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

[@jstnnn1]

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.

[@jstnnn1]

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

[@XX-166]

@@jstnnn1 but it wasn’t a sofyan review

[@jstnnn1]

@@XX-166 that’s what I was saying

[@BlazingLino]

Your FBI agent was looking out for you

[@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?

[@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.

[@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! 🙄

[@rizocars6115]

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

[@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.

[@R2D2trashcan]

@@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 😍😍😍

[@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!

[@KennyPang]

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

[@2004cyrus]

It’s extra filthy

[@hectormorones8733]

The perfect combo!

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@MintzGarage]

That key throw, ultra smooth lol

[@reynardrouser7863]

Kia is killing it😍

[@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.

[@SirT80]

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

[@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

[@gndesign25]

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

[@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.

[@okanoshi941]

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

[@brianheffernan8982]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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?

[@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"

[@Ronald1234ize]

THE GREEEN COLOR IS 💪💪💪💪💪💪

[@Brian-Hatten]

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

[@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 (:

[@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.

[@MASTCK]

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

[@DL-ho8tk]

Just bought mine, because of this review!

[@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!

[@rspen2142]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@conracewhatever5224]

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

[@ralphb6560]

Hyundai and Kia and Genesis are just nailing it

[@brandon_buildsDIY]

This is the most good looking affordable SUV atm

[@levaranoia]

Canada gets the better sx trim. We get heated rear seats, heads up display and memory seat.

[@leyae5958]

Canada always gets the better options, same with the k5 coming with a digital display.

[@levaranoia]

@@leyae5958 yeah Canada's GT k5 comes with the digital display

[@InstinctiveFirearmReviews]

Well that makes we want to look at this vehicle even more. I've been looking at resale and at least in Canada Kia/Hyundai seem to hold value better these days.

[@andrewz4313]

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

[@arjund.4817]

I can see the Japanese success story repeating 👏 can’t wait for the new Kia and Hyundai models!

[@al151]

Japanese? These are Korean!

[@arjund.4817]

@@al151 ...I’m talking about how Japanese cars entered the market by being innovative and competitively priced, which is what Korean autos are doing right now

[@BoleDaPole]

Pricing isn't all that competitive when you factor in the above MSRP cost of the Telluride. Might as well get a real luxury car for that price.

[@yourtube4423]

Kim Jong is proud

[@arjund.4817]

@@yourtube4423 that doesn't even make sense

[@BB-xu4hk]

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

[@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.

[@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😮

[@bradleyscarreviews]

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

[@teslantho]

One of the vehicles I drive for work is a 2018 Toyota Highlander but FWD...! It has a V6, and just like this Sorento, it's ALWAYS dangerously spinning its front wheels, even with light throttle inputs. 😅 It's too bad because it has a really powerful and smooth engine.

[@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.

[@dankramer7840]

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

[@mikemole6701]

The green looks better!

[@ericchen3444]

Can't wait for the refreshed 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Review.

[@mcee1993]

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

[@ehut12]

how are the ✨it’s still a kia✨ or ✨it’s still a hyundai✨ badge snobs still doing? 😌 the south koreans are simply overtaking the automotive industry

[@unrealisticgoals]

They are on their way to the kia dealer to trade in their rav4 and crvs

[@jstnnn1]

I can’t do either😞

[@Dkdid9183]

@White Wolf LMAO

[@jstnnn1]

@White Wolf I- I have dodge

[@rgqban6380]

@Daniel Zhang Hyundai and KIA already stepping on their toes. Just give it 5 more years and Japan will have a big competition problem

[@michaelburton]

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

[@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.

[@ShersGarage]

I'm a Ford guy. But Kia is nailing it with new cars right now. Although powertrain options could be better. Kia has the right idea to include 3rd in this segment. Everyone should do that.

[@Matt-lq7gd]

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

[@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. ✌️

[@fabulousprofound]

With the recent recall of certain Hyundai related vehicles for engine failures/fires, is there cause for concern with these?

[@burnyshin]

In Korea, memory seat & ambient light & heated rear seat : all included in top trim.. so I am sure you will get these items in top trim in US.

[@timohtyhwang6330]

Unfortunately they are not options here in the US, I went to the dealership to check the highest SX Prestige trim and it does not have those features. Weird choice not to include them.

[@fredparker3384]

X-Line has both in US....ambient light and rear heated seats....

[@timohtyhwang6330]

@@fredparker3384 I’m sorry but you’re mistaken. The X-Line trim level in the US market does not have these features you can upgrade for a form of ambient lighting as an option but not the way you see it in other countries markets.

[@fredparker3384]

Ahhh, got ya. So is X-Line and SX Prestige different??

[@DM-dv5jx]

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

[@dmitch5646]

That green with brown interior is top tier!

[@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.

[@whitefang8329]

My personal opinion that third raw should be added as an option (upgrade).

