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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 for the money!

I love the Kia sorento! This is my second one. First one was purchased new, second one was used (different financial circumstances). Roomy, three rows, heated seats (necessity for me) the ride is so smooth, no loud driving/road noise, just an enjoyable ride! This is my primary car for everything, commuting, errands, Vacay, Dr appts, etc. Lots of extras... I really feel you get a super nice car for your money.

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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A great car to have

The car was in great condition when I test drove it. It was comfortable as well. It was very well maintained when I bought 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 Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable car I have owned.

This Sorento was the best car for the money I have owned. We bought it new and have never had any problems with it. I actually bought a another Kia because of the great ecperience I had with this 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 Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Best car I?ve ever had!

I never look forward to driving anywhere until I got this car. I love being in it and makes long trips so much more enjoyable!

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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one of the best cars I've own... and I've owned ma

great car... great gas mileage... purchased this car new and wife loves it... only selling because looking to upgrade to a newer model... if not we plan to keep this car...

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Love the Sorrento

Great on gas. All wheel drive goes very well in the snow. All around great car. Would recommend this car to everyone.

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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Too many repair issues

I have had to replace the rear wheel anti lock break sensors three times in less than two years. The windshield wiper water pump failed and had to be replaced. The stream of water is very poor and does not do a good job of getting the window wet. The vehicle has minimal power when accelerating onto a highway and the gas mileage is 20 MPG, way below what was projected by the dealer.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Reliable performing SUV

I looked at many SUV's before buying this vehicle and chose it due to having so many features (satellite radio, bluetooth, cargo rack, etc) for the money. It offers flexibility of 3rd row to fit 7 people or fold down all seats for hauling cargo. I've had 0 issues with it and will only sell to buy another one.

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 Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Wonderful vehicle

The Sorento is perfect for me and my children! We have plenty of room to travel and have a great time. It's quite and gets great gas mileage! It meets all my needs to travel any where I need to go!

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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Trade our 2013 SOUL in on this and have kicked our

This vehicle is the loudest riding SUV I have ever been in. When your driving/riding in it, you can hear nothing but the suspension in the inside of it. Turn the radio up, still hear it. We so wish that we would have just kept our SOUL, it was our 2nd one and we loved them both.

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