Yes, this all new Kia Sorento is a big step forward for Kia. Thank you Cody. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.
I agreed. They should be proud. Not an easy task to achieve from brand that people bought only because they couldn't afford anything else on the market to being competitive to other major auto makers in around 20 years is remarkable.
Yes, this all new Kia Sorento looks great, espcially with White exterior. Thank you John. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.
An American viewer here. Our Sorentos are built in the US in the same facility that builds the Telluride. The massive demand for the Telluride and more recently the disruption associated with the COVID-19 virus in the US (Not nearly as well handled as it has been in Korea.) has resulted in a delay in the introduction of the new Sorento until sometime in the fall so your reviews of the Korean version are especially welcome. My family owns a 2018 Sorento that replaced a 2012 model. It's my wife's daily driver and the "road tripper" for our family of four (Two adults, a teenager, and a big dog.) For us, it's a "Goldilocks" vehicle, seating up to seven (for local trips) in what in the US is labelled a "midsize" SUV that's significantly more compact (189" long) than its midsize rivals. Unfailingly reliable, just like its predecessor, my wife LOVES it. So much so that if I suggested replacing it I'd probably have to pry her cold dead fingers off the steering wheel. And though my daily driver is a VW GTI, I agree it's a great vehicle for its intended mission. Nevertheless, here are a few observations about the new generation. Our current Sorento has the 3.3L V6 petrol engine that's a naturally aspirated version of the engine in the KIA Stinger and Genesis G70. It's a fine, relatively under-stressed engine that delivers power smoothly and in a linear fashion. We won't see the diesel engine in the US and the V6 will be replaced by a 2.5L turbo 4 cylinder that's apparently the same engine found in the base version of the Genesis GV80. Initially I found that somewhat disappointing since the Sorento is a heavy vehicle and I'm inclined to feel that a six cylinder NA engine is especially well suited to midsize SUV's. But I'm somewhat reassured that the new turbo4 is the same as found in the Genesis SUV. And with KIA's excellent warranty I suspect it will be a durable power plant. In addition it's likely to offer better fuel economy than the older V6, an area that has typically been a challenge for KIA (and Hyundai) vehicles as well as peppier performance than the V6. I'll withhold judgement but I'm cautiously optimistic about the 2.5L turbo engine. Finally, on the issue of fuel economy it appears the US will see the hybrid version of the Sorento. That's especially rare in the midsize SUV category where the Toyota Highlander and the Ford Explorer are the only options here in the US. I'm betting it will be an especially popular version of the Sorento assuming it's available. A few other points. I can't be sure but it appears that KIA has improved access and possibly improved room in the third row of seats. Our Sorento limits access to the passenger side of vehicle. KIA claimed it was an intentional restriction in the interest of safety but frankly it's inconvenient. If the new Sorento enables access from both sides it will be a significant improvement. Once in the rear seats, the current Sorento is surprisingly generous in terms of space. (Legroom, for example, is 31.7" compared to the Telluride's 31.4"). But I believe the new generation enables a passenger to recline the third row seat. If that's the case, it should improve the seating for tall passengers. One feature I haven't seen demonstrated in the 2021 Sorento is the ability to lock the center differential and provide 50/50 power to the front and rear wheels. The Sorento isn't intended to be an off-road rock crawler but the 50/50 torque split is VERY useful in adverse winter conditions. We don't get much snow here in the Pacific Northwest but in an unusual blizzard I was able to get my Sorento unstuck on a challenging hill while other SUV's sat at the bottom by locking the center differential and proceeding without an issue. I'm hoping that feature hasn't been eliminated in the new generation. One minor surprise I noted in the video was the Sorento's self-parking feature that can be activated remotely. It's admittedly something of a gimmick but the new Hyundai Sonata has generated major buzz with the same feature and I haven't seen it mentioned in reference to the Sorento. I suspect it will be a similar reaction if it's available in the US version. All in all, an excellent review of an excellent vehicle. One of the most impressive aspects of KIA's designs is their attention to customer requests and implement improvements even within a generation. I suspect the new generation Sorento to be a hit once it's available in the US.
Thank you so much for watching our Kia Sorento review. Glad to get a response from actual reviewer. This all new Kia Sorento seem to be very promising. And i hope the virus would go away, and the production would be back to normal. Thanks Stephen. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.
Great insight...thanks! I’m debating between purchasing a 2020 V6 or waiting, but I want to know more about the turbo engine. Is there another vehicle in Kia’s lineup that has the same powertrain? I agree with the linear power of the V6, compared to a turbo, but I’m not familiar with how well Kia’s turbo engines are.
@@danf1523 The new 2.5L turbo is also found in the K5 GT and apparently will be in the 2021 Kia Stinger as the base engine. In addition, it's in the Hyundai Sonata N-Line and perhaps most importantly it's the base engine in the Genesis G80 and GV80. As my original post suggested, I was initially skeptical about the replacement of the V6 in the Sorento. But given the range of vehicles KIA, Hyundai, and Genesis are committing to it I suspect it's an upgrade.
hahahah LOL. Glad you like my driving style. Thank you for watching our Kia Sorento review. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.
Yes, Kia made a big step forward with this all new Kia Sorento. Thank you AJ Zoro. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing to our channel. Thank you.
