2024 Kia Sorento -- REFRESHED with New Style, Interior & Better Technology!

Here's our review of the updated 2024 Kia Sorento EX X-Line!
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0:00 Intro
1:48 Detailed Exterior Walkaround
5:25 Interior Design & Technology
12:38 Rear Seats & Cargo
17:28 Test Drive & Impressions
22:20 Sound Level Reading (dB)
24:40 Air Ball & Slam Dunk
25:40 Pricing
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[@CarConfections]

First the new Hyundai Santa Fe and now the refreshed Sorento, we're on a new Korean crossover kick! Looking to buy a Kia Sorento or any new vehicle? Go to carconfections.com/new-car-quotes to get the BEST price and access to invoice price information!

[@prostreetmusclecarkingpin8376]

Good to hear that you always have first on these new vehicles and give a plus review on the new cars and test drive them.

[@waynepower766]

I got sportage 2008 as work car still going with130000 miles

[@edithespada1674]

What is the price l love it l have a sarento know and l love it to

[@plixie1]

That front is amazing. Kia is beating the competition senseless. "BuT ItS a KiA" Crowd getting quiet.

[@aznrobot9637]

lol yea it's still a kia what do you want it to be? kia is always a kia their cars is shit

[@David-by4jf]

@@aznrobot9637 yea keep driving ur 2009 ford lol

[@aznrobot9637]

@@David-by4jf you must stupid why would i drive a kia version of america?

[@aznrobot9637]

@@David-by4jf i dont drive ford idiot

[@sirblaney9009]

I remember buying a Kia in 2014. Everyone said it wouldnt last 5 years but the jokes on them. I still have it and just hit 175k miles with no major repairs.

[@santiagol9008]

now they make the same joke with Chinese brands, boy are they wrong

[@bilboriches7216]

you lucky. I replaced a head gasket 3 times and then my engine warped.

[@YEHTUTOO]

Just because it worked well for you doesn’t mean it is statistically true for larger population

[@ams914]

@@YEHTUTOO It is statistically true for the larger population though. It's ranked as the #1 most reliable brand. (This is as of 2022).

[@marquisjackson2784]

I have a ‘15 Optima that just crossed 180k… no issues either

[@jraheemjefcoat429]

Yo, I'm totally feeling the new Sorento from KIA, but I gotta give it up for its sibling, the Hyundai Santa Fe. That boxy Defender/G-Wagon design is just doing it for me!

[@palebeachbum]

Non-luxury vehicles, such as this Sorento, seem luxury tier to me nowadays. They've gotten so high quality and so nice. I feel like maybe consumers are being duped into spending a lot more money on mainstream vehicles than they really need to.

[@MiroBG359]

it's deceptive. We drove a '23 SX prestige the other day and coming from a 16 year old Lexus it was obvious you're in an economy car with upgrades. The lack of refinement you find at very close price points in other cars was obvious

[@2004cyrus]

@@MiroBG359I love Lexus. Grew up with parents who had a lot of them over 30 years. So you are saying these Kia’s feel like a tin can with some creature comforts? I’ve never been in a Kia

[@MiroBG359]

@@2004cyrus same. our 2006 3GS just got totaled otherwise we'd still drive it, outside of the rack and pinion breaking in 2008, that was replaced under warranty, it has been trouble-free car. Made in Japan. Only had to change the alternator and struts at 127K miles and regular maintenance. The '23 Sorento Prestige felt cheap to me. Sure, the seats were real leather but felt so firm, and lacked something, not sure what. Outside of that you are surrounded by very low-grade plastic. The type of plastic that feels chincy and also leaves white streaks when scratched. We drove one with 48K miles at EchoPark and the plastic looked atrocious. Then sat in a near new model at Carmax but the cheapness was obvious. And it wrapped around the middle console right up to the opening, the doors all the way up to the handles and the entire lower part of the dash. The gaps were obvious too. So visually it has appeal but when you sit in it, at least I was reminded this was reminded you are paying $49,000+6% sales tax for 6 seats covered in real leather instead of cloth, and more tech that doesn't work that well (the turning signal blind spot view monitor is cool). That and a loud turbo 4 with more pull (311lb-ft). It definitely felt quick and had pull from a stop so the engine upgrade is worth it. Hilariously, we bought a 22 Santa Fe Calligraphy AWD with 17K miles for $34K all in, husbro drove it during lunchbreak and liked it enough but I have yet to experience it until the dealer drops it off 😬

[@2004cyrus]

