2021 Kia Sorento PHEV - A half price Range Rover with more kit ?! [6 weeks of ownership]

I can't believe it's been 6 weeks since I collected my Kia Sorento 4 PHEV from Hendy Kia Portsmouth. I've done over 2,500 miles in that time and learned a great deal about the car. Just how good is the Flagship Model in the Kia range and how does it stack up to the competition ?
In this video I discuss my findings. There is much to like but a couple of little niggles too.
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[@liamdoyle9559]

The Korean car makers have moved ahead in leaps and bounds over the past few years to produce world class cars.

[@PetrolPed]

Yep 👍

[@mikajurvanen970]

Happy owner of Sorento Phev from Finland. Same comments from my lady after first drive. She just love this car. We have had premium cars like Audi A6 and she has that premium car love but Kia has surprised her. We have American akita dog with long legs and he is very happy in Sorento. We manage normal daily commuting with EV mode so mpg is very good. And very relaxed drive. This car is quiet. Living in cold country I bought Webasto to make the cabin warm on in winter. This car do not have heatpump.

[@tommywalker2279]

Just bought a KIA NIRO hybrid at the start of the month for work as a driving instructor. The car has been a delight to drive and my pupils are loving it. Fuel bills are so low and the kit in the car is excellent. Definitely KIA is worth a consideration for people thinking of changing their car.

[@PetrolPed]

Great the hear 👍

[@GreyFoxNinjaFan]

This was probably the most informational review of the Sorento I've seen. Really delves into the little hacks you need to know about the car if you're going to buy one and has really cemented it at the top of my list.

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks 👍

[@flysteve100]

Owned my Stinger for 3 years, and from my experience you'll never need to use the 7 year warranty. Many of my friends are car badge snobs and sneered a bit when I bought a Kia, but have changed their opinions having driven mine!!

[@PetrolPed]

Exactly 👍

[@jeffreycrawley1216]

My KIA C'EED SW has just turned 8 years old. Noticed last week that the tubular gasket around the driver's door frame is starting to wear over a 6 inch length and the dash covering at the airvent at the bottom of the windscreen is starting to lift away. Outrageous! Do you think it's too late to claim? :o)

[@Andrew8126]

Have had five Kias. When I bought my first one 12 years ago, my parents asked “Is everything ok?”

[@carzilla6345]

Kia’s nice for 7 years, we have a 9 year old Kia Cerato and it’s got a couple expensive problems 😬 Don’t know if kia’s made they’re cars last longer yet (it also has 150k km)

[@ChrisPurdy]

shows how strong brand preference, brand loyalty / "badge" plays in the vehicles people choose to look at and go for. People will forgive all kinds of short comings by certain manufacturers and overlook some really great cars because of assumptions held about the manufacturer (good or bad) that could well be very old and quite irrelevant

[@blazzz13]

This why "posh" brands spend billions on marketing. *It works*

[@kharland55]

I've visited Korea many times in recent years for work and always been impressed by the quality of their products, phones, TV's, appliances etc. So when I was looking for a replacement for my Volvo XC90, I had a look at the usual competition, Outlander, Pug 5008, Kodiaq, etc but none came close to the solid build of the Volvo. Then I went to see the Sorrento expecting to be disappointed but I was pretty blown away by the build quality and the options that were included as standard. Just opening the car door and then shutting it, was so similar to the solidity of the Volvo I was looking for. I too was a badge snob but ended up buying a Kia. Like you said, take a hard look at Kia because they are great value for money. BTW, I heard they have hired someone senior who used to work for BMW and they have deliberately made their cars more European like so they can capture more of that market. The result is impressive.

[@adoreslaurel]

Yes Albert Beirmann the ex BMW "M" spec man has a big hand in Hyundai/Kia development now.

[@ottomanslapx7157]

Funny that people still fall for the door trick :)))

[@amrashraf9559]

You are totally right, the kia nowadays is very good and reliable

[@AndrewDoyle]

Great to hear. I currently have a 2016 XC90 and love it but the mileage is getting high. I just put an order in for the 2024 Sorento GT after driving the 2023 model at the dealership. Can't believe I'm buying a Kia from a Volvo. But there just isn't anything better build, better looking or better equipped unless you're prepared to spend over (AU$)120,000.

[@andrewcliffe4753]

Retired with 2017 Kia Cerato. Cheapest vehicle to run I have ever owned. No issues, no warrantee claims. Recommend Kia.

[@garethedwards2883]

What a great car for the money and with a 7 year warranty you can't go far wrong, KIA have definitely upped their game big time.

