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KIA Done Right
Dave, 05/15/2016
2016 Kia Sorento SX 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
83 of 83 people found this review helpful
Never would have thought I would have chosen a Kia, but after weeks of comparing, test driving all the options out there and comparing some more Kia was the clear choice. Not a small 4 cylinder econo box and not as big as a the full size 7 passenger SUVs, just right for usually 5 passengers with option to flip up to get 7 seats. Ride is quiet and comfortable. Visibility is good. Technology works well with clear displays and easily understood controls. The only minus is the steering. It is way too loose. We have to always select the sport option or the Kia wanders on the road. Overall a great buy.
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Exceeded Expectation- Everything Well Thought Out.
Bryan Banks, 08/10/2016
2016 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
63 of 63 people found this review helpful
I have owned 65 + vehicles- luxury to economy cars, high performance cars, SUV's, and Minivans. The Sorento has gotten more things just right than any vehicle I have ever owned. The push button start works perfectly, headlights give you the right options, controls layout is excellent, the ride/handling balance is very good and the engine and transmission perform flawlessly in sync. The engineering to get the amount of space and passenger capacity in a vehicle only 187 in. in length is a real accomplishment. Most other competition is 7 to 10 in. greater in vehicle length. With this space efficiency, comes weight savings and the strong V6, so it has good performance for a vehicle in this class. We got 24.7 mpg on highway trip. At this point of 2,500 miles, we could not be happier with our decision.
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Kia Built a Winner - Great Value!
Jason, 05/08/2016
updated 12/04/2017
2016 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
53 of 53 people found this review helpful
Updated after 22 months - Again the Sorento isn't terrible, it's just been alright. We've tired of a few issues, passenger door rattle, transmission smells like it's burning up on hills at low speeds and the low beam headlights are terrible. Resale value is disappointing we recently started looking around and have been told by 3 dealers it's trade in value is in the 18.5K range. Pretty for less than 2 years old, less than 20K miles and an original sticker of 36 ish.. in any case once we get through the holidays we're probably going to change it out with a Pilot. Updated after 10 months - Bottom line - The Sorento is still a quality ride. My biggest knock is the UVO electronics has had to be reset several times after locking up and the KIA service department we've dealt with SUCKS! At 5K we took this vehicle in for a front passenger door rattle and were lectured by the service manager about how if they find a penny or something similar in the door we'd be charged $105 per hour for repairs. In fact if they found nothing we'd be charged for their troubleshooting time. After dealing with GREAT hassle free Honda service it blew my mind how the KIA service manager treated us! Just can't beat Honda service, pretty sure we'll go back to a Pilot or maybe scale down to a CRV in 2018. ORIGINAL REVIEW - This Kia is a really nice mid-size SUV! I'm a Honda guy, my daily commuter is still an Accord. My wife is the primary driver of the Sorento and it replaced our 08 Pilot. We really research major purchases like this to death and tried out most of the SUV's in this class, minus the luxury brands. It took us 2 months to make a decision and it came down the Sorento and the Pilot. I honestly don't think we'd have went wrong either way but after 3 months of ownership we're still happy with the Sorento. We love our LX but our only regret is going cheap with the LX. In hine sight the larger touchscreen, some of the active safety features and the fog lights would've been well worth the extra cost. We'll probably drive this Sorento for 2 or 3 years and upgrade, probably only looking at the Pilot and Sorento at that time. Things I like about the Sorento: Power, the V6 is a beast. Comfort, very comfortable passenger compartment. Front and middle row are every bit as good as the Pilot, third row comfort goes to the Pilot but we don't use the third row much. Fuel economy is pretty good we're right around 24 mpg overall. Quiet, comfortable ride. The warrenty is huge, it was the deciding factor in our decision. The only knocks: Small infotainment screen, this is my fault for going cheap. Lack of storage when using the third row. Overall we're very happy with this Sorento!
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Kept my family safe in a serious collision!
Laura, 09/15/2016
2016 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
174 of 179 people found this review helpful
Coming off of a Lexus RX, I was concerned that it wouldn't feel as luxurious. Although it's stiffer and less "designed", I fell in love with the Sorento immediately upon driving it off the lot. It's tough but not trucky, comfortable but not couch-like, and big but not cumbersome. It has great pick up and drives like a car, and I happen to think it looks pretty darn cute on the road. Having said this, the reason I'm writing this review is that I was in my first car accident in my 38 years just this week. I was T-boned, and before I knew what had happened I realized the car was flipping. SUV's by nature may be more likely to roll, and that may be a deterant to some, but in this instance I think it was a blessing. I believe the roll helped lessen the force of the hit, which struck my child's door. As I understand it, T-Bones can be very catastrophic, especially to the person in the receiving seat. Between the airbags, restraints, and general contour of the car, when the car came to rest we were completely unscathed. Completely. The moment I can, I will go get another Sorento and will feel safer than ever. And thank you to the designers of this car for helping me walk away with my son!
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I tested them all!
