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Great Buy
michael76148, 07/01/2012
2013 Kia Sorento SX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
52 of 52 people found this review helpful
My wife and I in a 3-5 day span test drove a Honda crv, a mazda7, a Nis. Murano,and chev. Equnox, when it came down to standard equipment, comfort, quality,and over all bang for the buck the Kia slapped the others in the face. Quiet cabin, smooth ride, beautiful leather interior, bluetooth,vue voice command with a awsome Infinity suround system, and many other toys are standard on the V-6 SX MODEL. 3rd row seating tight for adults but for my 2 Grandsones they are fine.Gas milage not great but good.Trip to Loisianna 450miles avg 25mpg, everyday city only 19-20. Overall, we are very happy with our choice. And a warranty 2nd to none
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oside760, 04/03/2012
2013 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV w/Convenience Pkg (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
153 of 156 people found this review helpful
Was looking to buy a 2012 sorento but couldn't find 4 cyl with third row convenience package so just got a 2013 just the way I wanted it. I love this car. The gas mileage. It picks up very good. Smooth comfortable ride. Love the evo the back up camera and everything. Looked at the traverse, Mazda cx9, explorer but none matched the sorento. I never thought I would have a Kia but I love it. Great value.
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Great Camping/Towing Vehicle
Jimmy C, 04/16/2016
2013 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
66 of 67 people found this review helpful
I was skeptical about KIA's history, but I did a ton of research and discovered their reviews and quality have greatly improved since the 2000s. We've owned our 2013 Sorento for almost 2 years and 25,000 miles. The 2013 Sorento LX 3.5 has greatly exceeded my expectations. I own a 16' TrailLite camper (3,500 lbs loaded). The Sorento EASILY pulls it at idle. I was amazed how well the KIA pulled my camper with my 2 fishing kayaks on the roof-rack. Granted Fuel economy drops while towing from 25mpg (@75mph) to about 11mpg (@70), but that was still better than expected. Acceleration is a little jumpy and takes some getting used to. Breaks are great. Handling is smooth and comfortable. Changing the oil was a learning experience; the filter is on the top of the engine, which was new to me; I searched for it for about 5 minutes before I gave in and Googled its location. The filter is about 2x more expensive that typical filters. It takes nearly 6 quarts of oil. Seating - Front is comfortable, but I wouldn't mind the seats being a little wider. I'm 6'0, 220, 40" waist. The second row seating is fairly comfortable, and they recline! The 3rd row is tight for me, but I could fit if I lost a bet. Ideal size for 3rd row would be < 5'. In my opinion, none of the mid-size SUV competitors can compare to the Sorento when talking about towing capacity, economy, features and price.
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AMAZING VALUE
seanminnesota, 01/03/2013
2013 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
20 of 20 people found this review helpful
Had my 2013 Sorento for about a month and love everything about this vehicle. Have owned Nissan, VW, Audi, Honda and the Sorento beats them all on interior design and comfort as well as handling (with exception of course of Audi). Every possible bell and whistle and perfectly executed. Handles like a dream in snow and ice. MPG slightly lower than I expected but still quite good for a vehicle this size. Hands down my favorite car yet, test drive the Sorento if you're in the market for this type vehicle. The other tipping point for me was the third row seating, awesome for hauling my nephews and their friends and when folded down provides terrific cargo space.
So Far So Great
basel1120, 08/20/2012
2013 Kia Sorento SX 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
20 of 20 people found this review helpful
Replaced a much loved 2004 Saab 9-5 wagon with the Sorento after driving virtually every brand/model available with AWD and a V6 that could be had for less than $40K+. Final two candidates were a Subaru Outback and the Sorento. Though the former is a fine vehicle, the Sorento won out on features, fit and finish, and overall comfort combined with power and handling. Frankly, we didn't need 7 seats. But the combination of other options we did want forced the inclusion of the third row.
