Great review, Just got mine in pearl white and its absolutely fantastic, as you said " love spending time in it". I hope this Sorento is going to last as long as my old 2016 Sportage , great experience with it , had not a single issue in over 7 years with 98K on the dash. Cracking motor, Kia just nailed it.
The DCT is not available in the UK as we don't get the 2.5 L turbocharged 4-cylinder here. If the US market gets the 1.6 L turbocharged engine with the hybrid set up (either plug-in or conventional) these come with standard automatic transmissions.
Great review. This car seems to get a very good press. So good, that I bought one and picking it up today. Needed more space and wanted more 'bang for my buck'. Been an Audi man and VW man for many years but time for a change. When I test drove was very impressed and although I love my Q5, I am sure the Sorento will be bettert in many ways (and hopefully not in the garage as much!!!)
Thanks for a great review, I had the previous generation Sorento 2.2 D for over 5 years and moved to a Sportage GT line S 6 months ago....... I move back to this model Sorento next week missed it so much
I really enjoyed your presentation, Jasper! Really well thought out video. One constructive criticism if I may - The video quality inside of the car while you were driving was laggy and frankly irritating. I am positive the issue is not on my side, but I am curious if other people experienced the same problems. Thanks!
Thanks for the review. I've had Sorentos since 2003 and I'm looking at the PHEV since my 2019 Sorento guaranty is ending this September.. Just for information, was your Sorento LX, EX or SX ?
The UK trim models are set up quite differently to other markets, originally with numbers from 2-4 designating equipment specification. This was a special model, called the "Edition", which was essentially equivalent to the top-spec model as the standard list of equipment covered just about everything you'd need.
hi - just found an essence brown version....but its not listed as a current colour - can I assume it was? Still not sure if I like it or not.....its brown!
Brilliant review jasper,very informative,and on point,and you really highlighted the versatility and comprehensive features,of what i think,alongvwith its sister car the hyundai sante fe are excellent,well made cars,full of features and tech,very safe,and excellent family cars,and very good value moneywise.i have a hyundai tucson limited,via the motobility scheme, and i have to say its excellent.but,given the availability on the scheme at the timeand the lack of finances for the advance payment needed at the time,if it were not for these reasons,i would have loved a sorrento,or the santa fe given the choice.think you have to look long and hard to find a car so well equipped,safe,well built,and such value,along with an excellent warranty too,to compare,or beat this tbf.anyway,once again,well done jasper,that was yet another brilliant review from the "buckle up" boys...more of the same please 😁👍...
Thank you for watching and the feedback! We're huge fans of the Tucson on the channel - Harry recently reviewed one, so feel free to check that out if you haven't already!
I averaged about 36mpg, though my driving style and roads I drive on are not conducive to good fuel economy. I was quite impressed that it managed to get 36 given the conditions. On a long motorway journey I think I got about 42 mpg.
I just bought a '23MY sorento hev with just 3800 miles on the clock. I'm getting around 45mpg on local roads (ie not motorway/freeway driving). Very impressed so far (came from a LR Freelander HSE SD4)
Well the stats don't really back you up there as Kia consistently appears at the top end of the charts for reliability is surveys like J D Power. What issues have you had with yours?
@@BuckleUpShow Stats are based on opinions taken at time of purchase. Transmission and electrics on mine. A friend with a 2020 had same issues. KN replaced a transmission with a rebuilt one. On a near new car. Unacceptable.
Great moment listening to you, great review, professional and rational. Thanks a lot. I just bought one without testing it . I’ll get hold of it one month and really look forward driving it !
Great review, Just got mine in pearl white and its absolutely fantastic, as you said " love spending time in it". I hope this Sorento is going to last as long as my old 2016 Sportage , great experience with it , had not a single issue in over 7 years with 98K on the dash. Cracking motor, Kia just nailed it.
Kia are doing an excellent job with their products!
Just looking at seven seaters and came across your video. Very informative which really helped. Much appreciated.
No worries, glad it helped! Let us know if you end up getting one 😅😁
His legs are purposeful, but not obnoxiously so. And at the rear . . . As you drop lower down...
😅😅😏
im done 30K on my 3.5L EX topline with zero issues, great car,,best features
Glad to hear it! Enjoy 😁😁
what about the DCT transmission? Any problems yet? That why I am holding off.
The Auto is a conventional 6-speed.
So they send the junky DCT to the US? and you get a regular auto transmission?@@BuckleUpShow
The DCT is not available in the UK as we don't get the 2.5 L turbocharged 4-cylinder here. If the US market gets the 1.6 L turbocharged engine with the hybrid set up (either plug-in or conventional) these come with standard automatic transmissions.
How did you find the drivers space with the splayed centre console
Didn't particularly struggle in terms of passenger comfort, plus the additional storage is dead useful.
Please stop locking me in your boot
No.
Was that man in the boot okay?
