2016 / 2017 Kia Sorento Review and Road Test - DETAILED in 4K

[@fitzgerald69]

Due in large part to your review we purchased a Sorento SX. My personal selling points were cabin noise (fantastic) and comfort of ride. Thank you for your impartial input.

[@scott8919]

You are so incredibly detailed in every review. You appear to put a lot of effort into each and it's much appreciated.

[@brujo1273]

I agree 100%. Alex's reviews are so enjoyable and detailed!

[@jasonbourne3322]

i third that!

[@NeonGrayEdits]

I agree great job, thank you.

[@stephenhendricks103]

Recently purchased the 2018 SXL version, replacing a similarly loaded 2012 Sorento. Virtually every one of our (short list of) complaints we had about the 2012 model has been addressed in the 2018 model along with a raft of additional features, mainly in the driver assistance and safety categories. Our 2012 model had been trouble free over nearly 70,000 miles so we were inclined to believe the 2018 version would be reliable. The excellent KIA warranty only added to that confidence. We live in the Pacific Northwest where sloppy weather in the winter, especially for ski trips in mountains, makes AWD a near necessity. Our 2012 Sorento handled those duties very well. The same is true of our new Sorento. I seldom trade a vehicle for the same brand/model and we did seriously consider the Ford Edge Sport before our purchase. We very rarely need a 3rd row of seats so the 2.7L V6 in the Edge Sport was a tempting alternative, especially for me. Still, this is mainly my wife's car and she strongly preferred the KIA, mainly due to her familiarity with and affection for the Sorento and her dislike of the VERY long distance from the driver's position to the windshield in the Edge. (YMMV). And while the 3rd row of seats is seldom needed for our family of three plus a 60 lb dog, being a chauffeur for a gaggle of teenage girls is an occasional short trip duty. (Don't count on seating for 7 AND luggage, though. It's an either/or proposition.) All in all, I've been very impressed by KIA's commitment to incremental improvements in their vehicles even within model cycles. Minor and even fairly major complaints were addressed from one model year to the next. Suspension harshness in our 2012 model was addressed in 2013. And low ratings of the 2017 model headlights were rectified in 2018, for example. If a compact CUV is a bit on the small size and other midsize alternatives feel like buses, the Sorento is an ideal alternative. And if spending near $40K (or more) for a KIA seems crazy, you simply haven't driven their vehicles in recent years.

[@dalex7777]

Similarly, I went from the 2011 Kia Sorento SX V6 AWD to the 2016 Kia Sorento SX-L Limited 2.0 Turbo. The upgraded safety features as well as the relative simple process to upgrade the UVO navigation system to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto made this my happiest car purchase ever. The ride quality and sound isolation is comparable or better than my wife’s last Lexus RX Hybrid. I wish they had continued the Turbo as an engine option into model year 2017 when they fixed the throw distance and added road following headlights. But I enjoy the fuel savings and slightly extra torque of the smaller engine. This was our third Kia as my wife traded it that aforementioned Lexus RX Hybrid for a 2018 Kia Sportage SX Turbo which she loves! Apple CarPlay still not being available on most Toyota and Lexus models in 2019 and starting on Kia in 2015 should make one wonder which is the real luxury brand!

[@stewartstarling2309]

I agree with both of you. I also own a Kia and have been delighted with everything about. I have no buyers regret.

[@stephenhendricks103]

Two years and 25K miles later and my assessment hasn't changed. If I insisted on replacing our Sorento I'd have to pry my wife's cold, dead fingers off the steering wheel.

[@JBM425]

I test drove a used 2017 Sorento SXL today as a possible SUV replacement for my 2014 Avalon Hybrid Limited (my needs changed since buying the Avalon). I like the carrying capacity and also the towing capacity with the V-6 AWD (5,000 pounds) that the RAV4 and Rogue can't match, and even some larger vehicles such as the GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave fall short. It has all the bells & whistles my Avalon Limited has, plus a few more. My short list right now is very short, either a Highlander or the Sorento.

