See this with several car reviewers regarding the LKA on Kia and Hyundai reviews. Hold to turn off has been a feature for ages with many brands with plenty of safety features.
@@jamiebhx I don't know what you're talking about. I have the new Kia Sportage 2022 and the button is still present and as mentioned above you just have to press it for 3 seconds to deactivate the lane keep assist…
@@KootBear Mainly because the EV6 has massive B-pillars, which create a big blind spot. If you drive an Ionic 5 you can actually see behind you when you turn your head.
@@6ec6YRFPTcC it's very useful, especially with how modern car designs are where the only useful window is the front one because the rest are covered by b-pillars and/or c-pillars that make the car feel more like a coffin than anything else. Go for a drive in a '90s car and you have some much vision out of the car that mirrors are hardly needed and then go drive any recent car and you'll find that you almost have to get out of the car before making a turn just to be sure that someone didn't hide an elefant in one of your many blindspots.
Let's be honest, If u look hard enough someone will always find something they don't like about every car. You can't make a car that everyone will love, however it needs to be said as for a 7 seater SUV, Kia have nailed it, the space, the tech, the storage and the hybrid engine all for this price point is amazing and although Kia and Hyundai have put their prices up. They are still showing other brands how ot should be done.
The most amazing thing about this Kia Sorento is 187L boot capacity and 7 seats are good for a family and 616L boot capacity and 5 seats are good for carrying loads
So this is something i really don't understand. Over here in Argentina most people who are married have one, at most two kids. So why would you ever need 7 seats, and need them regularly enough to buy a car that has them? Are USA families always that big?
@@matiastripaldi406 do you realize this car isn’t only available in the US, and the Americans are the fattest nation on the planet, so they need all the space they can get.
@@Rocinante_1980 as an American, I can unfortunately agree. Then again, as a single, unmarried guy who only needs to carry a few things at a time, a vehicle this big is unnecessary. I prefer mid-sized sedans/saloons that are spacious enough for 4 people, and am always uncomfortable when larger vehicles are coming at me because they take up so much space on the road.
@@matiastripaldi406My mum has a 2016 Kia Sorento, we are a family 6 so we couldn't have anything smaller then a Sorento, She looking at getting an even bigger car next.
My wife and I have always had VW's , Audi's, Seat cars over the years. last year my wife drolled over a 2018 Kia Sportage GT line. Went to see it ,she drove it and she was smitten. A year later you couldn't drag her out of it. Kia has come along way and this GTline she has is loaded with everything. 2nd hand 10,000 miles paid £20,000, comes with 7yrs warranty!! Show me a Land/Rangerover that can match Kia.. 7yrs peace of mind!! Priceless.👍😁
The lane keeping assist on SWMBO’s Hyundai Santa Fe has been excellent over the last 3 years. My Range Rover Sport, bought when I had a long daily motorway commute, is proving too large for our retirement lifestyle. Now we plan to swap these two cars for a medium SUV. The drivers seat on the Santa Fe is uncomfortable for me, especially compared to the top of the range RR Sport very comfy seats. An old spinal fracture makes finding comfortable seats for my tall and bulky frame a challenge. The sudden swerve with the lane keeping running amok rules the Santa Fe out. The Subaru Outback Eyesite system only starts to function at 40 mph, so not suitable for two geriatrics of 76. The Volvo XC60 and XC40 LKA will start functioning at 5 mph, so we will be investigating those two. I expect the Volvo seats to be very comfortable. AWD and air suspension would be a nice bonus. The videos featuring your mum are great- your mum is a natural in front of the camera, and she articulates the special concerns and challenges we seniors face. More videos from the seniors point of view please, as I am sure there is a large demographic seeking knowledge and advice. Thank you for your astute and thorough presentations, plus the laugh and giggle along the journey.
I will never buy another Kia. Period. We contacted the Kia Corporate office to help with an issue we had after our car broke down on the side of the interstate 2 times after being serviced at 2 different Kia dealerships, Langdale Kia in Valdosta and Crown Kia in Saint Petersburg. Kia Corporate gave us the run around, telling us they would send our service request upper management to have it approved. After 3 weeks, they finally told us that no our car wasn’t under warranty! What?! It’s like they didn’t even read what we submitted. Kia doesn’t know how to fix their own vehicles and doesn’t care if they break down multiple times. T
@@adventureaviator9702 you dumb? Lexus has many plants that build their vehicles in the US and they have the top spot for reliability AND are a luxury brand.. incredible, better then english trash(range rover LMFAO some of the worst built and reliable vehicles), or germans
I purchased a 2019 Kia Stinger a few months ago. I had a small accident and my car is still at the shop waiting for parts that Kia does not have for their own cars. I just got off a call with the incompetent representative telling me there is nothing they can do and my part will arrive in MARCH! My brand new KIA Stinger 2019 luxury car is going to sit for 6 months because KIA does not have fenders???? I will NEVER buy KIA again!!! Disgrace!🤮🤮🤮🤮
At around 9:50, this might be because fuel theft could be an issue if the cap was that easy to open. As for the other side, nobody has found a way to steal electricity from cars so I guess we're still safe for now
It’s actually because it’s a plug in hybrid. The interior button will depressurise the vapour produced in the fuel tank. Because it’s a PHEV, time between fill ups could be a long time and fuel vapour build up may cause a hazard. It’s the same on BMWs PHEVs
Also I don't see why it is an issue because when u fuel up u are coming from the driver's seat to begin with, so u would just push the button before leaving the car
I always thought this about when I drove a rented SMax after driving my good old Mazda. But Kia ticket that box too. it's better to have in inconsistency than to have the fuel stolen.