[@PetrolPed]

They sure have 👍

[@GameWinner85]

Well warranty not so good as it sounds. Actually its good 3 years. Another 4 years just joke. Probably best warranty huyndai 5 years.

[@garethedwards2883]

@@GameWinner85 Full 7 years should be good as that is what they sell with the car, shame. 👍👍

[@nick-g8551]

I got mine in January (hybrid). We totally love it.. its amazing the amount of kit it brings... highly recommend one 👍

[@PetrolPed]

👍

[@ovechkinwannabe]

can you somehow compare it to 2.2 sorento diesel when it comes to long-distance drive? I'm thinking fuel consumption and acceleration above 120km/h

[@nick-g8551]

@@ovechkinwannabe it is quite economical in that sence... i came from a 2.2 diesel 180 bhp outlander and its more or less the same... maybe slightly more economical 👍😉

[@patrickdaly5988]

Ours is arriving tomorrow. Our 2017 diesel Sorento had been flawless. And since you mention Range Rovers; my father in law's three month old PHEV RR gearbox decided to give up yesterday. Fair play to it, as it's beaten the record of 6 months and 9 months for the previous two RRs (although, that wan't the gearbox and instead the exact same issue with the hybrid system). And this thing barely moved with the lockdowns. Needless to say, he'll buy another one next year. Madness.

[@justinhogan-doran7266]

Have owned the 2.2l turbo diesel AWD GT-Line (4) Sorento since 2018. First tried the same car in a petrol version in The Yukon, then bought it back in Australia (same country roads, fewer bears, more kangaroos). Brilliant car. Two kids, two dogs, 2 prams; it swallows the family and the miles with ease. Mechanics love and hate them (because they don't come into the shop). Sorento won car of the year here in Oz in 2021. Likely to trade in for the PHEV when it gets to Australia later this year. Best insight in the video is that it feels like a much smaller car. That was our immediate impression when we first tried a Jeep Grand Cherokee, then the Sorento. One felt like steering a super tanker, the other like a smart hatchback.

[@pantchobb]

Bought the PHEV version, what a great car do drive, so smooth and great looking design, love it so far!

[@coltoncleveringa8004]

This review was well worth the wait Sir Pete! One of the things I’m beginning to think is very cool about Kia is there ability to surprise people in such a positive way. There definitely doing something good for normal people by allowing them the chance to afford a car or suv that’s actually affordable and very well equipped! I’ve seen a lot of this Kia suv here in the states. Great living with review Sir Pete

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers bud 👍

[@britishminiclub]

Never really considered a Kia possibly pushed towards the Countryman Hybrid. But what a massive car this is with incredible tech even an intercom!! That’s crazy 😜

[@wildherbevents9766]

Been watching a lot of reviews while looking for a new car and I love your style!!!

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks 👍

[@ApriliaRacer14]

Thoroughly enjoyed the review!

[@PetrolPed]

Great to hear 👍

[@sa59z]

Yay. Thanks ped, been waiting for this review and I wasn't disappointed. A fair balanced review as always. 👍

[@PetrolPed]

Great that you enjoyed it 👍

[@ES-nj7xs]

I bought my 2021 KIA Sorento Hybrid EX in Texas about a month ago and I love it so much!! It is a fantastic SUV. The quality, performance, and price are so much better than Japanese SUVs. Perhaps, this one is better than any other vehicle available out there in a similar segment. You will be shocked and surprised by what this KIA and Sorento can offer. This is the best decision that I made ever!!

[@squeezy99]

A super video full of little tips not found elsewhere. I've been considering the Sorento HEV and PHEV, but the 47 litre tank of the PHEV was making think deal-breaker (it's 67 litres on the HEV). My driving is shopping and short trips out 2-3 times a week, with child, with long occasional long journeys from Italy to UK through France a few times a year, as well as occasional long journeys to Sweden. Your tip to eke out 40+ MPG was useful using the EV/Smart mode combo, is something I've not seen in the many reviews I've looked - I suspect because those reviewers tend to review a car they keep for a day or two and not for 6 weeks, during which time its possible to really get to know a car. I still haven't decided on whether to go for the HEV or the PHEV, but as a result of this video, I'm reconsidering the merits of the PHEV.

[@dexterwilliams8635]

Kia and Hyundai have PASSED Japanese Quality! Not only that, but their STYLING has Buried that Japanese car makers. The Honda Pilot looks like it was designed 10 years ago.