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The front end looks Great! I like the Sorento's whole design. Im with you on the Interior vents. shape doesn't fit.. Or maybe there needs to be one single on each side of the Touch screen? I was laughing at how hard you were pushing the Sorento through turns. You really know how to put a vehicle through a "test drive"! Thanks for another great video Charlie! :)
Yes, air vents is a bit ugly, but everything else is very nice on this new Kia Sorento. And like you said the all new Kia Sorento really can handle through tight corners. Thank you Jeff. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.
Yeah, Tucson is very nice car. And thank you for watching our Kia Sorento review. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.
That's a Hyundai Grand Starex, longer and has 4 row seats compared to regular MPV/minivan. My family own one of this and the Vellfire from Toyota, very comfortable & practical MPVs.
Yes, this all new Kia Sorento came out great. Thanks Herbert Mhlophe. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.
Thank you for this review! Can you please compare with the hybrid in the following aspects: 1) acceleration 2) driving on highway 3) driving on hilly roads 4) overtaking other cars Which one is best?
Charlie isn't claiming it competes with the Palisade, a viewer just asked that he show the Sorento next to his Palisade, which is his personal car. And he's had the 777m subscriber graphic for a while now, it'd be a bother to keep updating it with the current sub number every week so he just used 777, probably because it's lucky.
Yes, this all new Kia Sorento came out great. And if you love cars and car reviews, do consider subscribing to our channel, so you don't miss out in the future. Thank you.
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Yes, i personally prefer the new design on this all new Kia Sorento. It looks sleek. Thank you GospelGuy. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.
Yes, when i get a press car again, i will go off-roading with this all new Kia Sorento. Thank you Akiff Hssn. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.
Great videos APH! Koreans have dethroned Japanese in the auto arena. Can you do a sorento review on the base/entry level model and other trims levels except the top of the line version. All youtube videos are of the top trim level.
Thank you for watching our Kia Sorento review. It's not hard to find a press car with low trim level, but i will try. Thanks Waqas for watching our Kia Sorento review. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.
A omplete review. Now that's how a proper car review is done. To the very detail such as front/rear lights, horn, wireless, accessories, transmission, etc. Personally, I love how the car looks in and out but what I don't like is DCT transmission. In my opinion, DCT is okay for long distances however I feel its unreliable for stop and go traffic especially, in smaller countries where roads are typically congested. I'd prefer the traditional auto with a torque converter and or even a CVT over a DCT anytime of the day. Hope Kia will introduce different transmission for different region of the world. And yes, I rarely subscribe to TH-cam channels but bcos of the complete review this channel has been subscribed! Good job and keep it up.
Well, even the interior looks great on this all new Kia Sorento except for the air vent design. Thank you. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.
Honestly I'd rather have the diesel than the hybrid. Easier system to work with and my miles are mostly highway so not much the hybrid can improve for that.
Because i feel a bit bad about it. Thanks for watching our Kia Sorento review. Thank you 302yt. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.
Thank you for this great effort and I have two questions: The first: How much gasoline consumption in the 1.6 hybrid engine? Second, how much is a 1.6 hybrid car?
thank you for watching our Kia Sorento review. I can not give you the mpg on the hybrid model, b/c Kia is not selling it now. And well the hybrid model feels very quite and smooth. I would choose this all new Kia Sorento with hybrid model. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.
Yes, this all new Kia Sorento is a huge step forward for Kia. I am hearing that you will be getting this all new Kia Sorento with 2.5, 2.5T and hybrid. thanks chuckhpnwx. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.
Yes, this all new Kia Sorento seems to be a big step forward for Kia. KCH Rider1988. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.
LOL. To Church. Glad you like our Kia Sorento review. Thank you Jolly. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.
I drive a KIA Sorento UM. Indeed, it’s a very good looking & well built vehicle to own. However, I noticed there’s a design flaw which is not being rectified by KIA even in the latest Sorento & Carnival. It’s also not mentioned or brought up by many well known journalists, at least from those many reviews I have watched on TH-cam.
@@AsianPetrolhead The boot light is NOT lit up when open any of the car doors. Being a 5+2 SUV, we tend to use the third row to cater our kids occasionally, if not permanently. However, with the flaw, it made entering into the third row less visible & not convenient. Instead, it’ll be thoughtful and more practical if KIA could just make all three dome lights (including the boot light) lit up whenever any of the vehicle’s doors is opened, and not just the boot. This will make entering into the third row more visible & safer especially at night, or at places where light is compromised. I believe this is also one of the reasons why KIA placed the boot light over the passenger’s head at the first place. :-)
AP: it’s very stylish, and I like the fact that you showed some high-speed driving with the car. Quite stable. Too bad I don’t like the auto start-stop system. This kept me from buying a Stinger State-side. Thanks for the review.
Well, you can definitely turn of the start-stop function when you get in the car. Thanks for watching our Kia Sorento review. Thank you Rummond. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.
Yes, protecting your Wallet. Thanks for watching our Kia Sorento review. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.
Nice review man. Just one think I managed to see is that the gearbox looks to have a huge slip during 0-100 test (@6:40). Did you managed to feel something inside?? It looks to me that it is slipping until it blocks the gears and start bypass the converter, same way as the ZF 8HP gearbox is doing, only ZF transition is much smoother!
Well, its wet type DCT. In the beginning, i felt a bit of slip, i guess to make it smooth, but after that, it felt smooth. This 8 speed DCT on this all new Kia Sorento seems to be very smooth. Thank you Constantin.
holy shit, it will slow down for the speed camera??? It is the feature that every single car needs to have. I really wish Kia can keep that feature for Australia. God bless Kia.
