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2011 Kia Sorento consumer reviews

$21,195 starting MSRP
side view of 2011 Sorento Kia
(218 reviews)
82% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.2
  • Interior 4.3
  • Performance 4.1
  • Value 4.3
  • Exterior 4.5
  • Reliability 4.2
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Really nice!

The only complaint I have about this crossover is I can't seem to get the voice response system to "understand" commands and the navigation system is not good (I have better luck with Google Navigation on my phone)

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Love the Kia

Bought this Kia several months ago, and I have been very happy with it. Bought the v-6 and the gas mileage is still close to 23 mpg. I would recomend this vehicle to everyone!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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great choice

2011 with 3 rd row. packed 6 in on vacation back seat and third row seats were hard for the long trip. We have the V-6 very fun to drive feels and looks great. came with a running board type of trim- do not get this it looks good but makes getting a pain

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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1st time Kia buyer

This is my first, but not my last Kia. I absolutely love my Sorento. If buying a Sorento, there is but only one mistake that you can make. That's buying a 4 liter engine. It's plenty powerful, but not enough to give you that 32 MPG you could have with a 6 cylinder. My 4 gets me 23-26 MPG, because these Sorento's are much larger SUV's than say my last SUV, which was a Ford Escape. BUY ONE!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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Most unreliable SUV I've ever purchased

My Kia Sorento has had a pull to the right side since day 1. New tires at 450 miles, wow? And did u know a service shop for Kia has to get work approved from Kia? Interesting... I'll soon be on my 2nd water pump. And like my 60 th trip for front end issues! I do advise everyone to say away from Kia products. This has been a nightmare, purchasing a new vehicle and afraid to leave town. Jen from Ohio is very disappointed. J

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does not recommend this car
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Kar is Awesome (KIA)

This car meets or exceeds all advertisements. Gas mileage is dead on with sticker estimates which I find comforting since most cars end up being below what is advertised. AWD never slips. Ride is smooth for an SUV, remember it's not a $50,000 SUV. KIA puts the most options in a car for the price that I have every seen. Bluetooth is awesome with wireless phone functions such calling and using my pandora radio. Comes with satelitte radio but using the pandora never really need it. There is not "get what you paid for" in this car. This car gives you more than you paid for.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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Good Enough

Very fair price for what you get; rides a little rough; interior and exterior appearance is nice; plenty of accessories; experienced a few mechanical/electrical problems in the first 20,000 miles (2 sensors & bad battery); not quite as fuel efficient as advertised (usually around 20 in town and 25 on hwy); 3rd row seats adaquate for children but too tight for adults

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Excellant car

Excellent car--Very satisfied-Gas mileage a little lower than expected but still (18-20) around town--Haven't taken a trip yet. Bought SX Model--Great car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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great car

This is a great car with wonderful standard features and a great safety rating. I was looking at an Equinox but the Sorento is head and shoulders above that vehicle. I couldn't be happier with my purchase.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great SUV for the price and size

I have owned several SUV's. I fell in love with the design of the Sorento, only regret was I wish I got the complete package with sun roof and bells and whistles. Other than me being spoiled I love it

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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