Overview & Reviews

The Kia Sorento has been completely redesigned for 2016.

• Versatile second-row seat
• User-friendly controls
• Well-made and attractive cabin
• Long warranty
• More spacious than five-passenger competitors.
• Ample features for the money

• Turbo engine available on two-row version only
• Less spacious than most seven-passenger competitors.

User Reviews:

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  Brand new 16 Sorento AWD LX with Convenience pkg! - 2016 Kia Sorento
  By Michael DeSimone - January 30 - 11:46 pm

  Loving my new Sorento and still have money left in my pocket! Looks great and drives great. This new remodel turns heads. Everyone on my block and at my kids school has been asking about it. Sharp looking interior, well thought out with lots of cargo space plus additional storage bins underneath. Rear back-up camera, bluetooth, UVO services (voice command), heated seats, AWD, parking sensor, USB ports everywhere, power adjustable drivers seat and many other bells and whistles. Compared to Explorers, Highlanders and Pilots, you get so much more bang for your buck plus a far better bumper-to-bumper and powertrain warranty. I now jump at the opportunity to run out and get something, anything, just to get me in my new 2016 Sorento!!

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  great upsized mid level suv - 2016 Kia Sorento
  By rich - January 4 - 8:54 pm

  looked at several others including the Honda crv and the Subaru forrester and couldnt believe the additional size and value in this car. I have 2000 miles on it since it was leased and I love it. the interior materials are not cheap but very soft and rich looking. the controls while incorporating touch technology still have a lot of buttons and dials which I personally love. great sounding satellite radio and the noise level from outside is minimal. I have the 240 horse turbo and was concerned with the low milage epa estimates for the car thinking I would be lucky to get 22-23 miles per gallon. I changed the selection for the engine to echo mode when I drove it home and it has been there ever since. I have the awd and I have consistently averaged 25 + miles since new. I have not had any lack of power in this mode and will continue to leave it there. back seats very roomy and had three adults back there going out to eat the other night with no issues. back storage area very large also. another nice feature which I havent had to use yet is the locking hub mode for deep snow etc. great car at a wonderful price.

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  Grear car - 2016 Kia Sorento
  By Bob goodman - October 30 - 5:18 pm

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  Over The Top for A Cheap Import - 2016 Kia Sorento
  By Chainplate - October 19 - 1:09 pm

  I should probably wait to write a review as Ive only had the car for a couple of weeks and havent driven it that much (I think it still has less than 500 miles on it). Regardless, Im delighted with the car as it handles and performs far better than I expected it would. There are places where the fit isnt what a top-tier car should be but, then, its not a top-tier car. However, from someone who has owned 8 Mercedes-Benz, this car performs right up there. Some of the things I especially like: 1. The Hyundai Lambda engine is an excellent match for the car. Its very responsive and the relatively high butt gears gets you off the line with a nice snap. No, this isnt a muscle car V8 but for a small SUV, its damned decent. I dont complain about the fuel economy though my children might disown me for not buying a hybrid. 2. Exceptional braking with virtually no loss of control - even in hard braking maneuvers. Granted, Im not too aggressive with the brakes right now as Im letting them break in gently but the car still stops in a very short amount of distance. 3. The navigation/entertainment center is very easy to use - it all makes sense. Ive owned cars where I was continually searching through the manual to figure out, "How do I make it do . . . " whereas on the Kia, its easy to find the features Im looking for. Even the more esoteric features that arent used much, theyre easy to find. The sound system is excellent. 4. I absolutely love the self-leveling, HID headlights. Since Im an old man, my night vision isnt what Id like it to be. With these headlights, I can see everything in front of me clearly. Good news for you who drive near me at night! 5. Consumer Reports rates the car as having an excellent frequency of repair record. Im hoping theyre right. 6. I like the looks of the car. Subjective, I know, but its better than driving a car that I think is ugly. 7. My brother-in-law, who likes to point out everything whats wrong with everything I do, said that KIA stands for Killed in Action. Actually, Ki is Chinese for energy (sometimes transliterated as Qi). They added the a to stand for Asia, despite the fact that the car is built in the USA. Now that I own one, I see them all over the place. There are three things that I dont like about the car: 1. No Day Time Running Lights. I could turn the headlights on during the day but that leads me to Dislike Number 2. 2. Theres no warning chime, buzzer, etc if you leave your headlights on, shut off the engine and open the door the door. I think thats been a feature on virtually every car made in the last 40 years! Granted, the electrical system will shut down everything if the voltage gets too low - nice feature - but thats hard on batteries if you like to have the car lit up during the day and arent warned that youre leaving your headlights on. 3. Our trim line uses a hard, black plastic for parts of the steering wheel, the window control trim and the center console. How much could have it cost to do those pieces out of a nice wood?

