Overview & Reviews

The 2011 Kia Sorento has been fully redesigned. Major changes include a switch to carlike unibody construction, more powerful engines and a new third-row seat.

• Long warranty.
• Decent-sized third-row seat
• Plentiful standard features
• Sporty handling
• Punchy optional V6

• Five-passenger model lacks a sliding second-row seat.
• Suspension tuning is a bit too firm

User Reviews:

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  Love it - 2011 Kia Sorento
  By BPO - March 27 - 10:00 am

  Test drove a lot of the competitors and felt this was the best value for its class. I have an automotive background and initially I looked down on the KIA. After test driving, Ive changed my views. The 6 cyl is a must. Like the design and currently have zero issues. My previous two FORDS had a list started of warranty work for the same time period. Waiting for snow to see how the AWD system will compare to our Jeep Grand Cherokee. I have the white pearl exterior, black interior. Looks great when its detailed.

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  Sorento Surprise - 2011 Kia Sorento
  By Erin - March 18 - 9:43 pm

  My husband and I set out to replace our 2004 Mazda MPV with a 7 seater crossover. We drove the Flex, the Journey, and two versions of the Traverse before the Kia. We were looking to test drive the Borego but the dealership didnt have any so we jumped into the 2011 Sorento and were really surprised by what we found. The Sorento has a comfortable, smooth ride. It has great pick up, nice features and enough room for our family of 5. Weve had the car for 2 weeks now and we have no regrets. This car is fun to drive!! It has plenty of zip with its V6 3.5L engine, pretty good gas mileage and the features like the dual vista moon/sun roofs give a new cool to moms "people mover"!!

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  DO NOT BUY - 2011 Kia Sorento
  By hwoodward - March 2 - 1:36 pm

  I bought my Sorento in March of 2010 and started having problems with it in May. I have had it in the shop 41 days and counting since then. It will stall going 55-70mph and lose power until you stomp the gas again. Kia has been horrible to us and now they have the vehicle and are not providing us a car to drive because and I quote "this is only a nuissance not a safety issue!" I am a mother of a little boy and they may not care but I do care if something happens with my child in the car. We have turned the case over to BBB and am praying for the best. Do not buy if you want reliablity and service after the sell.

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  Great buy - 2011 Kia Sorento
  By Ernesto Holguìn - February 27 - 6:53 pm

  It`s a great vehicle, my last car was a Rav4 with full equipment, My Kia doesnt have all extras , but are small things that make your car cost more. I suggest Toyota or Nissan owners to trust kia, I feel safer and it doesnt make so much noise as my last Toyota. Im delighted about the features this car has , its fun to drive

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  Update on Transmission Noise - 2011 Kia Sorento
  By Kansas - February 13 - 10:00 am

  Olathe Kia contacted KIA engineers. Solution was to flash the computer. I am not sure how that works, but it worked. Fixed < 24 hours and they provided a free car during repair. Still very pleased with my purchase. Drives great, averaging 23 mpg, still turning heads. Thank you Olathe Kia.

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  Sorento kept me very safe in Accident! - 2011 Kia Sorento
  By ct621 - January 30 - 6:49 am

  I bought my 2011 Sorento in June of 2011 unfortunately I only owned it until July of 2011 since I was involved in a serious accident. I was going through a major intersection where I live when another driver made a left turn in front of me and failed to yield. I was going 45 mph and she was going about 15-20 we had a head on collision and my car flipped twice. I was wearing my seatbelt which saved my life but the sorento kept me very safe!! I couldnt have been more pleased with the car in the short time I owned it. It was a shame to see such a beautiful car sold for salvage:(

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  Love my Sorento! - 2011 Kia Sorento
  By rmmp - January 28 - 11:20 am

  Ive never driven an SUV before but needed a new car as my old SAAB of 10 years wasnt up to par. I live on the top of a steep New England hill & spent 3 nights last year during winter storms at work or at anothers house because I couldnt get home up that hill. With this Kia I KNOW Ill have NO problem whatsoever in the future. Its just the car I needed & wanted. Luxury interior features that were in the SAAB & some new ones to boot along with the standard AWD and 4x4 option also! Where else would you find that! The topper for me was the Made In USA! Glad I can help myself and the economy! Everyone that sees it is in awe right now. Double takes from people on the street! LOL

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  KIA keeps amazing me! - 2011 Kia Sorento
  By Douglas Lower - January 25 - 2:10 pm

  Just bought a new 10 KIA Soul in Aug,loved it!Saw the new Sorento,had to have it! I checked out all the models,I felt the base model was the best choice for mileage and features.I like a manual trans.It has a black Ext. with chrome;handles,grill,rear trim.Nice alloy wheels.It has privacy glass.Very upscale looking!The interior is classy looking!Dk.grey and Lt,grey with a classy faux Blk/silver wood trim between them.The base model is loaded with all the safety features and power options you could want.Power;windows,locks,mirrors,cruise ,a/c,bluetooth,satelite radio,cd, stereo,ipod,usb port.Safety should be the same or better as the Hyundai Santa Fe it is based on,has excellent rating !

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  How many recalls and repairs - 2011 Kia Sorento
  By susan - January 24 - 9:14 am

  Recalled for braking issue within year of purchase. Last repair took two trips to the dealership and cost $250 to replace the turn signal gear box (not covered by warranty). Seat fabric is stains easily, and is wearing excessively on edges. Latches to fold down seats are hard to operate. Looking to trade and new car will not be a KIA. Seats cleaned by professional car detail shop. The fabric is not holding up as it should. We have no children that ride in the car, so the seats should be holding up better. No recalls this last year.

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  Excellent Vehicle - 2011 Kia Sorento
  By RBCOL - January 8 - 6:43 am

  Very comfortable, lots of power, no noise from the outside, good gas mileage.