Due in large part to your review we purchased a Sorento SX. My personal selling points were cabin noise (fantastic) and comfort of ride. Thank you for your impartial input.
Recently purchased the 2018 SXL version, replacing a similarly loaded 2012 Sorento. Virtually every one of our (short list of) complaints we had about the 2012 model has been addressed in the 2018 model along with a raft of additional features, mainly in the driver assistance and safety categories. Our 2012 model had been trouble free over nearly 70,000 miles so we were inclined to believe the 2018 version would be reliable. The excellent KIA warranty only added to that confidence. We live in the Pacific Northwest where sloppy weather in the winter, especially for ski trips in mountains, makes AWD a near necessity. Our 2012 Sorento handled those duties very well. The same is true of our new Sorento. I seldom trade a vehicle for the same brand/model and we did seriously consider the Ford Edge Sport before our purchase. We very rarely need a 3rd row of seats so the 2.7L V6 in the Edge Sport was a tempting alternative, especially for me. Still, this is mainly my wife's car and she strongly preferred the KIA, mainly due to her familiarity with and affection for the Sorento and her dislike of the VERY long distance from the driver's position to the windshield in the Edge. (YMMV). And while the 3rd row of seats is seldom needed for our family of three plus a 60 lb dog, being a chauffeur for a gaggle of teenage girls is an occasional short trip duty. (Don't count on seating for 7 AND luggage, though. It's an either/or proposition.) All in all, I've been very impressed by KIA's commitment to incremental improvements in their vehicles even within model cycles. Minor and even fairly major complaints were addressed from one model year to the next. Suspension harshness in our 2012 model was addressed in 2013. And low ratings of the 2017 model headlights were rectified in 2018, for example. If a compact CUV is a bit on the small size and other midsize alternatives feel like buses, the Sorento is an ideal alternative. And if spending near $40K (or more) for a KIA seems crazy, you simply haven't driven their vehicles in recent years.
Similarly, I went from the 2011 Kia Sorento SX V6 AWD to the 2016 Kia Sorento SX-L Limited 2.0 Turbo. The upgraded safety features as well as the relative simple process to upgrade the UVO navigation system to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto made this my happiest car purchase ever. The ride quality and sound isolation is comparable or better than my wife’s last Lexus RX Hybrid. I wish they had continued the Turbo as an engine option into model year 2017 when they fixed the throw distance and added road following headlights. But I enjoy the fuel savings and slightly extra torque of the smaller engine. This was our third Kia as my wife traded it that aforementioned Lexus RX Hybrid for a 2018 Kia Sportage SX Turbo which she loves! Apple CarPlay still not being available on most Toyota and Lexus models in 2019 and starting on Kia in 2015 should make one wonder which is the real luxury brand!
Two years and 25K miles later and my assessment hasn't changed. If I insisted on replacing our Sorento I'd have to pry my wife's cold, dead fingers off the steering wheel.
I test drove a used 2017 Sorento SXL today as a possible SUV replacement for my 2014 Avalon Hybrid Limited (my needs changed since buying the Avalon). I like the carrying capacity and also the towing capacity with the V-6 AWD (5,000 pounds) that the RAV4 and Rogue can't match, and even some larger vehicles such as the GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave fall short. It has all the bells & whistles my Avalon Limited has, plus a few more. My short list right now is very short, either a Highlander or the Sorento.
I would've never considered buying a KIA brand. But, after my long research, decided to take a look at it. At dealershop, as soon as I got into the driver seat, I knew I like the car. Been driving it for 3 months and love it.
@@JBM425 Still love it. I drove it to Big Bear mountain to see snow with my son, it ran like a rock. I also noticed that KIa's warranty is the best in the industry.
This is one of the most thorough and detailed reviews I've seen of the Sorento. Now if only I could get one of the 2017 model year. Thanks for the great detailed review.
+chocolate milk I used to own 2 2011 Kia Sorentos, one for business and one for personal. Both vehicles were maintained properly but ended up having engine troubles at around the 150,000 km mark. If you're strongly considering a Kia, I would suggest you lease.
Chester Laurea Thanks for the input. That kind of information is good to know. However, if I was going to lease a vehicle it would most certainly not be a Kia haha. I don't think it's going to make my short list anyway.
You make no sense. The fact that you are not stuck with the car and its depreciation if you owned it is exactly why you lease it. They have great leasing deals on it and in 3 years you are done and can go buy a used car and not worry about depreciation. I think owning a kia is where you will get killed with the depreciation. I have test driven everything and this car is one of the most comfortable and most luxurious inside. It drives nice and quiet also.
