It first appeared in 2010 but the model we look at here is the facelifted and heavily revised version that was on sale from the tail end of 2012 through to its replacement in 2015. An option that should be considered a must is the sorento s allwheel drive system. Fourwheel drive is nice to have but doesnt command a huge premium because frontdrive sorentos with allweather rubber can handle the vast majority of inclement. Click image to enlarge other standard safety features on the sorento are four disc brakes with abs and ebd, traction control, stability control with rollover prevention, and hill assist. There are no tether bolts in the third row, but it would be a challenge putting a baby back there anyway. The sorento was fun to drive, and the kids car seats were easy to install. Wellmannered, wellbalanced, easy to maneuver and easy to live with, the kia sorento merits high overall marks as a driver friendly travelmate. I have driven it now for 3,000 miles and have no complaints. This allwheeldrive example is as loaded as a sorento gets from the factory, and thats reflected in its 4126pound curb weight. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information. See hires pictures, prices and info on kia sorento lxs for sale in merrimack. Todays test vehicle is a 2012 sorento lx awd with the fourcylinder engine. Auto and apple carplay, and available driver drowsiness monitoring. While i loved my first brief stint in a loaded sevenseat 2012 kia sorento at cars.
Last year the sorento was the first vehicle built in the u. If you havent checkedout a kia vehicle for a few years, prepare to be surprised. Powerfolding side mirrors and a backup rear sonar system are available for the first time with the 2012 sorento. Find out what we think after 40,000 miles with kias threerow sorento suv. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. While not intended as an offroad vehicle, a fourwheel drive sorento with its 7. This models remit didnt really change with the update. The 2017 kia sorento is available with frontwheel drive or allwheel drive. Our test vehicle had mattefinish plastic wood trim that we preferred over. Kia sorento 20072010 road test consumer reports video.
Expect to pay more for wellequipped, v6powered ex models. Its the same for the 2012 model year, and a recent test drive in this years model reminded us how the sorento. Thats a shame because the 2012 kia sorento with allwheeldrive is a very capable offroad ride with hill decent control and even a locking center differential. In all driving situations i put the sorento through, i never felt a want of power.
Looking for a 2012 kia sorento lx awd located in 2012 kia sorento lx awd greater sudbury on. It also comes with kias standard 10year100,000 mile warranty. Fourwheel drive is nice to have but doesnt command a huge premium because front drive sorentos with allweather rubber can handle the vast majority of inclement. While not quite the flagship of the kia range surely thats the moreexpensive eightseater carnival peoplemover the sorento suv is kias quiet achiever. If you plan on putting the sorento to the test in the rough, youll be wanting a 4x4 version. There are both frontwheeldrive and allwheeldrive versions offered but for offroad driving, towing or coping with slippery onroad conditions, the 4x4 will be the way to go. The vtecequipped engine vtec is honda speak for variable valve lift gets a. The sorento is one of kias bestselling vehicles, so there should be a decent supply of used examples on usedcar lots. It has 36,120 km on the clock and comes with manual transmission as well as other great features.
The driver heated seat no longer works and can only be fixed by replacing the entire seat. The 2019 model enjoys refreshed front and rear bumpers, a new grille, and new lights and wheels. For the past 2 weeks ive been lucky enough to test drive a new car. Road test kias seven seat sorento suvs proves you can have practicality, performance and comfort, without the stigma of driving a peoplemover. Apr 22, 2012 for the past 2 weeks ive been lucky enough to test drive a new car.
The 2012 kia sorento walks the line between rugged suv and wagon with its tasteful canvas. They aim to get you in and out in 60 minutes or less. The sorento is an offer too good to refuse for any aspiring suv owner. Kias 2016 sorento suv is about 3 inches longer than its predecessor, on a wheelbase likewise stretched, making the new sorento about the same size as a. A traditional, roughriding suv, the sorento is good for towing and going offroad, though less comfortable on the road. The car is comfortable to drive and has the space i needed for both cargo and my employees who often carpool with me to job sites. As long as catastrophic engine failure at under 60,000 miles is the top owner complaint, itll be pretty hard to recommend the 2012 sorento. The kia sorento offers a compelling combination of power, safety, comfort, style, and sophistication. When would you like to test drive this car what time is best.
