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Surprize! It's a KIA
Mike McNamara, 03/25/2018
updated 10/11/2023
2018 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
52 of 57 people found this review helpful
I usually buy a 2 year old car and drive it 8-10 years. So, I started a year ago looking for a replacement for a 2006 Lexus RX330. I wanted all the new safety devices. I loved the Lexus, but didn't like the newer "big mouth bass" look. So, the Highlander, Forrester and Sorento were the final 3 on my list. However, after driving the Sorento and being amazed at its Lexus-like comfort and quiet, but with better handling, I was sold. After an extensive Internet search, the 2016 Sorento I was considering was only $7000-8000 less than the deal we negotiated on a new 2018. So, I pulled the trigger on a new one! I've driven it under various road and weather conditions and am still amazed at what a terrific car it is. It has a little more space than the RX330, which is good for the volunteer work I do and it has the emergency 3rd row for the grand kids, although they stay stowed flat most of the time. The Apple Car-Play is a plus. So, if you're looking for that right-sized SUV and want great handling, quiet and comfort, you should drive a Sorento. It is also a lot less money than an RX350 or Highlander. Now, after 2 years of ownership and 24,000 miles, I'm happy to report that I've only followed the scheduled maintenance recommendations, and enjoyed 100% reliability. It carries everything I need for volunteer work, as well as our annual 2 month trip to Florida. Looking forward to many more years of reliable driving. I've now had the Sorento for 4 years and 41,000 miles. Still following the recommended maintenance schedule with no non-scheduled issues, thankfully. It still has plenty of tread on the original tires, too. It's now 5 years since I bought my Sorento from a KIA dealer. Their service has been excellent and I've followed the recommended inspections. There's a little over 50K miles and it's still running perfectly. Bought 4 new tires at 45K miles, but still have the same battery. Will probably do the brakes at the next inspection. Would consider the new hybrid Sportage as the next buy, but I'd hate to give up the Sorento. Now with 56000 miles, other than routine scheduled maintenance and a set of tires, I haven't had any problems. I still have the original battery! But, I finally decided to trade it in for a new Hybrid Sportage EX with more safety devices.
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Second Sorento
Mark, 11/19/2018
2018 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
This is my 2nd Kia Sorento. Just traded in my 2013 with over 110,000 miles on it. In the 6 years that I owned it I had no major issues. Bought another one without hesitation.
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THERE IS A REASON......
Scott Ray, 06/11/2018
2018 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
27 of 29 people found this review helpful
.........Why the Kia Sorento gets such high marks for quality. I have owned this for three weeks and I am truly impressed with the level of finish and the outstanding quality of the vehicle. It's incredibly smooth and so quiet for an SUV. The 6 cylinder engine is a must for a mid-size AWD SUV such as this. The acceleration is great. And let's not forget the ten year powertrain warranty. My dealer actually DOUBLED it too. 20 years and 200K miles! I know that there are other dealers that do the same. It says a lot (to me) when a manufacturer has that much faith in their product. Thanks KIA!!!!!!
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Pleased with my choice
Granny, 12/18/2017
updated 06/27/2018
2018 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
34 of 38 people found this review helpful
This seems like a really nice car. Only have had it a couple weeks, but it drives easily, very smooth comfortable ride.. and I test drove a couple others. Very easy to get in and out. Even 2nd row seats are comfortable and easily accessible, and recline (and I am tall). I love that it takes regular grade gasoline and I have been averaging about 19 mpg in the city. Now it's 7 months old and I am still very pleased. We drove it from Pittsburgh to Florida and back last winter and had no complaints at all. Heater/AC excellent.
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sleeping power steering pump
Robert USNR, 10/30/2018
updated 04/30/2020
2018 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
27 of 31 people found this review helpful
I have noticed that while driving over 50 MPH on a hi way I'll be going straight and move the steering wheel a millimeter and it jumps left or right. this startles me and I almost jerk the wheel to hard to regain control. I read where someone posted that Kia has had this problem for years and won't fix it because it's not a life threatening problem. Ha Ha i almost jerked the wheel out of control. It's very annoying when you can't relax your hand on the steering wheel with out it jumping right to left. Ask drivers of Kia what they think, or better yet test drive one on the freeway at 65 mph
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