H. Danis, 10/07/2015
2016 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
141 of 145 people found this review helpful
I started searching over a year ago for the best 3 row SUV that was affordable, great looking, and gas worthy. I first liked the Rogue but quickly changed my mind on that. It has great gas mileage but the third row was ridiculous. The new Rogue has the second row raised as if you are sitting in a movie theatre. I hated that and it felt really strange being higher up than the front row. That was a deal breaker for me. The Murano is over priced and so is the Pathfinder. The Pathfinder was gorgeous but the base model doesn't have the basics like blue tooth and Sirius Radio. The next trim model that offered it was 6,000 more. The Pathfinder also received weak reviews for reliability. I drove the Mazda 9 and loved it but the extremely low gas mileage (combined) is only 16. That's unacceptable for a car like that. One would think Mazda would make a car with better gas mileage. I also drove the Highlander and it has a lot of room, but I felt it over priced and not very attractive. I do remember driving a 2014 Kia Sorento and was not impressed back then. However, I read the Sorento was getting a face lift so I went and checked it out. What a surprise. It is gorgeous and the fit and finish is great. I read all reviews on all SUVs and took the time to finally select the 2016 Kia Sorento. I love it. It feels like a luxury car and it is very quiet. Kia has come a long way with their line of cars and SUVs. I have one in Black with a black interior. I am a picky shopper and I am glad I purchased the new design.
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Love This New Kia Toy!
Marie, 09/20/2015
updated 09/24/2018
2016 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
106 of 109 people found this review helpful
Do your homework. The only things I miss in the technology area is a compass, the front passenger seat has no height adjustment, remote start is not standard equipment. There is a lot of stuff I will never use. We were looking for an SUV with lots of leg room in front and this has it, an impressive 44 inches. Way more than others, even Jeep. Another selling point was the 60,000 mile warranty. Mileage is outstanding. I drive mostly highway and am averaging 31-33 mpg combined in Eco Mode. On my way home from the dealership I was in Standard Mode and got 31.8 mpg for the 75 mile trip. Overall we love this vehicle. Comfortable and quiet. Winter in Iowa will be the real test! Update: It will soon be 2 years, we still love this Sorento. No issues whatsoever. I thought there was an issue with heater fan, took it in and the compartment was full of acorns! Simple fix! Darn ground squirrels! Will keep it for a long time.
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Really nice vehicle
Gary Williams, 05/02/2016
updated 05/11/2023
2016 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
28 of 28 people found this review helpful
We drove Chevy's, Ford's, Honda's & Toyota's and liked the Kia Sorento the best. The car is rated higher than the rest in safety & reliability and has a far better warranty as well. The comfort and passenger room in the front seat is far better than the other brands. My wife did all of the homework, drove and rode in all of the other brands and Kia got the sale. If you don't believe it, go drive one and see. Now we have 6,000 miles on the Kia 11/3/16 and all is well, my wife still loves it. Have had it a year now and there are things I don't like. I don't like the console opening from the front instead of from the drivers side. If you try and get anything out of it while driving, it's difficult. I really don't like all of the electronics they put in cars these days. I am really tired of having to break out the manual to find out how to change the clock or do most anything.
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Way more than I expected!!
Drive767@aol.com, 03/21/2016
updated 04/04/2018
2016 Kia Sorento Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
22 of 22 people found this review helpful
I bought the best KIA available and I have not been disappointed. I drove nearly every similarly sized SUV in existence and nothing compares in terms of value. I definitely recommend the V-6 version, its much more fun to drive and, I believe, much safer. As an added bonus, I was treated like a human being at the dealership and it was a pleasurable experience compared to some to which I have been exposed. If there is a downside ...it will probably take quite a while to master all of the technology in this car. Now two years into my driving experience with my KIA and I an still a fan. The best thing is that everything works as advertised...the only thing I have had to do is keep up with the scheduled maintenance.
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great upsized mid level suv
rich, 05/17/2016
2016 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
36 of 37 people found this review helpful
looked at several others including the Honda crv and the Subaru forrester and couldn't believe the additional size and value in this car. I have 2000 miles on it since it was leased and I love it. the interior materials are not cheap but very soft and rich looking. the controls while incorporating touch technology still have a lot of buttons and dials which I personally love. great sounding satellite radio and the noise level from outside is minimal. I have the 240 horse turbo and was concerned with the low milage epa estimates for the car thinking I would be lucky to get 22-23 miles per gallon. I changed the selection for the engine to echo mode when I drove it home and it has been there ever since. I have the awd and I have consistently averaged 25 + miles since new. I have not had any lack of power in this mode and will continue to leave it there. back seats very roomy and had three adults back there going out to eat the other night with no issues. back storage area very large also. another nice feature which I haven't had to use yet is the locking hub mode for deep snow etc. great car at a wonderful price.
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Awesome Vehicle
CD, 06/16/2016
2016 Kia Sorento SX 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
32 of 33 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car because of the value and the bells and whistles the car has to offer. Everywhere I go: work, pleasure, people stop and admire my vehicle. I live in the Tahoe (California) area, where we had an epic snow season last winter. The vehicle was just gliding thru the snow covered roads, no sliding, no worries. I do highly recommend the vehicle.