Now waiting to see him review The Genesis GV80 and GV70. Not sure what the holdup is. Have yet to see him review a single Genesis product and they've been released in the UK since last year.
Just about to take delivery of a brand new diesel. It’ll be my second Sorento. I’ve spent months researching everything from a Landcruiser to a Mercedes. But it’s all pointing to a KIA. Such good cars at the right price point. And that warranty…😊
Great review! Been awhile since you done a review that is as thorough as this. Loving the 3 people and possibly 2 child sets at the back which not a lot of reviewers do. It helps the target audience get a more complete picture. In addition, the turning circle and parking and brake test hopefully will be consistent for every car vid. Keep up the good work 😎👍.
We’ve had this car since September, we have the exact same version as the video (PHEV). We had the model before this as our previous car, we absolutely love this car. Great for a family of 5 with a dog! As long as we charge the car we are getting over 100mpg! (On a side note, the fuel note locks as people can steal fuel, there is nothing to steal from the plug in bit! Also the remote drive is perfect for some EV charging points that are really tight! Used it loads of times!)
Modern cars have anti syphoning devices built in. The only way to steal it is by draining it through the bottom drain, or when the fuel pump is being removed. It's all about the the release of fuel vapours and is EU mandated!
100mpg? Wow that’s brilliant. I have a 2016 Kia sorento (Diesel) and urban driving yields 15-19 mpg on a good day. Motorway gives around 35 mpg. Planning to change it to the hybrid. Still getting that mileage in city? @bruntygenius
Have had a 71 plate Sorento 3 PHEV for 6 months / 21K miles. Positives: Comfortable on long journeys. I am tall and find this more comfortable than my last car, a V90 inscription, by a long way. Drives impeccably in winter: drove in deep snow on A9 for an hour at night and it was a breeze. Good traction with standard tyres in mud. Averaging 40+ mpg without charging and better obviously when charging. Great flat boot floor, huge even with middle row of seats up, which slide and have adjustable slope for backrest. Wheels are easy to keep clean. Air conditioning can be switched to circulate or turned off at the switch of a button: excellent as with many modern cars, by the time you've worked through on screen menus and turned it off, you need to lower the windows to clear fumes.. It has good visibility. Maps work well if kept up to date, even abroad, which is helpful as carplay and Android, whilst usable, have less functionality (zoom or view functions for example) than the KIA navigation. Also the option to have upcoming turns displayed above the steering wheel is useful. Negatives: Infotainment system is severely lacking. More often than not, when starting up, it likes to change the driver profile, which you can't adjust when driving so you have to wait, usually around 30 seconds, to discover which profile is being set, before putting into drive mode. This is tedious. I have yet to use KIA's phone app, which may find a way around the issue. The hesitancy when setting off from stationary at a junction is far too great at times and is also inconsistent whatever gear or drive mode you are in, unless the battery is fully charged and sometimes even then it can delay 1-2 seconds. This is dangerous. Sometimes when changing from Drive to Reverse, or vice versa, it doesn't change, so it is now a habit for me to physically look to see what gear it is in, when parking etc, just to be certain. (A tone is sounded when it doesn't go into the requested gear)- not too annoying but worth a mention. Unlike many other brands, Kia have opted that to lock the car, you have to switch the engine to stop. Even after 6 months, I still find I have left the car with the key and am unable to lock it without reopening the door and reaching around the steering wheel to press the button between 1&3 times until it is happy to lock. This is so tedious I sometimes dont bother.. To summarize, the car drives very well except for hesitancy setting off from standstill. Comfortable. Very practical. Controls easy to use on the move. The infotainment system offers much but could deliver it better and certain design flaws make it unnecessarily hard to live with at times.
I had the first gen sorento with the 3.5L V6 petrol engine, that was the funnest car I ever owned. This new one is not bad looking and I love the interior and the fancy gadgets but I certainly wouldn't do 50mph on a dirt road with it like with the old one. Oh and that was £400 and I sold it for the same amount half a year later :D
I love my 21 Sorento, it’s the hybrid and the 2 model but in that spec I feel it has enough spec, performance etc. Been driving it very carefully since fuel prices went up and getting 45mpg, although 38mpg is the overall average. Certainly recommend it. Nice video Matt, you can switch off lane departure from the wheel though. It’s just a longer hold than the lane keep assist
The reason for the fuel filler cap being locked when you unlock the car is actually from the new EU regulations which list how much gas is allowed to be released when you open the fuel filler cap... by doing it by a separate button the car manufacturers can reduce these gasses before the driver open the fuel cap and thus be alligned in the regulations, even the new BMW's have afaik
Whenever I see this on the road the rear reminds me of the Bentley Bentayga, but different enough to not look like its copying it. It looks really good.