Never Buying Kia Again! Terrible Engine, Terrible
Allen B. L., 08/11/2015
2013 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV w/Convenience Pkg (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
48 of 53 people found this review helpful
Buyers beware - I bought a lightly used 2013 Kia Sorento LX 4cyl from a Houston, TX dealership in March, 2013. Just 2 years later, at 64,645 miles the engine unexpected seized up without any warning. The vehicle was regularly maintained and always got oil changes early or on time. I had no mechanical problems from March 2013 to June 2015 (which is laudable), but then the engine catastrophically failed. Kia Service wouldn't do anything whatsoever to help me, nor would insurance. I paid $18,000 (sticker price) for a crap car that lasted 2 years and a few months then totally failed, leaving me stranded in the middle of west Texas. They found metal shavings in my oil and indicated that a bearing in the lower engine came apart. Look this up online - MANY people have experienced just such a mishap, and a lot of them had it happen under 100,000 miles. DO NOT PUT YOUR SAFETY AND TRUST IN THIS COMPANY.
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NOT A RELIABLE CAR - BUYER BEWARE
Nicki, 10/18/2017
2013 Kia Sorento SX 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
I bought this car second hand from a dealer that my husband and I have purchased other cars from. I was very excited with my purchase because I spent time reading online reviews of owners which overall were pretty much positive. I bought the car in early 2015 and it was a 2013 model with 45,000 miles. I drove the car for almost 3 years with no issues. At about 70,000 miles the car starting to give me problems. And by problems I mean major costly issues. Within 8 months I had to have the AC Compressor replaced, engine oil pan replaced, rear back-up camera replaced, and then finally when the engine died I called it quits and traded in the car. The reason for the engine failure was because the oil sensor failed and the car was sending oil into the engine. The car did not drive any differently nor was there any alert on the dash board! I just happened to take the car in for an oil change and the dealer said they couldn't return the car to me and explained what was wrong. After about 3 days of fighting with the warranty company to cover the cost of replacing the engine I had my car towed to another dealership and traded it in. I was disgusted that a warranty company would not cover what was clearly a glitch with the car. They do not have to worry about me ever purchasing a Kia.
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2013 LX GDI AWD
ucinn35, 02/23/2013
2013 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
31 of 34 people found this review helpful
We bought a 2012 SX AWD for the wife last year. We love that car so much we bought another one for me. I use it for work everyday so I went with the GDI for better gas mileage. I'm getting between 24 and 25 combined with a couple hundred pounds of tools and parts in it. The acceleration is peppy and more than adequate. The 6 speed shifts smoothly and effortlessly. Handling is great, a very good turning radius so it handles like a smaller car. The SX has 25000 miles on it and mine has 1000 and we've had no problems out of either of them. I am probably a Kia customer for life now.
My 2nd Kia sorento
darda71, 10/18/2012
2013 Kia Sorento SX 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
16 of 17 people found this review helpful
I just purchased my 2nd Kia Sorento, I had a 2011 LX with the 4-cy and my lease was up and I upgraded to the SX V6.. I looked at many different SUV's and almost purchased the Jeep Grand Cherokee but after driving the SX I stayed with Kia. My Only complaint on the 2011 was the Ride was stiff and power in the 4-cy, so The SX took care of both issues.. I love the Sorentos, cant beat the value they are the perfect size suv. I have the 2-tone leather, dual roofs, nav, keyless start, lighting package, chrome wheels.. Drive one and you will be impressed.
Great SUV but one problem
kr2880, 02/16/2013
2013 Kia Sorento SX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
22 of 24 people found this review helpful
The car looks and handles great on local and on the interstate. However, when I am waiting at a red light with the SUV in drive, there is a definite vibration that you can feel through out the car. I have had the car checked by Kia service including the District Service MGR and have been told that this is normal for the SUV. For an SUV with a sticker price close to $36000, I didn't expect a vibration to be considered normal! Hopefully KIA will come up with a fix!
2013 Sorento V6 - EX Great vehicle!!
tracywright, 07/23/2012
2013 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
19 of 21 people found this review helpful
I love my Kia Sorento V6!! Never thought I would purchase Kia but after disappointment over Subaru, I thought I test drive Kia Sorento and boy was I surprised! The vehicle drives like a german car. Very solid, smooth, great horse power and love the sharp look of both exterior and the interior. Kia Sorento V6 is better than BMW 5X. Why? Better performance, better price and sharp looking. I was really surprised how well the vehicle drove. It has everything that the BMW 5X. I am extremely happy with the vehicle.
The # 1 safest suv in my opinion
Jerry, 01/12/2019
2013 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I have a 2013 Kia Sorento lx v 6 with the premium package. I am the 2nd owner and now have 100423 miles on it it is a 7 passenger and I have had no trouble other than its hard to keep the hands free phone connected otherwise I have no money invested.when the time comes I will replace it with another sorento.