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KIA Sorrento EX 2.0T-You Won't Be Disappointed
Dr TR Klosinski, 04/12/2016
2016 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
44 of 46 people found this review helpful
I disagree with the Reviewer's Cons: That the" 2.0 Turbo lacks punch from a standstill ". I have to feather the gas pedal at a stop light to avoid spinning the wheels! This engine has plenty of punch at any speed, I promise you-especially after the engine is broken in. I have about 13,000 miles now. Coast to coast from sea level to 9,000 feet in the mountains. The great thing about the Turbo is you don't loose power at higher elevations. The EX is so quiet and comfortable I can drive 800 miles and still go dancing! To date I have had zero problems with this car. I ditched my 2014 Honda CRV for this car as too noisy, slow, bad handling and uncomfortable for road trips.
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Exceptional CUV (Updated)
Brett, 07/23/2015
updated 02/02/2023
2016 Kia Sorento Limited 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
54 of 57 people found this review helpful
Still satisfied with my Kia Sorento. Reliability is solid. Not one complaint in ownership. The service department on the other hand, is a different story. I takes 2 or 3 weeks for a simple oil change! Unacceptable... ____________________________________________________________________________ Almost five years of ownership and I still completely satisfied. No problems at all. Routine maintenance, battery, tires, wipers only. Mechanically, as solid as the day I bought my Sorento! ************************************************************************************************ 15 Months of ownership and my original opinion of the Sorento still stands. Quiet, comfortable with no compromises. Completely satisfied with my purchase! ***************************************************************************** After endless hours of online comparisons, expert and consumer reviews, I finally narrowed my Premium Midsize CUV search. We test drove MDX, RX, Limited Highlander, Platinum Murano, and Sorento SXL V6. (Not a fan of domestic brands and European makers rides too stiff) In a nut shell all vehicle had attributes, but we decided on the Sorento for the following reasons: The right size - perfect size for my family; with an emergency 3rd row as needed. A full suite of safety and luxury amenities, that are second to none of the aforementioned CUV's. Exceptional ride quality with a hushed cabin, second by a slim margin to the RX (which looks dated). Controls are intuitive and uncluttered - equal, if not superior to the Murano (exterior too radical for my taste). Exceptional warranty - Basic 5 Year 60,000 miles/10 Year 100,000 mile Power Train; superior to all brands. Thousands of dollars less than a comparably equipped luxury brand and sacrificed nothing...well maybe brand snobbery. Favorite Features - Large Panoramic Sunroof, exceptional connectivity and Infinity sound system with clarify, Surround View Monitor, ride quality and Smart Lift Gate and Enhanced Smart Cruise Control. No brand snobbery. I could go on but no need. Small improvements - Power tilt telescoping missing (manual only) Forward Collision Auto Braking (Only audible warning)
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Some Good and Some Not as Good
Jon, 03/20/2016
updated 03/22/2017
2016 Kia Sorento SX 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
53 of 56 people found this review helpful
We’ve had the Sorento 14 months, and our impressions are some good and some not as good. We have not had to take the car back to the dealer for a single problem--which is probably the single most important good thing about the vehicle. It is a well built vehicle. First the good things: 1. Love the body design and overall exterior and interior look of the vehicle. 2. The ride is very smooth and quiet, with ample power for passing and hopping onto the freeway. 3. Gas mileage is above what they rated it to be. We’re getting over 25 mpg on highway and 21-22 in the city. and that's in the 7 passenger, 6 cylinder, 3.3 liter SX 4. It has a very short turning-radius for that long a vehicle. 5. There’s ample leg-room in all 3 rows of seats, but the headroom (with a sunroof) is a little too low in the 3rd row of seats. 6. I like the manual shifting capability. It makes driving on winding mountain roads a lot easier on the brake pads. 7. The blind-spot warning and reverse warning systems work well to assist in driving. The visibility when backing up is not as good as we'd like, so the backup camera and warning system help in that regard. 8. I like that the leg room along the "hump" (console area) next to your right leg is much better than in many of the other vehicles we test-drove--like the Nissan Murano and Infiniti QX30. Some of the not so good features are: 1. Entering and exiting the 3rd row seats is a slightly difficult. 2. The front seats are a little too firm, and the power lumbar is slightly noticeable even when fully contracted. 3. The steering wheel position could be allowed to go lower and farther out. 4. I liked the CVT transmission on our traded in Murano, so I do miss that smooth, quiet shifting.
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!!! MUST BUY !!!
M S, 02/05/2016
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2016 Kia Sorento Limited 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
29 of 30 people found this review helpful
I just bought a loaded 2016 KIA Sorento SXL with the Technology Package and the 3.3 peppy V6 . Having owned a Lexus RX before, luxury SUV and KIA was simply not on my radar until I inadvertently came across an online article about this Sorento that piqued my interest. So after 18 hours of online research and watching YouTube video reviews, I was amazed to read the many glowing written reviews and hear the positive video reviews of this newly designed seven seat Sorento. A trip to the KIA dealer ensued and I am so glad to have went. This 2016 KIA Sorento SXL blew me away when I saw it up close and drove it. Rick Jacobs at Fucillo KIA knew this SUV inside and out, he answered every question I threw at him. With the Sorento's luxurious curb appeal, the way it handled, its numerous safety features, its voice activated navigation, long warranty and beautiful two tone ivory and black Nappa leather interior, I was hooked. After 6 months of driving my Kia Sorento, I am completely satisfied! It is everything I had hoped and expected this SUV to be. There have been no issues at all!!! Incredibly quiet cabin and comfortable Nappa leather makes driving this Sorento a pleasure. Would definitely encourage others to buy this vehicle!!! My KIA Sorento is now a year old and still the BEST SUV I have ever purchased. Have had no problems whatsoever! This SUV continues to be the best vehicle I have ever bought. No problems at all and there is plenty of power when a pass is needed. Bought this KIA Sorento brand new in 2016 and would do it again!!!!! I am a perfectionist and this SUV has been flawless. Would recommend it to anyone considering the purchase of this vehicle. Oh wait....I did have one flat tire which the dealer promptly replaced at no cost. Seriously though, this KIA is everything I expected it to be and more. After 3 years of owning this KIA Sorento, this SUV has continued to perform flawlessly. Way to go KIA for making me a very satisfied SUV owner!!! Still satisfied 9,000 miles later....no issues at all...very reliable KIA SUV!!!
