The biggest disappointment in Kia for me was the dealership experience. I owned BMWs before, and every purchasing experience was a breeze. Kia dealer would try to nickel and dime you for everything, just a $750 doc fee was a fun thing to discuss:) Why did I have to fight over a 3K markup during a pandemic where every customer is a blessing everywhere? This is a thing with these budget brands - even while their cars get better and in some cases (like this one) can match many upper class traits...dealer network cannot adjust to a more luxury car performance. Too bad, as I won't be getting a Kia anymore after this lease ends. I value my nerves more than extra 20k. Because mental health is more valuable than brain suck during talks with these bottom-feeder sales managers.
Sorento is sportier looking to me........but should give you option for just 2 rows. Stop stuffing 3 rows in vehicles that cant be used by people over 5 feet. Sorento turbo engine is amazing. More torque than telluride v6 and almost same horsepower . Great power train , but needs awd to get that power to the ground
I see that each family member (up to 5 members) can use the bluetooth functionality of the vehicle from their personal devices. I own a Sorento SX with all of the fixings, but am in love with the more spacious Telluride. However, not sure if i want to give up my all glass roof(panoramic). Decisions, decisions!!!
The Pano sunroof is an awesome feature on the Sorento. I would personally go with the Sorento myself but it is a tough decision between the two. Thanks for watching! Please subscribe to my channel!
New Sorento is awesome..but I still prefer the looks of the Telluride just a bit more. Such a well proportioned and distinctive looking vehicle (especially with those amber DRLs)
Thanks so much for taking the time! Exactly the information I was looking for -- wish the Telluride had a hybrid option, to make the decision more competitive, but both seem like fantastic options!
just went and looked at both, the Sorento interior is much nicer. lots of plastic in the telluride for the price. Also the Sorento is more fun to drive by far. the twin turbos will get up and go. two things Kia need to do is make garage door opener standard and a create place to put your sunglasses. also self driving mode in sorento is crazy, but cool. be aware there raising prices by 8 grand over MSRP on telluride for market adjustment.
Thanks for the comment and thank you for watching my video! Sorento is a fantastic car and so is the Telluride but if you don’t need the extra space of the Telluride I would go with the Sorento all day! Please subscribe to my channel!
Telluride is lacking the full digital gauge cluster and panaromic moonroof. Sorento has a better looking updated interior, unfortunately its smaller, especially the third row is useless. If spacing is my number one priority, i would still go with the Telluride.
I agree. I foresee Kia adding the digital gauge cluster to the Telluride in the coming years. Sorento is an incredible car. Thanks for watching my video! Please subscribe to my channel!
Hybrid is a great option! It will come standard with Captains chairs. Subscribe because I have a video coming out about the Sorento Hybrid soon! Thank you.
Does the Sorento drive a bit more "smoother" and less cumbersome since it's smaller than the Telluride? Also is the Telluride quicker in acceleration due to the bigger motor?
I feel the Sorento is more comfortable. Sorento is slower to accelerate in this trim but if you do opted for the 2.5l turbo that is an option in the Sorento, it becomes faster. Thanks for watching my video! Please subscribe to my channel!!
What he didn't verbally say was one vehicle has turbo engine the other one doesn't. In other words one engine will last longer the other one won't. Have a blessed day.
5:58 nobody knows whether its a good engine yet, you normally should stay clear of any new engines for at least a year to see what happens. Kia and Hyundai have been recalling their engines for years now due to catastrophic failures. Just this past week new recalls were issued.
The Hyundai had that horrible dual clutch transmission where the computer was always confused. Thankfully after the test drive of a Tucson, I realized that I've dodged a bullet. It seems like the the Telluride has a regular automatic transmission unlike the Tucson.
Too bad the Sorento isn’t offered with a V-6 option. I have an older Sorento with a V-6 and love it. I guess Kia needed to reach mandated fuel economy goals and wanted to “encourage” customers to buy the pricey Telluride. COVID production interruption has decreased Telluride availability and allowed dealers to price gouge. I have not bought the new Telluride due to price and, if the rest of the industry learns from the Telluride’s success, may opt for a different manufacturer. So much for brand loyalty...
All Sorento’s come with a spare tire but it is behind the bumper in the back. All Sorento’s come with the Third row. Thank you for watching!! Please subscribe to my channel!
