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2018 Kia Sorento consumer reviews

$25,900 starting MSRP
side view of 2018 Sorento Kia
(394 reviews)
96% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.9
  • Interior 4.8
  • Performance 4.8
  • Value 4.8
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.9
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2018 Kia Sorento

My 2018 Kia Sorento is very reliable Except the dealer can't fix my steering problem. After three try's. At 50 plus miles per hour the steering ( electric controlled ) falls to sleep and when I nudge the steering wheel the car jerks either left or right, It feels like, If you were to loosen a tight cap on a jar it suddenly pops loose because of this I have to be ready to react.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Best SUV we have had or been in

This 2018 Sorento is far superior to the 2011 we gave to our son in law. Could not be happier with the vehicle. Buying experience was great and the service has been exceptional.

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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Impressed considering the price

Bought this car looking for a cheaper option but was impressed with what I received. Have owned Many Korean cars but this one was the best. Design, power and stability.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Problem with engine when it gets cold..dead batter

I purchased this car for my mobile dog grooming business..6 cyc... Not very dependable car in cold weather....missed several days of work because of not starting...

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Towing
  • Does not recommend this car
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The most uncomfortable car I have owned

Mechanically this is a great car. It is reliable, responsive and even for a 4 cyl it moves swiftly. My problem is how uncomfortable the seats are. From the moment I test drove it I mentioned the seats were not properly shaped/formed and the seats were uncomfortable. The salesman said they will confirm to your body over time. What a crock of bull. I have grown used to the unpleasant feel but lament every time I get into my wife's Toyota, for her car is exponentially more comfortable.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Excellent gas mileage for a AWD & large motor

Car performs excellent and gets a constant 28 to 29 mpg with AWD & large motor. 99% of my driving is highway. Biggest complaint is the seat comfort without having power seats and the seat fabric is hard to clean. I would buy again but I would definitely have power seats and leather.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • 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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This Suv fits my needs

I needed a vehicle with more leg room and that is exactly what I got. I have plenty of room for the grandkids and car seats. Yeay! No more aching back putting the baby in the carseat.

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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Great Value for an SUV with 3rd Row seating/AWD/V6

We purchased a 2018 “Kia Sorento with 3rd row seating,AWD, & V6 engine ,first thing we Love is ,we could get a good size SUV, that fits our family comfortable, secondly we Love that this SUV gets 26mpggas mileage, lastly We Love the nice look of this SUV & the way it drives ...::

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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This car is great for me.

This car has so much room inside. I test drove other similar SUVs and this one was the best. II will buy one again. Great!

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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very reliable car

This car met all my needs!! Excellent on gas reliable and safe travels on the road. Good price and still gives you a stylish look.

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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