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Fantastic Find
John Uhden, 06/08/2016
2016 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
17 of 17 people found this review helpful
The Kia Sorento EX 6/AWD is a fantastic auto. I had had my mind set on a GMC Terrain, but there is no comparison, not even close. Our Kia is so quiet yet so powerful. There are no more bumps in the road, and it handles almost as well as my Honda Accord did. It came with third row seating, heated leather seats, the back-up camera, lane warning, and power liftgate, all of which i strongly recommend, oh, and all those electronic thingies. With the flat folding rear seats the cargo space is huge, and they are easy to operate. It has a power passenger seat and even the second row reclines (separately left and right). Our ride from NJ to Maine was actually enjoyable, plus we got 25 mpg at 80 mph! We put $5000 down and are leasing at only $300/month for 36 months. With 5000 lb towing capacity it will be a breeze towing our boat up to Maine in July. We are thrilled with our decision. Gotta deal with Tom Brennan at Sansone Jrs. in Neptune, NJ.
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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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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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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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Brand new 16 Sorento AWD LX with Convenience pkg!
Michael DeSimone, 03/27/2016
2016 Kia Sorento L 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
20 of 21 people found this review helpful
Loving my new Sorento and still have money left in my pocket! Looks great and drives great. This new remodel turns heads. Everyone on my block and at my kid's school has been asking about it. Sharp looking interior, well thought out with lots of cargo space plus additional storage bins underneath. Rear back-up camera, bluetooth, UVO services (voice command), heated seats, AWD, parking sensor, USB ports everywhere, power adjustable driver's seat and many other bells and whistles. Compared to Explorers, Highlanders and Pilots, you get so much more bang for your buck plus a far better bumper-to-bumper and powertrain warranty. I now jump at the opportunity to run out and get something, anything, just to get me in my new 2016 Sorento!!
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impressed! Ive had the car for 9 months-no regrets
Jennifer Clark, 02/14/2016
2016 Kia Sorento Limited 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
Go test drive and look at the SXL-I have the 2 row one, I didn't need 3 rows. I got the 2016 almost as soon as it came out after poring over many crossover reviews, test drives etc. I wanted as much in terms of features and comfort as I could get for a decent price.This was by far the best deal for the money I could find. VERY comfortable, great features- LOVE the heated steering wheel.Extremely sharp styling both inside and out.Mine is black on black and even in deep south, was very comfortable last summer in very hot weather. Only thing I didn't get was the very top technology package with the front camera-I do have the rear camera, lane change warning,cross traffic rear warning, navigation, blue tooth, satellite radio, huge sunroof etc. Many usb ports- first 2 oil changes/services very affordable.After suffering through Mercedes Benz after warranty services I will never get one of those German so called luxury vehicles again. A BMW or MB crossover suv with these features would've run about 30-40 thousand more and it truly looks just as good side by side and is wonderful to drive.
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most comfortable !! reliable suv !!
TIEN (JOE) NGUYEN, 09/17/2016
2016 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
Now i previously owned a KIA Sorento 2010 i bought this new one BIG IMPROVEMENTS !! ROOMIER !! comfortable !! most of all reliable !!
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Super happy !
ajpoltz, 01/19/2016
2016 Kia Sorento L 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
WOW ! Never expected so much usable power from the base L 2.4 4 cylinder. First new car in 15 years and I shopped them all hard. Rav 4 boring , small and oil burning issues. Honda CRV CVT transmission farce, vibration problems. Escape too small. CX-5 smaller and no reclining seats, cheap feel and vibrating engine. Rogue CVT junk. Equinox rough feel poor cornering. The Sorento blew these all away in my test drives and feels even better after 1000 miles. 22 MPG in city driving, excellent cornering when pushed hard and pretty smooth ride. Very quiet on highway . The other car makers are losing so many sales due to Kia product and their own mistakes (see above comments and google it ) .Japanese coasting on reputation and counting on buyers whose parents had a great Honda or Toyota. I feel even better with my decision and would have had serious regret with several of the other choices available in this class. The kids love the far reclining rear seats and a LARGE dog kennel fits in the back (5 seat model). Interior quality, feel , comfort and intuitive controls and beautiful dash. I like the L base because of price and I don't need to add weight or complexity. The 6 speed transmission shifts nice and you can manual shift ( without it up or downshifting on its own except at stop it goes in to first gear) Lots of torque and power from down low 2000-4000 is sweet and engine is never strained .