The kia sorento is a midsize crossover with an available thirdrow seat to provide seating for seven, which puts it in. Nov 14, 2014 2015 kia sorento wr tv pov test drive winding road magazine. See photos and get impressions, mpg, and more at car and driver. A 6speed automatic transmission is standard on all 2012 kia sorento models. The kia sorento handles well, has a nice roomy interior and an optional thirdrow seat. Read about the 2012 kia sorento engine and performance at u. Schedule service get estimate northern coverage warranty dealer guarantee. Car complaints, car problems and defect information latest news. Dec 28, 2018 the kia sorento offers a compelling combination of power, safety, comfort, style, and sophistication. Applies if you have your financing arranged and does not include time needed for test driving the car 4 this dealer may deliver your vehicle to your home or office if you would like. Our test car drove all four wheels via a sixspeed automatic transmission.
One thing i noticed consistently throughout my weeklong test drive is how pleasant the sorento is to live with. The 2014 kia sorento gets major undertheskin updates and refinements. The second generation kia sorento is a tale of two halves. Since the frontwheel drive car doesnt have a floor tunnel, theres enough legroom in the middle secondrow position for an adult on shorter trips. The driver heated seat no longer works and can only be fixed by replacing the entire seatnot worth it to me.
Kelley blue book the sorento is no revelation to drive but few are in the smallcrossover segment. The kia sorento is a midsize crossover with an available thirdrow seat to provide seating for seven, which puts it in a category of just. The first car was a 2012 mazda mazda 3 and this past week it was a kia rio ex 5door. It has a relaxed ride, spacious seating in its first two rows, and a long.
The sorento is one of kias bestselling vehicles, so there should be a decent supply of used examples on used car lots. When youre in the market for a new car, be sure to swing by a kia dealership and take the kia sorento for a test drive. Just drop by our car lot in sm city bicutan to immediately test drive any. Test driving the car several times closed the deal. Public perception is hard to win over, but a test drive will well and truly seal the deal for most. Jun 01, 2016 the 2017 kia sorento is available with frontwheel drive or allwheel drive. Get indepth unbiased information on the kia sorento from consumer reports including major redesigns, pricing. Jul 20, 2017 thats a shame because the 2012 kia sorento with allwheeldrive is a very capable offroad ride with hill decent control and even a locking center differential. The sorento provides a feeling of spaciousness with both five and seven.
Kia sorento 07 oct 2016 if you havent driven a south korean car for a few years, youre likely to be amazed at the improvements in fit, finish and general quality of today. Its the same for the 2012 model year, and a recent test drive in this years model reminded us. Heated and air conditioned driver seat, heated steering wheel, dual sunroofs, nav. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Comparison infiniti qx80 limited 2020 vs bmw x3 m40i 2020. We have 103 2012 kia sorento lx vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 47 1owner cars, and personal use cars.
Choosing a specific sorento trim level requires a little data mining, as the car can. So instead of taking the sorento on the paved road more traveled we decided to see how. Full test of the allnew 2016 kia sorento crossover with the turbocharged fourcylinder and awd. With bolderlooking bodywork and a more attractive interior, the allnew 2021 kia sorento is an exciting evolution of the companys midsize crossover. Read how the small crossover suv fared and see photos at car and driver. The first car was a 2012 mazda mazda 3 and this past week it was a kia rio. The manualshift base model has been discontinued for 2012. The big sevenseater has some of the new look without the fullblown stylehouse look and quietly goes about its business, recording a few hundred sales a month and giving those with a larger brood another option beyond its peoplemover. There are both frontwheel drive and allwheel drive versions offered but for offroad driving, towing or coping with slippery onroad conditions, the 4x4 will be the way to go. Preowned 2012 kia sorento lx 32146b at capital chevrolet in raleigh nc. The good the reasonably priced 2012 kia sorento ex is available with. We finish our longterm 40,000mile test of a 2012 kia sportage. With the optional third row of seating, the kia sorento seats up to seven passengers. Check out this 2012 kia sorento ex abilene tx abilene used car sales in silver from abilene used car sales.
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