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Walter Harrington, 01/17/2016
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2016 Kia Sorento L 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
17 of 17 people found this review helpful
After just under 2 years I traded this Sorento. Reliability is its strong point. Absolutely to problems. Has a lot of space for cargo. Only down side is trade in value. This is a very nice car. An exceptional value. I bought the base model, it's all I could afford. For under $28,000 I think it's a steal. I like the size, the ease of handling, the smooth ride, and pretty much everything about the car. The Sorento I bought is the base 2.4 liter 4. This engine is all you need unless you are planning to race it. If I could have afforded the higher payments I may have bought the V 6. This 2016 Sorento with the 2.4 engine will run circles around my 2014 Honda CR-V. And they both have a 2.4 liter 185 horse power engine. They both have a six speed automatic tranny. they both cost the same. The biggest difference to me is the highway. The Sorento accelerates effortlessly on the interstate. The Honda is much slower. The materials in the two cars are day and night difference. The CR-V, also a base model has base model interior. The Sorento has far nicer seat upholstery, the dash, doors, carpet and so on are much more attractive, and in fact to me do not look like base model interior. The Sorento rides smoother and over all is ore comfortable. To the Honda's credit I have had a few close calls with it, and the braking and emergency maneuvering to avoid hitting deer were very good. Over all for every day driving, trip, touring, and so on I would chose the Sorento Over the Honda. Gas mileage is the same on both Please don't get me wrong, I like the Honda, and have no plans on trading. What I'm saying is that for the dollar I think the Sorento is a better value for your money. And the hundred thousand mile warranty is unbeatable .
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Traded my AUDI for this KIA... & NOT LOOKING BACK!
Kent Johnson, 01/17/2016
2016 Kia Sorento Limited 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
17 of 17 people found this review helpful
Bought this Sorento 8 months ago, and we've driven it every day around town and taken it on cross-country touring. We're very, very pleased. This is no 1990's Kia. My previous car was an Audi A8L - a very premium car - and I'm actually more comfortable in the Sorento. I know these two cars are not really comparable, but for what it's worth, the Sorento is a quieter, smoother and more enjoyable vehicle. (OK, so it's not as fast, and it doesn't take corners the same; but it does what I need it to do, flawlessly). A non-quantifiable assessment that's perhaps most germane: This car makes me smile. (And not just because it cost half of what I paid for the Audi). It is a really nice piece of machinery. The little engine has ample power for an SUV; and I saw 27 mpg overall in our cross-country trip, including short stop and go forays in several cities. (Around 22 in town; averaging almost 24). The huge panoramic sunroof is fun. The longer we drive it, the more unexpected positives we discover. The active speed control is fantastic; keeps distance from car ahead and slows to a full stop if necessary, then starts again without touching accelerator (unless you're stopped more than 20 seconds). Blind spot warning is flawless. The lane keep assist warning is helpful. Automatic opening hatch has been a real help when carrying groceries, etc. The downloadable apps are useful. The voice recognition actually recognizes words (a lot better than my Audi). The sound system with the tech package is pretty good. Especially down here in Dallas, the cooled front seats are a happy surprise. Obviously, I'm not swayed by those who insist on a luxury brand. I deeply appreciate quality, regardless of its author. Give me the genuine experience of excellence over a label any day.
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Love my 2016 Kia Sorento!
Kristen Glidewell, 03/20/2016
2016 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
After a lot of shopping for SUV's with a 3rd row, I made the decision to purchase the Kia Sorento. The car looks and rides like a $50,000 SUV, but at a fraction of the price. I am typically drawn to European cars, but feel this car offers all the luxuries I am accustomed to with the backing of a 100,000 mile warranty. One additional selling point for me was the large amount of usable cargo space. Many of the newer SUV's have a significant sloping to the back window, which is not practical for 3rd row occupants or dogs. The Kia Sorento gives my 3 furry friends significant head room in the back. There is also an air conditioning vent in the 3rd row so my pups can stay cool. My kids love the car too. They have always been spoiled with their rides and this car is no different. We are very happy with the fit and finish of the car.
