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I own the 4 - hybrid done 1500 miles so far and it’s fantastic. Slight issues with my back on the comfort of the drivers seat but I think it’s more my back at fault. Love the hda the car drove all the way to Sheffield and back the other day and I was feeling like a passenger more than a driver!
For the money and what's included as standard, this is way better than a Discovery, Audi Q5, and the Merc GLB! Had an Evoque and Disco Sport and this is 10 times better and far more reliable! Very very good SUV.
As an American I find it informative and often amusing to see how reviewers in Europe view vehicles we share. None more so than the new Sorento. Characterized in this video as "One of the BIGGEST SUV's on the road, the Sorento is typically viewed as among the smallest "midsize" unibody SUVS. In fact, at 189" in length it is among the smallest. It IS the smallest among 3 row SUVs in America.* The category of "large" SUVs (or as we Americans call them, ""full size" SUVs such as the Ford Expedition, Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevy Suburban, etc.) shared with American consumers' first love the full size pickup. Those behemoths range up to 226" in length. The difference extends to the interior size. Here in the US the room available in the third row is routinely criticized as being suitable only for children despite the fact that it offers more legroom than the Toyota Highlander, the best selling 3 row crossover in America. But that's a criticism leveled at nearly every "midsize" SUV available in the US where the 3rd row is routinely relegated to a space for children and in-laws. American reviewers would never say the 3rd row is "comfortable enough" for a six ft tall passenger on a long journey" (3:07). A similar difference applies to assessment of "boot" (i.e. cargo) space. The 75.5 cubic feet of overall space is quite adequate especially compared to vehicles we consider to be "compacts" but not nearly as roomy as larger midsize SUVs like the VW Atlas and KIA Telluride (neither of which, I believe, is available in Europe.) The space behind the second row is ample but again not as generous as its larger midsize rivals. The same is true of the space behind the third row where the 12.6 cubic ft is enough for a typical grocery run but not to what we call "big box" stores, (e.g. Costco) where we buy 50 gallons of mayonnaise and other "necessities.". All in all, most American consumers would consider the Sorento to be adequate for 6-7 passengers on a short local journey or for 4-5 passengers for a longer trip with luggage but not fully loaded with both passengers and luggage. Otherwise there are a number of feature differences between the European and American versions of the Sorento. Most are minor but a few are more significant. For example, only one US spec model (the top trim X-Line) comes standard with AWD. Other trims can be optioned with AWD for an additional $2000. The exception is the hybrid version that is currently available only with FWD in the US. Even more significant are differences in engines and power trains. The hybrid models are apparently identical in America and Europe but the base engine in the US is a 2.5L four cylinder naturally aspirated petrol mill. Not surprisingly no diesel option is available in the US.(Cheap fuel and "diesel-gate" largely eliminated diesels in passenger vehicles.) Instead, a higher performance alternative is a 2.5L turbo petrol engine with a dual clutch transmission available on upper trims. It's a version of the same engine offered on a variety of other KIA and Hyundai models including the Santa Fe, the K5 GT, the Sonata N-Line, Genesis GV-80, and G-80. The engines reflect the Americans' more narrow perspective on "performance" than Europeans. There are reasons that drag racing originated in America while rallies originated in Europe and why our version of "road racing" takes place on high banked ovals rather than on public roads in places like the Isle of Man and Monte Carlo or specially constructed circuits like the Nurburgring and Le Mans. Straight line acceleration from a standing start to 60 mph or a quarter mile are the standard and almost the only performance metrics for Americans. Personally, I find the European perspective more appealing but I'm in a minority among my fellow citizens. Finally, there is a huge difference in the price of the Sorento in the US versus the UK. A base trim Sorento with optional AWD in the US has an Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price of about $32,000. That translates to a straight currency conversion price of $54,000 for a similarly configured base trim Sorento in the UK. A fully loaded top trim US spec Sorento has an MSRP of $42,790 that amounts of a straight conversion price of over $65,000 in the UK. There are numerous reasons for such a difference in many vehicles even before taxes such as VAT vs sales tax in the US are taken into consideration. Among them is the fact that auto ownership in the US where mass transit is abysmal compared to Europe means lower cost auto ownership is a near necessity for many consumers while many middle class Europeans have little daily need for a car. That situation means the Sorento in the US competes against so-called "mainstream" midsize vehicles while in the UK the KIA competes with vehicles like the Land Rover and other brands that are considered luxury brands in the US. Europeans may well envy the automotive "bargains" we Americans consider routine. But Americans, whether they realize or not, lack alternatives and a social safety net that Europeans take for granted. In any case, as a Sorento owner (twice) I appreciate the UK perspective of this video. Thanks again. * The US Spec of the VW Tiguan appears to be a version of the vehicle known as the Tiguan Allspace in the UK. At 185" in length it's typically seen as a "tweener" between the US category of "compact" SUVs that range from about 179" to 182" in length and midsize crossovers the smallest of which are about 188" long. But the Allspace, the US Tiguan comes standard as a 2 row vehicle with a small third row of seats available as an option.