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Warning! Under investigation for faulty engine
Kris, 06/20/2017
2013 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
Car had 88 k miles. Defective part under investigation with national highway traffic safety. Auto lube to timing chain faulty causing chain to break and completely destroy engine. Engine replacement not available due to investigation. Kia corp wants u to bring to their shop to "investigate" at your cost. Do not go. They will cover up defect. Instead file complaint with dept above. 20 have filed complaints so far all at 90k or below miles. 100k warranty not valid because Kia try's to Blaim on owner for lack of oil changes even though u submit proof. Also warranty not valid for 2nd owner over 60k miles. Car also has several dangerous recalls. Beautiful car but made out of tin and duct tape it seems. I will never buy a Kia again.
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Will never own another Kia
Christina, 11/20/2017
2013 Kia Sorento SX 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
16 of 18 people found this review helpful
Kia does not stand behind it's product. My mothers 2013 Sorento had engine failure at 80,000 miles. The car was regularly serviced and she only drove it to work and back. Kia says that even though they have a 100,000 mile warrenty they can not honer that because she bought the car used 3 years ago. Kia has tons of lawsuits against them right now for this reason. Please research before buying.
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Good, solid if unspectacular car
mjone182, 02/07/2014
2013 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
Having now driven this car as a primary for 27k miles, this car is a good one. Easy to work on, even if you're a backyard mechanic. Lots of room, even for a family of six (all small children). Downside, there's not a real trunk space if you have the third row. Positives, plenty of extras even on the base model, pre-drilled holes for mounting aftermarket towing kits and side rails, plus it gets better gas mileage than a minivan. So far, no major maintenance has been needed.
Very dependable
bay4side, 10/01/2014
updated 10/08/2019
2013 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
The Sorento has been great. Over 50,000 miles and no problems. The V6 is the best. It gives me all the power I need on the Highways. MPG is still high and I get nearly 30 on highways. The SUV still looks great. I just had it inspected, synthetic oil change, Kia oil filter and tires rotated. I check all fluids Often as well as tire air pressure.
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2013 Kia Sorento 6V, automatic 3 year review.
SFM, 11/27/2018
2013 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I got this SUV used with 28 thou miles. The V-6 is great. For any larger vehicles a V6 is needed. Acceleration and passing is no problem. The electronics are great. I don't use the cellular phone connection , but it's there to be used. The radio is good with very good speakers. I never use the third row seats, but they would only be good for small children. The GPS is good to have and I use it a lot. It's not as good as it should be. The upgrade is too expensive. I only use OEM oil filters and Mobil 1 oil. I rotate the tires once a year when the oil is changed. I drive less than 6000 miles a year . The backup camera is good to have, but it gets fogged up in bad weather. I don't use the heated or air conditioned seats. Dont like the idea of having hot wires under my rear. This SUV has a lot of road noise on the highways. Worst of all is the very hard ride. I replaced the tires, but that didn't help much. Over all I like the SUV and it's very pretty in the Silver color.
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Great value, but stiff ride
Nick F., 07/30/2018
2013 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV w/Convenience Pkg (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
This is the 3rd 2012-2013 Sorento LX that I've driven with some regularity. We also have had two made in 2016. The Sorentos have been a great value with no major maintenance issues and offer lots of room and conversion options in the first two rows. Unfortunately, the ride- until the 2016 production- has always been stiff. We just put some new, better quality tires on it with hope that it would cushion the ride. Not so much. If you run over a quarter, you can almost tell what year it was minted. I would also recommend opting for a V6 if you ever want to pull into traffic before completing a prayer. Despite this, the Sorento LX is a lot of SUV (especially with a third row seat and V6 option) for those on a budget.
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Update- 5 months and 6,000 miles, still loving it
richardar6, 02/17/2013
2013 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
20 of 24 people found this review helpful
First, let me tell you that I'm picky. I've owned a lot of vehicles, from cars, to Suv's, to pickup trucks. I love to drive, and the Auto Shows are my Disney World. I wanted a lot for my money and I wanted a well made vehicle that will last. I got what I wanted so far. 6,000 miles so far and not 1 issue. Do I get advertised MPG? No, but I never have on any vehicle I've owed. I didn't get the V6 because I wanted great MPG's. (even the Honda fit I use as company car doesn't get advertised MPG) Anyway, I researched, I test drove, and I got exactly what I expected. Very happy with my decision!
