Kia Sorento SUV 2019 in-depth review | carwow

This is the new Kia Sorento. The new Sorento is looking to improve on the image of its predecessors and become a big player when it comes to 7-seater SUVs. But with a starting price tag just shy of £30,000, can the Sorento compete when there are several competitors coming in at a cheaper price? Join Mat in his latest in-depth review to find out!
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[@pervinf16d39]

Kia has just stepped it's game so much since 90's and 00's, now they make great products.

[@angrysocialjusticewarrior]

Still no match for a Corolla.

[@aeroloco4352]

Social Justice Warrior but not the same comfort and gadgetry as Kia now. Too plasticky imo. Corolla are for those who only seek pure resale value and reliability.

[@MatrixDiscovery]

I don't think there is a bad car in KIA's lineup.

[@dorapa]

New K9 seems great...

[@pervinf16d39]

Nice. My uncle has 2008 rio that has clocked more than 400k kilometers and runs realtively well. It had been in ditches more than any car though.

[@DonLee1980]

A friend lent me his Kia Sorento during the time of my wedding, and it was not only good at carrying a huge load of wedding decorations, but also all the gifts afterwards. The practicality was unbeatable.

[@100voicebox]

A posh transit van then ......

[@DonLee1980]

John Rawnsley but does your transit van also carry 7 people?

[@joshkroenke7693]

Honfy Lam, You basically got a transit van, free of charge!

[@pb7870]

It winds me up when people bash Kia it’s a good brand, not necessarily exciting but very well made and nicely specced. Not a budget brand anymore at all and will treat you much better than a VAG or Mercedes product of twice the price...

[@MDKN22]

P B exactly. I absolutely love my Tucson because it feels like an Audi or Mercedes. I get alot of my friends asking me what car I drive and I tell them its a Hyundai and they were surprised!

[@PeePoolOfficial]

Honestly, I am not even interested in the Kia and I don't live in the UK, so I won't ever be carwow's customer, but Mat is just such a great host that I would watch him review anything!

[@The_Macaroon]

🤮

[@jwick1975]

Drove to Chamonix from UK in my 2015 Sorento and got 5 blokes ( 2 six foot+) , their gear , 4 snowboards on roof, enough food for 5 days and it took the lot. It dealt with torrential rain, no space complaints from passengers, no power issues (possibly around 35kg off full loading weight) and got around 35 to the gallon. Standard heated front and rear seats on KX3 were a godsend driving back to the apartment from the slopes. Ive done this trip twice now and its a great vehicle for it.

[@thanoskonstantinou1831]

If everything goes right I will have it in a week! I drove it and it's very smooth, its definitely a car for long journeys... Huge space for the children , comfortable , nice quality..

[@mny8441]

5:18 Finally a Kia passed the centre console shake test

[@stevethea5250]

Does it come in 5 seats?

[@yanni2737]

Probably the most stupid test done on a vehicle, ever!

[@1969cmp]

My Optima is just fine 😎

[@damachinen]

@@yanni2737 it's not a stupid test, after years of driving a vehicle, the strength of the interior design/construction will determine how much rattling occurs. In cheaper cars after a few years the rattling and vibration becomes very noticeable and irritating.

[@yanni2737]

@@damachinen thr centre concole never rattles in any vehicle. Period. Its a retarded test done by all these u tube reviewing idiots that know fuck all about cars and who getting paid by manufacturers to give positive reviews depending their sponsor.

[@3DAM.]

The cruise control has an indicator, it just can't activate under a certain speed (around 15 kph) especially since it's adaptative. Well at least that's how it works on the last half generation one ;)

[@amirhosseinghaemi7657]

I was looking for a sorento review the night before i was thinking why carwow doesn't have the review now it has wow

[@carwow]

Talk about (car) wow

[@RichardHubbuck]

I love the Sorento, and when I win the lottery, I will definitely upgrade from my 2012 KX-3 to the newest one! Anyone who buys the Sorento will not be sorry!