@@MiroBG359 thank you for letting me know what you saw and experienced in the Sorento! I don’t like the obviously cheap looking and feeling plastics. There are compromises that just aren’t worth it and that is one. Congratulations on your new ride, I see the Calligraphy is very classy looking. I hope you and your spouse get a couple of hundred thousand miles of trouble-free driving and lots of good memories on road trips together. My lease is up on the 2021 Mazda CX-5 that I have. The 36 months flew by. It still feels very new to me and I enjoy it more than any vehicle at that price point that I’ve ever owned. I am seriously thinking of buying it when lease is up in 4 months. I’d buy or lease another and I’ve had 5 Mazdas. It’s loaded up nicely and the new car prices are really high plus interest, it’s just not worth it to me at this point. The Mazda is the type of vehicle I could handle driving for another 5 years. It’s pearl white with parchment leather. Parchment is like bone white. I like it. I’ve got the ventilated seats and heads up display and heated steering wheel and heated back seats, Bose stereo and moon roof and so much else. I enjoy it. The balance would be $21,000 when lease is up. That is half of what a new vehicle would cost. I have just turned 19,000 miles on this CX-5. I’d be wise to buy it and I have exactly the payoff saved in the bank. I’d love to be car payment free at 28 years old! Anyways I’m happy for you guys! Take care and have a great 2024!

[@user-hs1dd4tc7t]

these guys are literally comparing lexus with kia/hyundai instead of it's equivalent weight class genesis then proceeding to call it less luxurious.. ok..

[@andresmattos7541]

For those who live in 1980 that wanna bring Kia reliability I want to remind you about the current massive Toyota scandal and massive honda recalls. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@palebeachbum]

Can you elaborate on the Toyota scandal and massive Honda recall?

[@mauriciomendez1912]

My wife had a Kia 2007 Sportage. Had about 180K on the Odo, when it was involved in an accident and totaled. Never had an issue with it, not one problem!

[@mauriciomendez1912]

​@@palebeachbum these are probably the cars made in the US. I feel like quality control is better when made in Japan....

[@palebeachbum]

@@mauriciomendez1912 I agree. It's the same with Hyundai. The ones made in South Korea tend to be better than the ones made in the USA. A lot of Hyundai's recent engine problems related to improper manufacturing of engine parts in the USA.

[@ahsanmalik1013]

Long term reliability and short term recalls are two different things. Toyota and Honda will still hold better because of their sound engines compared to burning engines.

[@DominionAnako-bb7ry]

Oh, the 2024 Kia Sorento! That's a great choice! The Kia Sorento is a popular SUV known for its sleek design, spacious interior, and advanced features. The 2024 model is expected to come with even more upgrades and improvements. Kia always focuses on safety and technology, so you can expect some cool features in the new Sorento. It's definitely worth checking out if you're in the market for a reliable and stylish SUV! 🚗💨

[@lil5713]

Just put a deposit on one, can't wait to get it next month!

[@AJSparacio413]

Excellent review Drew and Mason! The Sorento has always been my favorite KIA!!

[@CarConfections]

Thank you and happy Sunday!

[@2004cyrus]

Mason you did an excellent closing statement on this review. You guys are both getting better and better and it’s impressive and cool to see!!! Happy for your success and love being part of the Car Confections community!

[@CarConfections]

Much appreciated! Thanks for the kind words

[@YasminWilson-no3bh]

I’ve got a 2023 SX Prestige it’s sapphire blue but I do like this new model hopefully the Sapphire blue continues on

[@josemanuelruiz2036]

I can see some Cadillac XT4 at the front. For some reason I find the Sorento more attractive than the new Santa Fe. Great video!!

[@Jeez001]

Well new Santa Fe back looks hideous ..

[@CarConfections]

Thanks!

[@lindokuhlemoses]

Having owned a Kia Rio 2021 - this is definitely the car I would choose next. Kia is such a trusted brand.

[@user-to2oc5ll5v]

Any idea if higher trims come with ambient lighting? I may have missed it if y’all said it but I’m looking into getting a SX Prestige and hoping it has it

[@elijahjenkins1669]

I like the that they kept the rear facia the same and i don’t mind all the incandescent lighting in the back.

[@rodchris8630]

Love the full walk around at the end. Nice new feature! Great job, as always.

[@CarConfections]

Thanks so much!

[@j2skillful]

Does it have the turn signal camera like Hyundais with the digital instrument cluster?

[@darriontunstall3708]

I like all the new updates

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

Oh my gosh, This would've be my daily SUV.