Yes, this all new Kia Sorento will actually slow down (it's on the navigation map) before the camera dector. Very nice. yes, hope you guys get this all new Kia Sorento soon in the Australia. Thanks Zhou. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.
Wow, congratulations on your new car. And thank you for watching our Kia Sorento review. Thank you Luis. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.
WEll, this all new Kia Sorento has 12 speaker system by Krell. Not sure about the wattage. Thanks. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.
I wish you would have shown it's performance on some light off-roading...Do you feel it could handle some bumpy, rocky dirt roads without bottoming out too much? Thanks for the review!
Thank you Bob. Yes, will love to show you the off roading with this 2021 Kia Sorento. Thank you. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.
Thanks for watching our Kia Sorento review. Well, compared to Lexus, it's not as luxurious, but in terms of efficiency and delivery of power (engine, ev, hybrid), i think the all new Kia Sorento is very competitive. Thanks Prm555
Not sure, haven't had a chance to try the Android auto. thanks for watching our Kia Sorento review. Thanks SeirB Zo. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. thank you.
the real winning features are the lights and that tigergrill... and maybe those reclining captain chairs in the second row... also, i think this would look nice with dark rims
Yes, the front looks great on this all new Kia Sorento. And love the captain charis. Thank you Random Kindness. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.
Very nice review as usual. Have been watching all your videos and love them. Is this how the GT Line variant will look like ? In Australia Sorento's top of the line comes in GT line disguise.
Thanks for watching our Kia Sorento review. Well, not sure if they are going to annouce GT line. But i am hearing that it will also be offered here in Korea with 2.5T as well sometime this Fall. So, we will give you update on that model as it gets released here in Korea. Thank you Melbourne Autos.
The interior has improved vastly. But i am just not fan of the air vent design, although i like how you can chance the flow of air up and down. Thank you for watching our Kia Sorento review. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.
compared to the older version, it is light years ahead in design, internally and externally .. so much so, I would actually purchase one.. good reviews by the way
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Yes, i wish we had that remote park assist on my Hyundai Palisade, but we don't have that now. Thanks for watching our Kia Sorento review. Thanks Vincent.
The old saying; "drive it like you don't have a dime in it". Great review Charlie. The Sorento exterior is really growing on me. Its not splashy and right on like the Telluride styling. It's more stately? Can't wait to see and drive it in the US. Question did I miss it or do the windows go up when you approach a tunnel?
Yes, windows will come up before entering a tunnel, i forgot to show you guys because there aren't any tunnels near where we shoot. Thanks for watching our Kia Sorento review. Thanks lvan.
Any idea when this is going to make it to the US ? We’ve been looking for 3 row hybrids and Toyota Highlander is the only choice right now but if this comes out soon enough, I would buy this over the highlander
I think it was the facelift of the Hyundai Santa Fe. Thank you for watching our Kia Sorento review. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing to our channel. Thank you.
Well, not sure about gasoline engines. We only have the all new Kia Sorento with diesel here in Korea. Thanks J. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.
disclaimer. the car will to ram you or anything enfront of the car when using the keyless movement. currently there is one video about it. not sure how many have/will have those kind of fault. so please wait about a year or so before purchasing this. also, the GV80 had different faults as well...issue with electronics.
Well, just i have showed you at the end of the video, this all new Kia Sorento stopped when i stepped in front of the car. Thank you JiSuk. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.
Petrol is better with all new Kia Sorento. Thank you Abu. And if you love cars and car reviews, do consider subscribing to our channel, so you don't miss out. Thank you.
I'm stuck between waiting for this or just getting a telluride. Could you advise on which one offer more 3rd row headroom and which third row is more comfortable? my next vehicle needs to accommodate 6 people for trips of 3+hours?
In terms of 3rd row seats comfort Telluride will be better option for you. But this Kia Sorento will be easier to drive and it looks fresh. So, if you like big cars definitely Kia Telluride, but if you don't like big cars then Kia Sorento. Thank you Cameron.
Well, i think seats do feel more like the ones from the current generation Kia Sorento than from Kia Telluride. Thanks Debbie. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.
Yes, we will try to book a press car on a same date, which is very hard thing to do. Thank you Agaf. And if you love cars and car reviews, do consider subscribing to our channel, so you don't miss out in the future. Thank you.
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I am not sure. But we don't have V6 here in Korea. Hope you guys get this all new Kia Sorento soon. Thanks Bryon. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.
Hey AP, love the video. Have seen a few of yours and they are great. How does this new Kia Sorento compare to the new Palisade (which is what we are likely to get in Australia)? Which would you buy? (I know you have the 2019 Palisade)
Well for that here is the video for you. th-cam.com/video/EX_ZEJKoyyE/w-d-xo.html Thanks Con. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.
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Koreans should be so proud, you guys are making incredible vehicles and technology too! World class! 🙏💖
Yes, this all new Kia Sorento is a big step forward for Kia. Thank you Cody. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.
Except for the ones that go up in FLAMES .
@@marktuyet Oh you mean the Ford and Chevies?
I agreed. They should be proud. Not an easy task to achieve from brand that people bought only because they couldn't afford anything else on the market to being competitive to other major auto makers in around 20 years is remarkable.
