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Not Enough Bang For The Buck
nojoke1, 01/12/2014
2011 Kia Sorento SX 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
We purchased a 2011 SX AWD with 42,000 miles recently. This being my first Kia and first SUV I was excited to say the least. However, after a few weeks of driving I started noticing little things such as rattles, rough ride, touchy steering, road noise, acceleration issues (barely touch the pedal and expect a whiplash), cheap plastic interior, uncomfortably flat seat cushions, and seat warmers with one setting (scalding or off). It has already been in the shop for shift lock cam being loose and within a month is going back for the same problem. I believe the Sorento has potential as being a quality vehicle but has several issues to improve on. I find it substandard for the price!
Great Kia
Mac, 02/08/2016
2011 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
Great warranty, great reliability, good value, excellent resale value, 2011 41,600 miles!
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Another KIA with poor MPG...
padriver1979, 01/24/2013
2011 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
My wife and I purchased a Spicy Red 2011 Kia Sorento LX AWD in March 2010. The vehicle has 16,000 miles on it and we have yet to see over 20 mpg on a full tank of gas 50 city/50% highway. The original sticker said 21-28. The EPA changed the ratings for the 2012 and 2013 Sorentos I believe but not the 2011 models. Why? I contacted my local dealership and they said that the AWD 4 cyl should not even be sold in two cities--SF and Pgh due to the amount of hills. I would hate to see what the V6 gets if a 4 cyl is getting 20 in mixed driving conditions. In 2012 we leased a 2013 Optima LX thinking that perhaps Kia's MPG on sedans would be better. False--19/20mpg. Buyer beware of Kia!
Excellent Car - Best Bang for the Buck
dboisobe, 06/10/2011
2011 Kia Sorento SX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I reviewed the Sorento all models, drove the Sportage LX, EX, SX, looked at the Honda CRV, Nissan Murano S, SV, SL. You cannot touch a Murano with leather and navigation / bluetooth for under $40,000, the Honda CRV doesn't come close, forget the RAV4 that's a tin can in comparatively Once I drove the Sorento SX, looked at the price tag coupled with the bumper-bumper 5/60,000 & 10/100K power train warranty, no brainer! I traded in my sporty Honda Accord EX-L with kicking zippy engine, excellent interior quality knowing that for $17 more a month and almost the same fuel economy I could have a brand new long warranty vehicle that is roomy, comfortable, powerful, and snazzy looking.
Love the Kia Sorento
ghorras, 08/21/2012
2011 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
We had such good luck with our 2004 Sorento it was an easy decision to buy a 2011. It's my wife's car and she loves everything about it, the only issue we had was an oil leak but Kia took care of it just fine. Last Friday my wife was driving to work and was involved in a head on collision, and her car suffered major damage to the front end and is totaled. But she walked away without a scratch, and was able to go to work the same day! When I asked her what she wanted for her next car, and the answer was a new Sorento!