This is by far the best and most helpful auto review i have ever seen. This review was from 2015, so it looks like i have a lot of catching up to do. Great work!
thanks Alex. I was delighted with this car at the dealership, but paused my buying process to go home and watch your video review. You confirmed my thoughts and exposed several things I had not considered. Thanks for talking fast. -Greg
THANK YOU ALEX YOU ARE SOOOOOO DETAILED I GOT THE 2017 AND AFTER WATCHING YOUR REVIEW, I WAS ABLE TO USE MOST OF THE FEATURES I DID NOT KNOW EXIST. THANK YOU.
Just bought one. Great car. Test drove highlander/mdx/pilot but buying this was a no brainer. Better built, longer warranty/better finance options/ and improved reliability over the Hondas (see new CR report) . Leave your badge snob away and go and test drive one. you will be pleasantly surprised.. Thank you Alex.
+Old_Barbarism Traded in my Range Rover for the Sorento. Consumer reports loves the thing and I do to. Great SUV and I easily got past the KIA badge because its a beautiful car. Love this.
Honda, Toyota, and FCA no different. I think all the manufacturers have tightened their belts with warranty. Most of us buying new cars are likely to service it at the dealer anyway.
Just purchased one as well. Prepping to make a run from Texas to Myrtle Beach SC; then up to Charlotte, NC for a pickup of our son inbound from "K Town", back to Columbia, SC; then back to San Antonio. This is not counting the stops in between all in 13 days. For the size of the owner manual, it is pretty thick in reading.
Have a blast, too long a trip for me but your Kia will make it a lot more pleasant then most other vehicles. Its very comfortable. I hope you get some time to have fun stopping along the way. Drive safe.
fantastic review...was researching another crossover and bumped into this video....having seen the video...1) clicked the like 2) subscribed 3) test drove the sorento .... A tick mark to all that was said in the video...now have to decide
Hay Alex! As a subscriber, I watch your reviews all the time and find them very informative. Your child seat and infotainment segments show how detailed you are. Above and beyond a simple vehicle review and I appreciate that. It was one of the reasons I went ahead and purchased a 2016 Kia Sedona SX and though we are very happy with our new van, there's just one thing we really hate that has never been brought up, at least not as far as I know. The push button start is great but there are limitations as to what you can do when it comes to remote starters. We had a dealer installed, KIA brand remote starter installed before delivery and it is very limited in functionality. To start the vehicle, you press the lock button on the fob and then the start button on the fob...the van locks and starts. But when I attempt to unlock and open the sliding doors for the kids to get in prior to us leaving the house, the van shuts off. When I open the rear gate to put things in there when we've been shopping, the van shuts off. When I try to turn on the heated seats and rear defrost for my wife in the mornings, the van shuts off. According to my dealer and a few aftermarket installation shops in town, this is the way it has to be due to the push button start system. Through a detailed explanation, I know know why it works that way but had I of known prior to the purchase, I might have gone with another vehicle with all our required options but with a keyed ignition. Remote start is very important here in Canada and it should be integrated into the vehicle's systems better than Kia has done. From what I've been told, this is an issue with keyless ignition systems, no matter the brand of vehicle. Could you let others know about the issues surrounding the keyless ignition and it's relationship with the remote starter system? Thanks
Excellent review and video as always. I used your video reviews as advice to buy one of these instead of the Acura MDX, I have been more than pleased with this vehicle since day one.
We just got the 2017 Kia Sorento SX and absolutely love it. It is so refined and it now also has active headlights, apple CarPlay. Our kids love the rear back seats as well because they have their own temp control. Hopefully it last us a long time.
I just test-drove a used 2017 Sorento SXL. How is yours is holding up three years later? I have to say I am very impressed by the power, ride, and interior quality (not to mention the cargo capacity and towing capacity). Since I will be the only person in the car 95% of the time, I don't need to keep the third row up, and the size is just right for a solo driver.
Annnnnddd......breath...that's a lot of words! Humour aside, this is a very detailed and thorough review. Good video, and appreciated from a future buyer.
Very well done review! On topic, and precise, and even pricing of the different models...excellent. I'm not so sure on the depreciation of the KIA compared to other brands though, as Toyota, Honda, Nissan and a few others have a had top ratings in the past, where KIA and Hyundai are now just catching up. Again, nice changes KIA, as we just may test drive one of these after this review!