There seems to be a lot of correlation between you're observations about car sizes and McDonalds meal sizes! A large drink in the UK is like a US kids size. US super size is obscene! Informative comment, thanks.
We have our 3 rd Kia Diesel , now for 2 years a sorento 2019 awd diesel 8 speed auto and 19 inch wheels , I had many, many cars in my life ( being an ex auto engineer ) ...... this is the best and most reliable car we have and had. and excellent for the lousy NZ roads .
I find it very indicative of the US market when the Sorento is considered a large SUV. Even in the KIA lineup it isn’t the largest. Here in America the current SUV darlings are the Palisade and the Telluride. If you want a hybrid the best seller is the Highlander. The biggest draw, for me, for the Sorento is the hybrid option.
Interesting that Kia now feel confident enough to sell a car at prices above certain competitors... Certainly many owners have come to find Kia a good choice, especially since their corporate 'rebirth' a few years ago.
I know a housing association who buys these cars where I used to live in Bradford. These cars are really well built and it's like a cheaper version of an Audi or a BMW. I've been in one myself and they're quite good cars. It also has seven years of warranty cover meaning it's a long term investment.
today´s taxes in Denmark brings the PHEV model close to 25000 euros cheaper then an diesel. That is because of the new favoritism of EV and PHEV. So the choosing is not all that difficult :) startprice in Denmark is 57000 Euros - so i think it will become an hit
I think it is time for at least UK to let more cars in from USA to break or at least shake German car makers monopoly at the moment all German cars are rediclously overpriced the model you could afford 3 years ago new version of same model is out of your range
@@oliverstemp9132 I was actually suprised that the Kia Sorento is so much more expensive in Europe than the US. Because Europe and the UK only get the top trim level
I didn’t realize there is a hybrid sorento with bench 2nd row seating?? Is this true in the United States? I’m in Los Angeles... I don’t want the captain style second row seating
Why do we not get the option of the X line that is sold in the States??We also have to put up with the short wheelbase Sportage and no option of the Kia Carnival.Why??????
Surely for this price a BMW, Merc or audio is better value and considering the resale price? Especially as the third row is not fit for purpose unlike say a ford galaxy?
That infotainment and trim in the front is unforgiveable. It just looks like the sort of thing you'd expect and accept from a Dacia, with it's entry level budget. Although going a size down comparing this interior to the new Tucson shows just what Kia/Hyundai are capable of for the budget and yet this is what they're presenting.
I'm confused about the rear (middle row) seat space. The Peugeot 5008 has three individual seats in the middle row, which sounds very spacious. Yet, you seem to think that the Sorento is even more spacious, although it does not have three individual seats (?). Which car would you recommend to a family that needs to fit two adults and three children seated in children seats (age 1, 3 and 6)? For example, driver + 1 year old in front row, adult on one side + 3 year old in middle seat + 6 year old on the side.
Why do you compare Sorento to Skoda Kodiaq? I think it needs to be compared to Audi Q7 or Volkswagen Touareg in terms of size. It is the cheapest carin it's class.
This is a comment about your short car of the year videos, and what they show of the What Car team. Don't you think that your reviews would be better informed and more relevant to a wide audience if they were undertaken by a more diverse team? 4 or 5 British middle aged white men probably share a lot of thoughts in common - speaking as someone who fits this description. I'd like to hear from different perspectives about these cars so I have a full picture when trying to make one of the biggest financial decisions there is. Thanks!
No spare wheel, what happens if you get a puncture in the middle of nowhere and you're stuck with a stupid tube of tyre sealant that's useless most of the time....
The car play doesn’t work if you have an iPhone, Google it, everyone including me is having the same issues. Kia blames Apple and Apple blames Kia and I am left with a $38,000 car without the ability to keep my iPhone 11 connected.
Really have an issue with your comment about the third row being comfortable for long journeys - clearly wrong there, ooops! Rest of the review was really good though. Just avoid the BS ... :-)
As soon as I realised this wasn't an electric vehicle I stopped watching. How disappointing ! This vehicle could of been amazing if it was electric with over 300 miles. This car isn't going to be worth anything in 6 years time. No one will want it.
yeah, sure. And who's going to build new powerplants that will be able to cover the needs of all the EVs? Europe is already on an edge of a huge blackout.
james In Bradford why would i go for Mercedes and audi while u have plenty of other brands including them japanese and american ones. Korean cars have always had problems and they can’t resist for too long.