@carwow I think on reviews like these it would be really handy to include service costs for the next 10 years for the vehicle especially as they can be so varied between manufacturers
The blind spot indicator camera is one of the best options ever added to cars and all cars should be equipped with this for safety like they have seat belts kia and hyundai have stepped it up in the engineering department sure
Overall the Sorrento looks good. The rear lights are a shaped odd and clunky, that’s it. On a side note, notice how plasticky the grille of the Lexus sounded when Matt (lovingly) kicked it
I have had a GT Line (Diesel) for a couple of months now and overall it is a good car to drive. I bought the car for the interior space (all the seats down) and also because of the Australian crap roads, I wanted something that would ride better than a couple of cars I own. To this end, it has been really good. Fuel economy in the country (100 - 110 kph) 6.4 to 7 L/100km. The camera system is great, as is the automatic lane assist on a freeway. I think a couple of misses compared to some of the competition are. The seats, you sit on them and not in them, too wide between the side bolsters and unsupportable when cornering. I find myself bracing a knee on the console and an elbow on the door. On long trips, it becomes quite uncomfortable moving around on the seat. No cooled glovebox or centre console, this is handy to keep a couple of drinks cool on a trip. The headlights are good on low beam but not great on country roads on hi-beam (not enough distance) so if you drive a night on country roads full of potholes (NSW and Vic) or shared with kangaroos and wombats driving lights are really a must. I was seriously considering a Skoda Kodiak before the Kia but due to Skoda / VW poor support and service in Australia, I decided to stick with the Sorento as I know from a previous Kia that I owned the support is really good in Oz.
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Love this car. I ordered the diesel one with top features (I think in UK is not possible but in my country it is :) ) But the wait is too long... Too many delays because of lack of high tech chips.
It’ll be more thoughtful if KIA could make the dome light in the 3rd row lit up when open any of the car door. This will make entering the 3rd row more visible especially at night or basement carpark where the surrounding’s light is compromised.
Mat btw you can control all the safety fitures via the steering wheel. You just have to press the up/down ok button and select the options from the deiver screen and it has a shortcut it pops up on the main screen
Used Kia Sorento and in fact all used Kias and Hyundais are quite overpriced IMHO considering these sell for considerably less in other parts of the world. I compared the build quality of a Tucsan to my Kuga and you can tell cheap components are used like suspension, switchgear etc and smaller gdi petrol engines seem very low on torque.
Just wanted to say in 2018 my dad was getting a new car and we saw your vid on the Kia Sorento 2018 model we needed to get it and now we returned that car and got the new model
What's the point of a 7seater? I mean, if you have a large family you're probably gonna need to carry some luggage too, but with the rear seats it's impossible
Built in Georgia but yet cannot get the diesel engine in America. Just like the Ford Ranger cannot get the Raptor version, diesel or manual transmission. ☹️
i love how matt mentions that usb to type c.. is old.. but you still get that with ur phone when u buy it?? so if anything thats more used than type c to c i dont even own one of them myself lol...
It’s Interesting how so many of the options are different between different countries. My wife drives one of these - the equivalent to the one you test drove. The PHEV SX Prestige in the US. It’s the top spec. It doesn’t have the heads up display unfortunately. It has two captain’s chairs in the 2nd row (as do all US hybrid Sorentos). It does have some features that you lamented this not having. Hyundai/ Kia group has so many options to pull from, that they can easily customize these vehicles differently for each location and I guess they study each market and decide what to do.
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Hello! You don't need to turn off the lane assist from the menu. Just press and hold the assist button on the wheel for 5 sec and it turns off instantly. Nice test, thx.
I bought this car a little over a year ago but the 1.6 hybrid (not plugin) top of the range. It is fully loaded with kit! I mean really fully loaded. It drives very well and its really comfy. Only issues im having is that the rear brakes are making an annoying squealing sound (not the normal grinding sound most hybrids do) when driving in low speeds and having to use breaks, dealer says breaks are fine and nothing wrong with them!.. 'offcourse they are, it only has 7k on the clock and its only a year old!' They are going to replace pads next week! Hoping this fixes it 🤞 And the other issue I've had are the seatbelt warning lights are constantly coming on... only having a booster seat placed it thinks is a person and won't stop sounding 🥵 and now even when im driving and mine is fastened it still beeps 🤦♂️ They've had to replace 3 "faulty" sensors already! Small but really annoying issues... but other than that quite happy with it!
Matt should do a PHEV Range test like the EV tests and try out various PHEVs (both EU only and NA available models like the Sorento here) and see which goes the furthest on its battery pack. For example: Jeep Wrangler 4xE, KIA Sorento, the new Sportage coming out, Tucson PHEV, RAV4 Prime, XC60 Recharge, etc
You can turn off Lane Assist without going into the centre console. There is a button on the steering wheel. Press and hold for 3 seconds with car switched on.
