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Kia Sorento

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The Car Guide rating 4.0/5 82% Detailed ratings

Price $23,995 – $40,995 Payments

Fuel consumption 6.5 – 10.6 L/100km

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Now that the Borrego is gone, the Sorento has become Kia’s largest SUV. Thanks to its 2011 overhaul, it has joined the category’s top ranks – and now it features improved mechanics too. The small 2.4L 4-cylinder engine is now more efficient with fuel injection. AWD is still offered, as is a powerful 3.5L V6. Both the manual and automatic transmissions have six speeds. It is also very well made.

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2016-2020 Kia Sorento: What You Should Know Before You Buy

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Wanting to establish itself as a serious automaker in the SUV segment, Kia came up with an all-new 2021 Sorento that’s better equipped to compete with its opponents. Yet, the former generation still has many appreciable qualities. Are you considering one? Well, here’s what you need to know about the …October 28, 2022

Mazda CX-5 Or Kia Sorento: Which One Should You Choose?

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Mazda and Kia are two vehicle brands that are much appreciated by Quebecers. Each has a good selection of SUVs, several of which have won awards and praise from journalists like those of The Car Guide. A driver and family man we recently met said he was hesitating between a …May 6, 2022

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2022 Kia Sorento PHEV: Nice Family SUV, Fussy PHEV Tech

After so many years with so few hybrid or electric SUVs on the market, Canadians now have some pretty interesting selection, with even more attractive models to come later in 2022. At Kia, the Sorento Hybrid and Sorento PHEV recently joined the lineup alongside the three variants of the Niro …February 8, 2022

2021 Kia Sorento: More Attractive, Yet Less Capable

The Sorento has been a staple at Kia since 2002. While it debuted as a body-on-frame SUV, this family mover from Korea has become more and more refined over the years, largely contributing to the brand’s success in Canada. Following the introduction of the fourth-generation 2021 Kia Sorento for the …January 6, 2021

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2019 Kia Sorento: Five Things to Know

Introduced in 2002, the Kia Sorento is a sport utility vehicle (SUV) that’s larger than the Sportage , but smaller than the all-new Telluride . It takes on direct competitors such as the Honda Pilot , Mazda CX-9 and Chevrolet Traverse . Here are five things you need to know …March 13, 2019

10 Things to Know About the 2019 Kia Sorento

2019 Kia Sorento: Refreshed and Ready for Adventure

MUSKOKA, Ontario – Kia has long been perceived by consumers as a brand with a strong value proposition. Over the past few years, Kia has tried to maintain those consumer benefits, while instilling a culture that's equally focused on technology, performance, comfort and design. According to Ted Lancaster, vice-president and …June 11, 2018

First Drive: 2016 Kia Sorento

I’ve never been a big sport utility guy—at least not in terms of the modern day incarnation of the sport utility. (I did once briefly own a Jeep Cherokee XJ, but a rust-ridden floor quickly put an end to that.) It’s not that I don’t see the added versatility that …July 30, 2015

2016 Kia Sorento: It's Turbo Time

There's no question that Kia understands the people mover market. From the compact Sportage crossover to the exceptional Sedona minivan, the Korean company has proven that focusing on design and features can transcend the function-over-form philosophy that predominates amongst practical vehicles. A similar tale emerges with the 2016 Kia Sorento, …April 10, 2015

2016 Kia Sorento: One Model To Straddle Two Categories

Like many Kia models, the Sorento comes in several different configurations, each of which can be equipped with plenty of options to top off the reasonably good standard equipment. There’s also a significant range in price, considering that the most affordable Sorento, the LX, sells for $27,795. That’s $2,503 less …March 5, 2015

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IIHS Hands Out Final Top Safety Pick Awards for 2025

The U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has now finalized its list of the safest vehicles for 2025 , which includes both 2025 models and some 2026 models. Thirteen additional vehicles have received the highest distinction, namely a Top Safety Pick+ award, bringing the total to 66. These include …December 16, 2025

Your Sorento’s Fan May Overheat and Lead to a Fire, Kia Warns

Summer may be over and temperatures are starting to drop, but Kia is issuing a warning to Sorento owners: go easy on AC. With the cold season not too far away, that goes for heating, as well. Why? Because a fault in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system …October 2, 2025

The Best Midsize SUVs in 2025

Looking at all the entry-level midsize SUVs available on the market, the team at The Car Guide has identified the three models that represent the best buys for 2025 . We're talking about SUVs aimed at families looking for more space than in a compact model but not necessarily with …March 25, 2025