[@ES-nj7xs]

I totally agree with you on that 100,000,000%

[@JackSmith-qi7dr]

I cannot comment on Great Britain but in the States the two highest rated brands for quality and reliability are Lexus and Mazda (per Consumer Reports).

[@MrActionRadar]

@@JackSmith-qi7dr Kia is well over Mazda and just below Lexus in terms of dependability according to JD Power.

[@sebastianromero420]

True dat my boi

[@sebastianromero420]

@@MrActionRadar lol at mazda

[@bacflash]

A great and honest review. Thank you. Loved the comment about "This car is designed by someone who actually drive cars". Amen to that.

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers 👍

[@sylvesterhiemstra4002]

This car is now on my radar to replace my X3 2.0D xDrive. I was going to look at the xDive30e but in Ireland it works out 10 grand more expensive than the K4 Sorento PHEV...a no brainer really. Thank you for this review!

[@brumsgrub8633]

Absolutely perfect family car, and with the hybrid for short journeys its even more perfect. When the time comes i will 100% look at one of them. My dad had a 200,000 miles first generation of this, a old red nail of a thing that just kept on going and going, went to Cornwall once a month from Birmingham and it finally died with 310,000 on it. Brilliant work horse.

[@PetrolPed]

Wow 😯

[@computersaysno4900]

Greetings from Greece! Loved your review, it was very well done! I have been looking through the market for a family suv and I really love this car! Still hasn't arrived here, so we are waiting for it!

[@stevebriandg]

To be honest i owned i20 hyundai and kia niro. Its never let me down. My i20 2009 still kicking. My niro hybrid 2016 first edition its gives me 85mpg on 30 miles every day going to work and never have any problem. My partner Vauxhall astra we end up selling it as gives us headache and spending hundres pounds every month . We planning to buy sorrento in the future. Definitely Korean car or Japanese car

[@bacflash]

Kia Niro is a brilliant car. Saves petrol like no other.

[@kiae-nirodiariesencore4270]

Great review of the Sorento PHEV and of what is a much underrated brand. Our Kia e-Niro has been a faultless star since March 2019 and 44,000 km. No doubt Kia will in time have a Sorento sized BEV with a big battery and super-fast charging on their new 800v system. Looking forward to the EV6 online launch tomorrow here in France.

[@jfgleeson]

Thanks for an excellent video, have one ordered for delivery in July and can't wait. Really enjoyed your review which I watched somewhat like a trailer before a new film hits the cinemas! Very much a brand snob here also but as you say, we need to open our eyes beyond the likes of say Audi Q7 and BMW X5... Incredible spec for the money!

[@darrenhillman8396]

Great review, Peter, with the added depth of having the car for a longer period of usage. Looks a good car, not that I’m at all in the market for one. Kia as a brand has come such a long way and I would certainly consider one when I start to look for my next car, but thats years away yet! It will be interesting to see the long-range review for the car, but I doubt you will have converted the hardened badge snobs out there! Best wishes from the Wirral.

[@thecougarexperience]

I’m so glad I found this video! My Range Rover Evoque had catastrophic engine failure and I’m considering the Sorento.

[@PetrolPed]

Go and have a test drive 👍

[@vedelcarby773]

Your such a good reviewer pete. Keep up the good work my friend

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks my friend 🙏🏻

[@richslaney]

I’ve been eagerly awaiting this review as this exact model is on the list as a replacement for my Discovery 3 HSE. I looked at the Hybrid before the PHEV was launched and was super impressed by the build quality and equipment levels of this. Yes it ain’t a sportscar, but as family transport with a big boot for my large dog and holidays etc it’s very impressive

[@PetrolPed]

It would be perfect for you by the sounds of it 👍

[@richslaney]

@@PetrolPed in the end I didn’t go for the Sorento or RAV4 and instead found a mint, 5 month old Lexus NX450H+ F-Sport Takumi and waiting for delivery in a week! I can’t wait..

[@cbread208]

You have a very excellent review, I'm glad you spent some time with the car, usually you don't get this from a reviewer.

[@JordieG8]

Good review mate, I think you hit all the key points. I bought a Canadian spec, 2022 Sorento PHEV and I’ve been quite impressed. There is definitely a learning curve when it comes to maximizing the efficiency of the Hybrid system. I have however, been able to extract 65 KM of pure electric range out of the battery in EV mode. That brought the battery down to 15 percent and then automatically forced Hybrid mode. The type of driving has a huge effect on your potential efficiency. Short trips were the engine runs to heat up will net less efficiency, but longer trips where the engine runs to warm up the shuts off and it runs off the battery will net better efficiency. So far my average efficiency through 1000Km is 2.3L/100km. Which is over 100 MPG.

