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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Big Mistake - 2011 Kia Sorento
By Dee Dee - August 15 - 4:20 amI traded in a 4Runner for the Kia Sorento back in June. The 4Runner was just too big for me. I thought that this would be a good compromise. During the test drive I was taken on smooth highway roads. As soon as I got onto my neighborhood roads, WOW, the loudest road noise I have ever had in a car. I also apparently have the known defect of the right front strut. Sounds like thunder going over even the smallest bumps. Turning up the radio doesnt help at all. The red lights under the door handles are very off putting. I wish I was told about them before I bought the car. Test drive it at night! Not very pleasant interior lighting. The radio and navigation get stuck often.
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Im happy (so far) - 2011 Kia Sorento
By agentzero - July 11 - 11:53 pmOk, my wife was extremely reluctant to go with Kia, we turned in a Murano as the lease was expiring. For the $$$ though, there was nothing coming close to the deal Kia was willing to swing. $36.4k sticker for $29.5k plus tax. 3 year old loaded Pilots go for that around here. If you can find a 2011 on the lot, thats the key, theres no way to get $7k knocked-off a 2012, and IMO opinion the differences from the 11 to 12 were not huge. 11 was the major redesign year.
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Worst suspension - 2011 Kia Sorento
By Migs - July 10 - 2:40 pmIts almost perfect until it rolls onto small road bumps. Bad noisy annoying suspension! It drives nice on smooth roads but never on the smallest pot holes. Do not buy if you drive in NYC/ Jersey city roads. This issue should be recalled by Kia with all the complains all over the Internet. I want to drive other customers sorento who says they have no suggestion for improvements.
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Problems with the headliner - 2011 Kia Sorento
By Astons - July 8 - 10:00 amThis is a our first brand new car we purchased! We were very happy until we noticed the headliner was not completely attached to the top of the car on the inside. They had to completely replace it! They ended up breaking the the back panels to replace it and those are on back orders! From then on it seemed something was wrong with things that were taken apart. They told me it was because we had a higher mileage car. It only had 18,000 when this h append. Im hoping this problem gets fixed and we have no more issues. Over all I love my Sorento!!
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Hard to beat this KIA head to head - 2011 Kia Sorento
By firstsergeant - July 4 - 3:01 pm"We bought this vehicle in 2012. My wife drives this SUV on business trips everywhere." Although, most people do not like the harsh ride, its designed to be a very stable and has a controlled stance. The engine power of the 3.5 is fine. With nearly 280 h.p. this vehicle will deliver. We have accumulated 85,000 miles so far. Its very easy on tires, brakes, and still has the original shocks and struts. The engine, transmission, and driveline are fine. The handling of the car still feels like factory new. We prefer the Bridgestone H/T 684 tires. They wear extremely well and even. The navigation, back-up feature, and interior lighting, (red) are great features. Buy one. Good for 200K.
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Clicking noise - 2011 Kia Sorento
By estid - June 30 - 1:56 amI had my sorento LX since May 2011, I love everything about it except the clicking noise it make everytime I press on the brakes. The noise comes out from the gear box. 3 time I taken the car to the service department and every single time Im told that Its suppose to be that way. If I wanted a car with a noise I would have walk in to the used car lot. I also want to comment on the service It is horrible, evreytime I take my car for service they take 5 minutes and tell me that there is nothing wrong with my car. I also spoke with Kia Custumer Assitance and they say there is nothing they could do. Is anyone else have the same problem?
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Honda Pilot Beater Update - 2011 Kia Sorento
By Pilot Beater Update - June 25 - 5:20 amWe bought the V6 2011 Sorento with Navi, Panoramic Sunroof etc., etc. (loaded) in Mid April 2010. We have driven it almost 5,000 miles and we continue to be very pleased with it. I would soften the front seat center armrest and I still like the look of dual exhaust, but our Sorento hasnt suffered from squeaks, rattles or any other significant problems. The transmission seems to hesitate when I start forward on a hill so I am going to raise the issue with the dealer at the 5k oil change. Other than that, no problems to report.
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KIA is getting better - 2011 Kia Sorento
By Kia getting better - June 8 - 6:30 amWe chose this car over Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson, because this car felt very smooth, comfortable, lots of room and it sits high, so easy to drive.
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Quality family vehicle - 2011 Kia Sorento
By sorrentoski - June 4 - 1:27 amPerforms well, a little bumpy but the springs in drivers seat popped in second year. Best value in the cars we looked at, maybe saved 5K and it handles just as well. Interior is nice but fabric on seats stain pretty easy unless you upgrade. Its been a very reliable car with the recall items taken care of.
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Best bang for the buck on 4 wheels - 2011 Kia Sorento
By thecadean - May 31 - 6:26 amI am a car nut. My family of 4 share and rotate 5 autos and in any given year i will buy 2 new autos. The 2011 Sorento is one of the very best. I was worried that a 4 cylinder might be to weak to haul 3300lb around So California. I am happy to say this crossover is a champ and rides very quiet and well. The feel is tight and might be a little bumpy for some. If you do plan on towing or have lots of gear- kids you may need the 6 cyl. especially in mountain area.
