I have the Kia SORENTO HEV and love it. Picked it up on 17th May. Love how it handles.
@peterw596Ай бұрын
Hey Paul, be good to incorporate a headlight test for night driving. Great review.
@anakintel2 ай бұрын
The reverse test is so unique!
@lombersАй бұрын
I picked mine up in June, FWD Sorento Hybrid and I absolutely love it. Great family car, plenty of room, really great to drive.
@longdang33792 ай бұрын
honestly a good question will be how can anyone can consider living with this on a daily for the next 10 years, knowing how you have to go through 10 menus every time you start the car up??
@terrymichaels3062 ай бұрын
@@longdang3379 Hyundai has a fix now on the facelifted Tucson and supposedly will will roll out to other Hyundais. You’re meant to press the mute button on the steering wheel for a few seconds.
@mattn36092 ай бұрын
that is correct. Changes the speed limit assist to the speed limit information only and back again. You can also setup shortcuts with the star button to make it easier to turn off driver aids.
@Joshua.P32 ай бұрын
@@terrymichaels306That would be good. The beeping is annoying but the actual feature is pretty handy. Any sources on how you found out about holding the mute button?
@BigBopper-zm1kf2 ай бұрын
Because it's forced upon us all by ANCAP. KIA would prefer not to do it and none of us punters want it but ANCAP rolls on regardless inventing work for themselves and making misery for us
@mattn36092 ай бұрын
@@Joshua.P3I work with Hyundai so tried it and worked. Tried in Santa Fe but doesn’t have this yet. ANCAP think they make cars safer by adding all these beeping systems but I find it more distracting and then dangerous also. Luckily the Tucson is only facelift so they avoid the eye detection system.
@Rally4Life19822 ай бұрын
I'd choose this over a Kluger. Mind you, I bought a Sportage over a Rav4.
@ronaldov092 ай бұрын
Would have rocks in your head to pay over 90K for a Kluger...crazy.
@neosoviet5022 ай бұрын
Exactly
@jarokenny2 ай бұрын
that braking was impressive
@johnlambert17442 ай бұрын
*Braking
@serilvelmurugan11772 ай бұрын
Can you please do a Santa Fe Hybrid vs Sorento Hybrid comparison?
@zebekias3Ай бұрын
Prioritizing Europe… NOT! I ordered way back on August 2022, and taking delivery August 2024 (hopefully, already 12 days delayed).
@patrickbard51442 ай бұрын
We need a Drag Race! Other SUVs Tiguan/Tiguan R, Sorrento, Palsade, XC40, CX5, Q5/RSQ3 etc. Loved the video
@jace888au2 ай бұрын
Are there any technical differences worth considering if choosing between this and the Santa Fe Hybrid calligraphy? I don’t mind the looks of either but trying to work out if there’s any real point of difference in terms of the drivetrain performance/fuel economy, or say third row seating space or luggage capacity when third row is in use.
@ramanjitsingh43402 ай бұрын
Fully loaded suv below 200kw is scary tbh i miss the na v6 from all the manufacturers
@gongmin982 ай бұрын
The Kia Carnival Hybrid shares the same powertrain and engine as the Sorento. I'm really looking forward to seeing a review of that. The only problem is the Hybrid version has just started to be delivered to Australian consumers and there could be only hundreds each month to Australia.😩
@yeahmate942 ай бұрын
It would be good to see this paired with the 2L turbo diesel engine
@mjpt572 ай бұрын
Fuel consumption is a bit disappointing. Just got home from a trip to Melbourne Airpor (including the horrendous stop/start traffic there). Averaged 6.6 l/100km in our 2.2 diesel Sorento Sport. As for the pricing, crikey, does Hyundai think that it's Mercedes-Benz or something???? And sounds like it might be a bit gutless down low, too, or is it OK? The diesel has tons of grunt off the mark and from say, 60 to 80 km/h it is extremely responsive.
@sherwinmello70075 күн бұрын
I would love to see when you review large SUV’s, if you could let potential buyers know if you could fit 3 baby car seats in the second row. Rather than having to do our own reviews and car test to make sure.
@anthonybugge52202 ай бұрын
Can you please do a 2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe review
@pastorofmuppets88342 ай бұрын
According to the carsales specs this has headlights with active shadowing. Is that correct?
@chagonee20232 ай бұрын
paul can you do a review on the new haval jolion hybrid please ..thanks
@MelissaOng2 ай бұрын
I put down a deposit on a diesel Sorento GT-Line a while back. After having the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid for a week though, I’m keen to see the hybrid Sorento. Great looking cars. I’m torn between both.