Proud??????? They already are overproud and rude looks like living in cold made them cold 😠
Really Nice review. First reviewer to provide a spirited driving demonstration... Kudos 👍
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This SUV is growing on me.
Yes, this all new Kia Sorento looks great, espcially with White exterior. Thank you John. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.
This no need to grow on anybody's eyes, this suv is a stunner definitely going to be a neck breaker to some countries especially in southeast asia
An American viewer here. Our Sorentos are built in the US in the same facility that builds the Telluride. The massive demand for the Telluride and more recently the disruption associated with the COVID-19 virus in the US (Not nearly as well handled as it has been in Korea.) has resulted in a delay in the introduction of the new Sorento until sometime in the fall so your reviews of the Korean version are especially welcome.
My family owns a 2018 Sorento that replaced a 2012 model. It's my wife's daily driver and the "road tripper" for our family of four (Two adults, a teenager, and a big dog.) For us, it's a "Goldilocks" vehicle, seating up to seven (for local trips) in what in the US is labelled a "midsize" SUV that's significantly more compact (189" long) than its midsize rivals. Unfailingly reliable, just like its predecessor, my wife LOVES it. So much so that if I suggested replacing it I'd probably have to pry her cold dead fingers off the steering wheel. And though my daily driver is a VW GTI, I agree it's a great vehicle for its intended mission. Nevertheless, here are a few observations about the new generation.
Our current Sorento has the 3.3L V6 petrol engine that's a naturally aspirated version of the engine in the KIA Stinger and Genesis G70. It's a fine, relatively under-stressed engine that delivers power smoothly and in a linear fashion. We won't see the diesel engine in the US and the V6 will be replaced by a 2.5L turbo 4 cylinder that's apparently the same engine found in the base version of the Genesis GV80. Initially I found that somewhat disappointing since the Sorento is a heavy vehicle and I'm inclined to feel that a six cylinder NA engine is especially well suited to midsize SUV's. But I'm somewhat reassured that the new turbo4 is the same as found in the Genesis SUV. And with KIA's excellent warranty I suspect it will be a durable power plant. In addition it's likely to offer better fuel economy than the older V6, an area that has typically been a challenge for KIA (and Hyundai) vehicles as well as peppier performance than the V6. I'll withhold judgement but I'm cautiously optimistic about the 2.5L turbo engine. Finally, on the issue of fuel economy it appears the US will see the hybrid version of the Sorento. That's especially rare in the midsize SUV category where the Toyota Highlander and the Ford Explorer are the only options here in the US. I'm betting it will be an especially popular version of the Sorento assuming it's available.
A few other points. I can't be sure but it appears that KIA has improved access and possibly improved room in the third row of seats. Our Sorento limits access to the passenger side of vehicle. KIA claimed it was an intentional restriction in the interest of safety but frankly it's inconvenient. If the new Sorento enables access from both sides it will be a significant improvement. Once in the rear seats, the current Sorento is surprisingly generous in terms of space. (Legroom, for example, is 31.7" compared to the Telluride's 31.4"). But I believe the new generation enables a passenger to recline the third row seat. If that's the case, it should improve the seating for tall passengers.
One feature I haven't seen demonstrated in the 2021 Sorento is the ability to lock the center differential and provide 50/50 power to the front and rear wheels. The Sorento isn't intended to be an off-road rock crawler but the 50/50 torque split is VERY useful in adverse winter conditions. We don't get much snow here in the Pacific Northwest but in an unusual blizzard I was able to get my Sorento unstuck on a challenging hill while other SUV's sat at the bottom by locking the center differential and proceeding without an issue. I'm hoping that feature hasn't been eliminated in the new generation.
One minor surprise I noted in the video was the Sorento's self-parking feature that can be activated remotely. It's admittedly something of a gimmick but the new Hyundai Sonata has generated major buzz with the same feature and I haven't seen it mentioned in reference to the Sorento. I suspect it will be a similar reaction if it's available in the US version.
All in all, an excellent review of an excellent vehicle. One of the most impressive aspects of KIA's designs is their attention to customer requests and implement improvements even within a generation. I suspect the new generation Sorento to be a hit once it's available in the US.
Thank you so much for watching our Kia Sorento review. Glad to get a response from actual reviewer. This all new Kia Sorento seem to be very promising. And i hope the virus would go away, and the production would be back to normal. Thanks Stephen. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.
@@AsianPetrolhead I do subscribe, my friend. Enjoy your reviews.
Great insight...thanks! I’m debating between purchasing a 2020 V6 or waiting, but I want to know more about the turbo engine. Is there another vehicle in Kia’s lineup that has the same powertrain? I agree with the linear power of the V6, compared to a turbo, but I’m not familiar with how well Kia’s turbo engines are.
@@danf1523 The new 2.5L turbo is also found in the K5 GT and apparently will be in the 2021 Kia Stinger as the base engine. In addition, it's in the Hyundai Sonata N-Line and perhaps most importantly it's the base engine in the Genesis G80 and GV80. As my original post suggested, I was initially skeptical about the replacement of the V6 in the Sorento. But given the range of vehicles KIA, Hyundai, and Genesis are committing to it I suspect it's an upgrade.
AP: Dude, if I ever need a getaway driver, you’re my man.
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Lmao. You're funny!
LOL, he only seemed a little crazy until I saw him take that right turn at the end of the video at about 40 mph!