[@tumee1661]

Alex, I truly think you are one of the top car reviewers in you tube. Keep up the good work.

[@gnexjeff]

This is one of the most thorough and detailed reviews I've seen of the Sorento. Now if only I could get one of the 2017 model year. Thanks for the great detailed review.

[@Justyburger]

This is the most detailed and thorough review i have come across. Well done for being so fastidious.

[@swansog]

thanks Alex. I was delighted with this car at the dealership, but paused my buying process to go home and watch your video review. You confirmed my thoughts and exposed several things I had not considered. Thanks for talking fast. -Greg

[@ryangordon3798]

His reviews are thought out and detailed, glad i found him

[@keithwilliamson236]

3rd row for naughty children or your mother-in-law. lol nice!

[@stevetanko3670]

Keith Williamson hahahahahaha

[@BeniltonMaia]

mother-in-law -.... kkkkkk she deserves it !

[@oseintow]

Hahahahaaaa

[@KHK360]

fantastic review...was researching another crossover and bumped into this video....having seen the video...1) clicked the like 2) subscribed 3) test drove the sorento .... A tick mark to all that was said in the video...now have to decide

[@scottfurlong5475]

Hay Alex! As a subscriber, I watch your reviews all the time and find them very informative. Your child seat and infotainment segments show how detailed you are. Above and beyond a simple vehicle review and I appreciate that. It was one of the reasons I went ahead and purchased a 2016 Kia Sedona SX and though we are very happy with our new van, there's just one thing we really hate that has never been brought up, at least not as far as I know. The push button start is great but there are limitations as to what you can do when it comes to remote starters. We had a dealer installed, KIA brand remote starter installed before delivery and it is very limited in functionality. To start the vehicle, you press the lock button on the fob and then the start button on the fob...the van locks and starts. But when I attempt to unlock and open the sliding doors for the kids to get in prior to us leaving the house, the van shuts off. When I open the rear gate to put things in there when we've been shopping, the van shuts off. When I try to turn on the heated seats and rear defrost for my wife in the mornings, the van shuts off. According to my dealer and a few aftermarket installation shops in town, this is the way it has to be due to the push button start system. Through a detailed explanation, I know know why it works that way but had I of known prior to the purchase, I might have gone with another vehicle with all our required options but with a keyed ignition. Remote start is very important here in Canada and it should be integrated into the vehicle's systems better than Kia has done. From what I've been told, this is an issue with keyless ignition systems, no matter the brand of vehicle. Could you let others know about the issues surrounding the keyless ignition and it's relationship with the remote starter system? Thanks

[@ChrisWilliams5605LS]

I have a fishing boat and Sorento gained my attention due to its towing capacity. I did not notice you covering that aspect in your review.

[@aneelejaz8097]

This is my next car

[@StylezE05]

One of the best reviews I've seen.

[@sergevivier956]

I test drove this Kia today and the wind noise was terrible other than that, the ride is much better than the new Santa Fe.

[@greetrigh28]

so what did you end up getting?

[@sergevivier956]

Well before I tell you, let me say that the Sorento I drove was the base so I gave the keys back to the sales manager and told him about the wind noise. He said that he never new that but the strange thing is that the more expensive Sorentos have a better windshield and is quitter according to info found on the Kia website. Sales people don't know what they are selling.Now if you have a family, the Sorento is the safest and best for the price with a great ride, the Santa fee sports ride was not good at all so we bought a Lexus NX base with the 17" tires. If the roads where you live are good, you may like the Santa fee style better

[@greetrigh28]

+serge vivier Wow, that's funny because the Lexus was in my top 3 choices along with the Santa Fe. I just want a V6 engine. Rav 4 doesn't have it anymore. I'm a Toyota guy for years.

[@sergevivier956]

Well the Rav 4 is out of this league , in fact the 2016 rav 4 is one of the worst vehicle I have driven in a long time. The NX is on the Rav 4 platform with better everything and the new turbo in the NX is a masterpiece of engineering with a 7 years 110k warranty. V6 are smooth and powerful, I drove V8 and then V6 for about 20 years, now I like turbo engines better because of the high torque at low RPM.