[@patrickdiamzon10]

Do canada have 7 seats?

[@Aki-rh3bn]

That sounds very nice! I'm in the market for a bigger family car which would ideally be a phev and the Sorento really caught my eye and the missus quite likes it as well. I'm concerned if I can fit 3 child seats in the second row bench and if the ev range is sufficient. I suppose depending on the seat models it should be possible to fit 3 child seats in the back and seeing your comment about the efficiency is uplifting as well. Most of our driving is withing a 20km radius so there and back is 40km. About once a week we drive a 100km round trip to a city near by (visiting my mother in-law) and sometimes a bout a 300km round trip to visit my mother. I was worried the longer round trips would efficiently degrade our L/KM figures but reading this it's not necessarily that bad. Do you still own your Sorento and how are you liking it?

[@384panther]

Hi Peter, Well I have gone and done it, Kia Sorrento 4 PHEV ( Mineral Blue) ordered due to arrive sometime in November which is fine with me. Thanks for you full review it certainly helped me in the final decision making. I will let you know when it arrives and hope to see you in the village sometime.

[@PetrolPed]

Congrats Chris. Great car 👍

[@MrShappir]

Great review esp as I have an R53 so that satisfies the pocket rocket bit in the garage. For our family workhorse, we moved from the previous generation Sorento which was a good car to a Discovery Sport and tbh, was disappointed with the number of times we had to take it back to the dealer for warranty work. Definitely will be looking at Sorento PHEV 4 now as a replacement for my disappointing Land Rover Experience. Thanks for a really informative review.

[@FutureReverberations]

Im not married. I have no children. I live alone. Im more interested in an EV than a PHEV. I still watched the whole video. :) *EDIT: Very impressed with Kia and Hyundai generally over the last couple of years actually.

[@long_fellow]

Great review. Definitely best bang for the buck! Mercedes GLE or GLB has less than a third of comfort and driving assist features/options that a Sorento has yet costs $20k-$60k more.

[@philipparkes5682]

Hi Ped One thing I like about your reviews, you give us the info and experience that we want to hear, unlike some areas of the motoring press.No doubt have come a long way in a short period of time, just need to overcome the “ brand snobbery” of which I am guilty of, to reach that wider audience. 🤗

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Philip. This car even won over Mrs PP 😂😂😂

[@moboy4779]

What a stunning car. I'd love to own this. Awesome! Fantastic review.

[@jiitu]

I have been driving now for about 1,5 month with such. I made one long trip, around 1000 km to bring it home. Started with full battery of course, but mainly by benzine of course. 6.3 l/100 km was my consumption on that trip. (I think I have always had relatively economical driving style). So far no much bad things to say about the car. Really nice, economical and currently getting close to 2-2.5 l/100 km consumption now at cold weathers with short drivings (with using preheating, that I installed separately), below 0 Celsius. In first bit warmer days, immediately bit less. The only bit annoying thing was during that long trip that the weather was close to 0 C, raining wet snow, lot of road salt used and the sensors in front was some amount of trip getting dirty and smart speed control stopped working fully as it couldn't measure the distance to cars front of me. It's bit stupid. It should be designed so that if that part is lost, I still could continue with constant speed, but I had to use pedal for some 100-150 km of that trip. Other bad things, are naturally the slow charging (no sense to charge in mid-way of any longer trip) and the lack of heat pump, or even heating resistor, so at cold temps, need to use some amount of benzine in even in short trips. But these of course are clear for all buyers beforehand. But like I said, generally I like this car a lot so far. Hopefully it is like that still in 10 y, I am bit scared with all this electronics. There is a lot to fix in those if they start to get broken.

[@HussainAhmed-fo5zo]

Very good review thanks for the lovely content

[@PetrolPed]

My pleasure 👍

[@TheReeflover]

Great in-depth review 👏🤜🤛

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks 👍

[@JAYPCARS]

I seriously believe Kia is a hugely underrated brand - most of the lineup looks great and has done for a few years, add in 7 years warranty it seems a great buy. Would love to try a stinger out 👍🏻

[@PetrolPed]

Stingers are mega things 👍

[@smwatson1512]

Looking forward to the Genesis G70 hitting these shores, it's a Stinger but much better looking (for me at least). Cracking cars coming from that part of the world though - love the Kia Proceed and Hyundai i30 fastback.

[@JAYPCARS]

@@PetrolPed They sure are. Future purchase for sure, only the 3.3L though - not sure it would be "fun" enough otherwise.

