Used 2012 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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KIA SORENTO,GREAT and this is my first non-Volvo!
eggman13, Los Angeles, CA, 07/16/2015
updated 07/17/2017
Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
37 of 38 people found this review helpful
First of all,since I was 16,all I've owned are Volvos.Several 240's,a 142,Four P1800's.I know quality,RELIABILITY,and quirky style.Due to the demise of Volvo's reliability since 2000,I started to look at other car companies.There are certain options I incist on when it comes to cars.The Sorento has been amazing! I purchased the four cylinder base model.It has Bluetooth,auto transmission,AC,and lots of style.I get asked a lot about my Sorento."How do you like it?" "How much was your car?" I have nothing to say but positive responses.The four cylinder is fine! I average 23mpg and I am an Uber driver.Cars almost never meet the posted MPG.Transmission shifts smoothly.I am at 46k and the ONLY thing I have done is the front brakes.I am due for rears on my next oil change.Still have the original tires with at least a years tread on them.As far as power,this car zips around and feels planted to the ground.I have the base 17" alloys so my tires are a little taller then the 18" rims.The ride quality is firm but comfortable.The one thing about Volvo 240's is the turning radius.It is better then any vehicle ever made accept a fork lift! The Sorento equals the Volvo,and in an SUV?? Amazing...My only concern is that it does have a blind spot on the passenger rear side.Remedy,a $2 mini round dome mirror on the side mirror.Problem solved.I did a Vegas trip last month with four adults,and luggage.I averaged 27mpg,cruised at 80mph,and only had downshifts on the long hill on I-15 for about 30 min.All finishes are factory fresh and I had over 1500 Uber rides last year.I did buy high end Coverking neoprene seat covers since I have beige interior.The best part is I am not even half way through my warranty yet!The only reason to trade it in would be for another Kia Sorento,though I don't care for the new front end styling.A 35k car for a 20k price tag.I'm a believer! Update...5 years if ownership and it still feels like a new car.I have yet to have any problems.One set of brake pads,a battery,and a set of tires is all I've done to this car and I'm at 60k.First tune up coming on next oil change.Turns great,shifts smoothly,front end is tight and still feels as new.Few recalls (3) but minor issues.
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Great Value in a Midsize SUV
benson10, Chantilly, VA, 06/19/2011
Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
58 of 63 people found this review helpful
I started out looking for a Kia Optima ... gorgeous car ... but couldn't find one that suited (color/equipment). In the process I discovered the Kia Sorento for just a few bucks more than an Optima. I liked the size, the styling, the higher driving position, the fantastic warranty, and the gas mileage (4 cyl). So far I am highly satisfied with my purchase decision. I am averaging about 28mpg, but that includes a lot of highway driving. The seats are terrific, with great lateral support. I didn't get the third row seat, so I have under-panel storage in their place. My overall impression at this early stage is: I can't believe I got this much vehicle for only $24,450!!! Check it out.
Just OK
Jaimee Nofer, Ohio City, OH, 02/22/2018
updated 08/30/2018
Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
I like my Kia Sorento, I just don't love it. It handles great, has decent storage in the back, but it just seems cheaply made. The mileage has been a disappointment from the get-go. We feel like we were overcharged for this vehicle. My kids complain about the lack of comfort in the backseat. On a positive note, we haven't had any major repairs in 102,000 miles, but we were very religious in keeping all maintenance up to date. Looks sharp from the front and back, but boring from the side. If I had to do it over, I would not purchase this vehicle.
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Satisfied
krmc, Jersey Shore, PA, 08/04/2012
Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I've had my '12 Sorento for 6 months now. My daily driving is roughly 50 miles to and from work. A stop at the babysitter, mostly highway. I get 22-24 MPG depending on the insanity of traffic. We recently took a family vacation from PA to RI and driving conservatively we got a hair over 30 MPG. Driving home we drove more aggressively and still got a little over 28 MPG. The only negative I have to give is each side does have a blind spot and you can easily side swipe someone as my husband and I both have nearly done. It would be nice to have a V6 but the only time I really wished for it was on our vacation getting through some tight areas.
Kia Sorento say no
Mr. T, Cantonment, FL, 06/21/2019
updated 01/09/2020
Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
The engines are absolute garbage from late 2010 thru 2014. They have a recall/extended warranty on the direct fuel injection models which rarely make it 100k the multiport injection models are the exact same engine with a small difference in injector placement, and they to rarely make 100k. KIA will not help at all with the $6000.00 engine replacement expense on my 2012 Sorento with 97000 miles on it. The original powertrain warranty was even 10years 100k miles, but they reserved it to the first owner only. This is my first and last Kia. My Nissan Xterra had 212k miles on it and runs great, sold it to a family friend in need. I feel like such an idiot believing Korean cars are decent for the money. Never ever again will a Kia be registered in my name.5 months after engine replacement. Now the check engine light is on, its a code for the door inside the intake manifold not part of the engine replacement. POS is costing me another $700.00 to replace the intake manifold. Deeper and Deeper down the money pit I go!
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