[@JBM425]

@@sergevivier956 Kia uses acoustic (sound-insulating) glass windshields in the LX, EX, SX, and SXL models, and acoustic side windows on the front seats in the EX, SX, and SXL models. That makes a big difference in wind noise. I test drove a used 2017 Sorento SXL and took it on the interstate on a rainy day, and it was just as quiet as my Toyota Avalon Limited which also has acoustic glass in the windshield and side windows (my needs have changed since buying the Avalon, so I'm looking at switching to SUVs).

[@StevenTristanTristansti]

I bought a 2017 thanks to this review! After a year of ownership I still love it.

[@fifafan1]

Just purchased a 2016 lx. Love it so far

[@fifafan1]

@Brandon Ayers we did have to replace the motor but kia paid for everythibg including a rental. But other than that we love it and dont regret our decision

[@fifafan1]

@Brandon Ayers the engine never blew. The low oil light came on then it went into protect mode. It happened around 88k miles

[@fifafan1]

@Brandon Ayers i took it in and they did a test

[@armweak13]

Excellent review and video as always. I used your video reviews as advice to buy one of these instead of the Acura MDX, I have been more than pleased with this vehicle since day one.

[@akshayd82]

You can get the passenger in from the driver side if you first slide the seat forward and then release the bottom lever to let it fall forward. Works pretty well! Considering the larger leg and headroom compared to Highlander and CX-9 you need to bump your 3rd row rating on this to 8/10 atleast.

[@mitpatel07]

You are extremely knowledgeable it's helping me a lot to know what's important to keep in mind when shopping for a car, appreciated

[@Kiongoze]

I like this guy. great reviews and straight to the point.

[@tdubby23]

Great review as always. Keep up the great work, Alex!

[@mastershoe2707]

and the V6 tows 5000lbs unlike so many of the crossovers you mentioned in your review ie. rav4, crv...

[@JBM425]

It even tows more than some larger SUVs; the GMC Acadia and its sibling Buick Enclave can only tow 4,000 pounds with their V-6 AWD systems. It's the equal of the Highlander, and only the Grand Cherokee/Dodge Durango and Nissan Pathfinder can tow more with their V-6 engines... but do you really trust towing 6,000 pounds with the Pathfinder's CVT?

[@angeljimenez2112]

best reviews and detailed breakdown. can't wait to see what the new equinox will bring to the table.

[@jaimechurchill33]

Excellent review! One correction, the AWD EX and LX FE are rated as 18/26. I emailed KIA to ask why as it makes no sense but I did not get a response.

[@jaimechurchill33]

EX FE and LX FE

[@aninstrumentalvision]

Your reviews are so thorough! Thanks!

[@brucec43]

Alex, this in top trim or an Edge sport? Wait, I guess you already answered that with your top pick award.

[@tonycepeda308]

Great review. Very detailed and great comparisons.

[@xray111xxx]

Nice review Alex. Also the Sorento also earned the IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus. Reliable, Luxurious, High Quality, this Sorento is on my short list of the Cross over to get. I still love my Cherokee in many ways, but when the time comes, I may defect from Jeep to Kia. If I cannot swing easily enough a Grand Cherokee, I will never be let down in the Sorento as my next choice. The Sorento really has hit the right buttons for me.

[@JBM425]

In October 2020, I rented a Grand Cherokee Limited with the Luxury Group package which included heated/cooled perforated leather seats, and today (Jan 2021) I test drove a used 2017 Sorento SXL. I would say that if you are looking at used vehicles, the Sorento drives better or at least less like a "land yacht" than the GC; if you need more towing capacity (6,000 pounds for the V-6 GC versus 5,000 for the V-6 AWD Sorento, and 7,500 for the V-8 GC), you'll have to go with the GC. Be forewarned: Kia has cut some features out of the redesigned 2021 Sorento SXL, so if you want some of the nicer options, you may now have to go up one level to the larger Kia Telluride.