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Temperamental, unreliable BSD system
Cecile, 06/08/2016
2016 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
36 of 40 people found this review helpful
We bought this beautiful, expensive car specifically for the added safety features. From the start, we have had ongoing problems with the blind spot detection system. It randomly fails. This happens under all types of road and weather conditions, without warning. The system sometimes spontaneously resets itself, and sometimes it does not. Our smart key entry also failed once. We could not enter the vehicle with either of our smart keys...we had to pull out the manual key to get into the car. On another occasion, the entire sound system failed! This lasted until we turned the car off and restarted it. Needless to say, our vehicle has been in and out of the dealership service area many times...with absolutely no resolution to the problem. This is the most beautiful, most expensive, and most unreliable car that we have ever owned. KIA should replace the car with a reliable one!
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after three yesrs...kinda spectacular... but...
Robert M, 12/04/2015
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2016 Kia Sorento Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
23 of 25 people found this review helpful
After threebyears leading we turned the Sorrento in at leade end. The vihicle did everythingvwe expected it to do. And, quite efficiently. However: some issues cropped up: 1. Returning tye car was a nightmare. The dealer did not want it back. They tried multiple ‘tricks’ to avoid taking it, including; a. Pretenfing the employee who takes returns ‘was not in...’; pretending the emplyee was on an extended vacation; b. pretending that you can return you car to ANY dealer, ‘please take it someplace else;’ c. actually winning on the phone that they don’t want to do the lease return ‘because there is no money innit for them.’ Granted, this was Hanlee’s Kia in Davis California. We even wanted to replace it with a newer more efficient model, so what did they do as dealers for returning liyal customers??? Offered a Kia Niro Plug In Hybrid to us for...drum roll...$4,500 OVER MSRP! We went to a separate dealer to buy that Niro and ver glad we did...saved $7,500! Then, I got a letter the other day warning me that if I dont return this vihicle immediately, Kia would dispatch Kim Jun Ng and the North Korean Nuclear brigade to retrieve it! Well, not exactly, but they threatened all sorts of damage to my credit history and used curt language, and moddst threats. Good thing I kept all the Kia paperwork because I vould prove it was returned, but in the end it turns out I ended up doing THEIR administrstive book keeping and paperwork. Great vehicle, but weak infrastructure with obnoxious, money-grubbing personnel.
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Piece of junk.
Happy owner , 01/09/2020
updated 05/23/2022
2016 Kia Sorento SX 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
At approximately 125000 km's coolant started to mix with oil. Head gasket blew. The car was meticulously maintained and received ALL needed services on time. Took it to Kia dealership where after charging me $200 for diagnostic they confirmed my concern and did not provide any details as far as how they determined the issue. Instead they avoided my phone calls, and when eventually I was able to speak to the manager, he said he would call back and never did. But, they were quick enough to give me A $12000 ESTIMATE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. Took it to another shop who is currently taking care of the problem. Today received a phone call from my mechanic who told me that he had exactly the same vehicle as mine come in with the exact same issue.... Now, once is an accident, two vehicles with the same issue after they hit 100000kms doesn't look like coincidence to me. Further search on the internet revealed that there are quite few people who had the same issue and KIA didn't help. Will never buy KIA again. Since my last post, had to replace throttle body and now EPB actuator broke, leaving my brakes locked. It appears that kia used plastic gears inside the actuator motor. (WHAT?!?) New part is $950 plus labour. Tried to remove the actuator myself, buy they placed it behind the sub frame, with bolts facing up, and making it extremely difficult to access Another update. Less than a month ago had issues with EPB and now my AWD actuator broke.... UNREAL!!! IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO BUY A KIA, READ THIS AND STEER AWAY FROM THIS BRAND. Consider this - If you finance KIA, you will pay tons in interest, then you lose tons of money as it is one of the worst brands to hold its value. Plus reliability factor. Loan Interest+huge depreciation+poor reliability (6000k out of pocket in my case)... You do the math.
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Every ride makes me smile!
Geowizard, 04/08/2016
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2016 Kia Sorento Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
16 of 17 people found this review helpful
Hands down, the most comfortable, quiet, refined ride of any car I have ever driven. The styling is great, the car just sounds solid when closing the doors, and the thought Kia put into the design shows throughout. We went with the top model and the extras that brings makes long trips really enjoyable. I have driven Sorentos as rental cars over the past 7-8 years but vowed I'd never own one due the the fairly harsh ride. But the 2016 is a true game changer!! It's the first time my wife has ever said "I love this car"! Me too!
