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  • $27,300
    great price
    $2,147 below market
    • 38,187 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 6 Seats, 36 City / 33 Hwy MPG
    • Matt Blatt Kia (96 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Keyless Entry/Start
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    Located in Egg Harbor Township, NJ / 96 miles away from Hoboken, NJ

    Please call for Availability! Steel Gray 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid S AWD 6-Speed Automatic 1.6L I4 DGI Hybrid Turbocharged DOHC 16V LEV3-ULEV70 1.6L I4 ...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    35 Combined MPG (36 City/33 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: KNDRGDLGXN5117825
    Stock: K25890A
    Certified Pre-Owned: Yes
    Listed since: 06-04-2025

  • $25,841
    good price
    $1,793 below market
    • 40,556 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, corporate fleet vehicle
    • 6 Seats, 36 City / 33 Hwy MPG
    • Freehold Mitsubishi (36 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Keyless Entry/Start
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    Located in Freehold Township, NJ / 36 miles away from Hoboken, NJ

    arrived from mitse 6/12/25

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    35 Combined MPG (36 City/33 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: KNDRGDLG1N5126624
    Stock: KNDRGDLG1N5126624
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 06-12-2025

  • $27,498
    good price
    $1,110 below market
    • 33,747 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use
    • 6 Seats, 36 City / 33 Hwy MPG
    • Stream Auto Outlet Amity (33 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Keyless Entry/Start
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    Located in Amityville, NY / 33 miles away from Hoboken, NJ

    CARFAX One-Owner. Clean CARFAX. 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid Silky Silver 1.6L I4 DGI Hybrid Turbocharged DOHC 16V LEV3-ULEV70. 36/33 City/Highway MPG Pric...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    35 Combined MPG (36 City/33 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: KNDRGDLG6N5117448
    Stock: A678
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 06-04-2025

  • $28,990
    good price
    $1,236 below market
    • 26,700 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use
    • 6 Seats, 36 City / 33 Hwy MPG
    • Matt Blatt Kia of Toms River (53 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Keyless Entry/Start
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    Located in Toms River, NJ / 53 miles away from Hoboken, NJ

    1.6L I4 DGI Hybrid Turbocharged DOHC 16V LEV3-ULEV70. 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid S Platinum Graphite AWD 6-Speed Automatic 1.6L I4 DGI Hybrid Turbocharge...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    35 Combined MPG (36 City/33 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: KNDRGDLG8N5121680
    Stock: TT25603A
    Certified Pre-Owned: Yes
    Listed since: 05-20-2025

  • $23,486
    good price
    $757 below market
    • 78,226 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use
    • 6 Seats, 36 City / 33 Hwy MPG
    • Liberty Kia (22 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Keyless Entry/Start
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    Located in Ramsey, NJ / 22 miles away from Hoboken, NJ

    ONE OWNER, SERVICE RECORDS AVAILABLE, RECENT TRADE IN, **KIA CERTIFIED**, 1.6L I4 DGI Hybrid Turbocharged DOHC 16V LEV3-ULEV70. Certified. 36/33 City/...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    35 Combined MPG (36 City/33 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: KNDRGDLGXN5081991
    Stock: 6155A
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 06-20-2025

  • Stock photo**
    $27,990
    fair price
    $55 above market
    • 36,315 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use
    • 6 Seats, 36 City / 33 Hwy MPG
    • Matt Blatt Kia of Toms River (53 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Keyless Entry/Start
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    Located in Toms River, NJ / 53 miles away from Hoboken, NJ

    1.6L I4 DGI Hybrid Turbocharged DOHC 16V LEV3-ULEV70. 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid S Gravity Blue AWD 6-Speed Automatic 1.6L I4 DGI Hybrid Turbocharged DOH...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    35 Combined MPG (36 City/33 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: KNDRGDLG4N5122776
    Stock: TT25846A
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 06-19-2025

  • New Listing
    • 14,676 miles
    • 6 Seats, 36 City / 33 Hwy MPG
    • Honda of Princeton (41 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Keyless Entry/Start
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    Located in Princeton, NJ / 41 miles away from Hoboken, NJ

    2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid 1.6L I4 DGI Hybrid Turbocharged DOHC 16V LEV3-ULEV70.Come in to Honda of Princeton for a no-obligation test drive! We are taki...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary Unavailable.