[@JAYPCARS]

@@smwatson1512 Funny you say that, I saw my first Infiniti Q70 last night and it turned my head - the Genesis G70 should look much better and so turn more heads!

[@damienauto8350]

@@smwatson1512 The G70 is better than the Stinger in most ways except practicality. The Stinger can be a daily family car. The G70 is very squishy in the back seat and no tailgate.

[@alasdairwilson4806]

A good review as always.We have just ventured into Kia world as my wife recently got a Picanto.Very impressed by it.It's not all fantastic though.I had a test drive in a 1.6 petrol Sportage and was very disappointed I'm afraid.It was so underpowered I actually thought there was something wrong with it,but I wouldn't rule a different model out in the future.Looking forward to your long journey review.Very interesting as I think PHEV will most likely be my entry point into the world of electric motoring.

[@PetrolPed]

That is a problem sometimes going budget on a car. You still need some oomff 👍

[@jeffabbott463]

Live all the feature, tech and the seats look awesome. Overall design is great.

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers Jeff 👍

[@decisionsdecisions8906]

What a great review such an easy watch great full review

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@rogierkersten7610]

My Sorento PHEV has done about 3.500 km. With some effort it wil do about 64 km (39 Miles) in pure EV mode. Awsome car!

[@PetrolPed]

Wow 👏👏👏

[@nickwebb9290]

Another super review. Thanks. I’m totally sold on Korean cars, Kia and Hyundai are so well made and thought out. We love our Ioniq Hybrid but currently sitting on the fence regarding going to a full EV.

[@PetrolPed]

The natural choice for you would be the Ioniq5 😜👍

[@brucemurphy2735]

Thanks very helpful review and pointer to a vehicle I might not have considered. You make the point that extended drive gives you better insight to the capabilities of the car. In my limited experience so far, Kia dealerships seem to have restrictions or at least seek permissions to provide extended drives. Maybe just a reflection of current circumstances but I would not be inclined to buy or hire one without that opportunity

[@GeesDrive]

The 7 seats are so easy. It such a pain in the A on the X5. No where to put the parcel shelf and it weighs a ton, you can't reach the seat without clambering in and they're tiny, almost unusable. Kia seem to have really thought about the usage. They all look isofix too which is a bonus. Top vid sir.

[@andrew_smith]

Great video. I was looking at one of these to replace our 15 year old Sharan but new it was out of my budget by £15k on the base model so I bought a 4 year old XC90 T8 Inscription with zero tax instead and I love it 😊 I still need a 7 seater and didn't want another diesel that had to be

[@PetrolPed]

Nice 👍

[@Rusky07]

Good review Pete love the blind spot camera display. Mrs F has a Hyundai Santa Fe so she was really interested 👍

[@PetrolPed]

👍

[@grahamknibbs5481]

Great review there Pedro. In the first 10 seconds I thought “Big KIA SUV review” that’s not for me! However, I stuck with it right to the end as you cleverly teased us from the off, promising to show us options/characteristics on this car that even you’ve never seen before. That’s a very cute ploy and of course I’m now intrigued. Great car, and a fab review, but as it’s just me and the boss nowadays I’ll stick with the MINI.👍

[@PetrolPed]

Gotta keep your attention somehow Graham 😜👍

[@ronbryson8209]

Great review. Just got my new Sorento this week after waiting 10 months. I have the 2.2 Diesel as I tow a caravan at 1.8 ton. Not a fan of hybrid mainly due to towing my caravan cost 42.5K so fuel saving on long journeys is not much better than the diesel but acceleration is superb. Well finished and high specification. I agree not a prize so called badge but this is our 5th Kia and second Sorento and feel Kia have got it right. Great car.

[@PetrolPed]

Nice 👌

[@trysmthing4951]

Thanks for the reviews. I was thinking of wv tiguan but now I kind of change my mind .

[@PetrolPed]

Cool 😎

[@TraceUK]

LOVE the Miniature Schnauzers! Fabulous grooming on them too 😍🐾

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Tracey 🙏🏻

[@runawayronnie]

I'm sure someone else has mentioned this but the Skoda Kodiaq also had the intercom feature for rear-most passengers. I say had because the feature has since been dropped. The problem is the microphone doesn't just pick up your voice but all other noises too. So on occasion you hear noises coming from the rear of the car which you think is some rattle but in reality it's just the intercom working. It's just one of those great ideas on paper but it's pant's in practice - a solution to a problem we never had.