@@swissmrkc Thank you for watching and commenting on my video! Unfortunately HUD is not current available. You can get the knob shifter on the Hybrid Sorento. Kia went with the traditional shifter because in there studies more customer want the traditional shifter.
Nice review! For the 2021 Sorento, do you know if the SX Prestige X-Line comes with 2nd row bench seats or only the captain chairs? Kia website (still not updated for 2021 Sorento) says 7-seat is standard but every videos/photos for X-Line out there shows captain chairs, no bench. Thanks.
Yeah dude I'm not trying to sell the car but I want to be a buyer but unfortunately the only trim that you can get the bench seat is the base trim. :(....there's a reason the brochure hasn't come out yet
@Hal Chen Kiamedia.com, Kia Motors press site is always updated before the Kia.com marketing site. www.kiamedia.com/us/en/models/sorento/2021/specifications
Per KIA Features pdf, where are the following items that are present on the outside the USA Sorento, the 2020 Sorento or the sister 2021 Santa Fe????: Power Folding mirrors, Rain Sensing wipers, Heated rear seats, 2nd row sun shades, Homelink Mirror, digital key, remote parking, rear seat quiet mode, heads up display, auto up one touch rear windows, Ambient lighting, perforated steering wheel, trailer sway control, trailer wiring, Memory seats/mirrors, voice recognition of windows/temp, drivers seat leg extensions, rear suspension auto leveling????????? NONE of these are listed as 2021 KIA Sorento Features for ANY trim!!! I'll buy a Santa Fe Hybrid Limited with most of these KIA Sorento missing features!!!! Really want a Calligraphy Hybrid for ALL the KIA missing features.............
I appreciate your comment. Some of the features you listed are options on the Kia including power folding mirrors, Homelink Mirror, and Quiet Mode. Hyundai is a good competitor but it doesn’t come even close on styling. If you have any questions feel free to comment again.
@@normgilbertson3975 Norm I think they know what features they have and didn't have I think the problem is it's being made in Alabama and the rest of the world is being made in Japan so we probably won't see any of this until the next model year unfortunately which is why I am not going to get a 2021 Sorento cuz I really wanted these features too. :( The SX prestige just doesn't have what it needs
@@swissmrkc They weren't in the Features pdf they released. the Homelink mirror shows at extra now and they still don't acknowledge power folding mirrors....i'D FIRE ALL THEIR ASSES IF THEY WORKED FOR ME!!! Gross incompetence!!! at least they don't have control over Hyundai USA.........
Great question! 21 Sorento EX and SX have captain chairs standard. They are also standard on the Sorento Hybrid S and EX. Thank you for watching my video! Please subscribe to my channel!
That's a great question. Thank you for watching and commenting on my video! MSRP on the 2021 Kia Telluride S AWD is $38,265 and the MSRP on the 2021 Kia Sorento S AWD is $36,480. Please Subscribe to my channel! Thank you!
@@joaopaulolemos6001 yea only 2k difference? who the hell would pick sorento over telluride??? but then, Telluride has a markup price and with discount on Sorrento, price difference will be more like 8k-ish
Thats a great question! It really depends on your needs. For me, I love the Telluride, but the 2021 Kia Sorento fits my needs the best and it is a little more affordable. What do you think?
whomever was the video recording person needs to learn how to hold a camera/recording device STEADY. Absolute terrible , terrible footage. Makes me wanna NOT look up this channel again. Please improve camera person skills , as this channel has potential to become more popular. Narrator guy was good.
The sales and demand tells all. Telluride is boss. Sorento is its sister but also its stiff competitor. The Hyundai Palisades is extremely nice as well.
Is the emblem REALLY any worse than Ford, or Nissan, or Jeep’s logos which also say the actual name? Or are people just not a fan of the “Kia” brand and what it USED to represent? They’re changing the logo for 2022 I heard.
16:32. Thought the Telluride was moving and the guy was about to crash!!
Ha same. I played that part back a few times when I saw it.
haha yup, that caught me off guard
That’s what happened when other cars are moving around you and you’re in full stops. It scares the hell out of me.
