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Kia Sorento UM (2015-2020) (page 3 of 3)
Also referred to as: Kia Sorento UM 2019 and Kia Sorento UM 2021. Platinum, AO Edition, Si, etc...Great vehicle. Recommend.
Firstly, I'm a bit of a car nerd and research the hell out of any car purchase before pulling the trigger. So grab a cuppa for my review.
We are a family of four (two boys 11 & 8) coming out of a 2006 X-Trail we owned for 5 years and before
that a 2008 Toyota Kluger for 1.5 years. Both good cars. We do mostly school and other shorter city runs. Out of town trips every 3-4 months or so. I researched the Sorento 7-seater as the boys get bigger with sports etc. I looked at and drove the Sorento, Pathfinder, Kluger and Hyundai Highlander. The ...Read more
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meganeMcKinnon
- 3 reviews
- 8 likes
Great car & very economical
I bought this as i wanted something safe to drive my son in, along with a reliable compact 4wd. I've owned the Sorento for almost 1yr and its been fantastic. Very economical for a 4wd and the 2.2 litre engine has lots of go. Quiet & comfy. Great visibility too.
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Geoff DGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
- 2 reviews
- 6 likes
Good car but dealer service and follow up is ordinary
Good driving comfortable and the diesel is very economical. Seats are a little firm, I travelled to Adelaide from Melbourne on less than 3/4 tank really impressed. I would have liked better lights as I am used to spots but I don't want to put them on. Kia design needs to look at the Hyundai for the side steps the Hyundai blends in with a slight sweep whereas the Kia is a square shape and very truck like, hence i didn't get these fitted pity as my daughter would find it easier to get in.
The radio /sat nav needs replacing as it won't change and ...Read more
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Lizziebiz
- 5 reviews
Love This Car!
We love this car. So roomy and heaps of added extras. We have 6 people in our family and we're so glad we traded our Prado in for this car. I love leather seats in a mid range model. Sat nav works well and so does the cruise control and climate control. It drives beautifully and is more affordable than others such as the Kluger or Mazda.
The only negative is the placement of the hazard lights. We always find that we lean on it whilst programming the sat nav or using the touch screen.
Best thing about it is it's comfortable. The power tail gate that senses you and opens automatically. Plus the doors that unlock when you walk up to it. Best purchase I ever made!
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RonelMELBOURNE
Best value 7 seater SUV
Bought this new vehicle (2015 Sorento Platinum) to replace my BMW X3. Did not want to pay the premium for another BMW and the Sorento was the closest I could get to Q5/X3 for my $55k budget. In many ways it surpasses the X3 as far as features and refinement is concerned and the interior quality is very good. Everything is soft touch and feels a class above.
My only gripe would be the Infotainment display that picks up a lot of reflection from the light/stone coloured interior in direct sunlight. I think this will not be an issue if you have ...Read more
a black interior so take that into account if you are looking at a similar vehicle. Fuel consumption has been good at 8.0L/100km and the first 3000km service was efficient and quick although the service centre does not have the same upmarket vibe as the BMW dealerships. (Which is fine by me since I paid a lot less). In conclusion; if you don't mind the KIA badge this is a great buy and well and truly an alternative to the premium mid-sized SUV's.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Sagar RajpuraSydney
- Sorento UM SLi AWD, 2.2L Diesel, Automatic (2015-2020)
- Verified purchase
Sorento 2015 2.2 Diesel- Class Above The Rest!!!
Hi guys,
Just wanted to share an honest feedback of the All New Kia Sorento SLI 2.2 Ltr Diesel. Its a class above the rest . Never drove/considered a Kia before. Was driving a Q5 but felt a need to upgrade to a 7 seater. Wanted something powerful (since Audi Q5 was) and economical at the same time. So my requirements ruled out Kluger/CX-9, since they are THIRSTY!!!
Saw the new Kia Sorento in the market and took 2.2 litre Turbo diesel for a test drive. I instantly fell in love with this car since it had AMAZING smoothness for a diesel car ...Read more
and SURPRISINGLY minimal cabin noise. In fact, once you accelerate slightly to a speed of 30 or more, you can barely hear any noise and bet you, it will be hard to figure out if u driving a petrol or a diesel machine. Kia has really raised its standard with the 2015 Sorento with European styling externally & internally. Only annoying thing is the bluetooth. Since you need to touch screen to look for people's name to call them, even though steering wheel has call receive/decline option. But I am more than happy to compromise on the blue tooth user friendliness for a drive that is to die for. The new Sorento offers 3 driving modes :Normal, Eco, Sports. My favorite is the Eco mode for daily city driving and Sports mode for highway. It will just CRUISE on the Sports mode. If you are in market for a spacious 7 seater that is feature packed/economical/powerful than I strongly recommend to test drive the 2015 Kia Sorento!!!Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Questions & Answers
Rogerasked
Hi, I am seriously considering a Sorento. It was mentioned previously that it has a DPF. I understand that the Santa Fe with an identical drive train does not have a DPF. Would someone please clear this up for me please? Furthermore, does any one know if the Hyundai Tucson has a DPF?
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Anthonyasked
I keep hearing about serious diff issues in the santa fe but none whatsever in the sorento. Don't both of them share the same drivetrain? I'm referring to model post 2012
1 answer
Apparently there were diff issues with the Sorento prior to the 2015 update when Kia engaged some Aussie engineers to change the suspension to our conditions. Since then it's been fine, hence one of the many reasons they now back it with the 7 year warranty.
Meeasked
I have a 2018 sorento limited edition and I’m thinking of getting a caravan. Can I get some feedback on anything I need to know before I get going. For example, it’s an auto so how will I do with fuel consumption, do I need to upgrade the springs etc.
Really appreciate any help I can get. Thanks
2 answers
Forget it. I have a 2018 GT line and although it has a 2000kg tow capacity, it only has a 100kg limit on the tow ball which means you can pull a box trailer or a jet ski. The only camper in all of the Jayco range that you can legally tow is the JPod. VERY disappointed with this aspect of the car.
I have a 2017 GT-Line, and have towed a small van with a tow ball weight at or around 100kgs. It towed it fine, no issues whatsoever. In saying that I wouldn’t tow anything heavier. Fuel consumption was heavier as you’d expect but nothing outrageous.
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