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The V-6 is the way to go
andrewm1, 04/24/2012
2012 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I actually bought a 2011 4 cylinder Kia Sorento back in March 2011.The engine was to slugglish and was somewhat dissapointing.I traded it in a bought a 2012 6 cylinder this past December and am much happier now.The V6 276 horses are fantastic and it does not strain the engine.The ride is quiet and smooth.Absolutely NO body lean in sharper turns,unlike the old school SUVs from the 1990s where every turn felt like a potential rollover.Leg and headroom are great.Climate control is superb.Gas mileage takes a hit from the AWD but on the highway,I still get over 20 MPG,less in city driving.(NYC is tough on MPG for all cars period)
Disappointed
brianandr, 08/13/2012
2012 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV w/Convenience Pkg (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
One of the big selling points for me was the HWY MPG. It has been a BIG disappointment so far. I have put 6000 miles on it and have yet to get better than 24MPG. KIA states 32...HOW?! My last 3 Nissans(Rogue, Versa, 350Z) all got at or above what the factory claimed, including the Rogue(which I should have gone with again). I love that it has plenty of room and comes at a great value but if I had known I wasn't even going to get in the ballpark of their HWY MPG, I would have gone a different route.
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Dependable SUV
GARY, 08/07/2016
updated 08/10/2020
2012 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Drivers side seat control panel broke off three times, replaced under warranty twice, rear hatch lift piston stopped holding the door open in the 5th year, replaced under warranty, no other problems at all in first 5 years. Engine replaced under warranty at 6 years for bad machining on the crank shaft. UPDATE 8/2020 Still running fine, almost 9 years 76k miles original brakes nothing done since the motor and that was running fine but they wanted to proactively replace it under warranty. Changed original tires at 6 years because of age only. AWD 4 cylinder GDI engine. Fuel economy 20mpg around town and 24mpg highway, AWD is amazing.
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nursenetty, 02/01/2012
2012 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV w/Convenience Pkg (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
47 of 58 people found this review helpful
I traded in my BMW for a KIA Sorento that I bought from my future brother in law Mike Light. I have purchased many cars over my years and have left feeling anxious. Did I do the right thing etc. I have not felt that feeling at all. I got the same great deal that some of my co-workers have received. The only thing I miss is have the car tell me the temp outside. I bought the 4 cycl. I didn't need all the "bells and whistles" (which would have been awesome btw). This SUV drives smooth, roomy and great on gas!
so far so good for the price
ibos38, 12/29/2011
2012 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
Have not had this vehicle too long but already took it on a 7 hour road trip and was very happy with the performance. I did manage to get the mileage for the buck but mostly when going 65 mph. I was very happy with the 3rd row feature which was the whole reason for buying this model since we had to drive around a few extra people while we were visiting. Even with the 3rd seat up we could get some luggage in the back, an overnight bag and a few other things. I have a big family and someone always wants to tag along with me and my two kids. I test drove the Mazda CX9 and Highlander but was most convinced by this model on price and performance.