The biggest disappointment in Kia for me was the dealership experience. I owned BMWs before, and every purchasing experience was a breeze. Kia dealer would try to nickel and dime you for everything, just a $750 doc fee was a fun thing to discuss:) Why did I have to fight over a 3K markup during a pandemic where every customer is a blessing everywhere? This is a thing with these budget brands - even while their cars get better and in some cases (like this one) can match many upper class traits...dealer network cannot adjust to a more luxury car performance. Too bad, as I won't be getting a Kia anymore after this lease ends. I value my nerves more than extra 20k. Because mental health is more valuable than brain suck during talks with these bottom-feeder sales managers.
For some reason I can totally relate to what you are saying as I've experienced similarly to yours recently to my vehicle purchase.
I'd love if you walked into my dealership and 10 payed your cryin ass
Sorento is sportier looking to me........but should give you option for just 2 rows. Stop stuffing 3 rows in vehicles that cant be used by people over 5 feet.
Sorento turbo engine is amazing. More torque than telluride v6 and almost same horsepower . Great power train , but needs awd to get that power to the ground
I see that each family member (up to 5 members) can use the bluetooth functionality of the vehicle from their personal devices.
I own a Sorento SX with all of the fixings, but am in love with the more spacious Telluride. However, not sure if i want to give up my all glass roof(panoramic).
Decisions, decisions!!!
The Pano sunroof is an awesome feature on the Sorento. I would personally go with the Sorento myself but it is a tough decision between the two. Thanks for watching! Please subscribe to my channel!
Excellent video. Considering between the two and this is exactly the video I needed. Thank you !!
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New Sorento is awesome..but I still prefer the looks of the Telluride just a bit more. Such a well proportioned and distinctive looking vehicle (especially with those amber DRLs)
@@fcex558 Good points but to imply that the Sorento won't be on the road after 5 years because of boosting is a bit excessive..
Thanks so much for taking the time! Exactly the information I was looking for -- wish the Telluride had a hybrid option, to make the decision more competitive, but both seem like fantastic options!
just went and looked at both, the Sorento interior is much nicer. lots of plastic in the telluride for the price. Also the Sorento is more fun to drive by far. the twin turbos will get up and go. two things Kia need to do is make garage door opener standard and a create place to put your sunglasses. also self driving mode in sorento is crazy, but cool. be aware there raising prices by 8 grand over MSRP on telluride for market adjustment.
Thanks for the comment and thank you for watching my video! Sorento is a fantastic car and so is the Telluride but if you don’t need the extra space of the Telluride I would go with the Sorento all day! Please subscribe to my channel!
Sorento!!!!!
Telluride is lacking the full digital gauge cluster and panaromic moonroof. Sorento has a better looking updated interior, unfortunately its smaller, especially the third row is useless. If spacing is my number one priority, i would still go with the Telluride.
I agree. I foresee Kia adding the digital gauge cluster to the Telluride in the coming years. Sorento is an incredible car. Thanks for watching my video! Please subscribe to my channel!
Spacing? Why would you need that space? Are you having 5 children or moving out every week?
Beautiful, great job covering all the details. Hope you can do a side by side of the SX trim levels.
As soon as they come in I will definitely do that. Thank you for watching my video!!
I’m getting the hybrid when it comes out next month. Anybody know if it will have captain chairs, or a bench for the 2nd row?
Hybrid is a great option! It will come standard with Captains chairs. Subscribe because I have a video coming out about the Sorento Hybrid soon! Thank you.
@@TroyPaul16 subscribed! See you and my hybrid soon. Thank you for going into such detail in these videos. Makes a huge difference.
Hi rose 🌹
I have 2021 Sorento LX . Great car.
Think the Sorento looks better than the Telluride. Kia should have added the digital dash and wireless apple car play to the Telluride for 2021.
I would agree with you 100%. I imagine it will be apart of the refresh in a year or two.
Does the Sorento drive a bit more "smoother" and less cumbersome since it's smaller than the Telluride? Also is the Telluride quicker in acceleration due to the bigger motor?
I feel the Sorento is more comfortable. Sorento is slower to accelerate in this trim but if you do opted for the 2.5l turbo that is an option in the Sorento, it becomes faster. Thanks for watching my video! Please subscribe to my channel!!
The turbo is fast! I love it. Drives so sporty vs the Telluride SX I had
What he didn't verbally say was one vehicle has turbo engine the other one doesn't. In other words one engine will last longer the other one won't. Have a blessed day.