[@chrisbrownaz]

I'm considering getting this as my next vehicle and the fact that the trims I like come with a third row that I don't need don't bother me one bit. I'll just leave the third row down. Problem solved.

[@johnfurious8419]

Nice but I see the Nissan Murano as more of a competitor to this vehicle than the Rogue and also much nicer..... The gas mileage with the V6 compared to that of the Murano with the V6 also makes this vehicle less attractive. Nonetheless the 3rd row option is a significant consideration for those who want that option. Thanks again for a stellar review.

[@JBM425]

I have test driven both, and while the Murano Platinum is very nice, the Sorento SXL is at least on par with the Murano Platinum in terms of bells & whistles, possibly nicer. I was a bit disappointed that the engine that felt so peppy in a Maxima seemed weak in the Murano, whereas the Sorento had plenty of power accelerating on the interstate and coming off the line at traffic lights. One significant advantage for the Sorento: the Murano is rated to only tow 1,500 pounds even with that V-6 (which isn't a whole lot better than the Rogue's 1,000 pound capability with a four-banger), while the Sorento with AWD and a V-6 is rated to tow 5,000 pounds. And then, there's the 800-pound gorilla in the room: the Nissan CVT. One must be extremely scrupulous about changing the CVT fluid at recommended intervals (about 30,000 miles in normal driving, and 22,000 in "severe service" such as mountain travel or high mileage in a short period). In fairness to the Murano, one of my co-workers has a 2019 Murano SV, and she really likes it so far. That actually is not a bad deal in lower end trim; its "zero gravity" cloth seats are the most comfortable I've found in lower-trim cars.

[@seokermom]

Thanks so much for making this video

[@zhaoguanyugary]

your mother in law must have hurt you so much

[@BeniltonMaia]

for sure....kkkkkkk

[@mattlagace1971]

Great review. Keep up the good work!

[@NileshR12]

The Sorento isn't a compact crossover. It's a midsize crossover since the Sportage is Kia's compact crossover

[@phill1491]

Is it just me or does that steering wheel look enormous!

[@SriramNarayanan101]

Alex, how do you compare this to the VW Tourig. With the massive discount going on with most of the VW models, I was considering the Toureg. Do you have any plans to review the Toureg? Thanks

[@akshayd82]

Also, this does have torque vectoring cornering control contrary to what you said.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

+akshayd82 This has a brake vectoring system, not an active mechanical torque vectoring system like the MDX. The two are very different.

[@marcosestrada2012]

Great Review, as always! Hope to test drive it soon. Thanks!

[@unknownkosmos1822]

Usa version is different from Uk, Uk have black finish arch wings, and ends on the front and rear bumper.

[@wemphyajaa3160]

Very good review

[@gregoryhunt1898]

I own a 2017 Sorento SX and I notice the gas mileage varies dependent on the octane. On a 45 mile 3 day highway drive I consistently get 26 miles per gallon. Alex, you have suggested that you might prefer the 2.0 turbo. Why is it no longer sold in the SX or SXL trims. I drove the EX and I liked the turbo as well but the EX is not as nice as the SX. What gives?

[@jmw882a5]

Looking to purchase a Volvo XC60 E drive (2016) for my wife, but then I saw the new Kia Sorento, and the Subaru Forester. Family of 4 (wife-5'5", teen-5'6", Cat-20", and me-6'3"), moving to St. Louis area. Which do you recommend of these autos of different classes?

[@Eves_Fab]

nice review

[@KT-iu2ov]

Just confirming, Alex, 6.9s for 0 to 60mph? Is that correct? Seems fast for the size and weight of this SUV

[@TheSober619]

would love to know how single or if possible double strollers fit in the cargo, I have the soorento on my list for this upcoming months were me and my family are looking into getting a new family hauler, trying to avoid Minivans lol

[@thebanane8588]

You do understand why Hyundai and Kia HAVE TO offer so many extra features compared to its Toyota rivals?

