Kia Sorento SUV review - CarBuyer

[@swizzler68]

Bought a used kx-2 auto version of the sorento 2 years ago. Only 1 small problem with a door lock otherwise it's an excellent car. Leaves most cars at the lights after a lovely engine remap ;)

[@itnaganid666]

Only people who don't know much about cars will say negative things about this car. I get take it to college and I get ragged on by my friend who has zero knowledge of cars. He drives a Jetta. I have the V6 which churns 280HP . I Does his Jetta have 7 seats? No. 280 HP? No. At least a V6? No Off-Road capability? No. Impressive acceleration? No. Good amount of torque? No. I'm not kidding when I tell you this, but this thing can GO. Wheel-spin in first gear in an SUV means POWER. Solid product

[@thudtheace]

There are rear AC vents, they are located in the B pillars. and if you get the 7 seat version more vents are located on the sills next to the back windows. Cheers!

[@ItzLb1]

Wow this message from 9 yrs ago 😭

[@Top_Gear_Clips_Central]

@@ItzLb1 wow this message is from 1 year ago

[@piperbob2]

Is the Sorento permanent 4-wheel drive or AWD (all-wheel drive) i.e. 2 wheel drive with selectable 4 wheel drive ?

[@eternalhalloween1]

Normally, Mat makes valid criticisms. But I think complaining about hard dashes is a bit unfair. And also, I think it's unfair to attack the car because the badge is not so much of a status symbol. (In his language, 'desirable.')

[@Rapscallion2009]

Because "scratchy plastics" in the cabin are how you tell if the engine was made with plain bushes or needle races...duh...

[@TheCarArchives96]

the 2009-present 2011-present (North America) Kia Sorento/ Kia Sorento R (South Korea) is assembled in Hwasung, South Korea West Point, Georgia, USA Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan

[@846524162]

@mx5hong No, I'm not from US, I'm from Slovenia, EU. I thought people in US ''abandoned'' large SUV in last few years, because of the consumption and ecology and stuff. But looks like that's not the case? So just as an example, if you took 20 cars on a regular parking lot in front of a mall, how many of those would be large SUV like you mentioned, ford explorer and so on?

[@AHMADF93]

All models get air conditioning ? I wonder which car comes with a fan nowadays

[@rscosworthfan]

air conditioning is still an extra on lots of cars air conditioning does not mean fan it means it can blow chilled refridgerated air

[@niVanoJ]

You will know if Matt likes the car..... that is if he drives it away with him in the end of the review.

[@LamboSpyder99]

This guy needs to join Top Gear

[@mx5hong]

It's interesting that the Sorento is considered a large SUV in Europe while it's considered a compact or mid-sized here in the U.S.

[@Naiatelu]

Tiny roads, tiny parking spaces. Embarassing

[@cartouchator]

we love you matt come back!!

[@ash318i]

I'd rather have the Sportage over this. Its much better looking.

[@846524162]

@mx5hong Are you serisous?? I saw a Sorento in person just few days ago and it's huuuge. A big block of metal. I can't imagine driving this thing. So what's considered as a large SUV in US?

[@AdrianC12345]

I'll take a US spec Sorento SX with the 276 HP V6 and AWD instead, that gets rid of all the hard plastics and adds some quality leather. And here in the US it's very cheap compared to rivals, and lets not forget that 10 year/100,000 mile warantee!!!

[@bobo85301]

Wow you guys only get a 7 years warranty on the Kia

[@Duron13]

And when he gave the car back to the dealer, the melon was still in the glovebox.

[@Mr.leo..]

It's still there

[@saifsamm2233]

I m buying this car in a week

[@kennethhew]

now who doesn't want a car that can store a melon in its glove box?

[@boy638]

the front resembles the Lexus RX 350

[@thorthor0101]

where is the 7 seater version

[@BinBombBush]

Why don't you ever show the dashboard? One of the most important part as an occupant.

