Used 2012 Kia Sorento LX SUV Review
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Sorento 2012 LX 2.4 Front Wheel Drive
frjohn42, Absecon, NJ, 05/23/2012
2012 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV w/Convenience Pkg (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
I have already driven my Sorento 2,000 miles in 6 weeks and I can say that its a very comfortable ride.
Being a big person, 6ft 3in with a offensive lineman's build I am comfortable.
I purchased the 4 cylinder front wheel drive, base model w/ convenience package, i.e. park assist on the mirror and auto dimming, remote start, heated seats, cargo net, cargo cover, sorento floor mats.
I … have been driving with the ac on most of the time and I have been getting about 21-22 miles per gallon city driving and about 25-26 on the highway.
Kia Sorento LX with convenience package and 3rd row seat
motorspeed, Miami, FL, 01/05/2012
2012 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV w/Convenience Pkg (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
After driving the Sorento for more than 5000 miles I am very satisfied with the car. I've owned a Nissan (350 Z), Subaru (WRX), and Honda (Si). I consider myself a car guy, and now I'm driving an SUV because my family is getting bigger. Recently I did a trip in my Sorento to North Carolina from Fort Lauderdale (780 Miles one way) and was very pleased with the car. Six people plus luggage … and the SUV behaved admirably. I really like the steering feel and on center behavior, the solid chassis (car based) and how safe it feels overall in handling. The 2.4 GDI engine feels with enough punch doing the task, and is delivering 23 to 24 miles per gallon. Very good package.
Worth the wait - best non-luxury mid-size SUV value
mhamm, Memphis, TN, 07/03/2011
2012 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV w/Convenience Pkg (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
I'd been waiting for some of the updates in the 2012 Sorento specifically the 4-cyl GDI engine lifted from the Optima rated at 191 HP and 22/32mpg - I don't know of another mid-size SUV that comes close. The other feature was the availability of the DFD shocks that make a big difference in the ride, which were originally only available on the SX model. Had the SUV 24-hours now and we are … very pleased.
Disappointed
brianandr, Glen Daniel, WV, 08/13/2012
2012 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV w/Convenience Pkg (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
One of the big selling points for me was the HWY MPG.
It has been a BIG disappointment so far.
I have put 6000 miles on it and have yet to get better than 24MPG.
KIA states 32...HOW?!
My last 3 Nissans(Rogue, Versa, 350Z) all got at or above what the factory claimed, including the Rogue(which I should have gone with again).
I love that it has plenty of room and comes at a great value but … if I had known I wasn't even going to get in the ballpark of their HWY MPG, I would have gone a different route.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2012 Kia Sorento LX SUV
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Plentiful standard features
- Pro:decent-size third-row seat, sporty handling
- Pro:optional fuel-efficient four-cylinder
- Pro:optional punchy V6
- Pro:long warranty.
- Con:Suspension tuning is a bit too firm
- Con:five-passenger model lacks a sliding second-row seat.
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