Used 2018 Kia Sorento EX SUV Review
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Lori Carter, Knoxville, TN, 09/12/2019
2018 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
Poor shifting between 35 and 45 mph. Slipped out of gear while in park in my driveway.
High speed steering alert @ 55 mph
Doors shut with a loud thump that shakes the car. Will not buy again
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2018 Kia Sorento EX SUV
What’s new
- The Sorento is largely unchanged for 2018
- Part of the third Sorento generation introduced for 2016
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Convenient size should fit many families
- Pro:Ample feature content for the money
- Pro:Stylish and high-class interior
- Pro:Extra-long warranty coverage
- Con:Less cargo space than other three-row models
- Con:Third-row seat is strictly for kids
- Con:Base four-cylinder engine is underpowered
Which Sorento does Edmunds recommend?
The Sorento EX with the V6 engine comes with seven seats and an abundance of features (including advanced driving aids) at a price that undercuts bigger three-row crossovers. You can even order luxury add-ons and still keep the price pretty reasonable. As for the V6, it's not only more powerful but should deliver respectable real-world fuel economy. Avoid the underpowered base four-cylinder engine if you can.
Full Edmunds Review: 2018 Kia Sorento SUV
Driving
6.5The three-row SX V6 feels heavier than the two-row SXL 2.0T, because it is. Handling is more ponderous, and braking distances are a few feet longer. The V6 adds a sense of urgency that's missing from the 2.0T, but you give up some athleticism.
Comfort
7.5The standard third-row seat is kid-size, and the front seats could benefit from longer bottom cushions. Otherwise, the Sorento is one comfortable crossover, featuring an impressively quiet cabin and a smooth yet well-controlled ride that's among the segment's best.
Interior
7.5The cabin is thoughtfully designed for the most part, faltering mainly in third-row space and access, at least relative to larger crossovers. The touchscreen infotainment system is both attractive and functional. The materials quality is top-notch, with SX trims seeming properly luxurious.
Utility
7.0The third row folds easily via pull-straps on the seatbacks (not much room behind them). The second row folds via nifty trunk-mounted remote handles. Cargo capacity is ample but still trails that of three-row rivals. Plenty of nooks for personal items.
Technology
8.0Kia's touchscreen interfaces are some of the easiest to use, though we recommend the 7- or 8-inch Uvo3 units that include Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and a variety of other appealing extras. Advanced safety tech is available on all but the most basic L trim.
Edmunds Insurance Estimator
The Edmunds TCO® estimated monthly insurance payment for a 2018 Kia Sorento in Nevada is:
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