The 2021 Kia Sorento X-Line Offers Rugged “Telluride” Style With Turbo and Electrified Powertrains

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The #KiaSorento is the second oldest running name in the Kia family and for 2021, the #Sorento is completely redesigned taking lots of design cues from its Telluride big brother. Under the hood, it features a choice of four new powertrains, including two electrified options with the new #SorentoHybrid and #SorentoPHEV. The new Kia Sorento should be at the very top of your shopping list if you’re looking for a 3-row family crossover.

[@ohjvstin7785]

I literally just searched this car and was like I’ll have to wait for sofyan to upload it in a couple weeks ... here we are 12 mins later. My mind was read.

[@ohjvstin7785]

@@whitemailprivilege2830 I seen reviews as early as 3 months ago

[@XX-166]

@@ohjvstin7785 but it wasn’t a sofyan review

[@ohjvstin7785]

@@XX-166 that’s what I was saying

[@BlazingLino]

Your FBI agent was looking out for you

[@jeepthing98]

"It's only showing 14mpg for some reason" - Proceeds to mash it from every stop sign.

[@2004cyrus]

Yea he drives like a bat out of hell lol

[@maxbaldwin2960]

I just got the Seltos. The dashboard has this mpg digital gauge that gets very confused when you still have low mileage on the car. When I bought the car it had 7 miles on it. I was driving around town when I first got it and it was saying like 14mpg. Then I drove it over 150 miles and it went up to like 42mpg. Which was probably true if you did the average per trip. Now that I put a little over 300 miles on it, it seems correct at just under 30mpg.

[@chrishuber8930]

@@maxbaldwin2960 yeah because its averaging out over time

[@travelinman482]

@@maxbaldwin2960 Your first sentence makes no sense at all. Elaborate more on this.

[@maxbaldwin2960]

@@travelinman482 My first sentence does make sense. I did just buy the Seltos. I guess you might be confused with the overall idea of what I am explaining. The gauge in the video he is referring to shows your average MPG (miles per gallon). When I first got my Seltos, brand new, it was showing the same low MPG. When on the sticker at the dealership it says high 20's low 30's I think. The reason being when I first got my car, I was just driving around town. Driving very few miles, but driving in stop and go traffic, so high gas usage. Which makes sense to have a low average MPG. Again, low mileage, high gas usage. Then I took it on a trip which was total 300 miles, back and fourth and the average went up to 34 I think. Now again I am doing a lot of town driving and it's back at like 24 or something. If you have any questions about the Seltos I would be happy to answer them. I've had it for about three months now I think. It's a great car

[@joskjj3625]

Hyundai and Kia wont stop impressing man They have improved so much

[@joec.5009]

it's almost unrecognizable.

[@joskjj3625]

@@joec.5009 i know remember the old days when owning a Hyundai was absolutely embarrassing, now id actually buy Hyundai over most Japanese brands like Nissan, Mitsubishi, Subaru and even Honda

[@johnnymichael1804]

@@joskjj3625 I was in the same boat. Then I went and bought one. Love my Sonata! The value is UNBELIEVABLE! Really, really, impressive stuff.

[@joskjj3625]

@@johnnymichael1804 agreed i used to be a huge Hyundai hater Until I got in my buddies 2015 sonata, man what a solid built vehicle that thing is, not only is it solid built it so luxurious especially for the price point, Hyundai,Kia and genesis makes excellent cars now 👍

[@dennisscipio]

@@joskjj3625 you mean even 10 years ago?

[@haze1123]

KIA nailed it once again. The X-Line looks so much better with the blacked-out chrome areas.

[@2004cyrus]

Darn tootin’

[@travelinman482]

@@2004cyrus It’s 2021. Nobody says that.

[@2004cyrus]

@@travelinman482 I know I like to be original and not follow others! Thanks for noticing Theodore! 🙄

[@Jrodriguez4296]

Bro that blue one is killing it, the design, I mean Kia just killed it with this one

[@focused313]

Blue and white are nice. Too bad the blue isn't available in the xline.

[@autonewstv86]

This will sell wonderfully. Kia did a great job!

[@GOD999MODE]

It's getting annoying though, bc dealerships have limited supply and the demand is high, so it's purposely over MSRP most of the time. Deceptive strategies IMHO.

