2012 Kia Sorento
Starting MSRP $21,250–$34,850
Average Rating
| Comfort: |  | 4.5 out of 5 |
| Performance: |  | 4.2 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: |  | 4.7 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: |  | 4.6 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | | 4.6 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | | 4.6 out of 5 |
60 out of 69 people would recommended this car to a friend | ||
Consumer Reviews
Rating from TacoriGirl
 (5) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: |  |
5 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
5 out of 5 |
"First off I bought a 2014 Sorento SX in black. I'm glad I came to my senses and realized that the Sorento has every feature a luxury car has but at $15,000 less. Yes, I've test drove the x3 and it is a nice but over priced vehicle. Even the Audi Q5 was on my list. Then I test drove the Sorento and shattered my misconceptions. The Sorento is for someone who wants a SUV with all the luxury options and realizes that paying 50k for a vehicle is ridiculous. The Sorento gives you memory seats, 8inch screen navigation, premium sound, blind spot detection, rear view camera, and power lift gate, just to name a few options all for under 40K. Throw in the 290 hp fuel efficiency with regular 87 octane not premium required gas and it really is a no brainer."
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: New
Primary use for this car: Just getting around
Rating from I love my Kia!
| (5) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
5 out of 5 |
"I have only had my Kia for 1 1/2 days and I absolutely love it. Thank you to Bill Skudder for making it an enjoyable experience during the process of purchasing my Kia. From the time I took it for a test drive to the time I picked it up and drove it off the lot was a pleasant experience. Everyone that I dealt with at Matthews were very helpful and informative."
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: Used
Primary use for this car: Just getting around
Rating from Hola
 (4) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: |  |
4 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
4 out of 5 |
"I have been driving the SX 2012 for a month now. Coming from a VW jetta manual I was afraid of missing the fun of driving. I have to admit that the Sorento has surprised me. It is fun to drive, safe on passing other cars and has a sports feeling when you are a the wheel. Inside it has all the fun stuff, panoramic sunroof, garage opener, backup camera...and the looks are great for a car of this price (it seems the designer is the same as Audi uses). Easy access to phone, radio etc... The gas consumption is not as good as I though. I was never able to make the 26 MPG that they say in highways, even with speeds of 65 mph. I ended up doing around 21 or 22MPG, but I guess that the kind of thing I have to give up for the 6 cylinder power."
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: Used
Primary use for this car: Commuting
Rating from Riegar
 (3) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: |  |
3 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
3 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
3 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
4 out of 5 |
"Overall the car for the money is good. However, the GDI engines were estimated to give a much high MPG than what it really gets. 20 MPG on the highway is more of the average I have been getting on the highways. Kia acknowledge this problem and has been paying back owners gas dollars. There is a big difference between the power of the V6 and the 4-cylinder. They get the same gas mileage so buy the V6."
I would recommend this car to a friend: No
This vehicle was purchased: New
Primary use for this car: Transporting family
Rating from apa
| (5) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
5 out of 5 |
"I was more interested in the Sportage but this is above and beyond. Love de AWD and the smooth transmition which is very strong at the same time. I'm in love with my Sorento. Highly recommend it."
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: Used
Primary use for this car: Commuting
Rating from Kellylbi
| (5) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
5 out of 5 |
"Love my Sorento. Great family car. Love that it has 3 rows of seats. Gets great gas miles. You get all the bells and whistles for a low price."
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: New
Primary use for this car: Transporting family
Rating from Bojangles
| (5) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
5 out of 5 |
"Its been very comfortable and user friendly -- love it! People, please stop bashing the MPG numbers with this vehicle. Our Sorento vehicle gets the MPG figures, as advertised. I bet there is a direct corrolation between those who get "poor" MPG and bad driving habits ("jack-rabbit" acceleration, braking too hard, using AC or heat too much, and yes, texting while driving, etc). I also own a Kia Optima SX Turbo and I average 30-32 MPG per tank...let me repeat that - over 30 MPG with a Turbo! If you improve your driving habits, then your "real world" MPG numbers will go up considerably. Otherwise, the vehicle is fine so far...a great value for the money."
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: New
Primary use for this car: Commuting
Rating from Lucky B
| (5) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
5 out of 5 |
"I've been behind the wheel of my new 2012 Kia Sorento SX with the 6 cyl engine for about a month now. So far I'm very pleased. The car handles great and has all of the bells and whistles for a VERY reasonable price. I'm sure Lexus people will be offended, but the SX is basically an RX 350 at a fraction of the cost. The heated seats work much better than my old Honda Pilot and this Kia is much more fun to drive. I sacrificed a little on size, but that's not a big deal unless you have a large family or go traveling with a ton of stuff. My kids are all under 10 years old and it fits us just fine. On the down side, the gas mileage so far hasn't been what I hoped for. Reports say you get 20 city and and 26 highway, but my experience so far has been about 18.5 and 24. Not that big of a deal I guess, but MPG was my #1 reason for making the switch. Only other downside so far is that there is no place for spare change, but now I'm just nitpicking... Great car, great price."
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: Used
Primary use for this car: Transporting family
Rating from Fezhead
| (5) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
5 out of 5 |
"Luv my 2012 Kia Sorento. Lots of room inside and the cargo space is impressive. Handles great. Over all is top notch. Sporty looking at a good price. Great warranty. The fuel mileage is ok too."
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: Used
Primary use for this car: Transporting family
Rating from DMEM8
| (5) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
5 out of 5 |
"The KIA Sorento is great!!! Absolutely love it. Have owned Fords for years but this car certainly changed our minds about KIAs. Definitely pleased with our purchase."
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: Used
Primary use for this car: Just getting around
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