[@miguelribeiro5165]

"But can you do thiiiiis" 1:35

[@NuhanHidayat]

I'm not 9 years old so i don't know the reference 😶

[@UltimateChocoWy1]

Nuhan Hidayat pewdiepie chair

[@UltimateChocoWy1]

Only £ 29,000!

[@miguelribeiro5165]

Nuhan Hidayat I feel bad for you

[@miguelribeiro5165]

Meme Wooooshhh

[@danielcox4398]

Kia has been making really good cars lately....i love the sportage

[@geigerzoola6642]

Kia makes good looking cars

[@jarenong]

Royhan BECAUSE WHITE PEOPLE DESIGNED THE FUCKING CAR. NOT KOREANS LOL!

[@jackalsniper]

K Z A So what????

[@zabryant01]

@@jarenong once again who gives a shit there are korean designers as well the main ones yes are from germany but he is not the only one. Why does it matter if white people designed the car??? Im sure there were white people that designed other asian cars as well. Stop pointing race out I hate people that do that. I hate any race Black, white that constantly point out races and first thing they think is there race. I dont and many people dont really notice it that much till people like you come along and always have to point it out. Btw I am White

[@hejhopphejhejhaha]

Some of the most prolific car designers in the world come from South Korea.

[@flearandthomsonltd]

Yup!

[@von_noma]

Mat's analogies are always spot on... Loved this one

[@neofaktion]

Wow, very impressive from Kia! What a well thought out car with almost no compromises

[@charlesk4831]

Kia has some amazing products now. It's quite amazing how much they are improving every year.

[@CoopersSpecC]

My brand new Audi S4 paint is covered in orange peel paint, so it's not just a KIA issue.

[@raupenimmersatt6906]

KoLAN Lmao the S65 or Maybach from AusfahrtTV had also orange peel for over 250.000€ (look Up the review with the blonde Lady) This is a fucking joke for that price.

[@JGreen444]

KoLAN It seems like most newer cars have paint like that, regardless of the brand and the price.

[@damachinen]

Yeah, I wonder if it's just done that way to try and prevent chipping..? I see a lot of newer asian cars having paint jobs like that.

[@Xaminer003]

I’ve driven the newest Kia’s and damn, absolute marvels

[@furiousgeorge6594]

The reason the tilt & slide is only on one side is so that rear seat passengers can only eneter/exit from the kerb side, never the road. Stops little kids who are usually the ones in the very back from getting run over.

[@MrAngelzer0]

Thank you! I constantly hear this remark during reviews. It's clearly intentional engineering.

[@MyMednas]

It's cost saving. If you have one child in a car seat, that needs to be on the kerb side. The other kids therefore have to get in on the road side. Most of our journeys don't involve parking on a street, so it's not a problem. It makes no difference on our drive or in a car park which side you get out. If you can only get in the back from one side, that would rule this car out for me.

[@aliwil8612]

Whats your obsession with Megan Markle??

[@AdnanMohammed-lt8qq]

2:01 I see what you did there Mat, I-KIA Ha ha

[@mendistudio]

Shame we only get the diesel in Europe. In USA they get a petrol V6...

[@q3b26]

We only get the diesel Sportage as well...

[@henjoh69]

Well for towing and long trips, you gotta have the diesel

[@mendistudio]

True!

[@ApurtureSci]

Billy Johnson In the UK you can get a 1.6 naturally aspirated petrol in the Sportage or a 1.6 Turbo petrol, 175ps I believe. I'd rather have the 2.0 turbo they get in the US but at least it isn't diesel only like the Sorento.

[@james-ch]

Diego Mendi nobody would buy them in europe

[@icalhamzah98]

Hyundai santa fe 2019 pleaseeeee

[@flearandthomsonltd]

oh dear...