[@TheGecko213]

Indeed. It is poor man's Mercedes. Same classy interiors for half the price.

[@kungfusing1]

@@GOD999MODE in Australia they are sold out until past September. We have ordered one but it’s going to be a looooong ass wait.

[@johnnyxiong4968]

Kia designs are over the top, but their engines won't last 200,000!

[@nealvedullapalli1479]

@@johnnyxiong4968 Kia design with Toyota reliability 😍😍😍

[@rizocars6115]

8:38 those flakes doe, Kia is killing it with the paint job

[@jlucguerrier]

I'm more of an off road, meathead gearhead but I gotta tell you - your channel is epic. You're getting to 1 million subs any day now. I've been a sub for a long time and I'll really glad you're still around and doing fantastic. I wish you all the success in the world especially with all the changes you've got through. Congrats bro!

[@soiceyboy33]

Kia is eating everyone’s lunch these days. Fantastic redesign!

[@EpicLemonMusic]

Why would you say that lol? Still getting outsold by Toyota/Honda by 7timez lmao and dont have Hybrids and Electrics that are good yet. Onces that happens they might sell half of what the Japanese do

[@730F-Sport]

Nah.. soyfon is just biased towards Korean products for obvious reasons

[@hannthenan]

@@EpicLemonMusic the sonata hybrid is arguably the best hybrid vehicle in its segment

[@EpicLemonMusic]

@@hannthenan itsa good car but best?? In what ways. Some ways sure but not all ways. Avalon Hybrid, bigger, quieter, faster, close enough on mpgs for not having a weak ass 190hp engine.

[@xchamp1442]

@@EpicLemonMusic why are you comparing it to the Avalon? Avalon is a full size luxury car, sonata is a mid-size car. Of course it's gonna be bigger, quieter, and faster rofl

[@josephs1701]

Whoa I’m getting one lol. The interior looks like a Volvo meets palisade and I’m such a fan

[@Nate-bm8vk]

Idk if I agree with Volvo meets palisade, but it's definitely super nice for the pricepoint.

[@sheldonallen9658]

Kia did amazing the new sorento. I love how the back tail lights look, and the front. This makes me one to actually start looking into kia and hyundai.

[@TurboDub1991]

Redline Reviews are, in fact, the most professional car review company!

[@2004cyrus]

How so?

[@yahiaouifedi6263]

No i don't agree, they ain't, they are among the best true but many channels are far ahead.

[@LS1007]

😂

[@2004cyrus]

@@yahiaouifedi6263 haha

[@2004cyrus]

At first glance I appreciate that Sofyan washed these Sorentos and had tire shine applied to the tires! They look fresh & great! Thank you for bringing these CLEAN rides Redline!

[@edwinalfredo310]

One of the most satisfying things of my mom's v6 sorento is how easily it can burn its tires

[@2004cyrus]

Mom drove it like a bat straight outta hell huh ?

[@edwinalfredo310]

@@2004cyrus noo. It's just when I drive it, but that's a secret.

[@2004cyrus]

@@edwinalfredo310 Hahahaa okay okay

[@Alan-bz1ed]

Love your enthusiastic reviews and this one really sold me on the X-Line model, although your devilish laugh in the SX model was great to see. That is how driving should be - fun and engaging. Excellent!

[@KennyPang]

man that green with brown interior. Filthy! Kia is killing it!

[@2004cyrus]

It’s extra filthy

[@hectormorones8733]

The perfect combo!

[@MintzGarage]

That key throw, ultra smooth lol

[@SirT80]

I really like the lower grill of the X-Line trim, but both look great! Way to go, Kia!

[@okanoshi941]

Both of these trims are absolutely stunning!! KIA keeps impressing and changing the game 👏🏻💯🏆

[@andrewz4313]

Your videos are always on point. One of the best car reviewers on KZbin! And this Kia product will sell like hotcakes.

[@businessguide6219]

Your videos are splendid! Thank you for giving me a new perspective to contemplate!

[@ostadfiha4225]

This car will definitely cross 6 digit sales figure in the year 2021, just like the Telluride & Seltos did this year. Kia has been killing it

[@gavincolgan1827]

The way I got a Ford ad on this video trying to say it's better than the Telluride I-

[@IMGROWN3232]

Facts!!!!! I was thinking the same thing!!!!