[@mrlim282]

Alex, between this and the RDX, what would you recommend?

[@bbokdoong]

I am surprised that you picked Sorento over Honda Pilot.

[@Josh-179]

Why? The Sorento is better in many ways.

[@sunpark5544]

Because Japanese manufacturers used to make better one. Now, the time has changed

[@JBM425]

Honda is not quite up to the standards it used to be.

[@torquer9669]

Man, you cover a lot and I like the content, but after a few minutes, I cant hear anything you say. More inflection, slower delivery may help...I'm exhausted.

[@johnvovakes9861]

i love your videos

[@paulmcintosh3307]

Which model is this ?

[@bestcarpetdeals6370]

hi alex i am looking at a 2017 ford explorer xlt or a kia sorento sxl which one do you thinks a better suv in the long run

[@akshayd82]

Alex, so those LEDs are not DRLs?

[@mecchajin]

How does this 6 speed compare to Highlander's 8 speed?

[@yayankee1]

If you haven't tested the Explorer how can you say the Sorento is your favorite crossover?

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

+david hoffman I have driven it but I haven't had it for a full week yet. For me teh Explorer is a bit too big and the Sorento is less expensive and I found the seats more comfortable.

[@yayankee1]

+Alex on Autos thanks

[@MateoReacts]

nice jean

[@jasona6726]

Over $45k? No way!! 🤑

[@JBM425]

I have test-driven a Sorento SXL (my current car is a Toyota Avalon Hybrid Limited). Let me tell you, you get your money's worth in the SXL trim compared to the top trim of other SUVs (don't forget the $45K is MSRP; actual selling price is usually a couple grand less). The 2017 Sorento SXL is fully equipped, whereas some other makes top trim such as the GMC Acadia Denali are not fully equipped. Still, you really do get a high-quality interior that genuinely rivals the Avalon or even the likes of the near-luxury brands such as Acura or Lexus (and without the quirky infotainment system of the Lexus). Don't believe me? Find one and test drive it as I have. I would even take a look at the mid-level EX trim; that one goes for around $33K MSRP with the V-6 and AWD, but is still pretty well equipped and usually with more features for the price than the likes of the Edge.

[@sergionataliya1800]

Hi Alex, could u please do a review of the new Mercedes GLE 350...? Can't find a good one on KZbin. Appreciate if u can. Regards, Sergio

[@HermannTheGreat]

Either they stole most of their design inspiration from Jeep or Jeep took it from them, but those interiors look almost exactly the same..

[@moviesmetalmusicmotorvehic4828]

I really think that the Kia Sorento is too large to be called a Compact Crossover.

[@Josh-179]

Which is why it's a mid-size crossover. The Kia Sportage is a compact.

[@JBM425]

It's a "tweener;" bigger than compacts such as the RAV4, but shorter than the Highlander and Pathfinder.

[@unknownunknown-lt2xw]

Kia huita

[@stevewise1656]

Cup holders aren't large at all.

[@Honeypepper.]

complicateddddddd!

[@RedBird77]

We bought an SX and love it. Amazing in the snow and so roomy inside.

[@MJ98.]

E Eastwood how is it?

[@TheSober619]

would love to know how single or if possible double strollers fit in the cargo, I have the soorento on my list for this upcoming months were me and my family are looking into getting a new family hauler, trying to avoid Minivans lol

[@joelleleclerc4148]

I have a Sorento SX and I can fit my huge BOB SE stroller and my mountain buggy Nano and I still have room to place my baby bag and a bunch of other accessories. I'm sure you'd be able to put in a double stroller

[@420bars]

Lol... I love how professional you kept it until you said the third row is for your mother-in-law..

[@chocolatemilk912]

I've been considering the Sorento very seriously, and I never ever would have considered buying myself a Kia. It's gorgeous in the maroon color.

[@sarcasmtraderable]

+chocolate milk see my post above, great car. Like yourself, never thought of buying a kia, always German. But you will be pleasantly surprised.