Thank you for the thorough review. With the 3rd row down on the Sorento, can a cargo cover be applied?
That’s a great question. I am not 100% sure but I will find out for you. Thank you for watching!
@@TroyPaul16 the people need to know Phillip
I'm interested in the Blind View Monitor (dual side cameras). It seems to be limited to just the top trims of Kia and Hyundai vehicles.
It’s standard on the SX Telluride. Very nice feature! Thanks for watching my video!!
5:58 nobody knows whether its a good engine yet, you normally should stay clear of any new engines for at least a year to see what happens. Kia and Hyundai have been recalling their engines for years now due to catastrophic failures. Just this past week new recalls were issued.
Its been in several other vehicles and they don't have problems.
This is the 2nd year for the Telluride.
The Hyundai had that horrible dual clutch transmission where the computer was always confused. Thankfully after the test drive of a Tucson, I realized that I've dodged a bullet. It seems like the the Telluride has a regular automatic transmission unlike the Tucson.
I was just wondering but does the sorento hybrid have any option for upgraded audio?
MY SORENTO rulezzzz. Love it. 60k drive like a monster. Good job Kia !!
Too bad the Sorento isn’t offered with a V-6 option. I have an older Sorento with a V-6 and love it. I guess Kia needed to reach mandated fuel economy goals and wanted to “encourage” customers to buy the pricey Telluride. COVID production interruption has decreased Telluride availability and allowed dealers to price gouge. I have not bought the new Telluride due to price and, if the rest of the industry learns from the Telluride’s success, may opt for a different manufacturer. So much for brand loyalty...
Hi; Does the Sorento come with 5 passenger version with spare tire?
All Sorento’s come with a spare tire but it is behind the bumper in the back. All Sorento’s come with the Third row. Thank you for watching!! Please subscribe to my channel!
hello, is the new sorento come with ambient light?
On the SX trim it is an option. It will probably be available in more trim later.
It does not :( not even prestige....no knob shifter, no mood light, no HUD. Other regions do :( Alabama isn't so good at making em yet unfortunately
@@swissmrkc Thank you for watching and commenting on my video! Unfortunately HUD is not current available. You can get the knob shifter on the Hybrid Sorento. Kia went with the traditional shifter because in there studies more customer want the traditional shifter.
@@swissmrkc omg, kia and hyundai always cut off some feature from korean version
I'm 4 minutes in and you've used the word awesome 17 times. That's not.... Awesome
🤣👍 But this is an awesome comment!
Great video! Keep it up
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Wow Kia Sorento Top up
have you been Drankin N Smokin???
he is rocky mountains high or an amateur
@@robertduklus6555 I don't want to say anything inappropriate about the guys in the video. I just noticed the song playing on the radio
copy that.
awesome video
Sorento loses value quicker than the Telluride. Telluride much more boss!
Sorento costs less. If you are going for a more expensive version of the Sorento I’d recommend Telluride at that point.
Good, I am going to buy the Santa Fe this weekend.
Nice review! For the 2021 Sorento, do you know if the SX Prestige X-Line comes with 2nd row bench seats or only the captain chairs? Kia website (still not updated for 2021 Sorento) says 7-seat is standard but every videos/photos for X-Line out there shows captain chairs, no bench. Thanks.
Captains chairs will be on the SX X-Line. The 21 Sorento is AMAZING!!! Please subscribe to my channel!
Yeah dude I'm not trying to sell the car but I want to be a buyer but unfortunately the only trim that you can get the bench seat is the base trim. :(....there's a reason the brochure hasn't come out yet
@@swissmrkc you can get bench seat on the S trim as well which adds Sofino seating surfaces and heated seats along with UVOlink and Roof rails.
Look at the features and specs on Kiamedia.com....updated a month ago!!!!!!!!
@Hal Chen Kiamedia.com, Kia Motors press site is always updated before the Kia.com marketing site. www.kiamedia.com/us/en/models/sorento/2021/specifications
Per KIA Features pdf, where are the following items that are present on the outside the USA Sorento, the 2020 Sorento or the sister 2021 Santa Fe????: Power Folding mirrors, Rain Sensing wipers, Heated rear seats, 2nd row sun shades, Homelink Mirror, digital key, remote parking, rear seat quiet mode, heads up display, auto up one touch rear windows, Ambient lighting, perforated steering wheel, trailer sway control, trailer wiring, Memory seats/mirrors, voice recognition of windows/temp, drivers seat leg extensions, rear suspension auto leveling?????????
