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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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Only four weeks new

I love it. I have concerns about the seat belts being to lose, but was told that it was normal and would catch in the case of a accident. The phone Hook up for Android's is a bigger pain than they made it out to be. iPhones hook right up. I dislike the side mirrors. Horrible blind spots. I know they have the warnings, but I have already had a close call. Maybe I just need to get used to it. The drive it's self is smooth. I previously owned a 13 Equinox. And the seats hurt my lower back and neck. Love the comfort and being able to see souch through the front windshield again. I didn't score high on reliability because I haven't had it long enough. The seats are a little small. Or I'm a little big, but they work for me. The third row seating is really hard to get to. Only children would be able to use them. I knew this going in so I am good with that too.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Best car I have ever owned!!

Love this car!! Feels like a luxury vehicle for half the price!! Salesman was amazing and the service department (drove over a piece of rebar the first week I owned it) went above and beyond to help me get it fixed!!!

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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Best vehicle

Very spacious, comfortable and it's equipped with everything I wanted. Smooth ride and dependable. Love all the features in the vehicle especially the panoramic sunroof.

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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I love this car!!!!!!!##

This car has everything for me and my family of 5... Thanks KIA... We love it! This car is awesome and fun... It has the awesome features and bluetooth..

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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Liked it so much, I bought one.

To date, I have test driven three Kia Sorentos, and I have to say I'm impressed. Both my wife and I are tall (I'm 6'5" and my wife is 6'), so legroom is a must and the Sorento has room to spare. The ride is crisp and the power of the 6 cylinder engine is apparent, and AWD is a must for where I live. The interior is stylish, user friendly, and well thought out. If you haven't heard it before, the Sorento comes with a lot of standard amenities other car companies charge extra for. The storage behind the third row is a little skimpy, but let's face it the third row of seats are only good for small people or children...so I won't be using them anyway, which means I'll have plenty of space back there. The prices are reasonable, and then there is one of the best warranties in the business. All-in-all it may not be the most luxurious, or the most spacious, or the most powerful cross-over, but it is the best bang for my buck. After test driving multiple other vehicles the third time was the charm for us...we just bought a Sorento.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Beautiful, Spacious Family Car

I LOVE this car. The 3rd row seating was a must and the retractable moon roof was a major bonus. It feels so luxurious inside and looks so stylish outside. Very comfy ride, although the gas mileage not so great.

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 New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Great SUV. As good as any out there.

We bought a new 2018 Sorento a month ago. Wow! Back in 2013 I traded in my BMW 328 Xdrive for a new KIA Optima SX. I still own that Optima. It's a great car. This is why I decided to give the Sorento a try. This SUV is as good as any out there, including luxury brands. Obviously the taking a guy from Audi (Peter Schreyer) and BMW (Pierre Leclercq) has upped their game tremendously. This SUV has a very German feel to it. I used to drive BMW, but in my older years I have learned to not look at the name badge and go with my instincts. I'm glad I did. This is one fine SUV. Can't beat the value. Ride, comfort, options....it's got it all.

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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Kia Sorrento is a great SUV

This car drives better than the RX 350 I owned previously. It has every feature that I need. The Apple/Android auto play is awesome. Plenty of USB charging ports. Leg room is comfortable. The exterior of the car is nice with clean lines. Back trunk has storage under the mat for comfort and organization. Love this 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 New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Very new yet but liking it...

Still getting use to this car... I up-grated from a Kia Sportage.. A few options I miss from the Sportage but im still getting use to it...

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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New to the Kia world

First Kia i have ever owned. Left a problematic 2015 Ford Focus. Was looking for a more reliable vehicle and one with more room. Thank the Lord we got of the Focus. We have more room and we still get good mileage out of the 2.4L 4cylinder. Ours is the base model. I believei t is the L model. Only got about 4500 miles. Excellent gas mileage. Trips are usually between 25-28mpg. It is fwd.

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 New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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