The lane departure/steering assist button which you can press and hold to turn off is next to the radar button and clearly seen in the video before the bitch scene at 9.09. These buttons are also on the wheel of other models, such as the Tucson I have. I just turn it all off, from what I remember, Lane departure is always on on start up, short press turns steering assist on and off, and long press turns it all off.
I have a 2023 x-line sx prestige and I’m very impressed by it. The transmission gear changed cannot be felt. Also, plenty of power @ 271 HP and there are OST available for it for more power.
Why do you say USB type A is old fashioned? Most charging cables have them at the end of the cable that goes into the charger. The other end is often USB C.
I actually agree with the fuel lock because the kia is mostly concentrated for the Asia markets and in some parts in Asia if you're fuel cap is not lock you get people that steel your petrol. No body can steel electricity.
you know some other brands will lock the filler cap just like it locks the doors when you drive the car, and you can only open the fuel cap once the driver opens his door and gets out of the car; the filler cap will locked once the car is locked as well. No need to push any button then, still thieves can't open the filler cap
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Awesome video as always Mat!!
The Kia is wicked!!
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Just press and hold the lane departure button on the right side of the wheel to turn it off. You don’t have to go into the main menu each time
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See this with several car reviewers regarding the LKA on Kia and Hyundai reviews.
Hold to turn off has been a feature for ages with many brands with plenty of safety features.
Doesn't work on the newer Kia models. In fact they've taken the button away completely.
It can now only be turned off in the menus.
it works on my KIA, the same model as in the video. i just hold it, and it turns off.
@@jamiebhx I don't know what you're talking about.
I have the new Kia Sportage 2022 and the button is still present and as mentioned above you just have to press it for 3 seconds to deactivate the lane keep assist…
That Kia/Hyundai auto blindspot camera with the signals should honestly be an industry mandate for all cars
Honda invented it and then abandoned it, I don't think it's as useful in real life
its extremely useful, testdrove EV6 that had this and it was great
They're only as useful as their drivers are observant unfortunately
@@KootBear Mainly because the EV6 has massive B-pillars, which create a big blind spot. If you drive an Ionic 5 you can actually see behind you when you turn your head.
@@6ec6YRFPTcC it's very useful, especially with how modern car designs are where the only useful window is the front one because the rest are covered by b-pillars and/or c-pillars that make the car feel more like a coffin than anything else. Go for a drive in a '90s car and you have some much vision out of the car that mirrors are hardly needed and then go drive any recent car and you'll find that you almost have to get out of the car before making a turn just to be sure that someone didn't hide an elefant in one of your many blindspots.
Let's be honest, If u look hard enough someone will always find something they don't like about every car. You can't make a car that everyone will love, however it needs to be said as for a 7 seater SUV, Kia have nailed it, the space, the tech, the storage and the hybrid engine all for this price point is amazing and although Kia and Hyundai have put their prices up. They are still showing other brands how ot should be done.
The most amazing thing about this Kia Sorento is 187L boot capacity and 7 seats are good for a family and 616L boot capacity and 5 seats are good for carrying loads
So this is something i really don't understand. Over here in Argentina most people who are married have one, at most two kids. So why would you ever need 7 seats, and need them regularly enough to buy a car that has them? Are USA families always that big?
@@matiastripaldi406 Maby you want to have grandparents with you or some friends...
@@matiastripaldi406 do you realize this car isn’t only available in the US, and the Americans are the fattest nation on the planet, so they need all the space they can get.
@@Rocinante_1980 as an American, I can unfortunately agree. Then again, as a single, unmarried guy who only needs to carry a few things at a time, a vehicle this big is unnecessary. I prefer mid-sized sedans/saloons that are spacious enough for 4 people, and am always uncomfortable when larger vehicles are coming at me because they take up so much space on the road.
@@matiastripaldi406My mum has a 2016 Kia Sorento, we are a family 6 so we couldn't have anything smaller then a Sorento, She looking at getting an even bigger car next.
KIA has been coming up with awesome models these past few years, really upping their game!!
I love that ‘cheaper’ brands is upping their game
@@SW-8228 I agree but it then means there are very few manufacturers then making properly affordable cars.
Yes, i have also been noticing that as well.
yeah theyre really trying to compete with the premium segment which is nice imo
@@spywalkz1 i also not noticing this.
My wife and I have always had VW's , Audi's, Seat cars over the years. last year my wife drolled over a 2018 Kia Sportage GT line. Went to see it ,she drove it and she was smitten. A year later you couldn't drag her out of it. Kia has come along way and this GTline she has is loaded with everything. 2nd hand 10,000 miles paid £20,000, comes with 7yrs warranty!! Show me a Land/Rangerover that can match Kia.. 7yrs peace of mind!! Priceless.👍😁
Toyota 10 year warranty in the UK on dealer serviced cars now.
@@-DC- toyota very old
The lane keeping assist on SWMBO’s Hyundai Santa Fe has been excellent over the last 3 years. My Range Rover Sport, bought when I had a long daily motorway commute, is proving too large for our retirement lifestyle.
