Used 2016 Kia Sorento Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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Way more than I expected!!
Drive767@aol.com, Egg Harbor Township, NJ, 03/21/2016
updated 04/04/2018
Kia Sorento Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
21 of 21 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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Over The Top for A Cheap Import
Chainplate, San Diego, CA, 06/07/2016
updated 07/16/2018
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, Brooklyn, NY, 10/07/2015
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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after three yesrs...kinda spectacular... but...
Robert M, Sacramento, CA, 12/04/2015
updated 12/10/2018
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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Every ride makes me smile!
Geowizard, Parker, CO, 04/08/2016
updated 10/10/2017
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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