Kia Sorento [Genting Hillclimb] with Owner Kenneth Sow and other Sorento Kaki | YS Khong Driving

Kia Sorento owner and friend Kenneth Sow invited me to check out his 2017-2018 Kia Sorento diesel in the Genting run. It is a very nice and powerful SUV, and is nice to drive. The Sorento is made for family use, and seats 7 people in great comfort.
Despite its weight, the Sorento did a good job, and the run was quite good except for some tyre screeching, but that was just me trying to maintain a good speed through the bends. Thanks Kenneth, for the ride.
We also met up with other Sorento owners at Genting, and I made many new friends that day.

[@yeaabuddy8929]

Ive been watching your videos for the past week uncle. Cant believe u can tell the tire needs more pressure just by driving. Truly a sifu.

[@YSKhongDriving]

You can actually feel the tyre folding in when taking the corner. Acquired skill. This is not the first time. I have found cars with too much air, and too little air.

[@yewbtang1848]

Thanks Uncle for the steering tips. I always thought hand-over-hand technique meant crossing the hands when turning the steering!

[@YSKhongDriving]

No worries. The more people learn, the better. Too many people misunderstand the concept. I had one guy lock his hands up and ran out of road trying to turn left into a junction, and would up on the opposite lane. Luckily there were no oncoming cars. You should have heard and seen the shelling he got from me.

[@hanyaoyap1826]

The tips of holding steering is useful Thanks uncle🤙

[@YSKhongDriving]

If he did, then the gears would be clashing.

[@hanyaoyap1826]

@@YSKhongDrivinghahahaha

[@PrimeV88]

The advise on steering hand positioning was very useful. I prefer the push pull method as well...for the same reason explained by Mr Khong. Enjoyed the video...👍

[@YSKhongDriving]

Thank you.

[@autorismo]

Me too drive with the push pull method. Singapore driving schools teaches that way. If we cross our hands during turning, we will get minus points.

[@johnnytampocao7671]

Another great driving from the master, it's pleasure watching you drive at Genting Hill Climb, spectacular view.🏎🏎🏎

[@YSKhongDriving]

Thank you Johnny.

[@ABTguy8686]

Thanks Uncle YS for reviewing such a good SUV ! I am happy to own one ! 😃👍🏻

[@YSKhongDriving]

I always wanted one, but never got down to buying it. A 4WD truck is much more affordable, so I have a truck.

[@ericeric2580]

Hi . I plan buy the second hand. Rm88k ard. The car part and services is ok ?

[@dreamchaserJ]

I have a butt dyno but knowing the tire pressure is another level. Enjoy the vid, uncle Khong

[@KelvinTang171276]

Wow thanks. Have been waiting for this!

[@YSKhongDriving]

Thanks for waiting. Sorry I took so long. Had a lot of videos to be done. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@KelvinTang171276]

@@YSKhongDriving thanks for the effort and the review was very informative. Planning to own 1 but can't decide.

[@BaldwinChua]

Nice review! Thanks for sharing the different and proper steering holding methods. :)

[@YSKhongDriving]

No problem. Thanks for being on our channel.

[@thehspace]

MX-5's: we r kings of this hill, RWD, 50/50, reputed driving machine. We're going to stay on the overtaking lane Uncle YS in 2-ton 7 seater: hold my kopi-O *overtakes from the left*

[@sammjoho]

Much anticipated video 👍

[@ginga48]

This is a real "test drive"....so scary.

[@leeschdmitz116]

I like the engine sound when accelerate

[@YSKhongDriving]

440 Nm torque is good to have.

[@nicholashee3988]

Heyy YS Khong can you drive Kia rondo pls . Is quite old but is a nice car for me ,I hope you can try it . Is a 2.0 frontwheel drive car

[@houseofblouseampang2936]

I have one too. Bought preloved. Very underrated crossover.

[@Mrhukaka88]

Uncle khong,if this car compare with Mazda CX-8 diesel,with car you feel have more fun to drive?

[@YSKhongDriving]

I will have to take the CX8 up the mountain to compare. We did a test on level ground and it was good, but hard to tell at this moment which is better. Anyway this Sorento is the previous model and not the 8-speed.

[@jindevil72]

Uncle, are you driving this car on stock suspension?

[@YSKhongDriving]

Yes

[@azlandin9911]

Nice one, YS. By the way I also using push pull method, for me is easier to change direction quickly.

[@YSKhongDriving]

Hi Azlan, I prefer oush- pull too. If driving a truck, it is better as it requires less effort.