Kia Sorento NOT GOOD!
pepe, 02/03/2019
2013 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
Burns Oil and KIA Dealership don't do anything about it.. There are many consumer complaints and no fix to this situation has been applied.
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Poor Reliability and Poor Service
neveragain727, 10/31/2012
2013 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV w/Convenience Pkg (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
49 of 66 people found this review helpful
We bought a new 2012 Kia Sorento for our daughter in college in 08/2011. She put 9,800 miles on the car so far with all the normalized services being up to date. This Saturday 10/27/2012, she drove from Miami to Naple, and this car died on I-75! Thank the Lord that neither she nor her friend got hurt! She had it towed to Fuccillo Kia dealership in Cape Coral, FL. This dealership did the initial evaluation that day, but could not diagnosed the reason why the car died! Thus, my 20 year old daughter had to leave the car in the Cape Coral Kia dealership, and no one at this dealership offered to help her getting a loaner/ rental car through Kia warranty coverage! My daughter had to ask her friend to drive from Miami (an hour and 45 minutes away) to pick her up and bring her back to Miami that evening! Of course, nothing was done on Sunday. On Monday, the Cape Coral Kia dealership had to ask that we should contact our Kia dealership in Clearwater to fax all the service records to them as all the Kia dealerships'service databases are separated with no connectivity or sharing capability among them. I called the National Kia Customer Service to ask for help as the Clerwater Kia dealership did not respond initially to our request. The toll-free National Kia Customer Service lady said that Kia National headquarter does not have any data on services at any of their dealerships, but she gave me a case # and her extension to call back or communication, which I thought initially as being very nice and helpful ( I even did a survey for her and gave her high marks!) I have to call the Clearwater Kia dealership's service manager to ask for help in faxing the service records to the Cape Coral Kia dealership to finally getting this done. After reviewing the well documented 3 services (on 08/11/11, 1/13/2012, and 06/11/2012), the Cape Coral Kia dealership agreed that we have had the car well-maintained by a Kia dealership during our short ownership, but th engine died fro unknown reason. The service manager there suggested that they will have to rebuilt the engine! We asked if this issue had been reported on other Kia Sorentos, and he replied that he does not or aware of any national recall nor issue with the Kia Sorento having premature engine failure. We asked that the engine should be replaced with a new engine from Kia factory in the Atlanta, Georgia plant in USA, rather from a rebuilt engine. The manager said that he will try to request for that. We requested that while the car being serviced under a Kia warranty-issue if my daughter could get a rental or loaner car for her to get to class at college. The dealership reported that they could do a rental car up to $30/day coverage only. However, since our daughter is 20 yo, she could not rent the car from any rental companies! The dealership insisted that they have no loaner car available for her to use! I called the Kia toll-free national customer service four times (twice on Monday 10/29/12 and twice on Tuesday 10/30/2012) using the previously given extension # to the service lady, Melinda. I was not able to get in touch with her either time, and upon calling back other customer service agents reviewed our case #, reporting that nothing was in our case report! So why created a case # and giving me an extension #!? At this time, we are waiting for Kia's decisions to replace the engine, and to consider helping our daughter a way to get back from Miami to Cape Coral! With this occurence of the failed engine on a new 2012 Kia Sorento with 9,800 miles after one year of ownership, I have to say that I am very disappointed in this car and with the above service issues from Kia National Customer Service Center! Thus, I would NOT recommend this car nor this car company to anyone at this time! Hopefully, this automotive company will learn to improve their quality and service in the future!
The wiring
Bev, 07/26/2021
2013 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
The kia shut off going down the road. In had it towed to Kia the wiring burned and luckily didn't catch on fire. Kia is paying to put a new motor in.The ride was comfy and it goes through the snow like a champ
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CD, 07/24/2017
updated 08/06/2021
2013 Kia Sorento SX 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
SX model. Nice car, comfortable front seats. tight second and third row leather seating. Road noise is more than other comparably equipped SUVs thru windows and doors. Ride is a little stiff, but very nice overall. nice handling, turns tight One iratating flaw, backup camer is offset 4 inches to left of center, makes parking or hooking up to a trailer is difficult. I traded the car in sept after 5 years owning it for a new Jeep that could tow more. somebody got a great family car. the car was not AWD
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Great performance
Mike, 06/02/2018
2013 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
We chose the 3.5L engine because the 4 cy was a little lazy, not much difference for mileage. We do mostly in city driving, avg has been 19.2 MPG. The 3.5 engine is noisy but has a lot of power, instant response, smooth riding and quiet once we changed out the oem tires. We special ordered the Sorento EX V6 WITHOUT the 3rd seat option. It is very small and just thought we would do without it. We bought in in 2012 even though it was a 2013. Fit and finish is holding up, no oil consumption, transmission shifts effortlessly.