NONE of these are listed as 2021 KIA Sorento Features for ANY trim!!!
I'll buy a Santa Fe Hybrid Limited with most of these KIA Sorento missing features!!!! Really want a Calligraphy Hybrid for ALL the KIA missing features.............
I appreciate your comment. Some of the features you listed are options on the Kia including power folding mirrors, Homelink Mirror, and Quiet Mode. Hyundai is a good competitor but it doesn’t come even close on styling. If you have any questions feel free to comment again.
@@TroyPaul16 The Kia Marketing clerk didn't know that when they did the features and all his bosses were too stupid to notice!
@@normgilbertson3975 Norm I think they know what features they have and didn't have I think the problem is it's being made in Alabama and the rest of the world is being made in Japan so we probably won't see any of this until the next model year unfortunately which is why I am not going to get a 2021 Sorento cuz I really wanted these features too. :( The SX prestige just doesn't have what it needs
@@swissmrkc They weren't in the Features pdf they released. the Homelink mirror shows at extra now and they still don't acknowledge power folding mirrors....i'D FIRE ALL THEIR ASSES IF THEY WORKED FOR ME!!! Gross incompetence!!! at least they don't have control over Hyundai USA.........
@@swissmrkc you meant Korea, not Japan :)
White is white
I 🤔 think the telly ride Pearl pink color is pretty💯🙏
I thought LED light is standard for all trim for 2021? Is that only in U. S. A?
2021 Kia Sorento is standard with LED lights but LED lights is optional for the 2021 Kia Telluride. Thanks for watching. Please subscribe!!
great video!...quick question though, is there any trim in the 2021 sorento that actly has the captain's chairs?
Great question! 21 Sorento EX and SX have captain chairs standard. They are also standard on the Sorento Hybrid S and EX. Thank you for watching my video! Please subscribe to my channel!
Lol @ Alex’s playlist
Wow kia Sorento goooood
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price?
That's a great question. Thank you for watching and commenting on my video! MSRP on the 2021 Kia Telluride S AWD is $38,265 and the MSRP on the 2021 Kia Sorento S AWD is $36,480. Please Subscribe to my channel! Thank you!
I thought the Sorento was going to be cheaper.. less than 2k difference.. telluride will kill sorento’s sales in my opinion..
@@joaopaulolemos6001 yea only 2k difference? who the hell would pick sorento over telluride??? but then, Telluride has a markup price and with discount on Sorrento, price difference will be more like 8k-ish
@@mastertry1935 If fuel economy matters to you the Sorento Hybrid is rated 37 mpg overall. Blows away the Telluride.
Verdict?
Thats a great question! It really depends on your needs. For me, I love the Telluride, but the 2021 Kia Sorento fits my needs the best and it is a little more affordable. What do you think?
@@TroyPaul16 pick my Sorento up tomorrow
@@fcex558 telluride was my second choice but I chose the Sorento I feel that it is better looking
So u r confused coz u work for Kia????
whomever was the video recording person needs to learn how to hold a camera/recording device STEADY. Absolute terrible , terrible footage. Makes me wanna NOT look up this channel again. Please improve camera person skills , as this channel has potential to become more popular. Narrator guy was good.
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So the kia sorento is actually bigger
No, the Telluride is bigger but the Sorento is still very spacious for the segment. Thank you for watching my video! Please subscribe to my channel!
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The Telluride has the best interior layout I have seen on any SUV.
Dude you sure say uhmmm a lot!!!
car salesmen really find hard not to lie and exaggerate. Telluride s nowhere near best selling suv, not even close
Telluride is no 1. Check out other videos on subject. Or Best Car n Ride and Edmonds
The sales and demand tells all. Telluride is boss. Sorento is its sister but also its stiff competitor. The Hyundai Palisades is extremely nice as well.
Kia has the ugliest Emblem in the world. I see lots of Embarrassed Kia owners change their emblem. 😂 😂 😂
I've never found it ugly or embarrassing.
Is the emblem REALLY any worse than Ford, or Nissan, or Jeep’s logos which also say the actual name? Or are people just not a fan of the “Kia” brand and what it USED to represent? They’re changing the logo for 2022 I heard.