[@gavincolgan1827]

Letroy Rogers It was actually hilarious to me because with some of the features they mentioned, the Telluride has it, has something similar, or has something better. Mentions safety tech but the Telluride has the blind spot cameras and better autonomous features. Not to mention the Telluride has the 3.8 across the trims and has a cheaper starting price. The equivalent base explorer is like 2k more expensive and gets a 4 cylinder lmao.

[@joskjj3625]

I just got the Same ad right now

[@neilg6573]

Aruba green looks fantastic in person. You really can’t tell on camera. I work for Kia and we just got our first high trim Sorento’s last week. So much better than the previous generation

[@chuckmak]

Kia looking better than the Acuras

[@trevorryan403]

The new RDX has been on my list, but I think this is going to beat it.

[@mr.speyside5240]

And less expensive

[@pipelinerkid5963]

“Acuras” forget the Acura, my friend it’s competing with the gmc, Chevy and in my opinion even the Range Rover!!!

[@tpndgo2061]

🤮 . . . oh man !! That comment just made me puke.

[@TheMindofJae]

The RDX interior doesn’t scream luxury to me, looks just premium. And the exterior only looks good in aspec

[@amclymon]

Love your reviews, I was looking into a velar but I never thought I would say this. This Kia is blowing it out the water!!!!

[@gndesign25]

Design looks great and perfect size between the full and compact size SUVs.

[@brianheffernan8982]

Sofyan, you are by far the best auto reviewer out there.

[@BB-xu4hk]

Your videos and Alex on Autos are the only car reviews I watch. Great content as usual!

[@reynardrouser7863]

Kia is killing it😍

[@maximusdominus2826]

Eyy this into music sounds like Mr. Who s the boss channel ! I also love this look ,Kia/Hyundai are starting to look very appealing ..nice.

[@DL-ho8tk]

Just bought mine, because of this review!

[@Nycholas1998]

We had a 2003 with a crap load of problems. What a change !!!! Amazing to see kia become one of the best options in such a short time

[@tpndgo2061]

There are 17 years from 2003 'til today. That ain't short time.

[@kanishkthirumala736]

What a *BEAUTIFUL* job Kia has done, oh my goodness! *Kia-Hyundai-Genesis* is gonna shake the entire automotive market and I really hope they do. They seriously make *wonderful* cars. *AMAZING.* Great job Kia. This car will *definitely* sell well:) It deserves to.

[@Matt-lq7gd]

I want oneeeeeeee. Love that green color and how its a littler higher up 👌

[@NovaResource]

Another great Kia product and another great RR video. If I may make one critique. Your camera guy needs to work on framing a shot without his shadow (or reflection) in the picture. Things like being further back and using a zoom lens. I love your videos but it’s the little details that will take them to the next level. Keep up the good work.

[@MrShahidalik]

Differentiator between your and other reviews is we get to know what other cars have or havent in same segment. Good, keep innovating presentation. I enjoyed when you took turn and felt that you would laugh and you did :D And yes, yours was pre-prod model.

[@DM-dv5jx]

Test drove a x-line yesterday. Was surprised how much we loved it

[@desertmodern7638]

Love the fractionally lifted look of the X-Line, although the elimination of A/C vents and controls for third-row inmates isn't going to play well in sunbelt cities.

[@tyler3378]

Amazing review as usual!!!! Thank you!

[@klasseact6663]

I like the green because it blends with the cladding AND it doesn't have the annoying Gloss black rims, man do these look great😎❗🔥

[@klasseact6663]

@Stereo Typist that's cool but they're NEVER clean😮

[@gene978]

I love the fact that this NEW Green Color (that I first seen on 2021 G80 and fell in love with) is making it’s way to main stream vehicles. I noticed other car manufacturers picking it up. The Beautiful Deep Red Mazda introduced on the Mazda 6 and 2012 Sonata was put on everything over the past 9 years and I love that color and have it on my new 2017 Impala but it’s stepping aside to make room for this beautiful Green. You’re going to see a lot more. Prior to this year I can not think of any Main Street vehicle that offered green.