[@srspower]

I had a similar experience with my vauxhall crossland x auto. It's just a rental until I get my company car and not at all what I would normally choose. Yes it handles like a boat and the engine tends to lag when you put your foot down. BUT it does 47mpg and is surprisingly quick with it's 130bhp 1.2 engine. It has apple car play etc and is really roomy and relaxing on the motorway when using cruise control. In fact i used it to move house.

[@PetrolPed]

Nice 👍

[@willstillo72]

These cars are great. One of my gripes with Audi, Merc and BMW is that they make options so expensive that can be found on cars that are half the price. I keep pointing that out to the dealers!

[@PetrolPed]

Everything is included on the car 👏👏👏

[@Claydonk1]

Thanks for video great can’t wait until you get you hands on the Kia ev6 . 👍👍

[@PetrolPed]

The date is in the diary 👍

[@davidgallop654]

Hi I had a problem with my 12 year old Kia Sorento , the fuel tank was flaking causing loss of power , the tank was replaced under good Will . Great care from Kia so When I renewed my kia , Guess what I bought another Kia Sorento model before this one With a 2.2 engine 6 speed manual and my wife likes driving it !

[@Dougsterxplor]

That looks magic, debadge and wrap the nose and tail ones (and get rid of those horrible diamond cut alloys) and you have a car that would have people scratching their heads!! Spec is amazing.

[@PetrolPed]

Yep 👍

[@markhutchin495]

Evening all, Kia have some interesting cars in there range. They clearly have the right people when it comes innovative designs. Great review Pete 👍👌

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Mark. They are right on top of their game 👍

[@markhutchin495]

@@PetrolPed They certainly are..

[@stephenclay6852]

Absolutely agree with you about brand snobbery. I have had many cars over the years from most of the manufacturers and those that I haven’t owned I’ve worked on. And my last 3 cars have all been Kia’s and I have been very pleased with them. My current car is the e Niro. Which I find relaxing to drive with some performance when overthinking with a range that surpasses most cars at that price point. I would recommend people when choosing a new car to give Kia a try. Great review thanks.

[@liamcinq]

Blind spot display in the cluster has been available in the US Kia Stinger and maybe others, as seen in Doug DeMuro's review.

[@anthonyjones5385]

I have the Gt line s Sportage AWD with a similar spec heated/cooled front seats and rear heated inc steering wheel,lane assist blind spot mirrors,JBL sound system and loads more that I can’t think of drone camera is fantastic for parking 1.6 turbo engine 177bhp with sports mode plus as you say 7 year anything warranty plus came with 3 year free servicing and know I don’t work for them but this is my second one as the first was a bit more basic Gt line,

[@robins262]

Hi. I also have this spec but hybrid only. This is my 3rd Sorento and it’s absolutely brilliant. I’m averaging 40mpg I actually ordered it prior to its launch in the Uk, having ‘stalked it’ on KZbin. It arrived at the dealership with Their own display Sorento ‘s mid September and was actually on the road on the 17th September 2020. Love it You missed demonstrating the heads up display, awesome demo though.

[@PetrolPed]

They are super difficult to get on camera 😬

[@johndoyle4723]

Yes Kia have come on in leaps and bounds, excellent reliability, very well put together, the badge snobs are the ones missing out. For the plug in, you really need to have a compatible mileage profile, not too many long distance drives or the the extra weight will outweigh the EV element. But many want to avoid range anxiety and choose the hybrid, I think it is a stop gap, but also a gateway drug, once you drive an EV you do not go back. Thanks for the review.

[@PetrolPed]

I love the use of the phrase ‘gateway drug’. So accurate 👍

[@dangreasley7934]

What a great video Pedro. Having a car for such a period of time id definitely reflected in this video. You've had the time to really get under the covers which is what we all need. Same as having a demo for 48 hours, how much of an experience can one really get. Looking forward to seeing more in depth reviews like this. Keep them coming. :)

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Dan 👍

[@stippolyte]

Best parcel shelf stowage I've come across is the Lexus RX, there's a trough under the boot floor that it slots in so it's completely out the way, it's also big enough to fit a golf brolly in at same time, or 4 without the shelf (it's a rollershutter style).

[@PetrolPed]

I’ve got similar in my Mini Clubman. Most car just annoy me when they have nowhere to put it 🤷‍♂️

[@mikeshort2850]

I went for the MG HS PHEV - which has pretty much all the kit and features on this car but for £32k

[@carllamb6711]

Hi Pete I love it mate I think it’s a really nice car inside and out my wife used to have a Kia Sportage top speck and we both love it I often hear say we should’ve got a new Kia Great content mate great Video 👍👍👍👍

[@EA40]

Finally gave this a watch. My goodness, what an intelligent crossover! Is this what happens when the people designing the cars are the ones actually using them, as opposed to just pleasing the accountants? A great car overall. These are starting to appear more in the USA too, and the look is growing on me a bit.