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Miel Sarr, 03/24/2016
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2016 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
I started looking for cross over SUVs with the AWD, and a third row. I used to drive a 1996 Honda Accord LX (Manual transmission) I really wanted a Hyundai Vera Cruz but they stopped making the vehicle in 2012. Then I thought about the Mazda 5 (manual transmission) but it looked like mini-van car. I ended up focusing on the Santa Fe and Mazda CX9. I got a consumer report magazine and added the Outlander and Sorento to my research radar. In concert with a good friend I test drove all vehicles 3 months before I purchased. My friend road in the back while I test drove and used a check sheet to document wind noise and backseat comfort ability etc. By the end of the day I narrowed it down to the Mazda and the KIA. I purchased a 2016 LX Sorento with 3 miles on the odometer. The ride is smooth, I feel like I am riding in luxury without paying the price. The vehicle is not too big and able to do all the things I need it to do. Cargo room is great; however not when the third row is in use. I only have two issues the Bluetooth tends to spike in volume when a call comes in and that can be startling EVERY time and I never feel completely confident when parallel parking. I feel as if visibility is limited. I am overly satisfied with my purchase and the price. I may consider upgrading to EX in a few years. ******Update***** Its been nearly two years and I am still very pleased with my vehicle. I have a little over 10k on the odometer and it is in tip top shape. I have no complaints and highly recommend this vehicle to those who are looking for more bang for their buck. I am exponentially pleased. ********Update********** Its been nearly three years and I really can't complain. I did have an issue but it was resolved please see below: I had my vehicle serviced in December 2017. I had to return to Yonkers Kia dealership in January of 2018 because of a check engine light and dash error message appeared. I was told that because the error did not appear when they checked the vehicle nothing was wrong. I was instructed to take a photo of the error message and return if the light came back on again. HUH? February 2018 it happens all over again, except this time I take a picture and return to the dealership. I make an appointment on the Wednesday before the Saturday. I even write in what issue I have with the vehicle using their appointment tool. I arrive for Saturday 8:15 a.m. appointment and I am told that Saturdays are reserved for service appointments and there are no technicians available to check my engine. So between Wednesday and Friday no one called to tell me that I would have to bring my car in on a weekday. I decide at that point to not return to Yonkers Kia who did not make it known that Saturday service appointments are reserved for routine maintenance i.e. oil changes. I end up taking my vehicle to the dealer it was purchased from and lo & behold there was a December recall on the engine cap and guess what Yonkers Kia put as if the work was done but it had not been completed. The original dealership had to eat the costs.
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Blown engine
Joe, 10/23/2020
2016 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
80000 miles and needs a new engine. This car was babied from the start. 2016 model EX
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Richard Clark, 01/25/2016
2016 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
Traded a 2013 Sorento 4 cylinder in for the 2016 Sorento V6 Ex premium pkg. Absolutely love the redesign. Extremely quiet, plenty of power, very comfortable. Also own a 2011 Optima EX with the prem/tech pkg and absolutely love it. No problems or complaints with either vehicle. Actually loved the 2013 Sorento but needed the V6 for towing. Plan to continue buying Kia's.
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Do not buy the Turbo version
TerribleVehicleSorento, 10/10/2017
2016 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
20 of 22 people found this review helpful
We've had nothing but problems out of our 2016 Kia Sorento EX AWD 2.0T. We purchased the vehicle from the Kia dealer with 2,400 miles on it...about 2 months later we started noticing problems. First, the shifting between 1st to 2nd is terrible. So bad that it jerks your head and throws any pets off balance that you may have in the car. It's embarrassing. Secondly, there is a very loud rattle coming from near the turbo. Thirdly, the vehicle will fail to start at random times. We've taken and left the vehicle at 2 Kia dealerships multiple times now, filed complaints, and not one single thing has been fixed or addressed. The dealers are writing us off, Kia customer service employs some of the rudest people we've ever had the pleasure of speaking with and they do not stand behind their vehicles or service at all. It's easier to tell you that everything is normal. So here we have a new Sorento with 24,000 miles that doesn't know how to shift between gears, randomly won't start, and can be heard rattling all the way up the street - but we're told that is all normal. Been fighting with the dealers for 2 years now over this vehicle, so much inconvenience and it's just ridiculous. We've narrowed the noise down ourselves to the Turbo. It's in the stages of turbo failure and in no way shape or form is a normal noise. It's only a matter of time before this vehicle sets dead in our driveway. We will never, ever, buy another Kia vehicle again because even if we did get a lemon, the lack of customer service has been astonishing. We DO NOT recommend anyone purchase a Kia vehicle.
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Love the Sorento SXL except for:
Paul casassa, 08/03/2015
2016 Kia Sorento Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
31 of 35 people found this review helpful
Everything is as advertised. Love the list of features. The problem I have is there is rattling coming from the passenger side of the sun roof. There were 2 areas rattling. Brought to the dealer and after 4 days the vehicle was returned. The say they adjusted the sunroof. It 90% repaired one rattle. Still appears when the sun is on the roof the other rattle coming from the area of the sunroof and passenger side. They did hear it. It happens when driving over rough roads (which in Massachusetts are easy to find) after confering with the "help desk of kia" they told me it is a carteristic of this vehicle for a 46k$ Vehicle it is unacceptable beware of this problem. If you are looking at the sorento test drive it first over rough roads.
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Best of the bunch!
Mark Mangus, 05/08/2016
2016 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
This is my second Sorento. I traded in a 2014 and there is a world of difference. This vehicle is quiet and smooth as a babie's behind. We have the 3rd row (for emergencies) but the seats are folded down. The back is huge. Maybe not as big as the Pilot, but neither is the car itself. All I can tell you is to go take one for a drive. They range in price from $25k - $45k. Mine is the LX V6 AWD with convenience package and 3rd row seat. MSRP was $33k. They have several incentives like active military, veteran, student and combinations. Your mileage may differ.
