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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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FUN

It's a great family vehicle lots of power with the v8 and great for hauling things. So all around good for what i was looking for. The only complaint i would have is parts availability; specifically the wiring harness. It took a month to get from Korea after our accident.

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 Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Great gas mileage for an SUB

consistently getting 20-21mpg in city driving. love it! We are a family of 6 and I stepped down from a Ford Excursion, so this size is new for me. But I love it.

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

I found this car on cars.com, drove to FL to inspect it and bought it. So far we are very pleased wiith it. It has a convenience package which includes many desirable features. the ride is firm. Fuel econ is real good with 4cyl engine.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • 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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Room for a suitcase and 3 dogs

The whole reason I bought this vehicle is to have the dogs be comfy on road trips. They have plenty of head room and room to stretch out- a major feat since one is an 80 lb lab. It's a great ride on long trips and the heated seats are awesome for those cold mornings, but also when your lower back is sore.

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 Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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okay

pick up speed not satisfactory, drive is ok, features are ok, system is great. engine to big for this car

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Love our Serento

Great features for price. Great performance. Rear camera really a plus. Gas milage is fair. Handles great in snow!

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
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Pretty Good Value

Overall a great car for the $. Wanted a commuter car but didn't want to go econo-box. The AWB has very good road handling and the 4 cylinder isn't as bad as you might think. It has very good cargo space (2 hockey bags) flush on floor and I average 17-18 pure city and 26-27 highway. Basic interior and a few first year kinks (all minor) but who cares; it's all covered under warranty.

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

Drives and handles like a SUV should.....sporty with good power, handling, and a nice firm ride. With the six speed and V6 it gets decent mpg. Just watch your speed because you'll be over the legal limit without the vehicle breathing very hard. Enjoy.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Great value and Stylish Great Ride Too!

I bought a Kia Sorento with about 5k miles on it from the BMW dealer in R.I. I've only had the car for about 3 or 4 months but so far, we are really pleased with it. Great design with an optional third row seat (which we have). It is super comfortable for my family of 4 and every once in a while I pop up one seat in the third row or even the whole row to seat more people. For me, it's the perfect solution for someone who needed a little more space but was not thrilled about driving a mini van. I have an EX V6 which has plenty of power and it's not too bad on gas either.

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

Very good value for Cars.com price. Mileage as Kia stated. Enough room and flexibility for family of 4/5 or homeowner/sportsman to transport materials or gear. Handles well; good visibility for shorter driver.

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