I have a 2020 Sorento SX AWD V6. And i wouldn't consider it a CUV. Now my previous 2015 Lincoln MKC AWD was just that. Very small and not really able to carry a lot. But the Sorento is like night and day by comparison. The V6 is very powerful especially in sport mode and has a nice throaty growl to it. Plus the dynamax AWD system is SUPERB...!!! It's BY FAR better than Hyundai's newer Htrac AWD system. Just a great SUV that can carry a lot and go a lot of places.
Great review as always. I found the Sorento to match up very favorably to all the competitors you mentioned. It’s a 2 or 3 row version of an Edge or Murano. One thing that I think should be considered is Kia’s Sedona, I spec’d a SXL Sorento FWD to a SXL Sedona and the Sedona is a $1,000 cheaper and more practical while not looking much worse except in profile with the obvious sliding door tracks. What I really want to see is Mazda’s new CX-9, it should have the styling and performance from a handling perspective, I just hope it doesn’t come with only a 4 cylinder.
My only dislike on the vehicles are that all of the lights are not fully LED, and the acceleration on the V6 in particular could be better at a lower RPM. Other than that, fantastic, detailed review. Definitely the best I have seen to date.
Nice review Alex. Also the Sorento also earned the IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus. Reliable, Luxurious, High Quality, this Sorento is on my short list of the Cross over to get. I still love my Cherokee in many ways, but when the time comes, I may defect from Jeep to Kia. If I cannot swing easily enough a Grand Cherokee, I will never be let down in the Sorento as my next choice. The Sorento really has hit the right buttons for me.
In October 2020, I rented a Grand Cherokee Limited with the Luxury Group package which included heated/cooled perforated leather seats, and today (Jan 2021) I test drove a used 2017 Sorento SXL. I would say that if you are looking at used vehicles, the Sorento drives better or at least less like a "land yacht" than the GC; if you need more towing capacity (6,000 pounds for the V-6 GC versus 5,000 for the V-6 AWD Sorento, and 7,500 for the V-8 GC), you'll have to go with the GC. Be forewarned: Kia has cut some features out of the redesigned 2021 Sorento SXL, so if you want some of the nicer options, you may now have to go up one level to the larger Kia Telluride.
Alex, thanks for another well-prepared & thoughtful review! You mention the possibility of Android Auto, which I'd really like. How confident are you that it's coming to the Sorento?
Alex really enjoy your reviews. Very detailed and a lot to take in. I just bought a loaded MDX after looking at all your reviews and driving them all to boot. While I loved the Kia SXL I did not feel the MSRP of almost $46K was worth it for the Kia brand. Yes I paid after negotiation $19k more but I am fairly confident how a Honda product like an Acura will hold up versus a Kia which there are still some questions out there. There is also an overall value difference and cache of course. I hate to say this but when I went to several Hyundai and Kia dealers, while nice their sales people were very uneducated, vehicle knowledge wise, compared to any of the luxury dealers where the sales people dressed and knew not only their product but all of the competition. When spending almost or in my case $50k and coming out of a Caddy I guess I am used to that type of service and quality.
Alex, how do you compare this to the VW Tourig. With the massive discount going on with most of the VW models, I was considering the Toureg. Do you have any plans to review the Toureg? Thanks
would love to know how single or if possible double strollers fit in the cargo, I have the soorento on my list for this upcoming months were me and my family are looking into getting a new family hauler, trying to avoid Minivans lol
You can get the passenger in from the driver side if you first slide the seat forward and then release the bottom lever to let it fall forward. Works pretty well! Considering the larger leg and headroom compared to Highlander and CX-9 you need to bump your 3rd row rating on this to 8/10 atleast.
Alex, thank you for your very thorough and fear review. I purchased this car before I saw your review and I feel a lot better after your review. I have the SXL same color and configuration in your review. I am very interested in the possibility of Apple CarPlay. Is there any update you know of, or direction you could point me in. I really want this feature. Respectfully, Keith Boone
I'm torn between getting a 16 Tucson Limited, a 16 Sorento SX V6, or a Jeep Grand Cherokee Altitude, currently have an 15 Accord Sport but it has been HUGELY unreliable. Which do you think of the three would be a better choice in your opinion Alex?