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My sassy AWD SX Limited 2016 Kia Sorento
Dick, 03/25/2016
2016 Kia Sorento L 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
24 of 27 people found this review helpful
I have never purchase a new vehicle so quickly. I have been driving a 2010 SRX Cadillac Premium Collection for five years. Who would have ever thought I would buy a KIA SUV?! I went to the dealership to drive the Volvo (which I literally hated) but I had done some internet research on the 2016 Sorento so when the salesman said you really need to drive the Sorento, I said ok. That's all it took, I fell in love with this automobile. The quality of the interior with it's Napa Leather and the ease of the instrument panel and the large viewing screen and the beauty of the drive won me over at once. Now all I had to do was decide just what I wanted and the trim package, the color Titanium was a given. Well I wanted it all ....a SX Limited. The dealership had to locate one in Missouri. It was exactly what I wanted color trim etc., and lo and behold when it arrived it had several other perks, like a tow package, gorgeous side steps, remote start, cross bars and several niceties. People said you are going from a Cadillac to a Kia and my reply is hell yes.....it truly is a much better car, much more comfortable, the seats are the most comfortable I have ever had and the black and white interior is stunning.....people can't get over the look and quality. The visibility out the front windshield is vast with very minimal blind spots. There are so many bells and whistles on this car I couldn't begin to comment on all. Let's just say, it's right up there with the Lincoln MKX (much cheaper), BMW, and other luxery vehicles. I read this was Kia's goal to put forth an SUV that would possibly attract these luxury car drivers to the new Sorento and yes that's exactly what is happening. I have been driving mine for two weeks and I'm still so much in love with it's gorgeous body stye and all it's safety and wonderful amenities along with the quite, high quality interior. The ease of the voice activated navigation and the very simple bluetooth hands free telephone along with the Xeon lighting, the full panoramic sun roof, the roomy storage, the thrill of having an actual spare tire (Cadillac had a pump), the very peppy takeoff and getaway, the quietness of the ride on highway and the nifty red and blue lights on the interior at night make this very quick purchase of the 2016 Sorento one of the happiest and best decisions I've ever made.
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Love everything but the infotainment!
Cindy Logan, 12/16/2015
2016 Kia Sorento SX 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Great car! Drives very smoothly, and the gas mileage is great for an SUV. The interior feels very upscale. It is quite comfortable. If not for riding so high, you would think you were in a regular car. I am very happy, except for the infotainment system and navigation. First, you cannot change the home screen. It automatically defaults to navigation every time you turn on the car. I don't know about most people, but I'm not using navigation on a day-to-day basis, so I really don't need a map visible at all times. So, every time I get into the car, I have to switch the view to the radio/satellite screen. Why can't I choose that as my default, Kia? Second, there are 18 presets for the satellite, and you have to scroll through all 18 (or go backwards) to get back to the beginning. Not the end of the world, but kind of annoying. I ended up choosing 6 stations and programming each in three times so I can scroll through without having to go backwards. Also, the volume function is not responsive--no chance of turning the volume up or down quickly. You can spin it as fast as you want, but it still raises and lowers at the same speed. Finally, the Bluetooth works great. It connects immediately. However, the voice-activated phone book is a disaster. It rarely recognizes the name I say. It's almost not worth using. So, there are kinks in the infotainment system, but all-in-all, I am happy with my Sorento.
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I love my Sorento
Cathy, 01/30/2016
2016 Kia Sorento L 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
I never in a million years thought I would buy a Kia. The car is so roomy for my giant husband. The seats are comfortable for my delicate back. The ride is smooth-I must watch my speed as I find I do 80 because it is so quiet and my speed creeps up on me. I thought I was going to get a Subaru Outback. They were giving me a poor trade in on my Cadillac and not offering a deal in any way and I was not in love with the car. I actually am not a lover of cars as many people are but, I love my Sorento. As far as trade in value, who knows and who cares. We tend to just keep them until they die anyway. I am still getting used to the bells and whistles.
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Very competitive value
3Bricks, 12/06/2015
updated 12/11/2017
2016 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Buying decision came down to 2016 Ford Edge Titanium or 2016 Kia Sorento EX Premium. Actually preferred the Edge, but not to the tune of a $5500+ price difference. Driving feel is very good with ample storage and easy to use controls. Put 1100 miles on in the first 10 days without any issues. Hard to beat the warranty. After 1 yr of ownership, car runs well. Front seats are too firm for long trip comfort, and sound system is underpowered, but no major issues to date.
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Crossed over
Tim Pros, 12/27/2015
2016 Kia Sorento SX 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I had a bmw 328i before and traded it in for 2016 Sorento Sx V6. Although I don't use the 3rd row often I have filled it up w 6 people including myself 2 on each row. My guests said very comfortable. My bmw was boring compared to the sorento. The value is great I got all bells and whistles for a lesser price getting the SX Fwd. Before sorento I was thinking of getting Tacoma but then I thought A truck with a bed I don't even tow 99% of the times! Sorento has excellent interior very upscale Kia. Kia is coming up nasty!
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New Ride
Harry Callier, 05/05/2016
2016 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
If considering the premium package, definitely consider the touring package. You get a much better screen (Nav/multimedia) and the glass roof (panoramic sunroof) is unbelievable. In our case the cost difference was only $44 / month payment wise. So, we got the touring and have not regretted the purchase.