[@reno97637]

+chocolate milk I used to own 2 2011 Kia Sorentos, one for business and one for personal. Both vehicles were maintained properly but ended up having engine troubles at around the 150,000 km mark. If you're strongly considering a Kia, I would suggest you lease.

[@chocolatemilk912]

Chester Laurea Thanks for the input. That kind of information is good to know. However, if I was going to lease a vehicle it would most certainly not be a Kia haha. I don't think it's going to make my short list anyway.

[@reno97637]

When you lease, you can return the vehicle if you're truly unsatisfied with it.

[@princetonian1000]

You make no sense. The fact that you are not stuck with the car and its depreciation if you owned it is exactly why you lease it. They have great leasing deals on it and in 3 years you are done and can go buy a used car and not worry about depreciation. I think owning a kia is where you will get killed with the depreciation. I have test driven everything and this car is one of the most comfortable and most luxurious inside. It drives nice and quiet also.

[@tomtalker2000]

I have a 2020 Sorento SX AWD V6. And i wouldn't consider it a CUV. Now my previous 2015 Lincoln MKC AWD was just that. Very small and not really able to carry a lot. But the Sorento is like night and day by comparison. The V6 is very powerful especially in sport mode and has a nice throaty growl to it. Plus the dynamax AWD system is SUPERB...!!! It's BY FAR better than Hyundai's newer Htrac AWD system. Just a great SUV that can carry a lot and go a lot of places.

[@erickvidal9950]

my 2016 sorento gets 34mpg . i kid you not. but its all highway with no traffic. 84 miles daily.

[@sarcasmtraderable]

Just bought one. Great car. Test drove highlander/mdx/pilot but buying this was a no brainer. Better built, longer warranty/better finance options/ and improved reliability over the Hondas (see new CR report) . Leave your badge snob away and go and test drive one. you will be pleasantly surprised.. Thank you Alex.

[@reno97637]

+Old_Barbarism Make sure you do your maintenance on time and record them, if there's an issue, Kia will give you a hard time.

[@ggolds5]

+Old_Barbarism Traded in my Range Rover for the Sorento. Consumer reports loves the thing and I do to. Great SUV and I easily got past the KIA badge because its a beautiful car. Love this.

[@jdyyz5471]

Honda, Toyota, and FCA no different. I think all the manufacturers have tightened their belts with warranty. Most of us buying new cars are likely to service it at the dealer anyway.

[@sceptre1922]

Just purchased one as well. Prepping to make a run from Texas to Myrtle Beach SC; then up to Charlotte, NC for a pickup of our son inbound from "K Town", back to Columbia, SC; then back to San Antonio. This is not counting the stops in between all in 13 days. For the size of the owner manual, it is pretty thick in reading.

[@ggolds5]

Have a blast, too long a trip for me but your Kia will make it a lot more pleasant then most other vehicles. Its very comfortable. I hope you get some time to have fun stopping along the way. Drive safe.

[@uos64]

first !! waiting for this review of the v6 after watching the turbo 4 and wanted to see how they compare. thanks ALEX!!

[@MasizoUrek]

I would've never considered buying a KIA brand. But, after my long research, decided to take a look at it. At dealershop, as soon as I got into the driver seat, I knew I like the car. Been driving it for 3 months and love it.

[@JBM425]

It's 1/2/2021. I test drove a used 2017 Sorento SXL today. May I ask how well yours is holding up (assuming you still have it)?

[@MasizoUrek]

@@JBM425 Still love it. I drove it to Big Bear mountain to see snow with my son, it ran like a rock. I also noticed that KIa's warranty is the best in the industry.

[@howlingwolf125y]

Nice SUV overall.. But a couple of disappointments.. 1) I never did like the steering wheel design.. 2). A quiet car is important to me and its unfortunate that the base (or lower) models didn't get the same sound deadening treatment that the higher end Sorento.