Now we plan to swap these two cars for a medium SUV. The drivers seat on the Santa Fe is uncomfortable for me, especially compared to the top of the range RR Sport very comfy seats. An old spinal fracture makes finding comfortable seats for my tall and bulky frame a challenge.
The sudden swerve with the lane keeping running amok rules the Santa Fe out. The Subaru Outback Eyesite system only starts to function at 40 mph, so not suitable for two geriatrics of 76.
The Volvo XC60 and XC40 LKA will start functioning at 5 mph, so we will be investigating those two. I expect the Volvo seats to be very comfortable. AWD and air suspension would be a nice bonus.
The videos featuring your mum are great- your mum is a natural in front of the camera, and she articulates the special concerns and challenges we seniors face.
More videos from the seniors point of view please, as I am sure there is a large demographic seeking knowledge and advice.
Thank you for your astute and thorough presentations, plus the laugh and giggle along the journey.
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I will never buy another Kia. Period. We contacted the Kia Corporate office to help with an issue we had after our car broke down on the side of the interstate 2 times after being serviced at 2 different Kia dealerships, Langdale Kia in Valdosta and Crown Kia in Saint Petersburg. Kia Corporate gave us the run around, telling us they would send our service request upper management to have it approved. After 3 weeks, they finally told us that no our car wasn’t under warranty! What?! It’s like they didn’t even read what we submitted. Kia doesn’t know how to fix their own vehicles and doesn’t care if they break down multiple times. T
@ffwe Sounds like it was built in America too 😱
Aah.. the worries of retirement.
@@adventureaviator9702 you dumb? Lexus has many plants that build their vehicles in the US and they have the top spot for reliability AND are a luxury brand.. incredible, better then english trash(range rover LMFAO some of the worst built and reliable vehicles), or germans
Finally….!!! I was wondering why you guys hadn’t reviewed the Kia sorento yet!! Top top car. The rear end giving cullinan vibes!
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Kia has stepped up their game big time in the last couple of years! Love my sorento
I wish i could afford one. Got a Ceed sportwagon plug in and only 1 child. My wife keep telling me we don't need Sorento haha
Yes
Kia came a long way of improvement. I own the first gen 2003 kia sorento as my daily. Love that car.
I purchased a 2019 Kia Stinger a few months ago. I had a small accident and my car is still at the shop waiting for parts that Kia does not have for their own cars. I just got off a call with the incompetent representative telling me there is nothing they can do and my part will arrive in MARCH! My brand new KIA Stinger 2019 luxury car is going to sit for 6 months because KIA does not have fenders???? I will NEVER buy KIA again!!! Disgrace!🤮🤮🤮🤮
At around 9:50, this might be because fuel theft could be an issue if the cap was that easy to open. As for the other side, nobody has found a way to steal electricity from cars so I guess we're still safe for now
It’s actually because it’s a plug in hybrid. The interior button will depressurise the vapour produced in the fuel tank. Because it’s a PHEV, time between fill ups could be a long time and fuel vapour build up may cause a hazard. It’s the same on BMWs PHEVs
Also I don't see why it is an issue because when u fuel up u are coming from the driver's seat to begin with, so u would just push the button before leaving the car
@@leehumphrey4362 hyperconvenience at its best.
I always thought this about when I drove a rented SMax after driving my good old Mazda. But Kia ticket that box too. it's better to have in inconsistency than to have the fuel stolen.
Finally you reviewed this car. without a doubt one of the best SUVs out there at the moment
Now waiting to see him review The Genesis GV80 and GV70. Not sure what the holdup is. Have yet to see him review a single Genesis product and they've been released in the UK since last year.
Very true!
@@oldshowfanatic77 Genesis GV80 looks more flamboyant but goes down in space. Sorento whereas ticks that box well. GV80 is a bit pricey too.
This car is beautiful, perfectly fit for road trips with family. It's definately a must buy😃
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So it can go long distances .?
@@scorpio6416 if you don't have luggage...
@@diegoyuiop yes or also a trailer can be a good idea for luggage
@@scorpio6416 this one is capable of that...I'd love to get one
Just about to take delivery of a brand new diesel. It’ll be my second Sorento. I’ve spent months researching everything from a Landcruiser to a Mercedes. But it’s all pointing to a KIA. Such good cars at the right price point. And that warranty…😊
Great review! Been awhile since you done a review that is as thorough as this. Loving the 3 people and possibly 2 child sets at the back which not a lot of reviewers do. It helps the target audience get a more complete picture.
In addition, the turning circle and parking and brake test hopefully will be consistent for every car vid. Keep up the good work 😎👍.
Kia really have thought of everything with this car. What a car!!
We’ve had this car since September, we have the exact same version as the video (PHEV). We had the model before this as our previous car, we absolutely love this car. Great for a family of 5 with a dog! As long as we charge the car we are getting over 100mpg! (On a side note, the fuel note locks as people can steal fuel, there is nothing to steal from the plug in bit! Also the remote drive is perfect for some EV charging points that are really tight! Used it loads of times!)