[@user-cp1qh9jv6c]

Me too 😉

[@rleon6258]

I purchased a new 2019 Sorento AWD V-6 . To date, other than regular maintenance, the only problem that I've had was the theft. I got it back, and it's still running good. I like the 24, I just wished that Kia offered a V-6.

[@KuyaArbee]

I’m impressed! This is prob the only Kia I’d get besides the stinger’ honestly surprised this much space and car and keeping it under 50k!

[@rocurs165]

I'm loving that color

[@Patrick-yc3tf]

Are the no air bags for the third row?

[@shelleyjoygoodall3218]

I love this! Love the colour and the size!

[@andystuder8084]

Thank you guys! As always so informative 😊 do we know of the colors for the 24 model?

[@CarConfections]

😁 We don't yet have the full list of color choices but we do know there will be a new brown option that looks beige and wolf gray mixed together

[@andystuder8084]

@@CarConfections Thank you 😊

[@ismaellopez9296]

Does this trim have blind-spot view monitor?

[@n8n8n8n]

Will you take it for a long-term tests? I wonder if it also has the same gearbox problem as Santa Fe.

[@HackerMotives]

Looks amazing!

[@user-bu7hm5yj4n]

Very good review video !!! I liked how you guys did it !!!!you guys just got a new subscriber . 👍

[@CarConfections]

Thanks for the sub and welcome to the family!

[@tumelomokgosi9780]

Kia doesn't play around these days, always delivering top notch stuff

[@Prudencemthi]

Kia is one of the best cars❤best technology and interior design you can tell it's comfortable 👌

[@jschneid4905]

always love your reviews but could you always include the vehicles paint color when wrapping up

[@dineshthangavel]

this!

[@CarConfections]

Thanks! Unfortunately, Kia hasn't provided all the color options for interior and exterior quite yet. The dealership had a new color which looked like tan and Wolf Gray mixed together

[@oldshowfanatic77]

At least it still has a real shifter. None of that push button or dial garbage. Not bad...

[@palebeachbum]

The shifter is electronically controlled, just like the button and dial shifters.

[@michaelmi7903]

​@@palebeachbumI'm not sure that it is electronic, but even if so, it's very nice to have the traditional center mounted stick rather than a dial, buttons or column mounted shifter.

[@mawakangudlewaras3153]

Very nice

[@jimf5160]

i wish they offered a sunroof delete option on the EX...I would like the blind spot monitor, but would not buy a vehicle with panoramic sunroof to get it.

[@demetriustatum672]

Can I get all the bells and whistles with a bench second row

[@Prudencemthi]

Kia is on of the best cars when it come to technology and interior design 👌seems like a very comfortable car❤

[@koketsopeter7924]

I love this

[@CarSceneKorea]

Wow, love the color. Korea doesn't get that one!

[@user-lq6iz9ph4q]

This is definitely one of the top vehicles to consider..specifically if u have a family.

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Excellent review of an excellent car!😸

[@CarConfections]

Thanks and happy Sunday!

[@thiongoa]

Kia has improved alot on this but please make the seats more comfy

[@1996ChevroletImpalaSS]

The front seats are pretty comfortable, the rear seats aren’t

[@2004cyrus]

The seats in my new CX5 are pretty hard

[@Briguy1027]

The seats on my sportage seem comfy.

[@baxzyrichardlubisi9970]

❤❤❤ Kia is doing it🎉🎉

[@user-rg6wy4vg5f]

Beautiful family car

[@2baugust]

Love the video but you need to get a RaceBox!

[@b286guy]

Wonder if they fixed the transmission issues

[@JT-fq2bl]

Maybe, maybe not. This is H/K first generation wet DCT, so I expect them to have the kinks ironed out in another generation. That will determine if the transmission is good. As of right now, buy the ICE LX & S trim and Hybrid trims to be safe.

[@muhammadharits3237]

Much better than santafe

[@StarShippCaptain]

Yey! for the all gas powered Engines. Always like the Turbo version. Great Reviews, as always! Thanks!

[@CarConfections]

Thank you!

[@Motor-City_Ben-Diesel]

Kia has been crushing. This looks a lot better than the 2023 version.

[@unathichauke5821]

Nice SUV hey, i love KIA cars im sure this one also does it for me too

[@mikejones762]

finally got rid of the gloss black inside!!

[@Thebusdriverandgamermorefan790]

Amazing video guys.

