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2012 Kia Sorento consumer reviews

$21,250 starting MSRP
side view of 2012 Sorento Kia
(158 reviews)
84% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.4
  • Interior 4.5
  • Performance 4.2
  • Value 4.3
  • Exterior 4.5
  • Reliability 4.3
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Best car I?ve ever owned

This is a perfect family car for a family with 2 boys and dog, 3 rows and lots of space!! Love that i can also pack me and all my friends and take a road trip for the weekend getaway! This is my second Kia and it wont be my last

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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Good, affordable family vehicle

Has more features than most other basic vehicles, rides great. Kia quality is not up to par though. For the value the car is great, but long term the quality suffers.

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 Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best warranty and exceptional car...

Very comfortable size and space ..... easy handling and I just love it . The warranty that kia offers is far the best. Not a gas guzzler and the leather makes it easy to clean especially when you have kids. 7 seater comes in handy when we have guests .

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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Cheap and dangerous

Mine needs an engine and new suspension. thanks kia.130000 miles,really .i hope you don't expect me to pay for your mistakes. I will keep you posted.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Reliable, but Could be More

It drives very well, overall this is an excellent car. It never has any engine problems and looks good. The only thing is that the seats get uncomfortable very fast.

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

This vehicle is a very nice family car or even for a new driver like myself, drives very smooth, great gas mileage and has no problems what so ever.

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

I love it. It?s good on gas has some nice features and hugs the road. I would recommend this car to a friend or family member.

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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Most reliable & powerful car I've ever owned

I looked at Honda CR-V, pilot, Toyota 4-runner, jeep, etc, but I was amazed by the value, ease of use, power and comfort of the Kia Sorento. It is incredibly roomy, and can be used for off-reading, gear, camping, commuting, road trips, good handling in any weather condition. I used to think kias were a bad brand until I got this car. (I found out that Newer kias are under different production and have much higher standards and ratings than older Kias).

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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Love love my sorrento will buy another!

My sorrento has been awesome! I will buy another but this one is going strong 6 years later. The only thing I would change is making the hatch accessible with the key fob to make it open. Can't want to get a new one!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • 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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clicking sound when pressing breaks

This is the worst car ever clicking sound when pressing the breaks hate this car dealer says this is normal it drives me crazy help

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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