Never thought I'd say Kia would have an attractive SUV in a million years!
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This looks like a great replacement for my wife’s 2013 Sorento. Solid review as always.
thank you Egan. Yes, this all new Kia Sorento should serve you guys very well. Thanks.
Supposedly there will be an EV and/or Hybrid version of this which I will be keeping an eye out for to replace my 2015 Sorento
Your the ONLY reviewer that has done a 0 to 60 run on this car. It’s silly that no other reviewer has done this. Thank you!
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The front end looks Great! I like the Sorento's whole design. Im with you on the Interior vents. shape doesn't fit.. Or maybe there needs to be one single on each side of the Touch screen? I was laughing at how hard you were pushing the Sorento through turns. You really know how to put a vehicle through a "test drive"! Thanks for another great video Charlie! :)
Yes, air vents is a bit ugly, but everything else is very nice on this new Kia Sorento. And like you said the all new Kia Sorento really can handle through tight corners. Thank you Jeff. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.
This mans humor is actually amazing.enjoying the vids keep it up man
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He's driving it like he stole it 😁
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Which model do you feel drives better, diesel or hybrid?
Korean cars have come a Long way, I really enjoy driving my 2019 Hyundai Tucson Turbo..Korea makes great cars these days
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OMG, I am really impressed by your drive manner. I have never seen somebody gets so sharp turn during the test drive. Really great review.
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Beautiful car. Looks upscale. Great video
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Video time line at 15.45, you took right turn was awesome and perfect, car didn't even touched white line. It shows you are good driver.
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14:50....I wonder what that vehicle was passing by? Maybe the new Santa Fe or Carnival?
I think it was the Santa Fe facelift! Thanks John.
it was passing a mini bus of similar size it looks big for the Santa'fe it could the new Sedona / Carnival
That's a Hyundai Grand Starex, longer and has 4 row seats compared to regular MPV/minivan. My family own one of this and the Vellfire from Toyota, very comfortable & practical MPVs.
Sorry my bad, just realized you were talking bout the one partially covered new car
@@waynewynnx7976 Possibly. Hard to tell with all that camo. Starex is a lot more boxy than this. Anyway, could be.
The only review of sorento with fast cornering! Great!
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I absolutely love this car, overall it was really well built..I love the front of it more.
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Thank you for this review! Can you please compare with the hybrid in the following aspects:
1) acceleration
2) driving on highway
3) driving on hilly roads
4) overtaking other cars
Which one is best?
Yes, if we can get two cars at the same date, we will give you comparison between two all new Kia Sorento. Thanks Yiannis.
Nice SUV but i think its compete with santa fe not palisade and in the subscribe bar you mention 777M subs a typo error i guess
Charlie isn't claiming it competes with the Palisade, a viewer just asked that he show the Sorento next to his Palisade, which is his personal car.
And he's had the 777m subscriber graphic for a while now, it'd be a bother to keep updating it with the current sub number every week so he just used 777, probably because it's lucky.
No it is our goal! Thanks for watching our Kia Sorento review! And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.
A 6ft+ adult fitting in the third row of an suv that's less than 190" long is mighty impressive. Definitely regretin my family's recent acura mdx now.
Yes, this all new Kia Sorento came out great. And if you love cars and car reviews, do consider subscribing to our channel, so you don't miss out in the future. Thank you.
LOL, you definitely make sure to test the limits of handling on any car! Keep up the good work!
Yes, want to share it with you guys. Thanks for watching our Kia Sorento review!
Best Korean vehicle reviewer on the planet. Nice work. Keep them coming
Thank you Atenista. Glad you like our review on the all new Kia Sorento. Thank you. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.
Hey Charlie, I can’t help myself not enjoying to watch you attack corners at high speed in your test drive ! 👍
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First video on the channel I've seen, really thorough and enjoyed that. Thanks.
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I am Adukia.. I love Kia ..... awesome description on this beast of an SUV 🚙....
Thank you Adukia.
i never liked the previous tigernose grill design they had on their cars. but now the redesign is looking so much more premium on the cars. kudos.
Yes, i personally prefer the new design on this all new Kia Sorento. It looks sleek. Thank you GospelGuy. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.
I love the Kia Sorento I have one 2016 model
Yes, this all new Kia Sorento came out very nice. Thanks Ok 8. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.
Just noticed a test mule of another SUV looking vehicle at 14:51. Great video as usual bro! Keep up the good work.
Yes, i think it was the all new Hyundai Santa fe facelift. Thanks Hua.
Hope you can bring the SUVs to an offroad review for the Terrain Option tests😁🙏
Yes, when i get a press car again, i will go off-roading with this all new Kia Sorento. Thank you Akiff Hssn. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.
Best reviews on the tube !
Thank you sir, for watching our Kia Sorento review!
Great videos APH! Koreans have dethroned Japanese in the auto arena.
Can you do a sorento review on the base/entry level model and other trims levels except the top of the line version. All youtube videos are of the top trim level.
Thank you for watching our Kia Sorento review. It's not hard to find a press car with low trim level, but i will try. Thanks Waqas for watching our Kia Sorento review. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.