[@mauriciomendez1912]

I don't know? Don't get me wrong the Sorento looks better! Hyundai just refreshed the Santa Fe IMHO is going to be hard to beat. I know looks are subjective and some might not make that high on their lists?🤔

[@user-cs4jf5ng2y]

I like this

[@brokeboy87]

I wish kia would go back to a 8 speed auto transmission. So many recalls because of that one transmission.

[@michaelmi7903]

Supposedly the transmission failures were due to a faulty part supplied by a third party vendor on 21-22 models within a specific manufacturing date.

[@JT-fq2bl]

It seems like Hyundai & Kia are having some weird quality issues from their suppliers as of late. The suppliers need to do better. As to why the the 8-speed step transmission is paired to the 2.5t engine is due to torque.

[@CC-kr2fs]

I noticed a lot of interior noise during this vid. was it the carr or audio equip?

[@CarConfections]

We had an audio equipment failure so our sound quality was just straight from the camera

[@fergalreidy9669]

like it.......................

[@magnoliap5824]

No bench seat on higher trims is silliness and a deal breaker for me. Nice looking however. The highlander offers bench options even on the XLE. Or buy the Telluride. lol

[@patrickgagnon9662]

Looks like you missed the memo , Hyundai/KIA now have a recall for dual clutch across the line up ...WHOOPS ....good luck with these vehicles ....retaining the 'king of recalls ' moniker .

[@brandonsithole8827]

Beautiful kia

[@cgatito3528]

No LED brake lights, turn signals on a $43k SUV? Man, that is penny pinching at it's worst.

[@starwalker6930]

Those touch panels have a hard time warming up in extreme cold weather of Canada, just a PSA. And its capacitive touch so it wont work with gloves on. The touch system is not made for Canadian winters. I have tried the same on KIA Sportage in -25 and its crap.

[@user-qj3yo5pm2k]

Nice

[@andrewT644]

Also look at the 2024 Honda passport black edition 😅😊

[@Shafaymustafa12]

Plz compare it with santa fe

[@CarConfections]

Planning on it!

[@car896]

Awesome review guys if it's ok can you guys make a tutorial video on the New 2024 kia software infotainment. Thank you I am your top number 1 fan on this channel

[@CarConfections]

Yes, great idea. We will plan on making a Tech Help soon!

[@car896]

@@CarConfections looking forward to it guys I can't wait to watch it when it comes out

[@user-cp1qh9jv6c]

It’s almost looks almost like a KIA CARNIVAL at the front but why is the rear look like the same like the previous KIA SORENTO model yeah but I’m talking about the 2021 model one

[@davinderpsingh7682]

is this available in the US?

[@2004cyrus]

Yes that’s why its being reviewed by these guys in Kentucky

[@CarConfections]

It's available at dealerships in the United States right now

[@bt5252]

No one has really covered what steering, suspension, and sound insulation has been changed for 2024. There’s been comments about it driving smoother and quieter.

[@muhammadharits3237]

All new KIA Sonet please 😊😊

[@kevij371]

Sonet not available in us market

[@muhammadharits3237]

@@kevij371 in Europe ??

[@kevij371]

@@muhammadharits3237 not available

[@kevij371]

@@muhammadharits3237 it's sister brand hyundai venue is available in us

[@Cory69]

only india has that car bro

[@user-zz4gf9nh5g]

I have a 2022 Sorento . I was looking to update to 2024 but changed my mind because of the plastic wheel arch and bumper .The piano black finish looks much more premium in my 2022.

[@CarConfections]

Non X-Lines should continue to have gloss black trim in those areas

[@user-zz4gf9nh5g]

Nah It's plastic even on non xline variants

[@matt18385]

I recently purchased a 2024 xline limited sportage(Canadian trim). I will never ever purchased another Kia again. There’s more I realize I hate than I like. The multifunction knobs for climate and radio are a deal breaker for any future purchases alone. I never imagined how much I’d hate my vehicle.

[@ITunes02]

This is the best looking new generation kia/hyundai product... the headlights are sort of similar to the escalade

[@manolo550]

Kia great option🎉💯

[@chanzo7950]

This car beat all mid size competition. Under the skin can do it all, in snow, mountain, heavy rain. I can attest, cause i have Niro from ut, to fl, and back, no problem, change oil.

