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2016 Kia Sorento consumer reviews

$25,100 starting MSRP
side view of 2016 Sorento Kia
(281 reviews)
89% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.6
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.5
  • Value 4.5
  • Exterior 4.6
  • Reliability 4.5
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Kia Sorento

We love this car. It gets great gas mileage considering it is a midsize crossover and actually gets 1-2 better mpg around the city than we expected. The car has a lot of get up and go! Just to check it out on speed, I got it up to 103 mph. It probably would have gone higher, but I stopped at 103. Our only disappointment was the lack of built in GPS and the dealer only gave us one key for 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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Crossover

Love my Kia! Great stability and traction in mountainous areas. Full family transportation for families larger than five.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • 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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I LOVE MY KIA!

Great car, great value. Very powerful engine. Drives very well in snow, I have an AWD. Only thing I do not like about it, is that it does not have a roof rack, it does, but just for show as it is flat to the roof. This causes rain and water to pile onto roof which is not a good thing. Especially it you have a car that stands outside during winter months. My 2012 Sorento had actual roof racks and I loved it and used it, not sure why 2017 model changed.

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

Solid stable vehicle, drives well and is comfortable. Feels safe. Interior is laid out nicely and driver friendly.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • 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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Tremendous

I really love driving this car. Only thing I don't like is washing it?it's too hard to reach the roof?so I take it to the car wash and that makes me happy.

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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Got my money's worth

Purchased 2016 Sorento base model in Nov 2015 currently have 21 k miles of flawless performance. Averaging consistent 24 mpg. The base content level although Spartan by some peoples standards is perfect for me.Perfect level of power accessories, I did not have to pay for a lot of junk I didn't want or use (just wish it has a compass). I'm 6' 2" and have more than enough room. Cabin space Huge. Get Many compliments on and appearance and ride.

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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Love my Sorento

Had a new 2011 Sorento. Really liked it. When it was time to repair Lace thecar, I bought a new 2016 Sorento. Wow! Couldn't believe the improvement. Quieter. Roomier. Nicer handling. Improved gas mileage (V6 in each). I expect my next car will also be a Sorento.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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First SUV, love it!

We got an amazing vehicle for comfortable payments. It was practically new, having less than 9,000 miles when we bought it. The size is perfect too. Easy to park, roomy and perfect for road trips. The only dislike is volume control is not consistent when making calls (seems like it changes speakers and volume depending on how the number is connected).

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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SUV offering Style, Performance, Economy & Value

The 2016 KIa Sorento offers all four style, performance, economy & value plus an optional 3rd row seat. Step up to the V6 SXL trim line and get all leather heated and cooled seating seating, panarama sunroof, hand free tailgate, and my wife's favorite a heated steering wheel. The ride luxury class comfortable. stable and quiet. Now the EPA rated gas mileage is listed as 17/23 but our suburban driving has resulted in a consistent 24.5 mpg for the 6 months that we have owned the car. Is there any downside here ?- well yes resale value. If you are a person who trades in their car every 2 or three years the Kia Sorento depreciates much faster than the competing Toyota Highlander or honda Pilot so re-sale price might be a factor. Other than that look at all the 2016 Sorento reviews they all will give this car 5 star treatment. And a 5 year/60,000 mile end to end warranty and 100,000 pwertrain warranty and you will not be disappointed.

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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great suv for the price

leased a new ex and traded my Caddy SRX this is a better car and i loved the price and all the options

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 Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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