[@owenwakefield5229]

Same car essentially 😂

[@aislingfitzgerald8160]

It's horrible to drive... we just bought a kia sportage but sorry now we didn't reaserch the sorrento more cos with three kids the sportage boot is small

[@gsscotland]

The Sorento definitely looks very nice, has great proportions and is very practicable but the diesel only will put people off now. My big worry is whether or not the AWD drivetrain has been improved because the previous generation has serious problems with it from the transfer right back to the rear diff. They broke due to being too lightweight for the engine's torque and cost thousands of pounds to replace because it's almost impossible to get used or pattern parts. There's a reason why Kia's plummet in value after their long warranty expires.

[@Trekgalaxi]

I have the 2019 sx v6. Its a tank. Toyota material quality is a lot lower and costs much more, its all in people's head. Kia now makes very legit cars.

[@caribbeantrackstar]

i tested drive the 2018 model today. IT WAS AMAZING. SMOOTH RIDE. Imagine driving a SUV from comfort ride to sporty. loll lets race!!

[@onurcanb4839]

I really wanted to see a review of this particular car and there it is! And, I have to say that I only watch these reviews because you make them watchable.

[@johnholst]

Nice review! But Matt said this is the top model. It definitely is NOT. The top model comes with bigger, better wheels, brown quilted napa leather seats that are heated and ventilated. Also comes with heated steering wheel and a full suit of active safety features. I think this is worth mentioning.

[@Boswd]

the back storage with the third row down, is really nice and flat. well done Kia.

[@dave456y]

You feeling alright Matt? Climbing all about the place 😂😂

[@Biskawow]

I love carwow so much I had two ads didn't skip any of them!

[@thomascoin6845]

Watched so many car reviews and your review is outstanding. Feel like a real person/friend with real emotion sharing. And not some robotic reading.

[@carwow]

Thanks. That's what we try to achieve.

[@tiredoffindingafreenick]

Looking forward to your review of the new 2021 Sorento!

[@zaidtn829]

Same here, I almost made my mind to buying it, a review by matt would be nice now.

[@user-zt2mq9yj4t]

I live in Korea and I own this car. Real nice car to drive around.

[@AussieDuck]

My mum has that car but with no sunroof but when you said about the controllable air conditioner in the back cause like I always sit in the back when where going somewhere in her car and if I sit in the I NEVER sit in the seat where there’s no controllable air conditioner

[@LukeBeasto]

Just a tip for anyone looking at buying one. If you have a full size spare wheel (some have it) you need to find a method to protect it as its known to be nicked by cutting the winch cable!

[@letsrollout7307]

So many new vehicles get launched in Europe and you do such a great job at showing the cars. One day i know my car channel will be like yours. I'm going to make it happen 👏👏👏👏👏 congrats on the 1M subs

[@loganjones1672]

Have you reviewed the new 508 yet? Would love to hear your thoughts.

[@Gr33nMamba]

Drove a 2017 model in Iceland in November...very competent car, got 5 people's luggage for a week in with room to spare.

[@denisgruver5121]

Be sure to check the oil level at each gas fill up. My 2017 Sorento burns a quart of oil every 1000 miles and the dealership says that is...."normal"!!

[@ballbert_gumball8390]

Finally! Thank you for doing this. I waited so long for a review on this car from you

[@marcusdumitru]

Mat, this is one of the funniest presentatios I've seen you making to a car. Congrats. It suits you. You made a KIA Sorento sound interesting.

[@shalevbalasiano7340]

2:00 shopping at I - *KIA* indeed

[@besarthasani3401]

Nice car for Kia

[@AymenMusnic]

Let's applaud Kia everyone for this upgrade in terms of the design, meeen in just 10 years the old sorento and the new one absolutly don't look same, when u look at them now, it's like two different Kias.

[@andreashauschild7757]

I live in china now, and bought one there. They call it the Kx7. comes with a 2.0 liter Turbo with 245 Hp. I love it. Had the sportage before, and also loved that one. But this one is really great.

[@gasperajdnik5627]

I love your rewievis 😎. Greetings from Slovenia

[@jessedaniels4048]

Love watching the reviews

[@turkishstig8489]

4:45 Thats what she said.