[@southkiddJ]

Blue is my fav color overall but I wouldn’t mind that green with grey accents either. Well done

[@sinandforgiveness]

Definitely got my eye on the Plug-in. Can't wait for it to hit the market. Hoping to see you make a review on that one as well when its out.

[@qeteshchl]

I have been obsessed with the Aruba Green/Rust Leather interior combo since Kia announced the new Sorento in September! I put down a deposit for this exact trim yesterday and it should be delivered in January. I'm already excited but this video just makes me that much more sure of my choice.

[@haileehamlin9608]

How is it?

[@Brian-Hatten]

I love the look of the blue one. Kia nailed it.

[@metcalfboy]

The evil laugh when you hit the pedal .. love it

[@jcabrera8425]

This thing is amazing and I fell in love with it the moment I saw it. Never had an SUV and with 2 kids getting big I was in much need and my partner would always say no to me when I wanted us to trade in our Honda Accord because she never cared for cars but for some reason she fell in love with this as well and we went and got the sx prestige xline and man I believe it’s worth the price. It’s got enough room for families because kids fit fine in 2nd and 3rd row and even some adults fit in the back fine for a ride and will be ok. And when you don’t need the back seats you can fold them easy. Also driving it is fun. ✌️

[@gratefulRed69]

saw one of these today at my local KIA dealership and it's a super sharp looking rig. I'm still looking to go for the "big brother"...but if I was looking for something smaller, this would be at the top of my list.

[@anthonybeckman]

After getting my wife's Buick Encore, I was looking into getting a Regal GS but after buying my 2020 Forte GT, I'm thinking of getting one of these in that blue. The Korean manufacturer's sporty/top trim level vehicles are giving so much away for very little cost. So awesome. My first car was an Elantra. Guess it was meant to be.

[@pipelinerkid5963]

Trust me my friends this KIA Sorento turbo package with all the extra futures is an amazing freakin Suv!! I couldn’t have been any more satisfied with it that I went ahead and got it for my mom! She loves the heck out of that suv!! I was able to get her the white one with black accents and man it looks sporty and luxurious overall! A+ for KIA on this one (:

[@dankramer7840]

That green X-Line all wheel drive model is absolutely amazing

[@joec.5009]

another great review. sof you are the best in the business. hell with demuro!

[@mr.speyside5240]

I really want this vehicle. It’s gorgeous!

[@bensonkurianodphi]

As always, great content!!!

[@jamesclark2761]

I love the "Blue" Sorento SX model. 🥰💙👍💯

[@Ronald1234ize]

THE GREEEN COLOR IS 💪💪💪💪💪💪

[@MASTCK]

Okay, KIA! This looks SO much better than the last generation!

[@blagoyavichrod]

Just bought the Kia Sorento x line presgige, all black, tan leather interior.....mother of God this is an awesome ride. Highly recommend.

[@krane15]

Black is not very popular but I like that color combination too. I also prefer the light headliner, unless you have small kids. The RAV4 offers a black edition.

[@fidelbanuelos9601]

How is it 2 years later?

[@courage.s]

Loving those natural moments (town) in this video. Please include those, makes it more engaging for some reason

[@carreviewsbyma7457]

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[@DL-oh8un]

whoa, I'm Korean and alot of the Korean reviews show the mineral blue(?) color which is not so attractive imo, but this green makes the car look soo much better!

[@nflcolts83]

No DL. Blue is 🔥. Much more sporty looking. The green is more mellow. Not too impressed with that color.

[@trueflamexp7297]

Looks great in both colours

[@michaelburton]

That blue is SICK! I love blue though 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@BOSSYtexasCHICK]

Great review, just got my Prestige yesterday ! To make full screen you tap the arrow in the middle screen on far right : ) BTC

[@leerafford7460]

I like the green color more in my opinion. Great review as always!

[@chriskoloski8881]

Both of those are really nice

[@dmitch5646]

That green with brown interior is top tier!

[@Mic.D]

Subscribed brotha. Love your reviews. Keep them coming

[@metcalfboy]

I love your videos, not like the other guys talking about twinkies fit in the glove box . Thank god real reviews!!!!!!

[@davidd1692]

I've owned 4 sorentos, wouldn't think twice about another

[@davidd1692]

@George AMG since 2010

[@2004cyrus]

Would you think a third time about it ?