    Features and Specs:

    35 Combined MPG (36 City/33 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: KNDRGDLG5N5122771
    Stock: CM101
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 07-19-2025

  • Price Drop
    $32,495
    great price
    $2,789 below market
    • 6,392 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use
    • 6 Seats, 36 City / 33 Hwy MPG
    • Jersey City Kia (4 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Keyless Entry/Start
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    Located in Jersey City, NJ / 4 miles away from Hoboken, NJ

    1.6L I4 DGI Hybrid Turbocharged DOHC 16V LEV3-ULEV70. Clean CARFAX. CARFAX One-Owner. 2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid EX Gravity Blue AWD 6-Speed Automatic 1....

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    34 Combined MPG (36 City/33 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: KNDRHDLG4P5202255
    Stock: U01546
    Certified Pre-Owned: Yes
    Listed since: 06-19-2025

  • Price Drop
    $30,395
    great price
    $2,761 below market
    • 33,013 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use
    • 6 Seats, 36 City / 33 Hwy MPG
    • Matt Blatt Kia of Abington (72 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Keyless Entry/Start
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    Located in Roslyn, PA / 72 miles away from Hoboken, NJ

    NAVIGATION, LEATHER, BLUETOOTH, 3RD ROW SEAT, CERTIFIED KIA!!! COMES WITH BALANCE OF 100,000 MILE POWERTRAIN WARRANTY & ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE, BACKUP CA...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    34 Combined MPG (36 City/33 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: KNDRHDLG8P5177196
    Stock: KAS52010A
    Certified Pre-Owned: Yes
    Listed since: 05-29-2025

  • $34,999
    fair price
    $1,004 below market
    • 7,801 miles
    • No accidents, personal use only
    • 6 Seats, 36 City / 33 Hwy MPG
    • Matt Blatt Kia (96 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Keyless Entry/Start
    Close

    Located in Egg Harbor Township, NJ / 96 miles away from Hoboken, NJ

    Please call for Availability! Silky Silver 2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid EX AWD 6-Speed Automatic 1.6L I4 DGI Hybrid Turbocharged DOHC 16V LEV3-ULEV70 1.6L ...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    34 Combined MPG (36 City/33 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: KNDRHDLG7P5163936
    Stock: KS232229
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 12-21-2023

  • Stock photo**
    $35,431
    good price
    $1,431 below market
    • 12,843 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use
    • 6 Seats, 36 City / 33 Hwy MPG
    • Atlantic Hyundai (38 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Leather Seats
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    Close

    Located in West Islip, NY / 38 miles away from Hoboken, NJ

    CLEAN VEHICLE HISTORY...NO ACCIDENTS, Leather Seats, ONE OWNER, 1.6L I4 DGI Hybrid Turbocharged DOHC 16V LEV3-ULEV70, 12 Speakers, 16-way Pwr Driver S...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    34 Combined MPG (36 City/33 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: KNDRMDLG4P5130842
    Stock: U97931P
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 07-12-2025

  • $32,990
    fair price
    $665 below market
    • 23,699 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use
    • 6 Seats, 36 City / 33 Hwy MPG
    • Matt Blatt Kia of Toms River (53 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Keyless Entry/Start
    Close

    Located in Toms River, NJ / 53 miles away from Hoboken, NJ

    1.6L I4 DGI Hybrid Turbocharged DOHC 16V LEV3-ULEV70. 2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid EX Steel Gray AWD 6-Speed Automatic 1.6L I4 DGI Hybrid Turbocharged DOHC...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    34 Combined MPG (36 City/33 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: KNDRHDLG4P5130988
    Stock: T25704A
    Certified Pre-Owned: Yes
    Listed since: 03-19-2025

  • $33,999
    fair price
    $1,059 below market
    • 12,952 miles
    • 1 accident, 1 owner, personal use
    • 6 Seats, 36 City / 33 Hwy MPG
    • Matt Blatt Kia (96 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Keyless Entry/Start
    Close

    Located in Egg Harbor Township, NJ / 96 miles away from Hoboken, NJ

    Please call for Availability! Platinum Graphite 2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid EX AWD 6-Speed Automatic 1.6L I4 DGI Hybrid Turbocharged DOHC 16V LEV3-ULEV70 ...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    34 Combined MPG (36 City/33 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: KNDRHDLG0P5194140
    Stock: KS25548A
    Certified Pre-Owned: Yes
    Listed since: 05-31-2025