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  Tight fun - 2016 Kia Sorento
  By David - October 6 - 2:48 am

  I have test driven 4 different Kia Sorentos and I recommend skipping any of the 4 cylinder models. I went over to the Nissan dealer after trying those models and almost didnt return. The 6 cylinder is pure driving joy. They have a $32,000 model with the 6 cylinder, leather, satellite radio.. And no sun roof.. For me this model would have been perfect except the radio really sounds lousy and its virtually impossible to upgrade. This is a $10,000 savings over other similarly equipped three row SUVs on the market. Since I really care about my music I wouldve had to upgrade to the $38,000 model which adds a panoramic sunroof gorgeous rims and larger tires plus an infinity sound system. The drive is very nimble and sporty while-being smooth enough for those of us who like a little tactile communication with the road. Other three row SUVs on the market feel much more cumbersome, heavy And over bloated by comparison: while the 2016 Kia Sorrento feels lean, agile, youthful and fun to drive. It feels like a precision machine: very well put together.

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  What the Heck???? - 2016 Kia Sorento
  By Lea Beghtol - June 19 - 6:44 pm

  Love my 2016 KIA Sorento but, a tree branch went through our windshield our first winter storm. It has been almost 7 weeks now and our body shop has been unable to get parts. We have also been told that our local dealer does not have the proper equipment to test the electronics on the 2016 models! We havent even had our first oil change!

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  Happy - 2016 Kia Sorento
  By JENNIFER CANNON - June 18 - 6:05 am

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  Great value - 2016 Kia Sorento
  By M. Curtin - January 22 - 6:22 am

  You would have to pay $1000s more to get same features in an Acura, Audi, Lexus, Infiniti, BMW or Mercedes.

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  Traded my AUDI for this KIA... & NOT LOOKING BACK! - 2016 Kia Sorento
  By Kent Johnson - November 14 - 8:22 pm

  Bought this Sorento 8 months ago, and weve driven it every day around town and taken it on cross-country touring. Were very, very pleased. This is no 1990s Kia. My previous car was an Audi A8L - a very premium car - and Im actually more comfortable in the Sorento. I know these two cars are not really comparable, but for what its worth, the Sorento is a quieter, smoother and more enjoyable vehicle. (OK, so its not as fast, and it doesnt take corners the same; but it does what I need it to do, flawlessly). A non-quantifiable assessment thats perhaps most germane: This car makes me smile. (And not just because it cost half of what I paid for the Audi). It is a really nice piece of machinery. The little engine has ample power for an SUV; and I saw 27 mpg overall in our cross-country trip, including short stop and go forays in several cities. (Around 22 in town; averaging almost 24). The huge panoramic sunroof is fun. The longer we drive it, the more unexpected positives we discover. The active speed control is fantastic; keeps distance from car ahead and slows to a full stop if necessary, then starts again without touching accelerator (unless youre stopped more than 20 seconds). Blind spot warning is flawless. The lane keep assist warning is helpful. Automatic opening hatch has been a real help when carrying groceries, etc. The downloadable apps are useful. The voice recognition actually recognizes words (a lot better than my Audi). The sound system with the tech package is pretty good. Especially down here in Dallas, the cooled front seats are a happy surprise. Obviously, Im not swayed by those who insist on a luxury brand. I deeply appreciate quality, regardless of its author. Give me the genuine experience of excellence over a label any day.

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  Nearly Perfect!! Great SUV witha few minor flaws. - 2016 Kia Sorento
  By b.urban@outlook.com - October 4 - 12:36 am

  The value the Sorento offers is amazing. You really get a lot for the money when buying. However the biggest problem with KIA is the resale. We bought ours one year old with 20 thousand miles on it. It already took the big deprecation hit. A new highlander or pilot will be much better if you buy new and plan on selling in a few years. They also cost more out of the box. We have no intention on selling so resale isnt a big concern to us. First Ill start with the engine. It is plenty powerful. We live in the south so we got the front wheel drive model. It really is overpowered for the front wheels. If it kicks down a few gears it will torque steer. Fuel mileage has been as expected. We average 23mpg between a mix of city and highway. One of my biggest gripes are the brakes. When I am doing a lot of city driving the brakes do start to fade in stop and go situations. I can noticeably feel the pedal travel get further. Kia should have gave it a little bigger brakes from the factory. The other gripe I have it the seat material. Ours has cloth seats and the material just isnt great. I do not believe it will hold up great over the next 5 or so years. Time will tell. Other than those gripes which are minor to me the Sorento is a great SUV. I tow a trailer which weighs about 2500 pounds and it takes it just fine. It is comfortable and easy to drive for extended periods. The third row is usable. The highlander and pilot had more third row room but the Sorentos third row is fine and usable for children or small adults. Im 58 and I can sit back there fine. Anything over 510 or so is going to run out of head room. With the third row up there is very little room for storage. Overall I am very happy and my wife and I love it. Very glad we chose the Sorento.