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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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Good looking car. Smooth sailing!

The car runs like a dream. 3 seat row, lots of space, super clean. All wheel drive, new tires. Blootooth and Sirius Radio. Usb port for ipod.

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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THE MOST RELIABLE CAR THAT I HAVE EVER OWNED.

THIS CAR MEETS ALL MY NEEDS....IT IS GREAT FOR COMMUTING ; FUN TO DRIVE; LOTS OF ROOM 7 SEATER SUV. IT HAS A HATCHBACK; FOLD DOWN SEATS FOR CARRYING LOTS OF CARGO; GREAT SUV.

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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Just MEH

Overall, this vehicle is extremely average. The handling in snow is decent, the comfort is decent, and the overall vehicle is just plain decent. Nothing to write home about.

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 Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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One of two of the best cars we've ever owned

Great third row seating (planning for grandkids). Very durable leather seats. Front seats are heated. Great cargo area. Ergonomically everything is well located from the driver's seat. Runs quiet with little to no cabin noise. Shifts smoothly with plenty of power.

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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My wife's best SUV she has ever owned

This SUV has options I have never seen or heard of. I love cars and love to learn about them. She is so happy and can't stop talking about 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 Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Never been stranded due to a breakdown

I have 200,000+ miles on it, and it has never broken down on me. I spend about $2000 a year maintenance on it (since paying it off), and it still drives very well. There have been some issues with the interior (one seat won’t recline, door panels that came off), but nothing I have been unable to live with.

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

We use to think KIA cars were made very cheaply and tinny. You can feel the difference when you close the doors. Its nice and solid. We are so glad we looked into the KIA Sorento, Its very roommy and comfortable in both front and back seats, I truly enjoy driving it. Its great on gas. Definitely would purchase another KIA .

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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Excellent handling V6 and great gas mileage

The car handled exceptional AC was very cold, has 3rd row seating, would have preferred leather seats but cloth is very comfortable, has all gadgets for this year.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • 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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Nice vehicle for the price

This vehicle is comfortable to drive and has plenty of space. The only thing I would say is the 4 cylinder model has to work at getting up to speed and going up large hills. This may be a benefit for gas mileage though.

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 Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Stud muffin of a car

We bought this car recently, so the reliability we?ve seen has been short term. Our friends took it for a drive and commented that it was a ?Stud muffin of a car.? My husband and I completely agree. It is a beautiful looking car, super comfy, pretty good pick up, responsive steering, and the brakes are great. The back of the car had a good amount of storage, but you can pull up the floor to open it up to at least half a foot more storage beneath what you can originally see. It is super easy to park with a pretty good turn ratio. I normally drive a Mazda 3 which turns on a dime, while my husband has a Buick Verano that is a small yacht when it comes to turning and parking and I always have issues with his. But the Sorento is a breeze to park. It seats 5 and can even fit three car seats in the back - snuggly, but they can fit. Really awesome gas mileage and has an ECO feature. Love the car!

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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