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Very Happy
richardar6, 09/23/2012
2013 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 12 people found this review helpful
Purchased 1 month ago and couldn't be happier. Fit and finish is impressive. It's not too big,not too small. Turning radius is Excellent. Handles great for what it is. V6 has great pick up. Is it perfect? No, but no vehicle is. The ride is Euro firm (which dosen't bother me and the trade off is better handling). MPG is OK, but not anything to write home about- of course I didn't get the V6 for good gas mileage and I've never gotten advertised MPG's on any vehicle I've owned. 20-21mpg with my lead foot. The only thing I don't like is road and wind noise- that's it.
Kia should be sued for lying about mpg's!
kialies1, 01/02/2013
2013 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
18 of 26 people found this review helpful
While the Sorento is comfortable, quiet, quick, and well appointed, the poor gas mileage is a deal breaker! If we had known what it was going to get, which is about 23mpg's at best on highway, we never would've bought it. The number they gave at the dealership was 32mpg, which now, after being sued, they have adjusted to 30, which puts the Sorento below competitors instead of ahead. But we can't even get close to 30 ever!! Our Volvo gets exactly what it says on the sticker no matter the driving conditions. Don't be fooled! If you want it for other reasons, go ahead. But don't think they are competitive with Honda, Toyota, or others in this class. They continue to lie. It seems criminal.
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Jill, 08/08/2021
2013 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I purchased a low mileage 2013 Kia Sorrento and it worked fine for several years. In February 2021 the vehicle was recalled because the engine could catch fire. Nothing was found to be wrong with my engine but they performed the KSDS installation. I thought that everything would be fine with the engine after the fix at the dealership. In July 2021, while travelling on the highway at 70 miles per hour, the Check Engine Light began flashing and the car began to lose power. We had to pull of the road and had it towed to the closest Kia dealership. We were 4 hours from home on the way to our vacation. Mechanic told us complete engine failure and my car has been sitting in the dealership 4 hours from my home for over a week. My car should be included in the extended warranty and the engine should be replaced but we are waiting on approval from Kia still. I was told that they had no loaner car available and couldn't help me with a rental until repair is approved by Kia. I have no idea how long I will be without a car and communication is lacking with the dealership. Very frustrated and this is a known problem that is very dangerous for those driving recalled vehicles. I do not recommend buying any vehicle from Kia.
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excellant buy
CD, 07/21/2017
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2013 Kia Sorento SX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
a lot offered for the money, the ride is a little stiff. I no longer own the vehicle, I purchased a 2017 grand Cherokee for its towing ability. the kia could only tow 3500, the jeep will tow to 6200
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I bought my 2013 kia Sorento in 2014 and sorry to
bunnyhop1694, 10/28/2019
2013 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2013 Kia Sorento in 2014 and sorry to say I have had nothing but trouble. Its been 5 years now and have had engine problems 4 times. replace engine twice and the harness once , and sitting here waiting for ray skillman to call me back because the engine light is blinking again!. love the looks of a sorento but im almost scared to drive it especially on a trip..Ray Skillman has been great so far, and has taken care of everything but this is just crazy.
Love our 2012 Sorento
jj812, 09/18/2012
2013 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
11 of 17 people found this review helpful
We have had our Sorento for a few days now. All i can say is, don't hesitate, buy this SUV. I love it, we have 4 kids and the 3rd row seat is very nice. I was a little nervous having a 4 cyl. in a Mid sized SUV but all the worries were quickly squashed. I don't know what the other reviewers were talking about when they said the 4 cyl Sorento was under powered, it's not. Try it for your self you'll be impressed. The ride is very smooth, the seats are comfy and overall it's just a very good looking SUV. Oh, the sound system is awesome! The only thing they should change, is to put a luggage rack on all models. I hope this helps someone, you wont be disappointed.