Alex, your car reviews are top notch - much appreciated! I would gladly buy one of these '16 Sorento LX SUVs IF I could obtain one with the V6, leather seats and the navigation system without being forced to get a vehicle with the idiotic "panoramic" roof (Technology Package). Not only do my family not like them, Kia has a serious problem with over 200 exploding sunroofs with the 2011-15 Sorentos. Kia is making a major league mistake jamming these packages down the throats of potential buyers.
mr. Alex thanks for your awesome Chanel, all ur videos are nicely presented and informative. i wonder if you can review Mitsubishi Pajero sport 2016 or at least give me ur opinion on it. thanks
@Brandon Ayers we did have to replace the motor but kia paid for everythibg including a rental. But other than that we love it and dont regret our decision
During the engine spec. introduction section, can we add the car weight and the power to weight ratio (for each engine) to serve as an index for car shoppers?
Also a complete review for 2016 Honda Civic Hatchback will be great if you have a chance to get one. There are already several reviews on the new sedans out but I am sure many are looking forward to the civic hatch reboot and its comparison with the like (elantra GT, mazda3 sport, etc) around $20k range.
You did a great job here.. thank you.. i just have a question.. how to compare Sorento 16 to Mazda CX9 15.. I already has Sorento 12 and going to change to one of the above.. I specially concerned about acceleration and torque.. the price is almost the same in my country however, i feel Sorento is more sporty and luxurious.. the high end here comes without the 360 view (no front nor side cameras)
Looking to purchase a Volvo XC60 E drive (2016) for my wife, but then I saw the new Kia Sorento, and the Subaru Forester. Family of 4 (wife-5'5", teen-5'6", Cat-20", and me-6'3"), moving to St. Louis area. Which do you recommend of these autos of different classes?
Due in large part to your review we purchased a Sorento SX. My personal selling points were cabin noise (fantastic) and comfort of ride. Thank you for your impartial input.
You are so incredibly detailed in every review. You appear to put a lot of effort into each and it's much appreciated.
I agree 100%. Alex's reviews are so enjoyable and detailed!
i third that!
I agree great job, thank you.
I bought a 2017 thanks to this review! After a year of ownership I still love it.
Recently purchased the 2018 SXL version, replacing a similarly loaded 2012 Sorento. Virtually every one of our (short list of) complaints we had about the 2012 model has been addressed in the 2018 model along with a raft of additional features, mainly in the driver assistance and safety categories. Our 2012 model had been trouble free over nearly 70,000 miles so we were inclined to believe the 2018 version would be reliable. The excellent KIA warranty only added to that confidence. We live in the Pacific Northwest where sloppy weather in the winter, especially for ski trips in mountains, makes AWD a near necessity. Our 2012 Sorento handled those duties very well. The same is true of our new Sorento.
I seldom trade a vehicle for the same brand/model and we did seriously consider the Ford Edge Sport before our purchase. We very rarely need a 3rd row of seats so the 2.7L V6 in the Edge Sport was a tempting alternative, especially for me. Still, this is mainly my wife's car and she strongly preferred the KIA, mainly due to her familiarity with and affection for the Sorento and her dislike of the VERY long distance from the driver's position to the windshield in the Edge. (YMMV). And while the 3rd row of seats is seldom needed for our family of three plus a 60 lb dog, being a chauffeur for a gaggle of teenage girls is an occasional short trip duty. (Don't count on seating for 7 AND luggage, though. It's an either/or proposition.)
All in all, I've been very impressed by KIA's commitment to incremental improvements in their vehicles even within model cycles. Minor and even fairly major complaints were addressed from one model year to the next. Suspension harshness in our 2012 model was addressed in 2013. And low ratings of the 2017 model headlights were rectified in 2018, for example.
If a compact CUV is a bit on the small size and other midsize alternatives feel like buses, the Sorento is an ideal alternative. And if spending near $40K (or more) for a KIA seems crazy, you simply haven't driven their vehicles in recent years.
Similarly, I went from the 2011 Kia Sorento SX V6 AWD to the 2016 Kia Sorento SX-L Limited 2.0 Turbo. The upgraded safety features as well as the relative simple process to upgrade the UVO navigation system to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto made this my happiest car purchase ever. The ride quality and sound isolation is comparable or better than my wife’s last Lexus RX Hybrid. I wish they had continued the Turbo as an engine option into model year 2017 when they fixed the throw distance and added road following headlights. But I enjoy the fuel savings and slightly extra torque of the smaller engine.