A omplete review. Now that's how a proper car review is done. To the very detail such as front/rear lights, horn, wireless, accessories, transmission, etc. Personally, I love how the car looks in and out but what I don't like is DCT transmission. In my opinion, DCT is okay for long distances however I feel its unreliable for stop and go traffic especially, in smaller countries where roads are typically congested. I'd prefer the traditional auto with a torque converter and or even a CVT over a DCT anytime of the day. Hope Kia will introduce different transmission for different region of the world. And yes, I rarely subscribe to TH-cam channels but bcos of the complete review this channel has been subscribed! Good job and keep it up.
Thank you. Glad you like this all new Kia Sorento review. Very sturdy and solid SUV. Thank you.
Very impressive 👍 However, I'll get the hybrid.
Yes, if i had a choice, i will probably choose the all new Kia Sorento with hybrid powertrain. Thanks Brian.
@@AsianPetrolhead invest in decent cryptocurrencies and you don't need to make choices anymore soon XD
Exterior looks super nice. Interior dashboard takes a lot of getting used to with the angular air-con vents.
Well, even the interior looks great on this all new Kia Sorento except for the air vent design. Thank you. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.
Honestly I'd rather have the diesel than the hybrid. Easier system to work with and my miles are mostly highway so not much the hybrid can improve for that.
Yes, if you are driving on the highway constantly, i think diesel would be nicer on this all new Kia Sorento. Thanks Isaac.
Great review,you always go the extra mile in all your reviews, never boring...
Thank you Ray for watching our Kia Sorento review. ^^
I like how he pats the car like it was a child when it performed well.... XD
Because i feel a bit bad about it. Thanks for watching our Kia Sorento review. Thank you 302yt. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.
Thank you for this great effort and I have two questions:
The first: How much gasoline consumption in the 1.6 hybrid engine? Second, how much is a 1.6 hybrid car?
thank you for watching our Kia Sorento review. I can not give you the mpg on the hybrid model, b/c Kia is not selling it now. And well the hybrid model feels very quite and smooth. I would choose this all new Kia Sorento with hybrid model. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.
The new Kia Sorento looks really nice. Love the design. Punches well above its price. Nice review as always.
Thanks Miyuru for watching our review on the all new Kia Sorento! Yes, looks very promising.
Kia is seriously killing it right now. I am sure we won't be seeing the diesel in the U.S., but I sure wish it would come here.
Yes, this all new Kia Sorento is a huge step forward for Kia. I am hearing that you will be getting this all new Kia Sorento with 2.5, 2.5T and hybrid. thanks chuckhpnwx. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.
If the cars don’t break on this channel, it ain’t breaking ever!!! This guy drives like a drunk maniac especially through corners
hahaha LOL. Thank you for watching our Kia Sorento review. yes, this all new Kia Sorento seems to be very tough.
Much respect to the cameraman who stands on the curve
I want the video where the car doesn't take the corner well and he keeps the same calm and relaxed voice as he crashes thru trees and signs :-)
Wished there's a way to cover or coat all the shiny black inside. I hate all smudges and scratches in a brand new car.
Yes, a bit less high black glossy material would be nicer on this all new Kia Sorento. Thanks Michael.
"If you are a child" haha
Yes, Child need to go to the rear as well. Nice touch from Kia. Thank you for watching our Kia Sorento review.
I can see siblings using that button maliciously!
This SUV is a winner. Its complete. Third row air-conditioning vents is a must for warm climate countries. Thanks for the review.
Yes, this all new Kia Sorento seems to be a big step forward for Kia. KCH Rider1988. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.
Beautiful Like “Highway Hawks “ 🦅💯👍👏
Glad you like the all new Kia Sorento. Thanks Ahmed.
I just subscribed. The test looks exhaustive and professional.
Thank you PGC for subscribing. It means a lot to us. We will keep it coming!
Perfect
Yes, this all new Kia Sorento came out great. Thanks rich guy.
May u let me know which is the best for Hyundai Santa Fe2021 and Kia Sorento 2021?
Awesome ur almost to a hundred subscribers !! Keep going up dude
Thank you clyde. Yes, we will grow this channel together. Thank you for watching our Kia Sorento review.
You doing great job. Love to watch your program. Greetings to you from Poland
Thank you so much Krzysztof for tuning in from Poland! Hope you and your family is staying safe!
What a beatiful SUV. It is going to take the Eurpoean SUVs to church.... Thank you for the lovely video.
LOL. To Church. Glad you like our Kia Sorento review. Thank you Jolly. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.
What is the best? Sorento 2021 well equiped or a telluride entry level? Do you plan to do any comparison? Thank you and super job
I drive a KIA Sorento UM. Indeed, it’s a very good looking & well built vehicle to own. However, I noticed there’s a design flaw which is not being rectified by KIA even in the latest Sorento & Carnival. It’s also not mentioned or brought up by many well known journalists, at least from those many reviews I have watched on TH-cam.
Which flaw is it? Thank you for enjoying the new Kia Sorento review.
@@AsianPetrolhead The boot light is NOT lit up when open any of the car doors.
Being a 5+2 SUV, we tend to use the third row to cater our kids occasionally, if not permanently. However, with the flaw, it made entering into the third row less visible & not convenient.
Instead, it’ll be thoughtful and more practical if KIA could just make all three dome lights (including the boot light) lit up whenever any of the vehicle’s doors is opened, and not just the boot. This will make entering into the third row more visible & safer especially at night, or at places where light is compromised.
I believe this is also one of the reasons why KIA placed the boot light over the passenger’s head at the first place. :-)
I have a Kia forte ex 2010 it's time to upgrade 😊. I've enjoyed my kia and it's been a great car. No problems at all with mine
Yes, Lisa this all new Kia Sorento looks very promising. Thank you & Happy New Year!