[@krane15]

That's how VW does it. But you can always simply leave it folded down.

[@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

[@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.

[@metcalfboy]

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

[@jamesclark2761]

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

[@mr.speyside5240]

I really want this vehicle. It’s gorgeous!

[@pedrito77]

They’ve removed them hydraulic lifts on the hood. Sadness. From the Opti..K5, they remove it too. And the handle to close the truck is gone. And finally, they reduced the size of the gasoline tank. I really wanted to update but... great review as always.

[@InstinctiveFirearmReviews]

Those are serious down grades. Love those features on my 2019 kia sorento ex v6 awd 👌

[@michaelwilkins9398]

I have this trim (2021) sx line. It is quick too....nice car

[@fidelbanuelos9601]

One year later, how is it?

[@michaelwilkins668]

@@fidelbanuelos9601 it’s still good so far, no problems, I hope it stays like that

[@fidelbanuelos9601]

@@michaelwilkins668 Thanks for the reply and info!

[@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.

[@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?

[@AP-wu1rv]

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

[@문파이어]

Looking at recent designs offered by KIA, I can say Karim Habib is doing great job as the head of KIA design team.

[@tpndgo2061]

But , but , kia is known for pretending to look like a Audi. Is that guy karim the one that used to be with Audi ?

[@kyron2092]

Lol, this makes me hate the passport even more

[@roypark5363]

Agreeed no reason to buy passport with this presence

[@caglioso]

Passport doesn’t have a third row. However I do believe that without offering things like a pano roof or 360° cam the passport lags behind in features for the money.

[@kyron2092]

@@caglioso and to add insult to injury, Honda just made it a smaller pilot, an suv that already looked somewhat aged when the passport came out. They should've made something a little more unique

[@iaminyouout1813]

Honda's these days look like 💩

[@tpndgo2061]

If people are going to keep a vehicle , they go for the reliability. Kia/hyundai are good IF , you are first owner.

[@joniboulware1436]

Blue is hands down the best color. Want bench seat in middle row.

[@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.

[@mayssm]

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

[@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!!!!

[@5tarjam]

I am in love with Korean suvs and sedans but the thing I hate is the depreciation

[@stevenwilliams9280]

Still don’t have the build quality or brand recognition of the Japanese. But have come a long way!!

[@personalfunfest]

Not as good as Toyota that's why...

[@kristians2704]

@@personalfunfest Kia has more and better models than Toyota and Honda. Reliability doesn’t matter with new cars unless you’re Scotty Kilmer

[@TheRage0180]

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

[@GOINFINITI]

Great car. However I also agree - memory seats are a must, rear heared seats, and some tasteful ambience lights would make it perfect - Kia are you listening?

[@keithgatzke5390]

They are listening. The probable reason that they don’t is because the Telluride exists.

[@GOINFINITI]

@@keithgatzke5390 That makes no sense, since even my 2016 Sportage has heated rear seats.

[@keithgatzke5390]

@@GOINFINITI the Telluride didn't exist in 16.

[@GOINFINITI]

@@keithgatzke5390 What does that have to do with anything? I just told you that I have Sportage wich is half of Sorento price equipped with rear heated seats. So the cheapest kia SUV has it and Sorento does not????

[@keithgatzke5390]

@@GOINFINITI In 2016, they had no reason to not put heated seats in the rear. In 2019 they had the Telluride, so they moved those features upward in the lineup.

[@MMA4LIFE87]

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

[@williammodlin2621]

I like the colors in the video, BUT can you get it in black?

[@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.

[@paulward2455]

Love the blue, will consider coming down from the telluride

[@jakes5530]

I like this redesign a lot, but I wish they hadnt decreased the towing capacity from 5k to 3.5k. That’s an unfortunate step in the wrong direction.

[@gasstation405]

Get the Telluride for that. They don't want to step on its toes.

[@jakes5530]

@@gasstation405 okay but, significantly more torque = less towing? That makes no sense. If the old one could tow 5k, this can easily tow that, if not more.

[@gasstation405]

​@@jakes5530 The old one was a naturally aspirated V6. Power delivery is completely different. Spec sheets don't tell the whole story. Also, it's a completely different chassis then the old one, which was designed at a time when the Telluride didn't exist.

[@jakes5530]

@damianraver guess people will trade their boats for a couple waverunners if they buy this sorento.

[@jakes5530]

@@gasstation405 maybe the chassis and transmission are just weak as hell in this new one. Having a turbo is not a reason to decrease tow ratings. Just look at the f150’s best in class ratings with their ecoboost.

[@StrodaIe]

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

[@NovaResource]

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

[@southkiddJ]

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

[@MrGrandure]

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

[@krane15]

However you want to sell it.

[@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!

[@businessguide6219]

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

[@Packerm87]

I love the blue. Kia hired a great team.