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fasteddy201, 07/17/2012
2013 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 12 people found this review helpful
This model with the smaller 4 cy engine is SERIOUSLY UNDERPOWERED. I took my first long trip with it last weekend and it got scary a couple of times. When I needed get up and go it wasn't there. Get the larger 4 cy or a .6 Also it doesn't take the bumps very well..very rough ride on moderately bumpy roads. I'm already thinking of getting rid of it and I don't have 3000 miles on it yet.
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rn513, 09/25/2014
2013 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 17 people found this review helpful
I hate this car. Plain and simple. My previous Rav 4 had this beat by a mile. Radio failed and replaced before 35000 miles. Slider panels covering full length moon roof rattle open with normal driving vibrations, leaving my grandson baking in the sun in the back seat or the sun baking the leather seats. These panels are automated in the Rav 4. For $38000....they should be automated in the Kia Sorento. Air conditioner has a high pitched squeak to it when run on high. Worst of all are the headlights...can't see at night when on normal beams, even with fog lights on. When I ride with high beams on, no one even flashes their lights at me. Mileage ok, poor pickup for a V6 compared to Rav
The # 1 safest suv in my opinion
Jerry, 01/12/2019
2013 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have a 2013 Kia Sorento lx v 6 with the premium package. I am the 2nd owner and now have 100423 miles on it it is a 7 passenger and I have had no trouble other than its hard to keep the hands free phone connected otherwise I have no money invested.when the time comes I will replace it with another sorento.
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Crap
Jan Shuttleworth. Escondido C, 11/23/2023
2013 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV w/Convenience Pkg (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Motor had to be replaced at 20,000 MI had to go to corporate office to get information regarding a recall that the dealer never told me about. Driver seat leather completely cracked dry and falling apart side plastic molding on seat has to be replaced twice have gone through two sets of brakes and 120,000 miles have had five alignments done and it's still is not right. Radiohead unit completely unoperable no power fuses fine this car I would never recommend and I hope somebody steals it out of my driveway
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It started out great, but........
Laquanta Tubbs, 10/03/2018
2013 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Its a really nice car on the outside, and it ran really well, but not the even a year after buying the car, the interior starting becoming extremely prone to getting dirty very quick and not so easy to clean up....couple years pass and the radio/cd player, Bluetooth all just stop working one day and I've gone the last couple years without the pleasure of even having a radio, my back up cam glitches and sometimes just freezes for hours.....i could be 200 miles from home and my camera shows me still backing out of my yard....(Really weird)...and theres this crazy irritating vibration sound (feel like its gonna blow an eardrum) the windows make on the 2nd row when only 2 windows are down, so i have to wind down all 4 Windows EVENLY to avoid hearing/feeling that awkward vibrating noise. After 5 years, my motor and a few other mechanical issues starting going out on the car, as just as I was trying to figure out WHY!!!, there was a recall it and it eventually got repaired for FREE! So no out of pocket costs other than being stranded for almost a month....and having to pay other people to get my kids to their doctors visits, school, go grocery shopping, etc. IF i had to do this again, id choose better interior options and it would NOT be a KIA SORENTO!
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Sorry But MPG Sucks
electricnow, 02/01/2013
2013 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV w/Convenience Pkg (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 14 people found this review helpful
The vehicle is great in every other way other than The MPG. My wife drives it most of the time and we both get the same results. 21-22.5 city and Hwy. The 22.5 was all interstate, two people in the car with no cargo. I am 61 yrs young and have had many brands of vehicles over the years and have had only two, Honda and Toyota that got the claimed MPG. I looked at the Honda CR-V but they would not give us enough for the trade and would not knock off enough on the car.
Stop Bashing the MPG Numbers!
kenjill, 01/24/2013
2013 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 20 people found this review helpful
People, please stop bashing the MPG numbers with this vehicle. Our Sorento vehicle gets the MPG figures, as advertised. I bet there is a direct corrolation between those who get "poor" MPG and bad driving habits ("jack-rabbit" acceleration, braking too hard, using AC or heat too much, and yes, texting while driving, etc). I also own a Kia Optima SX Turbo and I average 30-32 MPG per tank...let me repeat that - over 30 MPG with a Turbo! If you improve your driving habits, then your "real world" MPG numbers will go up considerably. Otherwise, the vehicle is fine so far...a great value for the money.