This was our third Kia as my wife traded it that aforementioned Lexus RX Hybrid for a 2018 Kia Sportage SX Turbo which she loves! Apple CarPlay still not being available on most Toyota and Lexus models in 2019 and starting on Kia in 2015 should make one wonder which is the real luxury brand!
I agree with both of you. I also own a Kia and have been delighted with everything about. I have no buyers regret.
Two years and 25K miles later and my assessment hasn't changed. If I insisted on replacing our Sorento I'd have to pry my wife's cold, dead fingers off the steering wheel.
I test drove a used 2017 Sorento SXL today as a possible SUV replacement for my 2014 Avalon Hybrid Limited (my needs changed since buying the Avalon). I like the carrying capacity and also the towing capacity with the V-6 AWD (5,000 pounds) that the RAV4 and Rogue can't match, and even some larger vehicles such as the GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave fall short. It has all the bells & whistles my Avalon Limited has, plus a few more. My short list right now is very short, either a Highlander or the Sorento.
I would've never considered buying a KIA brand. But, after my long research, decided to take a look at it. At dealershop, as soon as I got into the driver seat, I knew I like the car. Been driving it for 3 months and love it.
It's 1/2/2021. I test drove a used 2017 Sorento SXL today. May I ask how well yours is holding up (assuming you still have it)?
@@JBM425 Still love it. I drove it to Big Bear mountain to see snow with my son, it ran like a rock. I also noticed that KIa's warranty is the best in the industry.
This is one of the most thorough and detailed reviews I've seen of the Sorento. Now if only I could get one of the 2017 model year. Thanks for the great detailed review.
I've been considering the Sorento very seriously, and I never ever would have considered buying myself a Kia. It's gorgeous in the maroon color.
+chocolate milk see my post above, great car. Like yourself, never thought of buying a kia, always German. But you will be pleasantly surprised.
+chocolate milk I used to own 2 2011 Kia Sorentos, one for business and one for personal. Both vehicles were maintained properly but ended up having engine troubles at around the 150,000 km mark. If you're strongly considering a Kia, I would suggest you lease.
Chester Laurea Thanks for the input. That kind of information is good to know. However, if I was going to lease a vehicle it would most certainly not be a Kia haha. I don't think it's going to make my short list anyway.
When you lease, you can return the vehicle if you're truly unsatisfied with it.
You make no sense. The fact that you are not stuck with the car and its depreciation if you owned it is exactly why you lease it. They have great leasing deals on it and in 3 years you are done and can go buy a used car and not worry about depreciation. I think owning a kia is where you will get killed with the depreciation. I have test driven everything and this car is one of the most comfortable and most luxurious inside. It drives nice and quiet also.
This is by far the best and most helpful auto review i have ever seen. This review was from 2015, so it looks like i have a lot of catching up to do. Great work!
thanks Alex. I was delighted with this car at the dealership, but paused my buying process to go home and watch your video review. You confirmed my thoughts and exposed several things I had not considered. Thanks for talking fast. -Greg
THANK YOU ALEX
YOU ARE SOOOOOO DETAILED I GOT THE 2017 AND AFTER WATCHING YOUR REVIEW, I WAS ABLE TO USE MOST OF THE FEATURES I DID NOT KNOW EXIST. THANK YOU.
Alex, I truly think you are one of the top car reviewers in you tube. Keep up the good work.
Just bought one. Great car. Test drove highlander/mdx/pilot but buying this was a no brainer. Better built, longer warranty/better finance options/ and improved reliability over the Hondas (see new CR report) . Leave your badge snob away and go and test drive one. you will be pleasantly surprised.. Thank you Alex.
+Old_Barbarism Make sure you do your maintenance on time and record them, if there's an issue, Kia will give you a hard time.
+Old_Barbarism Traded in my Range Rover for the Sorento. Consumer reports loves the thing and I do to. Great SUV and I easily got past the KIA badge because its a beautiful car. Love this.
Honda, Toyota, and FCA no different. I think all the manufacturers have tightened their belts with warranty. Most of us buying new cars are likely to service it at the dealer anyway.
Just purchased one as well. Prepping to make a run from Texas to Myrtle Beach SC; then up to Charlotte, NC for a pickup of our son inbound from "K Town", back to Columbia, SC; then back to San Antonio. This is not counting the stops in between all in 13 days. For the size of the owner manual, it is pretty thick in reading.
Have a blast, too long a trip for me but your Kia will make it a lot more pleasant then most other vehicles. Its very comfortable. I hope you get some time to have fun stopping along the way. Drive safe.