[@user-cp1qh9jv6c]

I wonder what the 2025 KIA SORENTO would be like

[@roho3000]

And an updated price as well

[@sheldonduffy9442]

You all give some of the best real world reviews! I also want to echo what others have said, it is GOOD to see someone review other than just the top trims. Excellent vehicle with some surprising luxury features. I also agree about the rear, it could look better. However, I think the new Santa Fe has a leg up on it, primarily because it has a larger 3rd row seat and more interior room. Yet, I also like how Kia vehicles have an identity, when you see a Kia from the front you KNOW it is a Kia. Hyundai, not so much they keep changing their design language. I also wonder why key Fobs are getting so big. I own a 2016 Kia Optima SXL and the new key fob is like double the size of that vehicles fob.

[@CarConfections]

Thank you, friend!

[@Sm-ks7py]

Wow~ I think that Kia Sorento is so handsome and looks so amazing ! It is refreshed version, but it changes everything new styles. So it looks more fancy and more modern than previous version. Also these days, Korean cars are as good as famous foreign companies in terms of performance and design. Lastly, I hope that Korean cars will continue to develop further in the future!!! 10501

[@tahran5782]

I like the new Kia sorento but I also like that brand new Hyundai Santa Fe in my opinion I would go for the Santa Fe but if I was looking for like a non-boxy SUV I would have went for the Kia sorento. Now the only downside about the Santa Fe is the back end. I do not like the back end on the flip side. Everything else is good on the Santa Fe and for the Kia sorento. The one y'all are texting out today I don't. The back end needs to be LED for me. LED lights LED reverse light LED brake light LED turns. It no would be good but everything is incandescent on this model but for me I would have had to go for the Santa Fe

[@TheChristianDaisy]

When will it be available online?? I don’t see it on the Kia website……

[@CarConfections]

They are on sale at Kia dealerships right now 👍

[@RenegadeDanny]

It really should not have a 3rd row.

[@RenegadeDanny]

​@Brian_Eugene_Lee Should be a roomy 2 row like the jeep cheeroke. Not enough trunk space. If you need the 3rd row and more space move up to the telluride.

[@2004cyrus]

That’s where you put the mother in law

[@Briguy1027]

Hyundai always seems to have the most high end tech items but the Kias seem to give you more bang for the buck, if you don't need certain things you can get a better deal.

[@zkore20]

Where do I put my baby car seat…

[@leroy5202]

Led taillights should be standard.

[@matthewlobello8972]

you can’t tell me the new telluride sorento sportage and k5 don’t look better than some of these luxury vehicles

[@thindrobin91]

They need to change taillights

[@user-qj3yo5pm2k]

Hyundai Kia is the new Toyota Honda

[@bt5252]

As 2024 Sorento PHEV owner, Kia quality still has issues. It might not be blown engines or trashed transmission…hopefully. There are many clunks and squeaks from suspension and steering wheel in just a couple thousand miles. The alignment was off fresh off the dealer lot. We had a situation where the car was immobilized due to a transmission fault that required disconnecting the 12v battery. As an owner of American, Swedish, and Japanese cars, I’d put the quality just before American cars and behind most Japanese automakers. It’s not as bad as uninformed people thinking they’re 1980’s trash , but they have plenty of room for improvement.

[@wckdend9317]

Is this SUV a bit too big for one person?

[@2004cyrus]

No I am single and buy these

[@neastguy]

test drove one this weekend.. It looks real nice.. but engine feels under powered.. its loud .. loud in the cabin.. just not refined at all.. YMMV.. drove a Honda CRV hybrid night and day better than the Kia.. and then a Jeep grand cherokee altitude.. also night and day better.. just my observations from this weekend... wife felt the same way also....

[@ItsTheTopC]

If you didn’t know KIA hired a guy from Audi and bmw and this is why they are killing it lately. It’s the people who invent not the company itself.

[@anthonybrooker2702]

Why NO DIESEL ?

[@damonte1127]

Not me watching this video after I just bought a 2023 Sorento 💀

[@Mr-Faraz92]

DCT - dual Clutch Training 😢 is having reliability issues😮

[@randomcarstuff1.0]

Nice Car! But the price for it😅

[@ravenguard1495]

This car will have the same problem of the first gen palisade… for more or less the same money you can have a much more attractive twin…

[@KO-sx9uy]

didn’t like it but it grows on you and looks euro

[@RigginTheRod010]

Looks like an Asian XT4. The Carnival will look the same too

[@marka980]

All of that digital and touch sensitive BS is a HUGE turn off for me. I don't lease, I buy and all these fancy gadgets just mean enormous repair bills after the warranty runs out. I've had my current Optima for 13 years with 156k on it, but thinking of moving up. Plus the DCT transmission on turbo models isn't meant for stop and go and city traffic. I guess that limits me to the lower models.