@shrinidhvyas60942 ай бұрын
Santa Fe is longer I guess so go for it
@neosoviet5022 ай бұрын
Plus Santa Fe has a bit more power
@jmlee-m4v23 күн бұрын
Do you have to turn off the warnings (speed, lane, etc) every single time you drive the car?
@roberthocking91382 ай бұрын
I would buy one, if they made those “safety “ features able to be turned off permanently at the drivers discretion. Not every time you start the car. This won’t happen of course but those things drive me mad, there just annoying and distracting. My mind struggles to equate 70 grand with a Kia branded product sadly.
@canturkcivelek48962 күн бұрын
What is the Official Exterior Color name, please? Thank you..
@viktorchao41912 ай бұрын
can you review Volvo EX30? Not many Aussie car experts reviewed that car.
@shrinidhvyas60942 ай бұрын
Do you think it’s right to compare it with kluger / highlander? ESP in terms of size? Same for Santa Fe too… kluger is wider and longer… like pathfinder and cx 9 or 90.
@Thanx4alldafish2 ай бұрын
Great review, and to the point! Any news on the PHEV yet? I'm 7 months on the waiting list so far, fingers crossed it arrives here before the FBT exemption runs out. Would also love to know when you do review the PHEV, if there is much reduction in interior space with the battery pack tucked in place. Our family is tall, so it's a slight concern of ours.
@joeee602 ай бұрын
I put down a deposit in September last year. I am not looking at the BYD Sealion 6.
@Thanx4alldafish2 ай бұрын
@@joeee60 if BYD brought out a full size 7 seater, it would be very competitive
@bashamriaz26682 ай бұрын
There is no link in description for comparison
@Melon-jh1zu2 ай бұрын
I’m fourth and I do have interest in SUV’s
@nk600012 ай бұрын
Please explain to us the financial relationship if any you have with these car companies.
@2901gagandeep2 ай бұрын
I know its not supposed to be an off-road vehicle but is it able to do normal dirt roads to access one of those campgrounds?
@kexinma72942 ай бұрын
Can you have a review of sealion 6 hybrid?
@lamborghini06102 ай бұрын
It's interesting to me that this and the Santa Fe Hybrid are both the quickest stopping vehicles on your list. I'd love to know what they have done to make them stop so well. Are they on unique tyres?
@jace888au2 ай бұрын
You actually led me to check the other review again and the stopping time was much worse.. I suspect that CarExpert retested the performance numbers given it was done in the wet in the Santa Fe video.
@user-bj9nq1ex7k2 ай бұрын
I suppose you made parallel hybrid than series hybrid.
@karl62032 ай бұрын
Why don’t they give the top spec body coloured cladding?
@LeoNidasPlayForFun2 ай бұрын
All dual zone climate control are just Djual zone for Paul, so nice :)
@AZ.BOT.Ай бұрын
I'd get the diesel more power, the economy is almost the same (but diesel fuel is generally cheaper) plus purchase price is few ks cheaper. Great car but diesel is the way forward at this stage
@acde93552 ай бұрын
I wonder why the new Santa Fe can have sufficient supply when it's being hybrid-only while the Sorento only has limited hybrid system supply.
@terrymichaels3062 ай бұрын
@@acde9355 Hyundai is the parent company and whatever the parent says the child follows. In this case Hyundai gets priority across all models while Kia gets the leftovers.
@mq463122 ай бұрын
The 1.6L engine just seems way too small.
@conradscheepers2 ай бұрын
Yes I agree. It needs a 2.5 litre engine
@002GEO2 ай бұрын
It's turbo
@conradscheepers2 ай бұрын
@@002GEO I just saw the new Palasade will have a 3.5 v6 turbo, dropping the 3.8 v6. And the hybryd will have the 2.5 petrol ...
@CMurdoch-n3t2 ай бұрын
Do you understand how a hybrid works? The engine is not the only thing driving the car any more, so a small engine like that is fine 99% of the time.
@Beejayxx8822 ай бұрын
Is it 2wd or awd? I’ve got a Sportage and can only get in 2wd
@aerienix2 ай бұрын
It’s available in awd.
@Steve-um4tk2 ай бұрын
I wish it wasn’t a 7 seater. Too many (yes pun intended) seats for the average Aussie family. Five seats would be cheaper to build & lighter thus have better fuel economy.
@Rusty_Gold852 ай бұрын
ive had, despite some speeding fines, a good non crash incident record for 35 years and I don't wont robots pinging at me at all the time. PO that shit
@terrymichaels3062 ай бұрын
So Car Expert team, which is the better driver’s car between the Sorrento Hybrid and the Sante Fe hybrid?