[@waticala3000]

That's the baseline! The SX version it's way better! Has Panoramic Sunroof, Leather Seats, and all other stuff that makes it great and also cheap to buy compared to other companies.

[@DynamicEntrrry]

No rear AC vents?

[@michaeldomingo5234]

Because its a 5 seater. If you get the 7 seater you will have an ac vent on the side panels.

[@Kwakwaaa]

I watch carbuyer's videos even tho I don't like the car at all :P The review is just so good that it's worth watching.

[@ACherouvisFilms]

Why aren't diesels available in the States???? Why does Europe get all the cool economical options.. KIA needs to import their diesel products to the US. Especially the SOUL..

[@marcelb7259]

Why a manual gearbox in 2014 ? Do you have the 3.3 L V6 mated to a 6-gear selector in Europe ? Because that powertrain is just amazingly smooth and powerful. And very efficient with a 8.8 l/100.

[@jotyers7845]

I Like the now old Generation Kia Serento but i do like the new one too. They should have the Brand New designed model as well as the Old Model in Production For example Type A : New Model Type B : Old Model Style . I recon i would like to choose which one Type A ( MY15 ) or Type B : (MY10-14) models Out of Type A or B i slightly prefer the Type B because it has angular style where the new one reminds me of a bloated Santa Fe with different styling but it still is a very nice design .

[@846524162]

@mx5hong Thats interesting, totally diffrent story here in EU. Ford Excursion would be considered as a big-foot size, you wouldn't be able to park it anywhere or even drive on the road in the urban areas, it's that big. But good news they canceled it, since it's really a waste of space and consumption is too big. Completly other way around here. Out of 20 cars here, 1 would be Sorento size, and around 10 would be Ford Fiesta size, since thats one of the smalles cars you have in US, like we do.

[@MrFreeCookie]

"All models get air-conditioning" - Yeah, because this isn't 1985...

[@athulawickramatilake1901]

Current selling price

[@optimalsuppliers5212]

We'll miss you

[@kmkktejcbaba]

How about 2 melons in the glove box?

[@ChrischrosBelgium]

Who can help me decide between the Sportage and the sorento (must be a diesel with automatic transmission) (2010 to 2012 models). ALld advice is welcome!

[@846524162]

@mx5hong To tell you the truth, Ford Grand or normal C-Max is even here considered as a medium sized van, it's hardly any bigger then Focus. On the other hand, Ford has great car S-Max which would be more suited for US, I don't know why they don't offer it in US. But the Routan is right one for US, it's too big for EU. Same thing with Chrysler Voyager which is considered as a minivan in US, here it's way too big, you can see one per year if your lucky.

[@Ianmundo]

thank God the boot has enough space to drive my RC car in!!! :D

[@nkosicollier4984]

Ok let's be real. Why would I put 🍌 there 😅🤣

[@L.A.97.]

A lot of Kias lately. In total, you have reviewed A LOT of Kias.

[@masonkim7]

1:03 "they lie down almost completly flat" -> good for having car sex

[@Hudasragab]

oh no ....6 bananas .....so you are the one who Engaged rebbeca

[@846524162]

This car just accidently landed in Europe and it's also accidently sell here. It has typical american design and size. And it's not really that interesting here among EU people.

[@IsuruAS]

THAT'S THE STIG DRIVING THE REMOTE CONTROLLED CAR!!!!

[@Mondetreking]

i just get my sorento , now i can drive whit some bananas and pineapple

[@tepeke88]

No no no he has to do a review on the golf r! :)

[@JohnLegends1]

This is a base Sorento.It doesen't have anything on it..The interior looks depressing :(

[@Yosoyke]

How did you get the melon out of there ??

[@shawnfer88]

i want a review for the toy car!!!

[@VadimC1199]

Please do a review on the NEW JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE !

[@brandnubian8269]

Hey Matt Watson from Carwow

[@darklander81]

He needs to be on Top Gear

[@jancko995]

why did they put a microfon on him.. it's a fail.. better without a mic..