[@a.edwardsnycta5785]

Just got a 2017 Sorrento and it's a good vehicle. The suspension is a bit soft and floaty but it works

[@alejandroazofeifa5555]

I have this car and I love it! Great video, greetings from Costa Rica🇨🇷🇨🇷🇨🇷

[@ronaldderooij1774]

As usual, perfect work, Alex! This car is not for Europe in my opinion. I like it but a staggering fuel consumption of 20.6 mpg as I saw on the dashboard makes this car unfit for the European market, I think. At least if Kia wants to sell a lot of them.

[@scf685]

He had the 3.3 V6 version; Kia will sell this in a diesel version for Europe.

[@jorgevasquez5649]

How to fix the sunroof on my kia sorento sx 2016 it doesn't close

[@jakford11]

take it to your dealer, just had the issue on my 2017, its the rack rails!

[@jwchoi721]

We just got the 2017 Kia Sorento SX and absolutely love it. It is so refined and it now also has active headlights, apple CarPlay. Our kids love the rear back seats as well because they have their own temp control. Hopefully it last us a long time.

[@JBM425]

I just test-drove a used 2017 Sorento SXL. How is yours is holding up three years later? I have to say I am very impressed by the power, ride, and interior quality (not to mention the cargo capacity and towing capacity). Since I will be the only person in the car 95% of the time, I don't need to keep the third row up, and the size is just right for a solo driver.

[@stephanematis]

As always, your Mother in Law reference has me in stitches!

[@Chotube36]

This car rides smooth, quiet and luxurious. Definitely getting one for next year model.

[@genius2000]

I have no interests in this car and why am I watching this. Ugh Alex, you got me addicted to your channel!!

[@SSS-mp8th]

Great review as always. I found the Sorento to match up very favorably to all the competitors you mentioned. It’s a 2 or 3 row version of an Edge or Murano. One thing that I think should be considered is Kia’s Sedona, I spec’d a SXL Sorento FWD to a SXL Sedona and the Sedona is a $1,000 cheaper and more practical while not looking much worse except in profile with the obvious sliding door tracks. What I really want to see is Mazda’s new CX-9, it should have the styling and performance from a handling perspective, I just hope it doesn’t come with only a 4 cylinder.

[@musiii12mn]

Its very nice car ,, good job kia , the same car with the same options but with mercedes or land rover logo on it cost you 100 to 150 thousends dollar

[@CarTestr]

Great overview of the Kia Sorento.

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

I am seven years late! But I still get it Alex.

[@ussakli]

2017 Kia Sorento doesn't have 4 way adjustable headrest. Headrest only goes up and down, and it's at its most forward position. The manual and quick start guide comes with the car mentions the forward and backward adjustment. Apparently dealers have received a "kit" late December that has white stickers that covers the manual pages. This is an ergonomics issue and Kia removed this quietly. Because the headrest is so forward it makes driving uncomfortable. I'm not sure how this will be addressed.

[@hl2rules]

Sinan Uşşaklı I test drove one last weekend and noticed this. At 6'4" the bottom front of the headrests were actually hitting the top of my shoulders. Even at the top most position. Not comfortable at all.

[@ussakli]

Kevin Smits I noticed this too late, I now own the car :). however if you tilt the seat back a bit the way you sit changes and it no longer bothers THAT much, still I prefer Kia addresses this issue

[@tiredrummertube]

One of the best reviews ever. I certainly hope you get reimbursed for your work. THX

[@juanarevalo2917]

Whats's your opinion on the 2.4L engine versions? here in Panama they only offer that engine in a serie of versions... three actually, i'm very interested in a "Limited version" they offer, it comes with leather seats, three rows, dual A/C, AWD, 360° cameras, cruise control, Bluetooth, vent seats, Assisted braking and more... but all versions powered by the 2.4L, so it is really worth buy this crossover? i like it so much, but i think that 2.4L engine doesn't pays off in power terms.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

+Juan Arévalo It's still a good value. The 2.4 will give you excellent fuel economy for a car this size

[@juanarevalo2917]

Thank you Mr. Alex. Another question... what's your opinion on the Toyota land Cruiser Prado?