What man in the boot? 👀
😄
Great review. This car seems to get a very good press. So good, that I bought one and picking it up today. Needed more space and wanted more 'bang for my buck'. Been an Audi man and VW man for many years but time for a change. When I test drove was very impressed and although I love my Q5, I am sure the Sorento will be bettert in many ways (and hopefully not in the garage as much!!!)
Hopefully it won't leave you disappointed - let us know how it's going ☺️
With legs is built as those, I'm sure Jasper has a higher towing capacity than the Sorrento
One strongboi 👀👀🚂🚂
What version of the Sorento is this? SX,EV,etc. Thank you in advance 👍
Hey Tina, this was a trim level called "Edition", with the HEV powertrain. The Edition bit may be a UK-specific name though!
Thanks for a great review, I had the previous generation Sorento 2.2 D for over 5 years and moved to a Sportage GT line S 6 months ago....... I move back to this model Sorento next week missed it so much
They are great cars! We can see why you missed your old Sorento
I really enjoyed your presentation, Jasper! Really well thought out video. One constructive criticism if I may - The video quality inside of the car while you were driving was laggy and frankly irritating. I am positive the issue is not on my side, but I am curious if other people experienced the same problems.
Thanks!
Thanks for the feedback on the video, though we think it might be on your end as we've checked the video playback and all seems okay from our side? 😊
A built in ,pull up sun blind would be nice in the rear side window aswell for rear facing babys.
On the inside of the car, the very rear windows at the sides are really small, so not much sun would manage to come through, thankfully.
Both the Land Rover L322 and the Kia Sorrento are not reliable.
The Kia Sorento is very reliable, in the most recent driver power owner survey it came out as the most reliable Kia on sale and finished 16th overall
Thanks for taking the time to share! All the best!
Thanks for taking the time to watch ☺️
Thanks for the review. I've had Sorentos since 2003 and I'm looking at the PHEV since my 2019 Sorento guaranty is ending this September.. Just for information, was your Sorento LX, EX or SX ?
The UK trim models are set up quite differently to other markets, originally with numbers from 2-4 designating equipment specification. This was a special model, called the "Edition", which was essentially equivalent to the top-spec model as the standard list of equipment covered just about everything you'd need.
You kidding me. You replacing lr l322?? Lol. Dude. You would replacing ur l322 to a $1000 used car lol.
The Sorento is far above a $1000 used car in terms of what it offers!
Well done! Thank you.
Our pleasure! Hope you enjoyed!
Had mine a week and love everything about it.
They're excellent cars!
hi - just found an essence brown version....but its not listed as a current colour - can I assume it was? Still not sure if I like it or not.....its brown!
Kia have changed a few things about the model range since it was launched, so it may well have been a colour available previously!
He is so fit ❤
Thank you
Great video! 😊
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!
Fabulous legs....brilliant review 👌
He just wears those shorts for attention
Great video, very comprehensive 👍🏽
Thank you! Hope it helped?
Can definitely tell Kia USA designed it
How so? It fits in with the rest of the Kia range's styling.
Brilliant review jasper,very informative,and on point,and you really highlighted the versatility and comprehensive features,of what i think,alongvwith its sister car the hyundai sante fe are excellent,well made cars,full of features and tech,very safe,and excellent family cars,and very good value moneywise.i have a hyundai tucson limited,via the motobility scheme, and i have to say its excellent.but,given the availability on the scheme at the timeand the lack of finances for the advance payment needed at the time,if it were not for these reasons,i would have loved a sorrento,or the santa fe given the choice.think you have to look long and hard to find a car so well equipped,safe,well built,and such value,along with an excellent warranty too,to compare,or beat this tbf.anyway,once again,well done jasper,that was yet another brilliant review from the "buckle up" boys...more of the same please 😁👍...
Thank you for watching and the feedback! We're huge fans of the Tucson on the channel - Harry recently reviewed one, so feel free to check that out if you haven't already!
How much was the mpg during your test?
I averaged about 36mpg, though my driving style and roads I drive on are not conducive to good fuel economy. I was quite impressed that it managed to get 36 given the conditions. On a long motorway journey I think I got about 42 mpg.
I just bought a '23MY sorento hev with just 3800 miles on the clock. I'm getting around 45mpg on local roads (ie not motorway/freeway driving). Very impressed so far (came from a LR Freelander HSE SD4)
Pass, warranty nightmare.
Well the stats don't really back you up there as Kia consistently appears at the top end of the charts for reliability is surveys like J D Power. What issues have you had with yours?
@@BuckleUpShow Stats are based on opinions taken at time of purchase. Transmission and electrics on mine. A friend with a 2020 had same issues. KN replaced a transmission with a rebuilt one. On a near new car. Unacceptable.
Great moment listening to you, great review, professional and rational. Thanks a lot.
I just bought one without testing it . I’ll get hold of it one month and really look forward driving it !
Excellent choice! Hope you enjoy your purchase when it gets delivered!
Just hired one to go to France . Plastic cheap rubbish if that’s a Kia forget it
Was it base spec?