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Kia Sorento Car Reviews

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Practicality

The Sorento has a high purchase price compared to other Kia’s. Running costs are lessened with the diesel engine. The diesel engine option provides fuel economy of around 22mpg and is the best choice. The Sorento is an inexpensive 4X4 (compared to rival brand prices) that provides exceptional value for the money.

The Kia Sorento cabin space is in abundance in the Sorento. Seating and cargo versatility makes the Sorento all that much more practical. It is the ideal vehicle for any outdoor enthusiast. The Sorento's large size and on-road demeanour make it somewhat more difficult to drive in the city.

The Kia Sorento controls and displays seem cheap and of lesser quality than rival brands. Dials are large and easy enough to read but lack a modern feel or any uniqueness. The controls give the cabin an outdated feel.

The Kia Sorento cabin does a good job of filtering our road and wind noise. The engine is fairly quiet too unless its being worked hard. The car’s seats are large and supportive. Five adults passengers can fit and ride comfortably. A variety of storage areas provide additional practicality. Most passengers should find the cabin quite comfortable.

Accessibility to the Kia Sorento cabin is good, but it is necessary to step up to gain access. The step up is the only issue that might even remotely hinder access to the Sorento. The tailgate is heavy even by 4x4 standards. The vehicles rear window opens as well to add versatile access to the car’s boot.

Parking the Sorento may be challenging if for no other reason than the large size of the vehicle. Everything else considered, the extra-large Kia is easy to park. An elevated driving position provides great visibility and the steering is light at low speeds. The XS comes with powered mirrors which is a plus when parallel parking.

Life Style

The Sorento delivers a better off-road experience than on. Off-roading the Sorento seems unstoppable and at ease. On the road the vehicle struggles a little more to deliver a decent ride. Power steering is light and helps to make the Sorento an easy vehicle to drive.

The Kia Sorento would be an excellent family vehicle. It is heavy and comes with a high safety rating. The Sorento’s cabin space, versatile seating arrangements, and cargo carrying capacity make it ideally suited to carrying out family oriented tasks.

This would not be an ideal first car for novice drivers. The car’s sheer size would make it an unlikely choice.