  • $34,999
    fair price
    $233 above market
    • 2,319 miles
    • No accidents, personal use only
    • 6 Seats, 36 City / 33 Hwy MPG
    • Matt Blatt Kia (96 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Keyless Entry/Start
    Close

    Located in Egg Harbor Township, NJ / 96 miles away from Hoboken, NJ

    Please call for Availability! Runway Red 2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid EX AWD 6-Speed Automatic 1.6L I4 DGI Hybrid Turbocharged DOHC 16V LEV3-ULEV70 1.6L I4...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    34 Combined MPG (36 City/33 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: KNDRHDLG4P5210467
    Stock: KS232077
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 10-24-2023

  • $34,999
    fair price
    $262 above market
    • 2,611 miles
    • No accidents, personal use only
    • 6 Seats, 36 City / 33 Hwy MPG
    • Matt Blatt Kia (96 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Keyless Entry/Start
    Close

    Located in Egg Harbor Township, NJ / 96 miles away from Hoboken, NJ

    Please call for Availability! Aurora Black 2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid EX AWD 6-Speed Automatic 1.6L I4 DGI Hybrid Turbocharged DOHC 16V LEV3-ULEV70 1.6L ...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    34 Combined MPG (36 City/33 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: KNDRHDLGXP5185784
    Stock: K231616
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 06-29-2023

  • $34,999
    fair price
    $544 above market
    • 5,358 miles
    • No accidents, personal use only
    • 6 Seats, 36 City / 33 Hwy MPG
    • Matt Blatt Kia (96 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Keyless Entry/Start
    Close

    Located in Egg Harbor Township, NJ / 96 miles away from Hoboken, NJ

    Please call for Availability! Silky Silver 2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid EX AWD 6-Speed Automatic 1.6L I4 DGI Hybrid Turbocharged DOHC 16V LEV3-ULEV70 1.6L ...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    34 Combined MPG (36 City/33 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: KNDRHDLG5P5210333
    Stock: K231729
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 07-28-2023

  • $39,999
    fair price
    $646 above market
    • 3,510 miles
    • No accidents, personal use only
    • 6 Seats, 36 City / 33 Hwy MPG
    • Matt Blatt Kia (96 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Leather Seats
    • Keyless Entry/Start
    Close

    Located in Egg Harbor Township, NJ / 96 miles away from Hoboken, NJ

    Please call for Availability! Runway Red 2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid SX Prestige AWD 6-Speed Automatic 1.6L I4 DGI Hybrid Turbocharged DOHC 16V LEV3-ULEV7...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    34 Combined MPG (36 City/33 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: KNDRKDLG6P5167770
    Stock: KS232231
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 12-23-2023

    • 31,671 miles
    • Lemon reported, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 6 Seats, 39 City / 35 Hwy MPG
    • CarVision Maple Shade (75 mi away)
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    • Keyless Entry/Start
    • Third-row seating
    Close

    Located in Maple Shade, NJ / 75 miles away from Hoboken, NJ

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Issue reported

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    37 Combined MPG (39 City/35 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: KNDRH4LG1M5050916
    Stock: 050916BB
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 06-12-2025

  • New Listing
    Stock photo**
    $29,980
    fair price
    $288 below market
    • 42,489 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, personal use
    • 6 Seats, 36 City / 33 Hwy MPG
    • Kia Of Riverdale (22 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Keyless Entry/Start
    Close

    Located in Riverdale, NJ / 22 miles away from Hoboken, NJ

    Platinum Graphite 2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid EX AWD 6-Speed Automatic 1.6L I4 DGI Hybrid Turbocharged DOHC 16V LEV3-ULEV70 1.6L I4 DGI Hybrid Turbocharge...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    34 Combined MPG (36 City/33 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: KNDRHDLGXP5207198
    Stock: 207198T01
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 07-19-2025

  • Stock photo**
    $30,990
    fair price
    $156 below market
    • 33,750 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 6 Seats, 36 City / 33 Hwy MPG
    • Matt Blatt Kia of Toms River (53 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Keyless Entry/Start
    Close