Great Value For The Price
idrn, 08/28/2012
2013 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV w/Convenience Pkg (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
12 of 22 people found this review helpful
I traded in a 2007 Tundra with a 5.7L engine for this vehicle. We've had it for about 1 month. The MPG is above the sticker estimated numbers. We are getting 26.1 city and 34.5 hwy. I think this is great coming from a huge truck with 14 city and 17 hwy. The GDI engine seems to be the best balance between economy and still having some oomph on the road. The back up camera and rear sonar are great and the UVO is very easy to link to bluetooth HTC phone. We really like the A pillar A/C for the rear seat and the fold down arm rest for the rear as well. The rear under floor storage is huge and the ride is quiet and smooth. Though not a Lexus the value is right for the money.
We plan on keeping this car
deercreek, 05/31/2012
2013 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
21 of 41 people found this review helpful
The Kia SUV has been more than we expected, I traded in a SRX Cad. and didn't think it would hold up to such a nice riding car, but it has made us happy about our investment. We are pleased the car is made in the USA what a bonus.
Switched back to Kia
pdm777, 05/30/2012
2013 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
25 of 51 people found this review helpful
I owned a 2004 Kia Amanti and traded it in for a 2010 Chevy Equinox...loved the gas milage, but gave up too many features I enjoyed in my Kia...so thanks to the special the dealer had I was able to trade in my Chevy for the 2013 Kia Sorento EX...love it...gained all the luxury I was missing and added the peace of mind of the Kia warranty. Gas milage has been great my first tank of gas I averaged 28 mpg which was a mixture of Highway and City miles. Love the bluetooth link to my iPhone and the UVO system is awesome. Lots of room for driver over 6'2" with plenty of room for back seat passengers....I am so glad I am no longer a Government Motors owner and back in a Kia made in America. :)
Over $1000.00 to finally get gas again
Sstewart, 10/30/2018
2013 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought this car used from an Atlanta dealer. After driving it a year I was unable to pump gas in the tank. My local mechanic said it had to be repaired at the dealer. The car had to be towed as it was almost empty after driving to pump after pump, hoping it was an error w thee pump. The dealer charged me almost $1100.00 to repair it. I’ll never buy another Kia.
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bunnyskier, 02/01/2013
2013 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 12 people found this review helpful
Love my Sorento. It is one of the best looking SUV's out there. I have gotten 27 MPG on the Hwy. I took a trip camping with 4 girls and all our gear and got 24 MPG. This is partial hwy and partial mountain driving with plenty of steep grades. I use the ECO option to keep my foot and pedal in check.
2013 Sorento LX with 2.4L GDI engine
drivven, 12/18/2012
2013 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV w/Convenience Pkg (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
14 of 31 people found this review helpful
I purchased the Sorento in September and since have put on 3900 miles. The mpg is not as advertised even tho I am a judicious driver, making sure the ECO indicator is on for over 95% of my driving. My combined hiway/city mileage is perhaps 21mpg (hand calculated and not read off the display). The handling is surprisingly good for a vehicle this size and shape. The performance is adequate although my previous vehicle was a BMW 540i so there is no comparison there. I'm still trying to get used to the site lines especially when backing up. The backup camera is "useful" altho I still prefer to look back through the rear window when backing. Interior; great. Exterior; nice lines.
it's a great vehicle except the shock absorber
tazirose, 11/28/2012
2013 Kia Sorento SX 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 13 people found this review helpful
we just purchased a 2013 kia sorento and we thought since we have the SX it will be great. only to find out that it gets really bumpy on the road. we had a 2008 toyota rav4 and compare to the shock, the ride is smooth. if i could just switch the shock absorber from my rav4 to the sorento and my car will be PERFECT!!
Can't beat the Value
tntwolf07, 07/29/2012
2013 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
55 of 136 people found this review helpful
We purchased our 2013 Kia as my wife was looking for a mid-sized SUV. We looked at Honda,Nissan and several other but for the price range we wanted to stay in the Kia Sorento was by far the most stylish and offered the best standard features and Warrenty.
Lots of Car in an Affordable Package.
Stacey Hamilton, 06/09/2016
2013 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
We bought this car for our 16 year old daughter and she loves it. We got the EX package with AWD and the 6 cylinder engine. It is just the right car for a teenage driver.