AP: it’s very stylish, and I like the fact that you showed some high-speed driving with the car. Quite stable. Too bad I don’t like the auto start-stop system. This kept me from buying a Stinger State-side. Thanks for the review.
Well, you can definitely turn of the start-stop function when you get in the car. Thanks for watching our Kia Sorento review. Thank you Rummond. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.
How does it compare to 2021 Sante Fe (wind noises, interior quality, comfort, etc.)?
13:49 Kia slows itself down to avoid ticket, then speeds back up on its own. I love it!
Yes, protecting your Wallet. Thanks for watching our Kia Sorento review. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.
That's awesome, in France and some other Euro countries it is illegal to even have speed camera warning on your sat nav.
Nice review man. Just one think I managed to see is that the gearbox looks to have a huge slip during 0-100 test (@6:40). Did you managed to feel something inside?? It looks to me that it is slipping until it blocks the gears and start bypass the converter, same way as the ZF 8HP gearbox is doing, only ZF transition is much smoother!
Well, its wet type DCT. In the beginning, i felt a bit of slip, i guess to make it smooth, but after that, it felt smooth. This 8 speed DCT on this all new Kia Sorento seems to be very smooth. Thank you Constantin.
Thanks for reply! My focus is on the Pug-In Hybrid anyway. Did you managed to see any slip there, I've seen nothing so far?
holy shit, it will slow down for the speed camera??? It is the feature that every single car needs to have. I really wish Kia can keep that feature for Australia. God bless Kia.
Yes, this all new Kia Sorento will actually slow down (it's on the navigation map) before the camera dector. Very nice. yes, hope you guys get this all new Kia Sorento soon in the Australia. Thanks Zhou. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.
I'm glad I haven't been in a rush to replace my car. I'll definitely want to check out the new Sorento!
What do u think about creta 2020 india vs kia seltos exterior nd interior
Well, i think this all new Kia Sorento looks more mature and upscale compared to Kia Seltos. Thanks Alex.
We just bought the Kia Sportage GT diesel engine
And I look forward to get in the Sorrento hybrid.
Wow, congratulations on your new car. And thank you for watching our Kia Sorento review. Thank you Luis. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.
Hello, tell us about the audio system, how many speakers, where are they located, what is the power? first made a three-way system?
WEll, this all new Kia Sorento has 12 speaker system by Krell. Not sure about the wattage. Thanks. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.
I wish you would have shown it's performance on some light off-roading...Do you feel it could handle some bumpy, rocky dirt roads without bottoming out too much? Thanks for the review!
Thank you Bob. Yes, will love to show you the off roading with this 2021 Kia Sorento. Thank you. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.
Great video! How does the hybrid compare to a lexus rx hybrid?
Thanks for watching our Kia Sorento review. Well, compared to Lexus, it's not as luxurious, but in terms of efficiency and delivery of power (engine, ev, hybrid), i think the all new Kia Sorento is very competitive. Thanks Prm555
Korean Domestic Market version gets KRELL Audio System
Overseas spec version get BOSE Sound System (confirmed for Europe and Australia)
Well, i guess it's a preference thing. i kind of like the bose sound system better. Thank you for watching our Kia Sorento review.
I love your reviews from here in Australia.
How does this Sorrento compare to GENISIS GV80?
Thank you Azzam for your support. Well, Sorento is roomy, practical and affortable, but Genesis GV80 is just more luxurious. Thank you.
Does it support Android Auto in widescreen mode? 2020 Kia products did not, so hopefully they resolved that issue in 2021.
Not sure, haven't had a chance to try the Android auto. thanks for watching our Kia Sorento review. Thanks SeirB Zo. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. thank you.
the real winning features are the lights and that tigergrill... and maybe those reclining captain chairs in the second row... also, i think this would look nice with dark rims
Yes, the front looks great on this all new Kia Sorento. And love the captain charis. Thank you Random Kindness. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.
Could you show how the all-wheel drive system works? For example, on diagonal hanging. Or when the wheels are spinning under the rollers.
Well, we don't have rollers, but we will try to show you how the AWD system works as best as we can. Thank you for watching our Kia Sorento review.
Very nice review as usual. Have been watching all your videos and love them. Is this how the GT Line variant will look like ? In Australia Sorento's top of the line comes in GT line disguise.
Thanks for watching our Kia Sorento review. Well, not sure if they are going to annouce GT line. But i am hearing that it will also be offered here in Korea with 2.5T as well sometime this Fall. So, we will give you update on that model as it gets released here in Korea. Thank you Melbourne Autos.
Looka it performs a lot better than the model I ihave. Did kia use a wet type DCT to avoid the transmission over heating in heavy traffic.
Well, that too and wet type just takes more torque. So that is why i guess. Thanks Toti for watching our review on Kia Sorento. Have a nice weekend.
@@AsianPetrolhead great review as always i really enjoy it! Stay safe!
Any comment on the plastic/ metal quality in the interior in comparition to previews models?
The interior has improved vastly. But i am just not fan of the air vent design, although i like how you can chance the flow of air up and down. Thank you for watching our Kia Sorento review. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.
How child seat friendly is this? Anyway to get into the third row with 2 rear facing child seats installed? Thanks Charlie.