This is the most detailed and thorough review i have come across. Well done for being so fastidious.
You do some of the best reviews online. Its been invaluable in my search for a new car.
We bought an SX and love it. Amazing in the snow and so roomy inside.
E Eastwood how is it?
Great review Alex. I always enjoy your reviews and the detail you provide. Thanks
Great review as always. Keep up the great work, Alex!
His reviews are thought out and detailed, glad i found him
What an awesome review, I really appreciate the detail you put into your videos.
fantastic review...was researching another crossover and bumped into this video....having seen the video...1) clicked the like 2) subscribed 3) test drove the sorento .... A tick mark to all that was said in the video...now have to decide
Absolutely the best reviews anywhere. AoA is always the first name I look for in the search results when researching a vehicle.
The best car reviewer on RUclips!!
I have this car and I love it! Great video, greetings from Costa Rica🇨🇷🇨🇷🇨🇷
first !! waiting for this review of the v6 after watching the turbo 4 and wanted to see how they compare. thanks ALEX!!
Your reviews are so thorough! Thanks!
Awesome review. Lot of information well presented. Thanks Alex.
very thorough and informative, best review ever!
Hay Alex! As a subscriber, I watch your reviews all the time and find them very informative. Your child seat and infotainment segments show how detailed you are. Above and beyond a simple vehicle review and I appreciate that. It was one of the reasons I went ahead and purchased a 2016 Kia Sedona SX and though we are very happy with our new van, there's just one thing we really hate that has never been brought up, at least not as far as I know.
The push button start is great but there are limitations as to what you can do when it comes to remote starters. We had a dealer installed, KIA brand remote starter installed before delivery and it is very limited in functionality. To start the vehicle, you press the lock button on the fob and then the start button on the fob...the van locks and starts. But when I attempt to unlock and open the sliding doors for the kids to get in prior to us leaving the house, the van shuts off. When I open the rear gate to put things in there when we've been shopping, the van shuts off. When I try to turn on the heated seats and rear defrost for my wife in the mornings, the van shuts off. According to my dealer and a few aftermarket installation shops in town, this is the way it has to be due to the push button start system.
Through a detailed explanation, I know know why it works that way but had I of known prior to the purchase, I might have gone with another vehicle with all our required options but with a keyed ignition. Remote start is very important here in Canada and it should be integrated into the vehicle's systems better than Kia has done. From what I've been told, this is an issue with keyless ignition systems, no matter the brand of vehicle. Could you let others know about the issues surrounding the keyless ignition and it's relationship with the remote starter system? Thanks
You are extremely knowledgeable it's helping me a lot to know what's important to keep in mind when shopping for a car, appreciated
Such a detailed review, awesome job!
As always, your Mother in Law reference has me in stitches!
Great review. Very detailed and great comparisons.
Great review. Keep up the good work!
One of the best reviews I've seen.
Excellent review and video as always. I used your video reviews as advice to buy one of these instead of the Acura MDX, I have been more than pleased with this vehicle since day one.
Crazy good review. Great work
I have no interests in this car and why am I watching this. Ugh Alex, you got me addicted to your channel!!
Great overview of the Kia Sorento.
We just got the 2017 Kia Sorento SX and absolutely love it. It is so refined and it now also has active headlights, apple CarPlay. Our kids love the rear back seats as well because they have their own temp control. Hopefully it last us a long time.
I just test-drove a used 2017 Sorento SXL. How is yours is holding up three years later? I have to say I am very impressed by the power, ride, and interior quality (not to mention the cargo capacity and towing capacity). Since I will be the only person in the car 95% of the time, I don't need to keep the third row up, and the size is just right for a solo driver.
This car rides smooth, quiet and luxurious. Definitely getting one for next year model.
One of the best reviews ever. I certainly hope you get reimbursed for your work. THX
Annnnnddd......breath...that's a lot of words! Humour aside, this is a very detailed and thorough review. Good video, and appreciated from a future buyer.
Took it for a test drive and it was cabin was very quiet, and the ride smooth. Its a very tempting vehicle.
I like this guy. great reviews and straight to the point.
best reviews and detailed breakdown. can't wait to see what the new equinox will bring to the table.
great review. very helpful
Thanks so much for making this video
superior reviews!! thumbs up
Another superb review! This is what you get when the smart meets the enthusiasm.