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Kia Sorento GDI 2.4L LX 2012
neelm, 07/02/2012
2013 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV w/Convenience Pkg (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
19 of 51 people found this review helpful
Just leased this from Kia Sacramento, black color. I have done about 800 miles in the last week and have mixed feelings about the suv. I got the GDI assuming I would get a mixed mileage of about 25mpg but I am only getting about 19-23 mpg city and highway. This is a letdown for sure. I hope it increase down the line as the engine breaksin. The power seems adequate with 1-2 ppl in the car but with 4-5 ppl the car feels underpowered and I wish I had got the v6 engine if I was to get 20mpg anyway. The ride is stiff and tends to wear you down and i feel tired after a trip which was never the case in my well sprung camry. UVO has issues with bluetooth conectivity.
Great for the money I paid
Juan Sanchez, 03/09/2017
2013 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Make sure the tires are in good shape, even the new tires can be flat due to excessive parking and not moving it on the dealer, I have to change the tires one week after I got it, and of course for being an used car the dealer wouldn't take any responsibility about it... for the rest it's a great car good gas saving for an SUV. Very convenient for more than 5 passengers, the infinity sound system is amazing, A/C is great even in the second and third row seats. Very reliable car.
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Not a Q5 but close enough for waaaay less
Former minivan soccer mom, 02/23/2024
2013 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
So my sister got a used 2015 Q5 for 25k, I got a used 2013 Sorento Ex V6 AWD all the bells and whistles for 12k about the same time back in 2020, before the prices went berserk. Three year driving review: yes, her Q5 is definitely an A+, I have driven it 5k miles. I drive her car spirited. The thing is, I never mind coming home and driving my Sorento, in fact the driving position is slightly higher and preferable, and the controls for radio, blue tooth, ac etc are more intuitive, so my car gets a B+ for driving compared to hers and A+ for value. I have driven this Sorento 37k over 3 years. Yes, you have to drive a little less spirited on twisty country roads compared to the Q5 but the daily driving in the Sorento is great, the V6 has plenty of power to pull up long steep grades, you get through twisty country roads just fine at a slightly less spirited pace, gets through the snow just fine, easy to park, won't move your couch but will fit that bike or 75 in TV with the split seat down.Fits 4 adults for a road trip. The back seat fits 3 skinny teens, maybe two car seats and a booster, definitely one car seat, a booster and one kid. Love my dual moon roof. Visibility is average. The cost to own is way less. I replace a battery for $200 and it lasts 5 years, she replaced a battery for $1000 and it lasts 7 years. It's average for a mainly fwd car on tires and brakes, depends on how and where you drive. I buy better tires and rotate with every oil change. I do lots of turns, hills, and stops, so every 35k/3 years or so for me. That is true if all our cars, regardless of make. I service the Sorento as recommended. The 3.5 V6 is a strong motor, make sure you get a V6, would be underpowered with a smaller engine imo. I average 18 mpg with mostly city/ suburban driving, 22 for road trips at 70 mph. I did remove my cross bars on the roof rack. I have AWD with locking differential if I need it. And the AC is strong, love my heated seats too. It's 11 years old, 87k miles, the interior is in great condition, no rattles etc. I did get one that was well maintained. It's a good value SUV without really any compromises for a daily driver if you need AWD. Yes, I have the 3rd row seat, it's for the under 10 set only, low boosters yes, car seats nope. On the few occasions I need it, it's handy and the kiddos like it. I would not plan on using the 3 rd row daily unless you have a 5 or 7 year old who loves that spot and likes to scramble over...do yourself and your kids a favor and get a minivan if you need that 3rd row daily (trust me, love me a minivan until the kids graduate college...you gotta haul all their stuff, nothing beats minivans when you got kids, sports, teenage drivers, and college). Cost to own and maintain is reasonable. I also own Toyotas and Subarus, do I think it will last 20 years, maybe, go 225,000k miles effortlessly, maybe. Will it go to 150 to 175k with good maintenance, most probably yes. One last note, drivers over 6 2ft will be comfortable but may find windshield a little low. 5ft 10 and under, no issues.
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Love the dash!
Norma Lopez, 09/24/2021
2013 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car is sleek on the outside and edgy on the inside. Woodgrain design along with bi-colored interior. Easy to work Dashboard functions and I love the third row seating!