Well, this all new Kia Sorento has ISO Fix, so it should be quite handy. Thanks for watching our Kia Sorento review.
compared to the older version, it is light years ahead in design, internally and externally ..
so much so, I would actually purchase one..
good reviews by the way
Thank you for watching our Kia Sorento review. Yes, this all new Kia sorento is a big step forward for Kia. Thank you mrtyk2020. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.
Excellent review! Is there any way to know what versions will arrive to South America?
Not sure Carlos. but hope you guys get this fully loaded Kia Sorento soon in South America. Thanks.
Like the idea of controlling the car to move forward / backward using the remote. Will this or can this feature be added to Palisade or Telluride?
Yes, i wish we had that remote park assist on my Hyundai Palisade, but we don't have that now. Thanks for watching our Kia Sorento review. Thanks Vincent.
This is my prefer car..KIA sorento 4th generation is the future.
You are the best charlie. Thank you.
Thank you Gacemi. Yes, this all new Kia Sorento came out really nice. THanks.
The old saying; "drive it like you don't have a dime in it". Great review Charlie. The Sorento exterior is really growing on me. Its not splashy and right on like the Telluride styling. It's more stately? Can't wait to see and drive it in the US. Question did I miss it or do the windows go up when you approach a tunnel?
Yes, windows will come up before entering a tunnel, i forgot to show you guys because there aren't any tunnels near where we shoot. Thanks for watching our Kia Sorento review. Thanks lvan.
Hello how much gasoline consumption in the Sorento 1.6 Turbo Hybrid ?
Any idea when this is going to make it to the US ? We’ve been looking for 3 row hybrids and Toyota Highlander is the only choice right now but if this comes out soon enough, I would buy this over the highlander
Well, i am not sure, it usually takes Kia about 6 months, so hopefully next Spring? Thank you for watching our all new Kia Sorento review.
Was that the new Hyundai Santa Fe @ 14:50 in the background?
I think it was the facelift of the Hyundai Santa Fe. Thank you for watching our Kia Sorento review. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing to our channel. Thank you.
@@AsianPetrolhead Great show , Good reviews
Kia Sorento is also on my top list along with Honda Crv and Toyota Rav4.
Yes, this all new Kia Sorento should be larger and roomier than the competition. Thank you Paisal. And please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.
Does anyone know if the new engines in these are dual injected? Not a fan of direct injected engines.
Well, not sure about gasoline engines. We only have the all new Kia Sorento with diesel here in Korea. Thanks J. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.
disclaimer.
the car will to ram you or anything enfront of the car when using the keyless movement.
currently there is one video about it. not sure how many have/will have those kind of fault.
so please wait about a year or so before purchasing this.
also, the GV80 had different faults as well...issue with electronics.
Well, just i have showed you at the end of the video, this all new Kia Sorento stopped when i stepped in front of the car. Thank you JiSuk. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.
@@AsianPetrolhead just one incident till this date.
It didnt stop for the person(the driver).
Hi which one is better petrol.vs diesel and how much fc?
Petrol is better with all new Kia Sorento. Thank you Abu. And if you love cars and car reviews, do consider subscribing to our channel, so you don't miss out. Thank you.
It would be great if you add speed measurement in metric system too. Thanks for review!
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Your voice is superb. And you make the video perfect by add on
Light indicators operation, cornering, 0 -100, 100-0 that is all youtubers doesn't.
I'm stuck between waiting for this or just getting a telluride. Could you advise on which one offer more 3rd row headroom and which third row is more comfortable? my next vehicle needs to accommodate 6 people for trips of 3+hours?
In terms of 3rd row seats comfort Telluride will be better option for you. But this Kia Sorento will be easier to drive and it looks fresh. So, if you like big cars definitely Kia Telluride, but if you don't like big cars then Kia Sorento. Thank you Cameron.
@@AsianPetrolhead This might be my next SUV or Telluride
I wonder if the seats on this will be similar to the current high bolsters on the 2020 or will be more like the Telluride
Well, i think seats do feel more like the ones from the current generation Kia Sorento than from Kia Telluride. Thanks Debbie. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.
Could you to compare sorento vs santa fe head to head... whose better?
Yes, we will try to book a press car on a same date, which is very hard thing to do. Thank you Agaf. And if you love cars and car reviews, do consider subscribing to our channel, so you don't miss out in the future. Thank you.
I automatically subscribe to this channel... good joob bro 👍👍👍
I am a new subscriber who loves cars. Thank you for driving the cars realistically.
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Hi from Romania 🇷🇴 good content 😎💪
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Is the V6 coming to USA?
Thank you
I am not sure. But we don't have V6 here in Korea. Hope you guys get this all new Kia Sorento soon. Thanks Bryon. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.
Hey AP, love the video. Have seen a few of yours and they are great. How does this new Kia Sorento compare to the new Palisade (which is what we are likely to get in Australia)? Which would you buy? (I know you have the 2019 Palisade)
Well for that here is the video for you. th-cam.com/video/EX_ZEJKoyyE/w-d-xo.html Thanks Con. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.
Beautifully done Charlie! Amazing suv!
Yes, this all new Kia Sorento seems like a huge step forward for Kia. Thank you Shaakeeb
Charlie, is the 2021 Sorento SX Prestige trim faster from 0-60 mph?
Best reviewer on TH-cam. Better than Doug
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@@AsianPetrolhead do u have Instagram?