Modern cars have anti syphoning devices built in. The only way to steal it is by draining it through the bottom drain, or when the fuel pump is being removed.
It's all about the the release of fuel vapours and is EU mandated!
100mpg? Wow that’s brilliant. I have a 2016 Kia sorento (Diesel) and urban driving yields 15-19 mpg on a good day. Motorway gives around 35 mpg. Planning to change it to the hybrid. Still getting that mileage in city? @bruntygenius
Have had a 71 plate Sorento 3 PHEV for 6 months / 21K miles.
Positives: Comfortable on long journeys. I am tall and find this more comfortable than my last car, a V90 inscription, by a long way.
Drives impeccably in winter: drove in deep snow on A9 for an hour at night and it was a breeze.
Good traction with standard tyres in mud. Averaging 40+ mpg without charging and better obviously when charging.
Great flat boot floor, huge even with middle row of seats up, which slide and have adjustable slope for backrest.
Wheels are easy to keep clean.
Air conditioning can be switched to circulate or turned off at the switch of a button: excellent as with many modern cars, by the time you've worked through on screen menus and turned it off, you need to lower the windows to clear fumes..
It has good visibility.
Maps work well if kept up to date, even abroad, which is helpful as carplay and Android, whilst usable, have less functionality (zoom or view functions for example) than the KIA navigation. Also the option to have upcoming turns displayed above the steering wheel is useful.
Negatives: Infotainment system is severely lacking. More often than not, when starting up, it likes to change the driver profile, which you can't adjust when driving so you have to wait, usually around 30 seconds, to discover which profile is being set, before putting into drive mode. This is tedious.
I have yet to use KIA's phone app, which may find a way around the issue.
The hesitancy when setting off from stationary at a junction is far too great at times and is also inconsistent whatever gear or drive mode you are in, unless the battery is fully charged and sometimes even then it can delay 1-2 seconds. This is dangerous.
Sometimes when changing from Drive to Reverse, or vice versa, it doesn't change, so it is now a habit for me to physically look to see what gear it is in, when parking etc, just to be certain. (A tone is sounded when it doesn't go into the requested gear)- not too annoying but worth a mention.
Unlike many other brands, Kia have opted that to lock the car, you have to switch the engine to stop. Even after 6 months, I still find I have left the car with the key and am unable to lock it without reopening the door and reaching around the steering wheel to press the button between 1&3 times until it is happy to lock. This is so tedious I sometimes dont bother..
To summarize, the car drives very well except for hesitancy setting off from standstill. Comfortable. Very practical. Controls easy to use on the move.
The infotainment system offers much but could deliver it better and certain design flaws make it unnecessarily hard to live with at times.
What's a 71 plate?
@@daniel-ino Registered in the UK between Sept '21 and March '22
interesting about the snow..i haven't tested mine in the white stuff yet..
I had the first gen sorento with the 3.5L V6 petrol engine, that was the funnest car I ever owned. This new one is not bad looking and I love the interior and the fancy gadgets but I certainly wouldn't do 50mph on a dirt road with it like with the old one. Oh and that was £400 and I sold it for the same amount half a year later :D
bought this car in 2021 PHEV version! its a great car to drive plenty tech and specs for money! do a test drive and see for yourself
Finally a review of the Sorento. Excited to see one on the refreshed Santa Fe too (cause I just ordered one 😊)
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@@kouroshnaderyofficial good for you, but why are you telling me that?
@@OnTheRailwayOfficial I’m not telling you.
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The moment I've been waiting for:
Mat launching a Kia Sorento
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I love my 21 Sorento, it’s the hybrid and the 2 model but in that spec I feel it has enough spec, performance etc. Been driving it very carefully since fuel prices went up and getting 45mpg, although 38mpg is the overall average. Certainly recommend it. Nice video Matt, you can switch off lane departure from the wheel though. It’s just a longer hold than the lane keep assist
Is yours a plugin hybrid?? What is the average mpg on a motorway??
The reason for the fuel filler cap being locked when you unlock the car is actually from the new EU regulations which list how much gas is allowed to be released when you open the fuel filler cap... by doing it by a separate button the car manufacturers can reduce these gasses before the driver open the fuel cap and thus be alligned in the regulations, even the new BMW's have afaik
Why were these regulations introduced?
@@joshbacon8241 "environment" money
Yeah surprised Matt hasn’t noticed this as it’s the same on all plug in hybrid cars
@@joshbacon8241 because thats how the car regs went.
@Off Road Guy as did IND.
Here in Australia we get a petrol v6 option, it's lovely
I own a Sorento Hybrid 2022 in USA and I consistently see the gauge read 45-50mpg on my way to and back from work. I love my car!
Whenever I see this on the road the rear reminds me of the Bentley Bentayga, but different enough to not look like its copying it. It looks really good.
Well well well...1 year later I now have one 😂
It's April 2024 and still admiring this beauty of a car😍😍
Very nice video Matt, nice car!
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Love these normal cars review videos. Normal cars that normal people can know about them before they buy them.
