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Used 2011 Kia Sorento SUV Consumer Reviews

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3.38 out of 5 stars

Rusting

biggydee, 02/06/2011
2011 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful

My fully loaded Sorento has been in several times since purchasing in November 2010. Two recalls, and one visit to fix the pull to the right. There is a constant squeek in the drivers seat. The Stereo cuts in and out. The ride is brutal. Everything in the truck rattles due to the harsh ride. I was disappointed to find out that the suspension was upgraded in the fourth quarter last year on all 2011 Kia Sorentos. Imagine my anger to discover that the tailgate is bubbling and has started to rust above the chrome strip. The dealership has decided to repaint it! You pay $43,000 for a vehicle and they are going to repaint it? Frustrating and upsetting.

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5 out of 5 stars

KIA's new 2011 Sorento takes on the other guys and wins!

heyofficer, 03/13/2011
2011 Kia Sorento SX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
32 of 184 people found this review helpful

Yep..I know that car magazines get advertising money paid by all the auto manufacturers. And some reviewers are also funded by them. So their reviews may be skewed by Not me! I don't get paid by any manufacturer. And this is my review on the 2011 KIA Sorento SX! We research a lot before we buy just about any major purchase. We've had 17 new cars in the past 21 years. Toyota sedans, sports cars (MR2 Supercharged!), and SUVs. Honda Sedans and SUV, Dodges, Several Ford SUVs and 2 mini-vans, etc. And we are informed buyers, and PICKY! So when we went shopping it was to replace our Mazda5 "van"...which we were giving to our Daughter for college.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Crossover

Kansas, 07/08/2010
2011 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

We have had our Sorento for 3 weeks now. Taken a couple of extended trips. 25 mph on highway, 21 in city (2500 miles so far). Rides stiff, but I knew that and like that ride. No rattles. Bluetooth works great; love the styling in and out.

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5 out of 5 stars

Happy what a deal

Red57, 04/04/2010
2011 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Wow me and my wife love this unit very comfortable, quiet, awesome stereo, touch screen nav, cargo room heated leather, easy to reach controls on dash oh yes the smart key is to cool no need to have in hand car senses it's close and will let you unlock doors, lift gate at touch of button on handles and start engine with push of button while key stored in purse or pocket. Test drove Chevy nox and the ride was no better no quieter and a lot more $$$ for same package nav, leather. And the mileage on all new cars is poor till they are broken in. Usally 1000 miles then the engine seats in then economy gets rolling get the ex lpk, pk1 package and you will smile when you compare to the competitors and no waiting

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Good but no cigar

Scotlad, 07/16/2010
2011 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Overall love the Kia but transmission issues and poor gas mileage are spoiling the experience. We keep hoping for some long term improvements.

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