Just got a 2017 Sorrento and it's a good vehicle. The suspension is a bit soft and floaty but it works
Very well done review! On topic, and precise, and even pricing of the different models...excellent. I'm not so sure on the depreciation of the KIA compared to other brands though, as Toyota, Honda, Nissan and a few others have a had top ratings in the past, where KIA and Hyundai are now just catching up. Again, nice changes KIA, as we just may test drive one of these after this review!
Excellent review.
I have a 2020 Sorento SX AWD V6. And i wouldn't consider it a CUV. Now my previous 2015 Lincoln MKC AWD was just that. Very small and not really able to carry a lot. But the Sorento is like night and day by comparison. The V6 is very powerful especially in sport mode and has a nice throaty growl to it. Plus the dynamax AWD system is SUPERB...!!! It's BY FAR better than Hyundai's newer Htrac AWD system. Just a great SUV that can carry a lot and go a lot of places.
I have a fishing boat and Sorento gained my attention due to its towing capacity. I did not notice you covering that aspect in your review.
Great review as always. I found the Sorento to match up very favorably to all the competitors you mentioned. It’s a 2 or 3 row version of an Edge or Murano.
One thing that I think should be considered is Kia’s Sedona, I spec’d a SXL Sorento FWD to a SXL Sedona and the Sedona is a $1,000 cheaper and more practical while not looking much worse except in profile with the obvious sliding door tracks.
What I really want to see is Mazda’s new CX-9, it should have the styling and performance from a handling perspective, I just hope it doesn’t come with only a 4 cylinder.
My only dislike on the vehicles are that all of the lights are not fully LED, and the acceleration on the V6 in particular could be better at a lower RPM. Other than that, fantastic, detailed review. Definitely the best I have seen to date.
Great reviews Alex. Can you tell me which is the best for towing in this segment. escape etc.
Great Review, as always! Hope to test drive it soon. Thanks!
Great review as usual! Will this model get Android Auto as an update sometime?
Excellent speaker and reviewer.
Nice review Alex. Also the Sorento also earned the IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus. Reliable, Luxurious, High Quality, this Sorento is on my short list of the Cross over to get. I still love my Cherokee in many ways, but when the time comes, I may defect from Jeep to Kia. If I cannot swing easily enough a Grand Cherokee, I will never be let down in the Sorento as my next choice. The Sorento really has hit the right buttons for me.
In October 2020, I rented a Grand Cherokee Limited with the Luxury Group package which included heated/cooled perforated leather seats, and today (Jan 2021) I test drove a used 2017 Sorento SXL. I would say that if you are looking at used vehicles, the Sorento drives better or at least less like a "land yacht" than the GC; if you need more towing capacity (6,000 pounds for the V-6 GC versus 5,000 for the V-6 AWD Sorento, and 7,500 for the V-8 GC), you'll have to go with the GC. Be forewarned: Kia has cut some features out of the redesigned 2021 Sorento SXL, so if you want some of the nicer options, you may now have to go up one level to the larger Kia Telluride.
Alex, thanks for another well-prepared & thoughtful review! You mention the possibility of Android Auto, which I'd really like. How confident are you that it's coming to the Sorento?
Just wanted some info, but your reviewed is so detailed, I decided to sub after watching your review. Amazing job and thanks!
VERY Informative!
Very good review
Alex really enjoy your reviews. Very detailed and a lot to take in. I just bought a loaded MDX after looking at all your reviews and driving them all to boot. While I loved the Kia SXL I did not feel the MSRP of almost $46K was worth it for the Kia brand. Yes I paid after negotiation $19k more but I am fairly confident how a Honda product like an Acura will hold up versus a Kia which there are still some questions out there. There is also an overall value difference and cache of course. I hate to say this but when I went to several Hyundai and Kia dealers, while nice their sales people were very uneducated, vehicle knowledge wise, compared to any of the luxury dealers where the sales people dressed and knew not only their product but all of the competition. When spending almost or in my case $50k and coming out of a Caddy I guess I am used to that type of service and quality.
Amazing reviews! keep up the good work... on the Sorento... Turbo4 or just the 4? (drive for work, and need to place my 3 kids in back)
This is my next car
Alex, although I'm looking at the European version which is slightly different, your review's great! Thank you!
nice review
exelent review ;)
3rd row for naughty children or your mother-in-law. lol nice!
Keith Williamson hahahahahaha
mother-in-law -.... kkkkkk she deserves it !
