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4.88 out of 5 stars

2011 Kia Sorento

Bob , 01/21/2010
2011 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The Sorento looks and acts expensive, however, is very affordable. The V6 offers plenty of power, for full loads or towing, and purrs along smoothly and effortlessly thanks to the 6-speed automatic transmission. Shifts are smooth and unrecognizable, however, under full throttle, responds with noticable torque. Plus, it runs on 87 octaine. The key less entry and push button starter are fun, but keeps you wondering where the house key is. The Bluetooth commands do not recognize voice commands very well. The 3rd row seating hides nicely when not in use and are easily brought into function for younger passengers. Overall, the Sorento looks and is impressive and fun to drive.

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3.38 out of 5 stars

Very poor gas mileage

nokia2011, 03/25/2012
2011 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful

45,XXX update. Sold a Jett TDI to buy this car and loved it until recently when I realized the gas mileage would never climb above 23.5 MPG. For many of you it might be acceptable but that's the good part, when the MN weather comes calling, I can't get above 20 MPG. So maybe you think I stand on the gas peddal, not a chance...we're talking easy 65 mph on the highway and some county roads with a little bit of town driving. With my wife driving it around a small town all week, I pull 18 MPG. I really want to love this car but the gas mileage is terrible. My 2012 VW passat at 10K miles is pulling and easy 33-34 MPG. Sorry Kia, you've lost a customer who really wanted to stay with youl.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Clicking noise

estid, 09/23/2011
2011 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 12 people found this review helpful

I had my sorento LX since May 2011, I love everything about it except the clicking noise it make everytime I press on the brakes. The noise comes out from the gear box. 3 time I taken the car to the service department and every single time I'm told that It's suppose to be that way. If I wanted a car with a noise I would have walk in to the used car lot. I also want to comment on the service It is horrible, evreytime I take my car for service they take 5 minutes and tell me that there is nothing wrong with my car. I also spoke with Kia Custumer Assitance and they say there is nothing they could do. Is anyone else have the same problem?

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1.5 out of 5 stars

Unreliable car.

nat16, 12/15/2012
2011 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
3 of 9 people found this review helpful

"I have Kia Sorrento for 4 months only and it was in repairs twice already! 4000 miles on the car. Last month was an oil leak.This month - the transmission stopped shiffting and I couldnot stop the car! Unreliable! I always bought american cars and had them for 10-11 years, with regular wear and tear. This is the first time that I decided to buy non-american car, and let me tell you, you get what you pay for! GARBAGE!!! For $ 6000 more you can buy Ford or Jeep and have no problems! Do not buy this car, unless you want to have a big problem in a couple of months."

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1 out of 5 stars

safety problem

kim, 02/24/2017
2011 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 16 people found this review helpful

my daughter and I have owned this car for 2 years, both back seatbelts are fraying in the same spots. They said because there are dog hairs in the car the dog must have chewed them. My daughter is a dog groomer, she does have a dog but it would be impossible for him to chew them considering where they are wearing (inside the housing). These are my grand children, they deserve to be safe. they said they are not covered....what the heck!!!!!

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