[@PetrolPed]

Definitely a case of having been designed by someone with a car brain 👍

[@kevinrussell5401]

I live in Australia and have had the Diesel Sport-Line variant for about 3months now. What an amazing SUV. Incredible fuel economy and comfort. Brought this vehicle after 6 months studying everthing on the market. As this is my wifes car and she is in the nursing game and does her fair share of night driving, I wanted something SAFE, ECONOMICAL, WITH POWER and 7 seats to carry around grandkids etc. Ticked all the boxes plus. Fuel is approx 6.9ltrs per 100klm. Thats the same as her last car a Kia Cerato. Thanks Kia.

[@charlesholder8009]

I haven't cleaned my white car for over a year now and it still looks OK. I had a Sorento in 2005. Lovely car. It was like driving in an armchair drove to Brittany from Maidstone and arrived fresh as a daisy. . Only wish I had the money to buy this one but never mind.😪

[@geemy9675]

hey you can get the previous gen used if you don't need the gadgets it's a good car too and the 7 years warranty is transferable. I have the money to buy a new one but don't see the use for a new car. I like parking anywhere without worrying about someone scratching my car or my daughter eating her snacks in the back seat, or me putting my mountain bike in the trunk (i still put some old sheets to avoid grease)

[@johngoodall7097]

Good all rounder Peter, changes opinion I,ve heard about hybrid cars so another good and helpful video.👍👍👍🚘🚘🚘

[@PetrolPed]

That’s great to hear 👍

[@maxprintscreen4972]

I like sorento hide its back wiper under the roof.. a new design..🤗

[@KCnLex]

Having driven a 3 row vehicle when my kids were small, I wouldn't want to have a speaker in the back, rather have noise cancellation for the driver!

[@PetrolPed]

LOL 😂

[@PetrolPed]

The speaker only goes one way…mummy to kids 👍

[@nevco8774]

Interestingly how the vehicle compares with its cousin Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV with the same hybrid Powertrain, yet mechanically a different car with higher ground clearance and more robust AWD. Also it will be an interesting comparison with new generation of Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV with larger battery and faster charging speed: this vehicle uses a quite slow - just a meager 3.2 kW charger. Otherwise is a very good car. Those B roads in UK are even narrower than on European continent, frankly quite unnerving for a driver used to North American roads. Those cameras and features with blind spots monitoring are a must over there. Very detailed review!

[@thezanzibarbarian5729]

Seems like a nice and well appointed SUV. As for the driver controlling the passenger seat, they need to see how Mercedes Benz and BMW do it. Press a button on those cars and the driver has FULL control of the passenger seats including heating and cooling 8-))...

[@richardallison5732]

I have owned the previous version now for four and a half years, and cannot fault it at all. It has never put a foot wrong we live in a large property with land and the car is a workhorse. I have previously owned Mercedes and Land-rovers, but this is the first car that has not had anything go wrong with it at all. Picking up our daughter and family up from the airport we had four adults, two children (one a toddler) push chair and three large suitcases by putting up only one of the rearmost seats we all got in and had a comfortable journey. As Petrol Per stated forget brand snobbery a really well built comfortable car.

[@bobbutcher7725]

I'm interested in opinions as to say a 15/16 plate Sorento. Given I only change cars every 10 years or so I don't know very much. Any help you could give considering your experience would be useful. I'm also attracted to VW Tourareg or maybe a M/Benz ML but the Kia intrigues me.

[@richardallison5732]

@@bobbutcher7725 I still own our Kia Sorrento (2016 model), and happy to report it has still never let us down. We are still very happy with the car. It is the longest period by a good margin that I have owned a single vehicle. Ownership costs for us in five and a half years are service costs - 3 services (every two years) , set of new tyres, change of battery at five years (the battery hadn't failed but was getting a bit sluggish on very cold mornings. and replacement front brake pads, that is it. Everything works perfectly, ours has all the options. One fact I was surprised us with Kia is they will update the cars software including GPS mapping free of charge for the first seven years, you have to request it, but its free.It took my wife a lot of persuading to get me to consider a Kia but I have never regretted it for a minute.

[@bobbutcher7725]

@@richardallison5732 Thanks Richard for replying it's very appreciated. To have the opinion of an actual owner is great. The Sorrento is now very much on my list. perhaps I should look at the Santa-Fe too. Any thoughts on that. Did you consider it?