[@EssraimanZ]

The stig in a caterham!

[@seekShadowMusic]

A melon in the glove box? Can you also do that with a watermelon? xD

[@derbigpr500]

@LeadHammer Its just a carpet, it has nothing to do with the quality of the rest of the car.

[@AnthonyA293]

@MacGyver920 sorry my mistake alfa

[@hohloyumor]

I bought it, thank you.

[@Mondetreking]

full version is even better

[@medzakariia]

No Sir! You are veeeryyy wrong! Recently I had a collision with a tanker truck... If I had another car I'll be deaaad!

[@nickitheninja5]

In America this is midsize/small

[@Mehranrokh]

I cannot drive without some melons in the car.

[@dracolnyte]

how is he gonna get the melon out now? D:

[@j11films-98]

why the hell do you guys ( i mean the driver and the camera crew) have to use the same road over and over again (please send me a funny reply )!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TeshOG]

iam from the future. KIA SORENTO 2020 is out now

[@hassaanlazaryt5494]

You meant 2021 is out now

[@Concretecowboy49ers]

I wont a diesel please bring them to the us

[@RomanianBargain]

I think that watermelon remained stuck in that glovebox!

[@T966ER]

Eh not quite..

[@thepatrioticaudiophile]

Mat. have you turned vegetarian?

[@cptjaws]

WHAT this car can fit tons of fruits!! YEEHAWWW!!

[@MrSmaurice08]

wonder where he learnt to move his right hand up an down that fast? ;P 1:59

[@tallen35875]

@AnthonyA293 Learn how to spell Alfa Romeo and use proper capitalization (Alfa Romeo MiTo) and then maybe they'll try to book one.

[@darraghmcdonald]

Do a Toyota Hilux review!!! please!!!

[@lucasgalilea]

almost crush! LOL

[@user-sz6ok3so5u]

2020 any one ?

[@newmabreu96]

citroen c3 picasso

[@FiredEmpire]

just a lexus RX copy...

[@rscosworthfan]

no the rx is uglier than this

[@kainetaylor8848]

my nanna as got a car like this

[@muletasenelgym4065]

ya tiene para la ensalada de fruta jajajajaja

[@dieselboy77]

lol little stig in the trunk

[@koupdude]

NOT

[@DerangedSloth555]

lol RC Stiggy Caterham

[@kevinverarivera6167]

beautiful car.n bu you know its kia it means that they are baaad

[@Nooobcub]

MOAR MOAR MOAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@HesteBremse]

HeHe it´s properly good for what it is, but i´ll try to ignore it anyways.

[@Handeltasche]

mazda cx 7

[@AnthonyA293]

alpha romeo mito

[@L.A.97.]

@AnthonyA293 alfa

[@L.A.97.]

@AnthonyA293 ;)

[@mariodacosta3506]

Nice

[@Mejevoli]

That's a melon? O.O

[@TangoR34]

Yay, wierd objects are back! Try a watermelon next time

[@AnthonyA293]

@AnthonyA293 Alfa Romeo Mito

[@mx5hong]

@846524162 I take it you're not living in the U.S. There's a whole slew of them here in the U.S. from GM, Ford and Chrysler such as the Chevy Suburban, Ford Expedition, Dodge Durango, too many to list. Import makes such as Toyota and Honda have large SUV designed and manufactured in the U.S. such has the Honda Pilot, Nissan Armada and the Toyota Sequoia.

[@cameronkfraser]

STIG!

[@anandjobanputra1854]

STIGGY

[@dlxnvor]

He love fruits

[@hilow4125]

I HAVE THE SAME VANS!!!!!!!!! :DDDDD

[@MrZazhy]

a bunch of bananas:-o

[@leonmdfk]

KOPIELE MERTVO

[@ybgirl18]

Haha this guy is awesome!

[@bilalbouz949]

Foo