Kia makes amazing SUVs like this Sorento and EV6
Ev6 it’s not a suv, telluride is!
Ive been waiting so long for thisssss
This new Kia Sorento have a cool looking exterior and interior
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I love Sorento, still using the 2014 Sorento LX Diesel and still in love with it.
@carwow I think on reviews like these it would be really handy to include service costs for the next 10 years for the vehicle especially as they can be so varied between manufacturers
Finally! You've come with this car review. Thanks, Mat Watson, much appreciated.
The blind spot indicator camera is one of the best options ever added to cars and all cars should be equipped with this for safety like they have seat belts kia and hyundai have stepped it up in the engineering department sure
Mat the sound this Kia Sorento makes when it's started is much more better than the sound made by the Toyota Prius when it's started
Overall the Sorrento looks good. The rear lights are a shaped odd and clunky, that’s it.
On a side note, notice how plasticky the grille of the Lexus sounded when Matt (lovingly) kicked it
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@@MartinJones123 I think it's a bot.
@@vibingwithvinyl Maybe
I agree with you Mat this is the best 7-seater
The sex bots were drawn here.
I have had a GT Line (Diesel) for a couple of months now and overall it is a good car to drive. I bought the car for the interior space (all the seats down) and also because of the Australian crap roads, I wanted something that would ride better than a couple of cars I own. To this end, it has been really good. Fuel economy in the country (100 - 110 kph) 6.4 to 7 L/100km. The camera system is great, as is the automatic lane assist on a freeway.
I think a couple of misses compared to some of the competition are.
The seats, you sit on them and not in them, too wide between the side bolsters and unsupportable when cornering. I find myself bracing a knee on the console and an elbow on the door. On long trips, it becomes quite uncomfortable moving around on the seat.
No cooled glovebox or centre console, this is handy to keep a couple of drinks cool on a trip.
The headlights are good on low beam but not great on country roads on hi-beam (not enough distance) so if you drive a night on country roads full of potholes (NSW and Vic) or shared with kangaroos and wombats driving lights are really a must.
I was seriously considering a Skoda Kodiak before the Kia but due to Skoda / VW poor support and service in Australia, I decided to stick with the Sorento as I know from a previous Kia that I owned the support is really good in Oz.
It's worth buying this insane Kia Sorento
Yeah fyi korean cars are the best selling in Brunei
Lane departure warning can be turned off by just holding the button on the steering wheel. No need to use the screen for anything.
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Awesome video as always Mat!!
The Kia is wicked!!
Who asked?
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It’s like a family tree when reviewing cars there’s lots of pop out banners to different videoed so I have to go back to a vide to whatch
Love how this car looks
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I love his commentary
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Could you also release the video mirrored from left to right, so to anticipate right wheel cars normally ))
Love this car. I ordered the diesel one with top features (I think in UK is not possible but in my country it is :) ) But the wait is too long... Too many delays because of lack of high tech chips.
Finally! Thank you Carwow!
This is one off the most perfect car a person want a a good price 🙏 well done Kia
It’ll be more thoughtful if KIA could make the dome light in the 3rd row lit up when open any of the car door.
This will make entering the 3rd row more visible especially at night or basement carpark where the surrounding’s light is compromised.
New? Bro this car has been around for more than a year!
I dont think he is your brother
Mat btw you can control all the safety fitures via the steering wheel. You just have to press the up/down ok button and select the options from the deiver screen and it has a shortcut it pops up on the main screen
Used Kia Sorento and in fact all used Kias and Hyundais are quite overpriced IMHO considering these sell for considerably less in other parts of the world. I compared the build quality of a Tucsan to my Kuga and you can tell cheap components are used like suspension, switchgear etc and smaller gdi petrol engines seem very low on torque.
Matt, why are you hating on us man? 😄 it’s all good my brother. Sending some love from good old US of A. 🇺🇸
Would definitely be interested in seeing a full review of that 508 PSE :D
Kia Sorento 2022 exterior & interior design look really good. My favorite SUV in this class segment ! Slainte' ! Cheers !
KIA is doing a great job at making great family carriers, and i think that some manufacturers are starting to sweat pretty badly!
Just wanted to say in 2018 my dad was getting a new car and we saw your vid on the Kia Sorento 2018 model we needed to get it and now we returned that car and got the new model
looks like a rolls royce from the back and a jeep from the front 😹
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What's the point of a 7seater? I mean, if you have a large family you're probably gonna need to carry some luggage too, but with the rear seats it's impossible
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13:55 was that an Easter egg to spot where the video was shot ? Deddington, Oxford.
Woah this review is later than i expected
Could you please review the new toyota highlander as it is probably a competitor of the kia sorento
By the way great video
Toyota very old style
Built in Georgia but yet cannot get the diesel engine in America. Just like the Ford Ranger cannot get the Raptor version, diesel or manual transmission. ☹️
One thing worth mentioning about the 2.2-litre diesel - it’s only offered on the mid-spec ‘3’ trim level.
i love how matt mentions that usb to type c.. is old.. but you still get that with ur phone when u buy it?? so if anything thats more used than type c to c i dont even own one of them myself lol...
