern making noise. I wish the navigation system could bypass the startup screen. You need to select a language and touch the “Agree” button before anything else. I realize part of the intent of that screen is the warning message, but why not store the language setting and go straight to the system? How many times does the warning need to be displayed? I have gone thru all the manuals and there is nothing about bypassing this screen. The cruise control should remain on after stopping and restarting the car. I use the cruise a lot, and it is a pain to have to turn the cruise back on. There is a warning in the manual about accidentally turning on the cruise, but I do not see how that is possible. I love the Bluetooth connection for my cell phone. I can access my phone’s contacts and recent calls from the center panel. I have used it a few times to make calls, and the voice activation seems to not work when I need to access a secondary number in my call list. My cell phone stores multiple phone numbers under one name and those secondary numbers do not appear to have voice commands to get to them. So, I need to use the center panel to make a call a lot of the time. I was surprised once that it picked up a call I was on and started putting the sound thru the car speakers. Kia should have the 6-speed manual as an option on the V6 engine. It is only available on the 4-cylinder engine. But, I bet if they did that, they still would not have many (if any) on the dealer lots. The dome light settings are not obvious between door and the other buttons. It is very easy to hit the wrong button and end up disabling the lights. I have taken this car on a several 600 mile round-trips. The driver seat stays reasonably comfortable after 3 hours steady. The first trip was a bit rough, but I have gotten used to the seats and they are reasonable. Probably my biggest complaint about seating is the view of the dashboard. I like to sit high on the height adjustment. But then I cannot see the tops of the gauges. It is even worse if I lower the tilt steering wheel. I have had this problem with nearly every vehicle I have owned, but I guess I was hoping. There are cupholders for the center row of seats in the door panels. They are way too small to be useful for much over a small cup. Anything larger will not fit. Even with a small cup, I would be afraid to open or close the door with a cup in the holder because the contents would probably spill. Overall, I am happy with my Sorento. I hope Kia creates a hybrid version."
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