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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
updated 02/07/2022
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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Take another look
Richard, 04/23/2016
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2016 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
Traded in a 2013 Sorento for the redesigned 2016 EX V-6. Outstanding vehicle. Quite, plenty of power, excellent handling. I will definitely keep this one. Also have a 2011 Kia Optima EX fully loaded and love it. Traded in a Hyundai XG 350L in for it. Have 79,000 miles on it now with no problems. I will continue to buy Kia's. UPDATE: Had the vehicle now for 10 months, 14800 miles. Still completely satisfied. Get around 26 city/30 highway. No complaints. Would definitely buy another. Extra alarms like the back up warning and cars in your blind spots are very nice features.
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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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Sorento - Economical Luxury
John, 01/17/2017
updated 02/14/2022
2016 Kia Sorento SX 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
Goal was to find a reliable, well appointed, 3 row, mid-sized SUV AWD. After considerable research I narrowed the search to a 2016 Kia Sorento 3.3V6 SX/SXL and the 2015/16 Toyota Highlander XLE. Was surprised the 2016 Kia Sorento had better ride and safety features not available on Toyota Highlander till 2017. With mid-sized 3 row SUV high end trim model prices over $40K found an under 20k mile used 2016 Sorento SXL. Again Kia had the edge since the 2nd owner receives the balance of the 5 year, 60K bumper-to-bumper new car warranty vs the Highlander 3 year, 36K mile warranty. Owned since 2017, 76,000 miles of driving our 2016 Kia Soretno SXL V6 the overall mpg is to 23.5. On longer highway trips from Boston to Guilford, CT the 2016 Kia Sorento averages 28-29 mpg. Love the incredibly quiet and smooth ride (Michelin tires), fold down 3rd row, large clean back-up camera, wife's favorite is the heated steering wheel for cold winter morning short work drive. Other pleasing features include side mirror lane departure sensors, cross check sensors, heated and cooled seats (front & back), no hands tailgate lift, small turning ratio. Everyday am more and more pleased with this vehicle purchase. So far standard maintenance including 60K Kia service. Only real Kia repair issue has been the panoramic sunroof tracking under warranty. I am absolutely delighted with this 2016 Kia Sorento SUV. I was disappointed to see Kia drop my preferred 3.3 V6 engine after 2019 Sorento model. 2020 and beyond models only available with 2.4 or 2.4 turbo 4 cyl. engine.
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Hyundai Owner makes the Switch
Gene, 02/14/2016
updated 02/18/2020
2016 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
I have had a 2010 Hyundai Veracruz replaced with a 2013 Santa Fe Sport Turbo. Price drove me to Kia for the value. I loved the Turbo in the Santa Fe and was worried about a non turbo 4 cyl Kia Sorento. However price of a lease was the major factor. I was ready to accept less as the Santa Fe Turbo had some very nice features. To my surprise the 2016 Sorento has impressed me more than I could imagine. First is it solid, totally. Closing the doors it has the feeling of a tank. The ride is the best of all the Hyundai's by far. The loose suspension of the Veracruz is gone and the somewhat hobby horse feeling of the Santa Fe Sport is gone. I assume the longer wheel base is the reason. It rides solid and smooth, the steering is tight and responsive. Yes the 2.4 litre engine is not the Hyundai Turbo but it has what it needs to do the job. The car is the LX model with the convenience package. A great car at a very reasonable price and we get more cargo space and leg room then the Hyundai. I could not be more happy. 5000 miles later all is well. No Problems at all. Went to the dealer for a Oil Change and Tire Rotation and they performed 2 computer programming upgrades and a tail gate latch fix what was a problem on some but not mine. I have finally have a complaint. The AM radio section of the Radio is terrible. I mean really horrible. Well we reached 15,000 miles with the Sorento. With nothing really to report. All systems working as new. No rattles or squeaks solid and quiet as new. Went for an Oil Change and a Tire rotation and the dealer replaced the tail gate latch as part of a recall. it was working fine before so I was surprised about that. Dealer also said it needed a wheel alignment again the tires were wearing evenly and it was tracking straight at 80 but I let them do it anyway. And the AM radio still sucks. Otherwise it is a great auto. Lease ended after 3 years 28,000 miles. All Perfect no issues. If I did it again it would be the turbo motor.
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Very Impressed New Buyer
Dave, 03/18/2016
2016 Kia Sorento SX 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
Recently purchased a 2016 Kia Sorento SX after thorough review on this site and several others. Opted for the SX trim since we really wanted the UVO navigation package and other features that came standard at that trim package. Very impressed with the acceleration of the V-6 3.3L engine, smooth handling, and solid suspension. I think that there is incredible value in this vehicle and that it compares favorably with luxury SUVs that command prices 10-20K higher. Of the very few criticisms that I've read regarding the 2016 Kia Sorento, one was the limited available interior space with the 3rd row. I think it's important to keep in mind that this is a mid-sized SUV that is not intended to constantly haul 7 people around but rather provides you the option of extra seating when you're in a jam. Went for a test-drive at Cowboy Kia of Conroe and was very impressed. I was able to negotiate a great deal and am a highly satisfied customer and new Kia owner.
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Great value compared to most other mini suv's
Galen, 05/31/2016
2016 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
Great value for the money. Attractive interior, very roomy and handles well. I love the 3rd row seating that folds flat.
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