@ranimbill93312 ай бұрын
The CX9 😊
@n8n8n8n2 ай бұрын
Kia should've add bigger battery and make to electric motor more powerful, not cut the balls of the existing combination. Hey, Paul, when will you test the PHEV? :)
@nicoletteboyd73082 ай бұрын
Disappointed there are only 2 color options for interior in the prestige. I disliked both, white and blue. Sadly I had to pass.
@buncha56512 ай бұрын
Fuel consumption is unimpressive. I just drove from the Gold Coast to Sydney and back over the last week in my VW Touareg 3.0 V6 Diesel and averaged 6.1 litres per 100 km. These hybrids are not worth buying . You are better off buying Diesel. 😊
@ronaldov092 ай бұрын
Was just thinking exactly the same thing.
@kevindavies1892 ай бұрын
Diesel have always performed well on the highways. Hybrids come into their own in stop and start traffic.
@korvinpillay10022 ай бұрын
I think the same Where I live in South Africa, diesel is more expensive than petrol, so it makes petrol hybrids more attractive, but I still think diesel is all-round better
@CMurdoch-n3t2 ай бұрын
He was hooning it around a track...
@buncha56512 ай бұрын
@@CMurdoch-n3t So I was hooning down the highway at 110 km per hour.
@rowanbyers20712 ай бұрын
Pity the Hyundai Staria Hybrid (especially a 7 seat version) didn't come, instead of yet another flamin SUV.
@robin2632712 ай бұрын
I think it can't be at Toyota kluger hybrid in resale value.
@bradg59102 ай бұрын
I realise diesel power is on the nose these days, but barely anymore effecient with way less torque?
@Nix6p2 ай бұрын
The diesel could end up being more expensive to run in the long term if you mostly do short trips.
@allthegearnoideaoverland2 ай бұрын
More and more like Carwow every video.
@eddiemoore75622 ай бұрын
Is this the end of Kluger/ Highlander?? 20 cars a month says 'no'
@Tie6262 ай бұрын
Can’t see advantage of this over a diesel .. the diesel gives over 1000 KM+ range on high ways and 750KM in city.. sticking with diesel
@garygibbs46902 ай бұрын
I agree - Purchased the new Sorento PE - GT-line 2.2D - ave 6.7 town and 5.9 highway…service 15K kms…..not 10K kms
@jeoffer2 ай бұрын
If they are only bringing 20 per month what is the point of even selling them here? Come on Aust govt get the emission rules in place.
@JGrandcourt2 ай бұрын
I am glad I can still buy the awesome 2.2l diesel over the more expensive, gutless and a longer wait HEV.
@bobeden20672 ай бұрын
I would love to know how much we are paying for all this crap that we turn off. We bought a new Ford Everest Wildtrac For the wife for towing her horse float August last year she loves it. I have only had to drive it 3 time and hate all the B S its including infotainment screen. Im up for a new car next I think im going to have to find a low milage 2nd hand car with out all the B S I want to drive the car not it drive me. My 2014 grand Vitara 3 door days are numbered.
@ranimbill93312 ай бұрын
Get that car you always wanted.
@viatameainaustralia77522 ай бұрын
Expensive
@docstv99642 ай бұрын
I’m third but have no interest in SUV’s
@rodneysantos67752 ай бұрын
Scary a kia over 70K
@KadenBarbibtta2 ай бұрын
I’m I’m 10 and can’t drive
@nathansmith69142 ай бұрын
You can passenger though
@ranimbill93312 ай бұрын
Im honestly over Kia and Hyundai...a big MEH . Good cars, just so over their styling and interior.
@bobcat76642 ай бұрын
Good-looking vehicle but Kia motors have way too many problems
@mvnorsel63542 ай бұрын
I'm first but have no interest in SUV's.
@nathansmith69142 ай бұрын
Perhaps you could trade firsts with something you have some interest in?
@thetattedpharmacist32152 ай бұрын
Not a chance is the Santa Fe better looking. Probably the single most ugly new car I’ve seen on the road in 2024. As for pricing for this Kia, it seems high but I feel we all just need to accept that everything is just more expensive nowadays, and cars are no exception 🤷♂️
@jamesdavies38952 ай бұрын
BZ4X beats this hands for being ugly
@ronaldov092 ай бұрын
Dont have to accept anything, if people stop paying the crazy prices, prices will come down. I'm holding onto my cars longer, just not willing to pay so much extra money to upgrade to something that just beeps at you all the time.
@MichaelWolf-ml3pk2 ай бұрын
The Toyota will do 3x the amount of kms that rubbish will do and probably better in a crash too
@muddys72122 ай бұрын
I’m second but have no interest in SUV’S
@vahidgadbeigi2 ай бұрын
@kazza-l2z2 ай бұрын
I have the Kia SORENTO HEV and love it. Picked it up on 17th May. Love how it handles.