I don't understand the obsession with USB C port.
It’s Interesting how so many of the options are different between different countries. My wife drives one of these - the equivalent to the one you test drove. The PHEV SX Prestige in the US. It’s the top spec. It doesn’t have the heads up display unfortunately. It has two captain’s chairs in the 2nd row (as do all US hybrid Sorentos). It does have some features that you lamented this not having. Hyundai/ Kia group has so many options to pull from, that they can easily customize these vehicles differently for each location and I guess they study each market and decide what to do.
Hello! You don't need to turn off the lane assist from the menu. Just press and hold the assist button on the wheel for 5 sec and it turns off instantly. Nice test, thx.
I bought this car a little over a year ago but the 1.6 hybrid (not plugin) top of the range. It is fully loaded with kit! I mean really fully loaded. It drives very well and its really comfy. Only issues im having is that the rear brakes are making an annoying squealing sound (not the normal grinding sound most hybrids do) when driving in low speeds and having to use breaks, dealer says breaks are fine and nothing wrong with them!.. 'offcourse they are, it only has 7k on the clock and its only a year old!' They are going to replace pads next week! Hoping this fixes it 🤞
And the other issue I've had are the seatbelt warning lights are constantly coming on... only having a booster seat placed it thinks is a person and won't stop sounding 🥵 and now even when im driving and mine is fastened it still beeps 🤦♂️ They've had to replace 3 "faulty" sensors already!
Small but really annoying issues... but other than that quite happy with it!
Hello there how are you doing today
I also had the brake issues. Kia fixed the issue for me (almost). It sounds much less now
@@zaaz7721 hi there.. what did they do to fix ur issue?
@@nick-g8551 they adjusted the gap between brake pad and brake discs. They told me also to use brakes more instead of the regenerative braking
Good luck ordering one. My Kia dealer told me it's at least a year for a factory order.
Kia's are great. Owned a 2013 Sorento which i traded it in for a 2019 Gt Line Sorento. Reliable and great all rounders.
Awesome and comedic review Mat!😸
Matt should do a PHEV Range test like the EV tests and try out various PHEVs (both EU only and NA available models like the Sorento here) and see which goes the furthest on its battery pack. For example: Jeep Wrangler 4xE, KIA Sorento, the new Sportage coming out, Tucson PHEV, RAV4 Prime, XC60 Recharge, etc
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That guy from tokyo drift ❤, nostalgia ringing in with that RX 7
You can turn off Lane Assist without going into the centre console. There is a button on the steering wheel. Press and hold for 3 seconds with car switched on.
I didn't know that 👍
I was waiting on this review. But i already ordered mine. Guess i just had a good feeling about it. Cheers matt
Tested this last week. It’s really really good. Asking price of 1million in South Africa. I think it’s worth it
Kia are making different types of cars these days they're looking so good 👍
Very good start. Carwow stick of truth never lies...
The lane departure/steering assist button which you can press and hold to turn off is next to the radar button and clearly seen in the video before the bitch scene at 9.09. These buttons are also on the wheel of other models, such as the Tucson I have. I just turn it all off, from what I remember, Lane departure is always on on start up, short press turns steering assist on and off, and long press turns it all off.
I have a 2023 x-line sx prestige and I’m very impressed by it. The transmission gear changed cannot be felt. Also, plenty of power @ 271 HP and there are OST available for it for more power.
There is also 3.5L V6 engine, but apparently it's not available in UK and EU
No.. nobody would buy it. Also companies need to mert emissions standards
@@daniel-ino why not? Everybody buys them in my country.
@@TahirAtamammedov because fuel costs 2.2 USD a litre.
I had this suv last year here in Canada but had gearbox problems so gave it back and got the 2022 Kia Telluride.
Mat's way of choosing a car to review:
Mat: Does it have 5 annoying things?
Someone: YES!
Mat: Let's get on with the review!
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I've riden in the new diesel one and it's my favorite suv of this size
Hi mat I have suggestion are you able to do the Toyota Highlander
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@@kouroshnaderyofficial no just no
Like always.. great review mate!!!
Hi Matt, lovely review. Can you do the Seltos as well please.
Why do you say USB type A is old fashioned? Most charging cables have them at the end of the cable that goes into the charger. The other end is often USB C.
when do u gonna review genesis cars?
I actually agree with the fuel lock because the kia is mostly concentrated for the Asia markets and in some parts in Asia if you're fuel cap is not lock you get people that steel your petrol. No body can steel electricity.
Kia does not focus on the Asian market. It is spread all over the world, including Asia, North America, Europe and South America.
@@applerider4205 No cap
you know some other brands will lock the filler cap just like it locks the doors when you drive the car, and you can only open the fuel cap once the driver opens his door and gets out of the car; the filler cap will locked once the car is locked as well. No need to push any button then, still thieves can't open the filler cap
Kia's Smart Cruise control and Lane Departure system are awesome. No complaints.
My 22 kia Sorento hybrid is still in the shop.....since may 25.