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i love your videos
Alex, how do you compare this to the VW Tourig. With the massive discount going on with most of the VW models, I was considering the Toureg. Do you have any plans to review the Toureg? Thanks
would love to know how single or if possible double strollers fit in the cargo, I have the soorento on my list for this upcoming months were me and my family are looking into getting a new family hauler, trying to avoid Minivans lol
You can get the passenger in from the driver side if you first slide the seat forward and then release the bottom lever to let it fall forward. Works pretty well! Considering the larger leg and headroom compared to Highlander and CX-9 you need to bump your 3rd row rating on this to 8/10 atleast.
very very verrryyyy helpfull Mr.Alex plz if u can upload for bmw x5 7 seater
Lol... I love how professional you kept it until you said the third row is for your mother-in-law..
I am seven years late! But I still get it Alex.
Alex, thank you for your very thorough and fear review. I purchased this car before I saw your review and I feel a lot better after your review. I have the SXL same color and configuration in your review. I am very interested in the possibility of Apple CarPlay. Is there any update you know of, or direction you could point me in. I really want this feature. Respectfully, Keith Boone
I'm torn between getting a 16 Tucson Limited, a 16 Sorento SX V6, or a Jeep Grand Cherokee Altitude, currently have an 15 Accord Sport but it has been HUGELY unreliable. Which do you think of the three would be a better choice in your opinion Alex?
Alex, your car reviews are top notch - much appreciated! I would gladly buy one of these '16 Sorento LX SUVs IF I could obtain one with the V6, leather seats and the navigation system without being forced to get a vehicle with the idiotic "panoramic" roof (Technology Package). Not only do my family not like them, Kia has a serious problem with over 200 exploding sunroofs with the 2011-15 Sorentos. Kia is making a major league mistake jamming these packages down the throats of potential buyers.
+Kevan Morrison Yea, bundling is part of how Kia keeps prices low (it's an inventory thing) but it does result in that kind of problem.
hi alex i am looking at a 2017 ford explorer xlt or a kia sorento sxl which one do you thinks a better suv in the long run
mr. Alex thanks for your awesome Chanel, all ur videos are nicely presented and informative.
i wonder if you can review Mitsubishi Pajero sport 2016
or at least give me ur opinion on it.
thanks
+abu Arwaa Unfortunately I really cannot comment. The Pajaro Sport is not sold in the USA nor is anything related sold here either.
Thank you ***
Just purchased a 2016 lx. Love it so far
@Brandon Ayers we did have to replace the motor but kia paid for everythibg including a rental. But other than that we love it and dont regret our decision
@Brandon Ayers the engine never blew. The low oil light came on then it went into protect mode. It happened around 88k miles
@Brandon Ayers i took it in and they did a test
During the engine spec. introduction section, can we add the car weight and the power to weight ratio (for each engine) to serve as an index for car shoppers?
Hey Alex, I am considering either Kia Sorento or Mazda CX 9 Signature. Which one do you recommend?
What about the safety features as compared to the competition?
Alex, between this and the RDX, what would you recommend?
Would love to see some comparison with the CX-9.
Also a complete review for 2016 Honda Civic Hatchback will be great if you have a chance to get one. There are already several reviews on the new sedans out but I am sure many are looking forward to the civic hatch reboot and its comparison with the like (elantra GT, mazda3 sport, etc) around $20k range.
You did a great job here.. thank you.. i just have a question.. how to compare Sorento 16 to Mazda CX9 15.. I already has Sorento 12 and going to change to one of the above.. I specially concerned about acceleration and torque.. the price is almost the same in my country however, i feel Sorento is more sporty and luxurious.. the high end here comes without the 360 view (no front nor side cameras)
does this model provide second row captain chairs option?
Which car would you recomend to buy Kia Sorento or Hyundai Santa Fe?
Looking to purchase a Volvo XC60 E drive (2016) for my wife, but then I saw the new Kia Sorento, and the Subaru Forester. Family of 4 (wife-5'5", teen-5'6", Cat-20", and me-6'3"), moving to St. Louis area. Which do you recommend of these autos of different classes?
Alex, so those LEDs are not DRLs?
my 2016 sorento gets 34mpg . i kid you not. but its all highway with no traffic. 84 miles daily.
do you know how well it works do off road? camping wit without pavement? not rock climbing though.
How does this 6 speed compare to Highlander's 8 speed?
Just confirming, Alex, 6.9s for 0 to 60mph? Is that correct? Seems fast for the size and weight of this SUV