[@MDKN22]

Stig's Turkish Cousin my Tucson has like five manuals in it... the owners manual is excessively large.

[@ionmarandici8742]

is there any plans for reviewing the 2019 g-class?

[@raadyusuf6763]

Practical car. All I need for my first car.

[@lungulet]

I don't get it why Kia and Hyundai decided not to offer a 5 meters SUV in Europe. They have it in USA and Canada (Teluride and Palisade) but won't bring them to Europe. Why? Volvo XC90 sels like hot bread and the germans has full size SUV and now even Ford and Lexus... I would like a Palisade or Teluride but now I have to look to the new Explorer. 5m SUVs are the only to consider if you want 7seats. Otherwise you have to choose between people and stuff. You can't get both!

[@rossgoodwin2700]

I've driven one of these, pulls like a train and ooozes luxury (for a kia!), I would honestly rather spend 35k on one of these rathar than a 520d! Which I've driven too! It's a kia or me!

[@PsychoPod]

Rear A/C for the dog in the boot, found my next car :D

[@sspiegelv7318]

I love your reviews, Mat! Cheers from Mexico

[@Pinochetaugusto]

43mpg= 5,47litre/100km 33mpg= 7,13litre/100km

[@sandycheeks6001]

Mat with the glasses 🔥🔥

[@adamhashad4590]

My dad is gonna buy one and we are going to drive it from the UK to Hungary super excited

[@TheMaleforce]

Nice car, just ordered a GT line for Sept from carwow so will write again and give my own review once I have had it a while. From what I have read up to now the reviews are very good, also see the more serious factual AutoExpert review on the GT line from Australia that is more engineering based rather than focusing on cup holders and Meghan!

[@Synthesizer8]

4:16 --> My Siri went off

[@ricstarxxgaming736]

Thank you Matt for making this review

[@SwimminWitDaFishies]

@carwow 7:31 I think you have to actually be in motion to see the speed that you set the Cruise control for. It is not a mystery as you suggest here. It is displayed. And What’s even more cool is that once you set a Cruise speed, and if there is a vehicle in front of you that is not allowing you to maintain that speed, the car will automatically apply the brakes to slow you down.

[@RealityCheck1980]

I live in San Francisco so our Sorento cars are a bit different in the US, but I loved your review style it’s refreshing.

[@kohsonkoh2955]

any observation that this has 40k views in 4 hours? Insane....for a normal car! Good job matt keep it up! Would like to see a review of the vw sharan on carwow and not carbuyer as carwow is much better!!

[@johanjakobsson501]

#carwow @carwow where is your test of the new Sorento? Please do one🤩

[@Zerofightervi]

You can tell it's not an Audi Matt's reviewing because he's treating it like a rental car.

[@kresimircosic6158]

Zerofightervi It is almost too obvious he is paid by the Germans. Meanwhile VW now facing a cancerogen lawsuit for electric vehicles. Looking forward for them dying and Monsanto and Bayer.

[@TheMainCore]

Krešimir Ćosić present some real proof that they are paying him? Do you have it or are you just one of those toxic kia-fanboys? I am genuinely interested in the proof!

[@Zerofightervi]

TheMainCore Look at any video that contains Korean or Japanese cars, Matt treats them with the same respect my 11 month old treats his toys. Throwing parcel shelves on the floor, chucking the suitcase into the boot so it scratches the interior, splashing water around the place. Did you see Matt climbing from the 3rd row of seats into the driver's seat in the Audi Q7 review? No, is the answer to that one.

[@stevenmccallum4268]

Zerofightervi that isn't proof. You need to show it.

[@Zerofightervi]

Steven McCallum I'll have my private investigator on it right away Steve, you muppet.

[@boitshokojonas7166]

We would also like to see the review of Kia Grand Sedona.

[@mariuscostinas2189]

Love your reviews....and you pretty much sold me the car....done !! Well its for my wife and now I need to go convince her

[@scm3294]

Alas, the shenanigans with Shmee are done and we're back to regular programming!