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Over The Top for A Cheap Import
Chainplate, 06/07/2016
updated 07/16/2018
2016 Kia Sorento Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
42 of 45 people found this review helpful
I should probably wait to write a review as I've only had the car for a couple of weeks and haven't driven it that much (I think it still has less than 500 miles on it). Regardless, I'm delighted with the car as it handles and performs far better than I expected it would. There are places where the fit isn't what a top-tier car should be but, then, it's not a top-tier car. However, from someone who has owned 8 Mercedes-Benz, this car performs right up there. Some of the things I especially like: 1. The Hyundai Lambda engine is an excellent match for the car. It's very responsive and the relatively high butt gears gets you off the line with a nice snap. No, this isn't a muscle car V8 but for a small SUV, it's damned decent. I don't complain about the fuel economy though my children might disown me for not buying a hybrid. 2. Exceptional braking with virtually no loss of control - even in hard braking maneuvers. Granted, I'm not too aggressive with the brakes right now as I'm letting them 'break' in gently but the car still stops in a very short amount of distance. 3. The navigation/entertainment center is very easy to use - it all makes sense. I've owned cars where I was continually searching through the manual to figure out, "How do I make it do . . . " whereas on the Kia, it's easy to find the features I'm looking for. Even the more esoteric features that aren't used much, they're easy to find. The sound system is excellent. 4. I absolutely love the self-leveling, HID headlights. Since I'm an old man, my night vision isn't what I'd like it to be. With these headlights, I can see everything in front of me clearly. Good news for you who drive near me at night! 5. Consumer Reports rates the car as having an excellent frequency of repair record. I'm hoping they're right. 6. I like the looks of the car. Subjective, I know, but it's better than driving a car that I think is ugly. 7. My brother-in-law, who likes to point out everything what's wrong with everything I do, said that KIA stands for 'Killed in Action'. Actually, Ki is Chinese for energy (sometimes transliterated as 'Qi'). They added the 'a' to stand for 'Asia', despite the fact that the car is built in the USA. Now that I own one, I see them all over the place. There are three things that I don't like about the car: 1. No Day Time Running Lights. I could turn the headlights on during the day but that leads me to Dislike Number 2. 2. There's no warning chime, buzzer, etc if you leave your headlights on, shut off the engine and open the door the door. I think that's been a feature on virtually every car made in the last 40 years! Granted, the electrical system will shut down everything if the voltage gets too low - nice feature - but that's hard on batteries if you like to have the car lit up during the day and aren't warned that you're leaving your headlights on. 3. Our trim line uses a hard, black plastic for parts of the steering wheel, the window control trim and the center console. How much could have it cost to do those pieces out of a nice wood? Okay, two years later and I still love the car. Granted, we only have about 14,000 miles on it but we have yet to have a failure of any kind. We have the oil and filter changed every 4,000 miles and the dealership only charges $40 and they do a complete inspection at the same time. Tires show virtually no wear but the right rear tire has a very slow leak - it loses about 5 psi every two weeks which is not a big deal but kind of a pain in the ass. Other than that, though, I remain as enthusiastic about the car as I was when we first bought it.
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The one that replaced the Pilot
SimonW, 10/07/2015
2016 Kia Sorento Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
29 of 31 people found this review helpful
After much research & test drives of both the turbo 4 & the direct injection 6, we finally optioned for a SX V6. We did not option the Limited as we thought the extra cost for all the "I'm an idiot" driver aids are not warranted, After all , when your driving , shouldn't you be ....driving!. The SX V6 is comfortable car, SX comes with a panoramic roof & that is a major feature of the car, It has plenty of power, is very comfortable & can tow 5000lbs. I am already a Kia owner & we had not had any issues on that so far, & the fact that this car has the same warranty is most re-assuring. It is great to be under warranty when the car is finally paid off!. I got a great deal using "TRUECAR" & also rcvd 0% finance too, The cabin is quiet, even at highway speeds & even with standard 19" wheels, The literature states acoustic glass & this must help in keeping the noise down. The seat are comfy & driver's is power adjustable with memory presets, so great for the Mrs. The passenger is also power adjustable , but without added lumbar & thigh adjustability. Smart power lift gate, my personal favorite, with this option engaged, you stand behind the car with the keyfob in your pocket & after 3 seconds , the rear hatch opens, no waving your leg under the car with your hand full, such a great function. So far so impressed & so happy with the purchase.
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