[@realdeal173]

Are you saying you made the same mistake four times? If so, shame on you x 3.

[@bk6010]

....So your saying theres a chance?

[@yourtube4423]

You mean " wouldn't think 4th about another"

[@10tenman10]

I like the looks. The 4 wheel drive turbo SX is the one which appeals to me the most

[@noone1704]

Killing it! This is probably my favorite now from Kia the Teluride is a bit too big for me and I wasn't a fan of that 3.8 not that fuel efficient and not fast either.

[@trevorryan403]

Has anyone else been obsessively waiting for the Sorento to be released? SO in love with this new design. The Sapphire Blue is amazing, but the X-Line is just too awesome to give up for a color. Downside - I would have really liked to see heated rear seats on higher trims.

[@TheRage0180]

Damn, that blue is stunning wish it came in the high end model! Also, like the exhaust better on the blue.

[@brianmilam7157]

They look nice better than it's sister company Hyundai offerings.

[@bradleyscarreviews]

No, Hyundai is better!

[@mikeleahy6184]

They are both great, but all the features he said are missing, are on the Santa Fe, for about $1K less.

[@yourtube4423]

I agree, the Kia Sorento looks more aggressive than the Hyundai Santa Fe

[@bradleyscarreviews]

@@yourtube4423 that is true, but the Santa Fe has more features.

[@bradleyscarreviews]

@Anna Carson shut up

[@zedzedski7382]

Interesting that in Canada we do get Memory Seats and Heads-up-display for the SX trim.

[@InstinctiveFirearmReviews]

We usually always get better packaged vehicles compared to USA.

[@mayssm]

I don't usually like SUVs, but dang, I like these.

[@paulward2455]

Love the blue, will consider coming down from the telluride

[@conracewhatever5224]

I drove one of this last year.. it was super smooth! Fell in love with it!!!

[@romxnh]

Quick notice. You can actually make the Apple CarPlay fill up the entire screen. You have to go into settings and turn off split screen in the Apple CarPlay setting. At least that’s what is in my SX Prestige.

[@kingkap4361]

At first I didn’t like it but it’s grown on me just like the telluride did. I love that blue . If I can get the blue with that butter pecan color leather I’ll take it ASAP

[@rspen2142]

Kia knocked this design out of the park!! Bravo!!

[@mamasmurf4993]

Love your reviews.

[@AP-wu1rv]

My wife and I been looking for a cheaper nice SUV and we fell in love with the green in the sorento

[@mcee1993]

After having the blue sapphire SX for 2 months man Kia just killed the game best car I’ve ever had and driven

[@bobbyhulll8737]

Just got one love it

[@riderman600]

Great review!

[@pete_43299]

Inside and out the car looks great although I have a friend who works as a kia technician and is constantly doing powertrain work even swapping motors way too often, I hope the latest kias have good reliability

[@williebutsch8948]

The blue is fire!

[@StrodaIe]

I get Audi/Ford vibes I love it and I love Peter schyer for designing them

[@edwarddefilippi8137]

Kia has been doing excellent with their new vehicles. They nailed it once again. My only concern is that there is no heated seats in the back. I would like to see that in 2022.

[@NovaResource]

Any other old guys or classic car fans watching? Those interior HVAC vents look like 1967 Mercury Comet taillights! I like them.

[@bradleyscarreviews]

Lol it’s actually fun to see the front wheel drive mode do a burnout.

[@juanitomaxxcarnaje3877]

Rear wiper concealed underneath the rear spoiler best improvement ever

[@Littleathquakes]

nope. the wipe up clears the window in a rainbow shape and you see more out of the rear window than when the wipers come down and create an upside down rainbow. that’s less usable view out of the window.

[@MMA4LIFE87]

Seems like you had more fun driving the FWD version lol. Nice review!

[@mikemole6701]

The green looks better!

[@kmonto1971]

That blue is sharp.

[@MrGrandure]

I just got an sx awd for my wife. She loves it.

[@krane15]

However you want to sell it.

[@beowulfgrendel24]

Another thing with the new uvo system. You can set your heated or cooled seats and temp all by your phone with remote start. Also something unique is when you do remote start you no long have to hit the start button once you get in

[@Packerm87]

I love the blue. Kia hired a great team.