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

+Juan Arévalo I really cannot comment since the Prado is not sold in the USA. The closest we get is the Lexus GX which is heavily based on the Prado but obviously much more expensive.

[@juanarevalo2917]

I see, thanks anyway. Congratulations on this video, very useful.

[@dominicdaoust8746]

This review tipped the scale for me ... I purchased the Sorento EX+.

[@truehope09]

The best car reviewer on KZbin!!

[@brucec43]

Alex, other reviewers (such as Cooley) rate the non-R/T Durangos handling as somewhat tippy and soft. When comparing this to Durangos, which version of the Durango are you comparing it to?

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

+Bruno TaTa I agree that the Durango is soft, but handling depends mainly on tire size in that model. The base model still handles well for the weight and size of the SUV, much better than a corresponding Chevy Traverse for instance. Although the suspension is soft it is well designed and does not get easily upset.

[@chrisman6785]

Bruno TaTa

[@SSS-mp8th]

Alex I have a bit of an unusual question for you. I'm looking at a loaded SXL Sorento or waiting for a used XC90 in either Inscription or R-Design trim. I love the Volvo but the Kia can be had for under $40k in my area and seems to have an extreme amount of value. So given the option of those two, new Sorento or used XC90 what are your thuoghts?

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

+Steve S This is a tricky thing. I think the XC90 is the better car, it's more luxurious, it's safety ratings are off the chart and it has more features than you'll find on the Kia. That said the question is value. Is the XC90 a better value than the Sorento? No. Is the nicer badge worth the difference? Are the safety gadgets and other things worth the extra $10-20K? That's a personal decision and if the answer isn't "yes" then you know your answer.

[@ggolds5]

5 star crash tests on all counts for the Sorento. To answer your question.

[@eskieman3948]

Alex, your car reviews are top notch - much appreciated! I would gladly buy one of these '16 Sorento LX SUVs IF I could obtain one with the V6, leather seats and the navigation system without being forced to get a vehicle with the idiotic "panoramic" roof (Technology Package). Not only do my family not like them, Kia has a serious problem with over 200 exploding sunroofs with the 2011-15 Sorentos. Kia is making a major league mistake jamming these packages down the throats of potential buyers.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

+Kevan Morrison Yea, bundling is part of how Kia keeps prices low (it's an inventory thing) but it does result in that kind of problem.

[@bird271828]

Alex, KZbin is saying your video has 50 views and 93 likes. How is that possible? By the way, I "liked" your video. Thank you as always.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

+bird271828 The stats are always delayed by hours or sometimes even days. It should be a few thousand by tomorrow.

[@vikrambath2711]

+Alex on Autos Few thousand and one. Nice job.

[@chrisman6785]

Alex on Autos 是田火

[@ooostephen]

Took it for a test drive and it was cabin was very quiet, and the ride smooth. Its a very tempting vehicle.

[@LORDRA1DEN]

Know what's much better than this? A Highlander.

[@eskieman3948]

You know what's bigger (noticeably bigger) than this? A Highlander. You know what doesn't have a passenger seat height adjustment even at it's highest (most expensive) level of trim, or Apple Play, or a 10 year/100k warranty, but Kia does? A Highlander. The word "better" can be a relative thing.

[@JBM425]

I am a Toyota guy; I traded my 2007 Camry for a 2014 Avalon Hybrid. I am now in the market for a SUV because my needs have changed. After having test-driven both a Highlander Limited and the Sorento SXL, the Kia compares extremely favorably.

[@mitpatel07]

Hello Alex I'm considering buying SUV but super confused between few and now I shortlisted 2017 RAV 4 XLE and 2017 Sorento LX Turbo I'm considering keeping this car for abt 5 yrs or less, I like Sorento more than RAV 4 but I'm little concerned abt resell value after 4-5 yrs of Sorento, pls help

[@ChrisWilliams5605LS]

Excellent speaker and reviewer.

[@bocaispinach]

very thorough and informative, best review ever!