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2nd Sorrento, well worth the money
D Washington, 11/15/2015
2016 Kia Sorento SX 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
20 of 23 people found this review helpful
We purchased a 2012 Sorento LX a few years ago and loved it. The wife used it for work and traveling back and forth from Houston to New Orleans several times a year. One tank got there straight through. It has held up quite well. No engine trouble due to regular maintenance. We just traded that 2012 in for a 2016 Sorento SX because when you take in every thing, they just give you so much for your money. Very spacious because we have boys with long legs, interior feels like a luxury car, they have cool alloy rims, panoramic sun roof, big screen Infinity radio with Navigation and a sub woofer. Leather seats, separate climate control, 19 " tires and full size spare. The funny thing is , I own a 2013 Sportage and my son a 2015 Forte. We bought them from the same dealership because of the great service, and when go to get our oil change there as well. Even side by side against other SUV's , it stands out and stays very stylish and most of all reliable.
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Nearly Perfect!! Great SUV witha few minor flaws.
b.urban@outlook.com, 11/18/2016
2016 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
The value the Sorento offers is amazing. You really get a lot for the money when buying. However the biggest problem with KIA is the resale. We bought ours one year old with 20 thousand miles on it. It already took the big deprecation hit. A new highlander or pilot will be much better if you buy new and plan on selling in a few years. They also cost more out of the box. We have no intention on selling so resale isn't a big concern to us. First I'll start with the engine. It is plenty powerful. We live in the south so we got the front wheel drive model. It really is overpowered for the front wheels. If it kicks down a few gears it will torque steer. Fuel mileage has been as expected. We average 23mpg between a mix of city and highway. One of my biggest gripes are the brakes. When I am doing a lot of city driving the brakes do start to fade in stop and go situations. I can noticeably feel the pedal travel get further. Kia should have gave it a little bigger brakes from the factory. The other gripe I have it the seat material. Ours has cloth seats and the material just isn't great. I do not believe it will hold up great over the next 5 or so years. Time will tell. Other than those gripes which are minor to me the Sorento is a great SUV. I tow a trailer which weighs about 2500 pounds and it takes it just fine. It is comfortable and easy to drive for extended periods. The third row is usable. The highlander and pilot had more third row room but the Sorento's third row is fine and usable for children or small adults. I'm 5'8'' and I can sit back there fine. Anything over 5'10'' or so is going to run out of head room. With the third row up there is very little room for storage. Overall I am very happy and my wife and I love it. Very glad we chose the Sorento.
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Still loving my 2016 Sorento!!!
Little Al, 02/04/2016
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2016 Kia Sorento Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
An update! I’ve had my Sorento for 5 yrs now and it still looks like new and run great! It currently has 40k miles and I’ve only had to change my battery once. I hasn’t given me any engine or mechanical issues at all. It’s been a great and reliable vehicle!
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From full size truck to mid sized SUV
Tom Sanders, Jr., 12/09/2015
2016 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
Initial impression...very positive. I have driven full sized trucks for a number of years and was ready for something a bit more economical while retaining some utility. I was drawn to the size of the Sorento, not as small as other utes but not full sized either. Similar in size to my father's Highlander but MUCH less expensive. I am impressed with the fuel economy - 29 on interstate, approx. 22 in town...averaging 24.5 currently. Back seat is roomy. Back up camera turns with the car, nice feature. Much more room and quieter than my wife's RAV4 with similar economy. My only nagging item is a significant delay when using the Bluetooth phone dialing function. I am going to "resave" some of my more frequently utilized contacts to see if that helps. Phone clarity is good, just placing the call takes time. The warranty was a selling feature and I got a really good deal at Fredy Kia in Houston, TX. I have installed a Curt 2" hitch but I have not yet installed the wiring kit or towed anything.
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Great car, great value- worth a look
Kim, 02/13/2016
updated 08/30/2024
2016 Kia Sorento SX 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
My wife and I were looking for a practical road car for our extended weekend getaways, with lots of room and creature comforts. This car definitely meets all of our expectations, but also works well on my daily commutes to the office. The quality and workmanship are outstanding, and the ride is solid and capable. Great car. UPDATE AT 20,000 miles- Very happy with this car, no problems or concerns to date. Lots of compliments on the ride from passengers. Great Value! UPDATE at 32000 miles- Stellar reliability and quality, still feels like a new car UPDATE at 70000 miles- Ride and handling still solid, overall good car. Reliability is below my previous Toyota Camry; also receive an occasional, very confusing, non-recall warning from Kia about various systems. UPDATE at 75000 miles- still a good buy, reliability of components does not match my old Toyota, or Hyundai. Would recommend this car to my friends. UPDATE at 82000 miles- still would recommend this car, quiet, smooth ride at highway speeds, nice road car.
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