    Located in Toms River, NJ / 53 miles away from Hoboken, NJ

    1.6L I4 DGI Hybrid Turbocharged DOHC 16V LEV3-ULEV70. 2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid EX Platinum Graphite AWD 6-Speed Automatic 1.6L I4 DGI Hybrid Turbocharg...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    34 Combined MPG (36 City/33 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: KNDRHDLG9P5210366
    Stock: TTS25944A
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 06-25-2025

  • $33,990
    fair price
    $319 below market
    • 28,155 miles
    • 1 accident, 1 owner, personal use
    • 6 Seats, 36 City / 33 Hwy MPG
    • Matt Blatt Kia of Toms River (53 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Leather Seats
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    Close

    Located in Toms River, NJ / 53 miles away from Hoboken, NJ

    1.6L I4 DGI Hybrid Turbocharged DOHC 16V LEV3-ULEV70. 2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid SX Prestige Aurora Black AWD 6-Speed Automatic 1.6L I4 DGI Hybrid Turboc...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    34 Combined MPG (36 City/33 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: KNDRKDLG2P5189233
    Stock: TT25762A
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 05-28-2025

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James S., 11/30/2022
2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid S 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
I had driven a Hyundai Sonata hybrid for many years and loved the car. My wife was the pleased owner of a Kia, so when I saw a 2022 Sorento hybrid become available at a relatively good price, I decided to make the switch from my Sonata. The Sorento hybrid is an impressive vehicle. Despite the reports from some owners of disappointing fuel economy, I have been getting 40 MPG. … Amazingly enough, that is even better than the mileage my Sorento hybrid had afforded, despite the Sorento being a larger vehicle. The gas station trips will be few and far between. The Sorento is also equipped with numerous interesting technological features. There are even two levels of lane-assist driving. Not something that I have elected to use, but it might come in handy for those wishing to take a cat nap while driving. I am pleased with the ride quality, and the six passenger seating comes in handy with the grandkids (though I would have preferred seven passenger bench seating). Now for the caveat. On my fifth day of ownership, I repeatedly tried to start the car without success. The interior lights worked, but the car was otherwise as dead as a doornail. I wound up contacting the Kia road service that was part of the warranty, fearing wisely that the car might ultimately have to be towed all the way to a Kia dealership. After the usual two hour wait, a tow truck did arrive. The driver tried, also without success, to jump start the car, then tried to shift the car to neutral so that it could be towed in the normal fashion. That brings us to the first major issue. The car was designed with an unusual rotary shift dial on the center console. Without power, there is no way to shift the car to neutral. Normally, such a vehicle will also be equipped with a "shift lock release" somewhere on the console or dash to compensate for this and to allow an emergency shift to neutral. But as far as anyone can tell (and that includes the local Kia dealers and the national Kia road service personnel), this car lacks that feature. That is a very fundamental design problem. To return to the narrative, the first tow driver departed and informed me that he had called for a second truck to come out. Well, after waiting another two hours, that second driver appeared and simply went through the same futile motions. I was then promised a third truck that would be properly equipped to deal with the issue. That truck did not arrive until late the following morning. The driver had to employ a wheel lift and dollies to transport the car to the dealership. Needless to say, most tow trucks do not come equipped with these mechanisms. The bottom line is that it was almost 24 hours before the car was to get to the Kia service center. But that was just the start of the odyssey. The dealership was initially unable to figure out the source of the problem. They admitted that the hybrid was so new that they were not really familiar with the technology of the vehicle. They had to coordinate for several days with engineers at Kia central headquarters before diagnosing the issue as a defective starter button. So that should be quickly rectifiable, right? Wrong. I was told that it would take around 5 business days to get a new switch! That is a clear indication that certain essential parts for this car are not being stocked regionally. But even so, one would think that the equipment would be sent for overnight delivery as a simple courtesy for Kia customers. Well, apparently not. As it turned out, it took nine days for the item to arrive. In total, I was without the Sorento for a couple of days short of three weeks. The one saving grace is that after about a week without the vehicle, the dealership provided a rental car through Enterprise. Without that, I would have been beside myself. Was this untoward experience an extraordinary occurrence? Probably. As I mentioned, I am otherwise impressed with the vehicle. But potential buyers should at least be aware of the issues I encountered.
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