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3.88 out of 5 stars

Needs Improvement

Disappointed Owner, 07/28/2010
2011 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful

Purchased vehicle in March 2010, Kia needs to address the issue with the noisy front end struts and the ride quality on bumpy roads asap. I had to the dealer twice for this issue and they said that Kia is aware of the issue but has no fix as of yet. This is unacceptable! If they know there is a problem then why don't they take care of it. I would not recommend this vehicle to anyone at this point because of this issue. Very annoying.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great New CUV - GET ONE!

srjumpmaster, 04/05/2010
2011 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

After walking out of one extra-mark-up-hugging dealer ($2000) struck a reasonable deal with a smarter dealer. The vehicle is really a great value for the price right around $30K. Ours has the Limited/Premium II package with most of the bells and whistles. Ride is quiet and comfortable. Handling and road feel via the rack & pinion steering is very competitive for the class. It is roomy and thoughtfully laid out with plenty of cargo space (we don't use the third row seat). The V6 supplies more than enough power and torque. Fuel economy is competitive. We love the panoramic sun roof. We are very happy with the car. Kia has hit a home run and it's BUILT IN AMERICA! Bravo Kia!

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5 out of 5 stars

KIA keeps amazing me!

Douglas Lower, 01/18/2010
2011 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Just bought a new 10 KIA Soul in Aug,loved it!Saw the new Sorento,had to have it! I checked out all the models,I felt the base model was the best choice for mileage and features.I like a manual trans.It has a black Ext. with chrome;handles,grill,rear trim.Nice alloy wheels.It has privacy glass.Very upscale looking!The interior is classy looking!Dk.grey and Lt,grey with a classy faux Blk/silver wood trim between them.The base model is loaded with all the safety features and power options you could want.Power;windows,locks,mirrors,cruise ,a/c,bluetooth,satelite radio,cd, stereo,ipod,usb port.Safety should be the same or better as the Hyundai Santa Fe it is based on,has excellent rating !

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2.13 out of 5 stars

Not happy at all!

Connie, 04/02/2010
2011 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I purchased my Kia Sorento in March. I've driven it 648 miles. So far, the car has at least 3 rattles that sound like the car is falling apart. I got the back up camera - a waste of time because it cuts down your view in the rear view mirror. The mirror dims at night so you can't see where cars are behind you - dangerous! It rides like a truck and the brakes make me pray every time I try to apply them -- never know if they will stop me! Fairly decent gas mileage. I traded in my Toyota Highlander for this vehicle, and as soon as I can save up enough money, I'll trade the Sorento in to get back to my Highlander. I've driven Toyotas for 22 years -- never a rattle. Not so with Sorento!

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4 out of 5 stars

Promising not perfect

Scotlad, 03/21/2010
2011 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Overall a great value and exceptional follow up service from the company. We had an initial vibration problem that was solved and corrected. Our biggest complaint is gas mileage which is pathetic for a 4-Cyl. Were we to do it over we would opt for the V-6.

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