[@ibrahimseck8520]

I don't like the fact that car manufacturers are fucusing of SUVs more and more. I miss the times where sedans were kings !

[@VolvoXC90TV]

I haven't seen Mat take this test route since the early Carbuyer days!

[@Soldierofchristarmy]

Just what I'm looking for, a big spacious car with all the spec and not heavily over priced.

[@Hecate24]

our next family car. looking forward to purchasing it soon, amazing practicality

[@unuseableb]

Having driven the 2016 version its really a bargain for your money. Its quiet enough and feels quality which is surprising for a Kia.

[@tommiller5498]

Hey Matt, great & helpful review, thanks!! I always enjoy them!! Could you please review the Renault Koleos dci 175 AWD initiale Paris? Btw, its panoramic sunroof has two positions: 1st automatic stop is 3/4 open for less windnoise, 2nd is completely open.

[@Marwanelkadi13]

Please review the new Kia Telluride

[@lasty23]

Please do a review on 2019 Suzuki Jimny...

[@YonePepe]

really fucking surprised KIA put soft touch plastic even on the center part of the dash

[@c.d.c9425]

You must be the only one surprised because Kia has had high quality soft touch dashes for several years now

[@danielcolak]

It's funny how he covers the Verdict section with his thumb while talking about savings though carwow

[@catalinbulancea]

Mat, when will you review the new 2020 Sorento? Waiting forward for it :)

[@sushiman2834]

Do the 2021 Kia Sorento

[@SteliosE92]

KIA has been killing it lately ,holy shit

[@carmadnab]

3:02 i just knew Matt would bang his head

[@rakhsiprayogo82]

Rival Competes: Hyundai Santa Fe, Jeep grand Cherokee, Chevy Blazer,Ford Edge & Subaru forester

[@ronaldmcmaster9148]

Dodge Journey a.k.a. Fiat Freemont

[@prayonkreutz2398]

That is my car, except the steering wheel is on the left!😉 the cruise does indicate the speed you set it at. The paint on my car is gorgeous & smooth! The £ price is WAY cheaper than the $ price I paid! It's an understated luxury vehicle, when your not about the name, your about the quality & 10 year/100,000 Mile Warranty!!!

[@fphedman]

That crawl though

[@mogs891]

This guy is hilariously fantastic!

[@alimia299]

If you see mat walking towards the car with an iPad you know he’s gonna troll the car

[@hedpa009]

that metaphor was brutal...lol

[@markom2837]

Good job Kia

[@ChiefComplaintX]

Can you do a telluride?

[@Mr_D2_1004N]

Mums got the 2019 kx3 2.2 litre in white it’s bloody nice

[@powershin12]

That visor thing , is done by The Straight Pipes main criteria on every car they drive.

[@ilwol1004]

There's also Matt's carbuyer review version of this car

[@VladInc]

why shortlist? sounds like the best deal in its class, considering all. plus, you get 7 years warranty, which is really nice for your peace of mind. If i had a family with kids and dogs, I'd get one of these update: sucks they only sell diesels though

[@moneybox5118]

Please Review the 2021 model

[@reyshify]

@carwow you know why there is no pull tab on the right hand side but rather the left hand only, so one can safely embark /disembark from the left hand side (kerb side) on a right hand drive vehicle

[@akilghosh]

I'm quite impressed with kias. Even my 2011 optima has so many bells and whistles which a 2017 BMW does not have.

[@grueneauen]

Would appreciate seeing a comparison between this Sorento, the LR Discovery Sport, the Jeep Compass and especially the coming Citroen C5 Aircros … and maybe a fiew more (after the long racing season 👀😬). Since carwow is my car review channel number one I‘m really interested in your opinion! 👊🏻

[@damianbragg]

You should test the boots on these cars with a buggy rather than a suitcase

[@mohamedal-aathamy3683]

I have been waiting for years for him to review the Kia Sedona/ carnival