[@richardallison5732]

@@bobbutcher7725 At the time of purchase we looked at the Sorrento and Discovery Sport as we wanted an SUV with 7 seats, if my memory serves me correctly I don't think at that time the Sant Fe had seven seats? . The Sorrento had more space and the 7 year warranty. I also had too many bad memories of Land Rover reliability.

[@DK-lx5pr]

Lovely SUV excellent review sir👍

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks 👍

[@hedydd2]

I chose the diesel version which is only available with the middle trim level. The only important things I miss out on that I would like are head-up display and cooled seats. It replaces a Volvo XC90 D5 Inscription and is a match in every way. What I don't like is that the lane following-steering wheel nudging function defaults to on after every cold start, requiring a long press on the steering wheel button to shut it down. I'm getting an amazing 40mpg average on hilly/twisty West Wales coast and country roads. Not driven on a motorway yet, after six months of running. I have this on a business contract hire and you wouldn't believe how much cheaper it is to run compared to my friend's Range Rover Sport. It is less than a third of the cost per month and costs me, even after averaging the deposit out over 36 months and adding it to my payments, £3 per day more than a packet of popular 20 cigarettes.

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks for this 👍

[@ELGee1]

11:43 that's for the back passenger to get more leggroom... And the mic front speak back is normaal on mpvs in the us

[@stevehardy7584]

Drone view and fancy reversing camera technology - but - I notice you just use your wing mirrors to back into the parking slot. Nice review, nice car.

[@PetrolPed]

Old and good habits die hard 😂

[@austinedwards1918]

I have always recommend the Asian market as the cars to go for. We are badge snobs without trying alternatives. 5 , 7 years warranty show the confidence of their build quality and confidence in their product. i don't see the legacy car makers offering that.

[@stanelder9995]

For fun I went onto Kia's US website and did a pretty much maxed out build on one of these and it came out at a bit under $40k (although I would say I don't think we get the Nappa leather option over here). The petrol motor is the same 200HP 1.6l Turbo that is in my spouse's Hyundai Elantra GT N-Line (i30 to you guys).

[@PetrolPed]

Nice 👍

[@briangriffiths114]

Both Kia and its sibling Hyundai are selling very well here in Central Scotland for good reason.

[@ohbollox2it]

Hyundai owns about 34% of Kia

[@gregoryuk]

Clever to put the USB port on the seat. Rear view of this motor is, can I say, attractive ?

[@stanelder9995]

Here in US we also get the Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid, which appears to be effectively a 5-seat SUV version, with the same basic powertrain.

[@PetrolPed]

Brilliant car the Niro 👍

[@Gdank72]

I had a 2012 Sorento ... it's still the wife's favourite car! However for me it was dull and uninspiring to drive ... but as a family car it would eat up the miles on long trips, did everything we asked it to do, had 7 seats for short trips, and never put a foot wrong in 3 years. Having owned a the Sorento and knowing Kia is why I brought a Stinger in 2018 - which was also a great car. I'm hoping by 2023-2025 I can replace my Polestar 2 with a Stinger EV!

[@PetrolPed]

Just does it’s job well 👍

[@guylambrechts2303]

Shopping at Audi for this kind of spec would indeed set you back a 6 figure number! What a car. GR supra will be more fun but in the real world, this seems like a very smart choice. Makes me think of the 2009 Ford Galaxy we had when the kids were small. Cheers

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Guy 👍

[@lawrencegatt4515]

Love ❤️ the car P.P. From Oz 🇦🇺👏👏👏

[@pocoyomc]

After my 650+ mile trip to Portsmouth this week, this car would have been perfect rather than a low, stiff sport car. Already on my top SUV choice. A couple of questions: 1/ How was the steering feel? 2/ is there a lag if you accelerate from a junction?

[@paulstanley8132]

If you hate driving this is the car for you👍

[@Polarbear2829]

When I grow up, I well buy a sorrento!! Tjanks for the video

[@georgebarr5102]

Good video, worth mention depending on driving style, could take about 5 years to recoup the price delta buying the Hybrid

[@ultimatesnacks6190]

If only they would sell the new carnival here too. Was in Korea recently and it’s a stunning mpv (something I never thought I’d say).

[@martinstreader3328]

I currently have a Sorento GT Line. A great car. I tow a caravan and wonder how the PHEV would cope with that. Really liked this review.

[@PetrolPed]

Should be good a towing from a weight perspective. Not sure about the power though 🤔

[@ronmccullock1407]

Good review

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks 👍