[@fabolousw1]

I thought they were going on a Sunday cruise. 😂

[@wanhinonn7456]

Thumbs up

[@koaymencius]

Hand position clarified by Sifu. Now I'm clearer on this. I pity the 2 miatas la. 😂 But hey, I know how such diesel SUV can go and perform. I have a 4 years old Santa Fe 2.2 oso. Thank you YS for sharing.

[@YSKhongDriving]

Hahaha, same engine, very powerful!

[@HR15DE]

nice one. i can feel this SUV is 2 ton just from the video lol. just a little bit steering angle and tires start to make noise

[@adeyzas]

Driving SUV like sportscar.. 😅anyway, this Sorento really under estimate in Malaysia market

[@diesturozhi1367]

Look very powerfull when climbing. My crv not as fast as that

[@nakazatotakeshi4286]

Great video as always! I have a question for you, do you ever watch Initial D?

[@YSKhongDriving]

No, never. But I did drive the real AE86 in the Malaysian rally championships.

[@nakazatotakeshi4286]

@@YSKhongDriving Cool! You should do your rally experience and how you get to rally, I'm sure everyone would love that

[@YSKhongDriving]

Hmmm, let me think about how to do that. Fantastic idea! Thanks, bro!

[@sammjoho]

Do you have a fortuner genting run?

[@YSKhongDriving]

No yet.

[@bbng4770]

Hi, this model is petrol or diesel?

[@YSKhongDriving]

Diesel

[@erostato1237]

👍👍👍

[@HMEMM]

It look like u crusing above 140?

[@YSKhongDriving]

Some parts of the video may be sped up for dramatic purposes.

[@atapower4518]

Could Sorento 2.4 Petrol pull it up at genting?

[@YSKhongDriving]

Should be able to.

[@atapower4518]

@@YSKhongDriving Thanks boss..

[@thesupernad]

Can you share info about the 360 camera?

[@YSKhongDriving]

It's just like any other 360 camera - it shows a composite picture of the area around your vehicle, to help you reverse or park.

[@caringissharing4525]

power la uncle...

[@ClivantChua]

Can review Toyota wish 2nd gen?

[@YSKhongDriving]

That car is quite old, and difficult to get.

[@elwinbu5926]

uncle toyota CHR review pls

[@YSKhongDriving]

I will try to get a car.

[@harvard_lee]

The car looks heavy from the 1st Genting corner. I think for a Suv for that size and weight, it's acceptable....

[@YSKhongDriving]

Yes. It was actually designed for comfort. And it really seats seven.

[@harvard_lee]

@@YSKhongDriving overall, it's good

[@YSKhongDriving]

Yes. And if you need to move heavy vehicles like this, a diesel makes good sense.

[@harvard_lee]

@@YSKhongDriving good tip. I will be considering diesel for my kerata kerbau.

[@khairulummah90]

Please try fortuner diesel uncle to climb up

[@YSKhongDriving]

Let's try to get a car.

[@sammjoho]

Me sow u a little scared right there..

[@YSKhongDriving]

Hahaha.

[@dineshdine6301]

Hi uncle... pls drive honda civic 1.5 turbo... pls

[@YSKhongDriving]

Waiting for the launch of the updated version.

[@gaban123]

this uncle manyak laju

[@YSKhongDriving]

Hahaha, kereta power!

[@Rndmaniacs]

Still waiting for Picanto...

[@YSKhongDriving]

Sorry, no car yet.

[@11chenlim]

Thx uncle, been waiting to see the review for this car. Would be great if can review the 8 speeder too.

[@YSKhongDriving]

Trying to arrange a car.

[@11chenlim]

@@YSKhongDriving TQ Uncle

[@dancolt79]

I am the only one that sees that the driver is constantly changing lanes and he is driving over the white uninterrupted line too?. The only one WHO thinks that he is a dangerous driver?

[@shaun64444]

His driving is considerably more dangerous than the typical way we drive our cars. But who would be watching if uncle drives slowly XD

[@hanyaoyap1826]

So many sorento Hahaha

[@hanyaoyap1826]

Can I say “never”?

[@qarizmi]

KIA is a top European brand with an excellent piece of machinery but the name is tainted by Naza KIA.. The sole distributor in Malaysia with a very bad reputation.. Had a first hand experience, very disappointed..

[@YSKhongDriving]

Thanks for your comments. I agree the local distributor is very important in any brand. Very sorry to hear you had a bad experience: I am sure it was not their intention to displease their customers. Kia is from Korea.

[@qarizmi]

@@YSKhongDriving Yup yup.. My Bad Mr Khong, I meant to say KIA is a korean car which is a top brand in Europe and North America..