Porsche, Toyota Lead 2025 CBB Best Residual Value Awards

Canadian Black Book (CBB) has just announced its 2025 Best Residual Value Awards, which forecast a vehicle’s value as a percentage of its original MSRP after four years. As new vehicle inventories return to normal, residual values have shown a consistent trend of leveling off over the last two years, …February 14, 2025

Kia Hints at Plug-in Hybrids With 100 km of EV Range

Hybrid/Plug-in Hybrid

While Hyundai seems to be moving away from conventional plug-in hybrids (the new Santa Fe is no longer available as a PHEV, remember) and turning to EVs with range extenders in the future, that’s not what its sister company Kia is doing. In fact, better PHEVs are on the way. November 27, 2024

2025 Kia Sorento PHEV Offers Less Range, Smaller Incentive

Hybrid/Plug-in Hybrid

The Kia Sorento received a mid-cycle update for 2024 including revised looks and new technology. When it comes to the hybrid and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variants, however, the changes will apply to the 2025 models hitting dealerships shortly. For many people who are not ready to go all-electric just yet, …June 7, 2024

These Are the Vehicles Consumers Like the Most and the Least in 2024

Sales charts tell you a lot of things, like which vehicles are the most popular among consumers, but not the whole story. That’s why U.S. magazine Consumer Reports conducts a yearly survey to find out the models that people like the most and the least. Its latest rankings are out, …January 16, 2024

Refreshed Kia Sorento Adds Style, Tech and Rugged X-Pro Model

Kia chose the 2023 Los Angeles Auto Show to host the North American debut of the refreshed and updated 2024 Sorento . Most of the changes also apply to the Sorento Hybrid and Sorento PHEV, but those are expected to hit dealerships later next year as 2025 models. The exterior …November 16, 2023

Not Again: Over 600,000 Hyundai, Kia Vehicles in Canada Could Catch Fire

Hyundai and Kia are once again under fire (pun intended, of course) due to a safety problem that may result in vehicles catching fire. A bit more than 600,000 units in Canada now have to be recalled. This includes 326,942 Hyundai vehicles, to be exact. Affected models are the 2012-2015 …September 27, 2023

Kia Sorento Goes Under the Knife for a More Premium Look

The current-generation Kia Sorento was introduced for 2021, so a mid-cycle refresh is in order. The company today gave us a preview by showing the model that will go on sale in South Korea later this year. As you can see on the pictures, the Sorento appears to somewhat adopt …July 25, 2023

Dual-Clutch Transmission Issues in Hyundai, Kia Models Lead to Recall

It’s safe to say that the dual-clutch transmission developed and sold by Hyundai and Kia is generating mixed reviews so far. And now a particular manufacturing issue has been discovered, prompting the two companies to announce a recall. More than 130,000 vehicles are affected in North America. Transport Canada has …October 17, 2022

One Million Hyundai, Kia Vehicles Now on Backorder

Here’s a shocking number that illustrates the impact of the global chip shortage and other supply chain issues on the auto industry: 1,000,000. It’s the combined backlog of vehicles at Hyundai and Kia right now according to a report by The Korea Times . Of course, one can point to …April 8, 2022

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2021 Kia Sorento: first images

First images of the new 2021 Kia Sorento.

2018 Kia Sorento - Motoring TV

Kia Canada recently launched its newly refreshed 2018 Sorento. It was at the same time some young film makers and friends of Motoring TV told us they were looking for a new work vehicle. We suggested they become auto journalists for a day and do a review for Motoring TV.

Motoring TV 2003 Episode 1

2003 Kia Sorento 2003 BMW M3 truck & van spare tires can pose potential hazard if not checked Viper love-in real life danger of under-maintained tires Jim Kenzie on Mitsubishi's return to Canada.

Motoring TV 2003 Episode 7

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Motoring TV 2016 Crossover and Luxury Crossover of the Year

Of all the categories in the 2016 edition of Motoring TV's Car of the Year awards, crossovers and luxury crossovers are experiencing enormous sales growth. With so many new and redesigned entries for 2016, it was tough to choose just three finalists for each category, let alone just one winner …

Test Drive: 2016 Kia Sorento

Graeme Fletcher takes a closer look at the 2016 Kia Sorento, a sport utility that is once again leading a design renaissance the automaker hopes will continue to attract new customers to the showroom. And, thanks to its abundance of features and clever use of space, the fourth-gen Sorento is …

Review: 2016 Kia Sorento

The Motoring TV team was in Mont-Tremblant, Que., to drive the third generation Kia Sorento, the company's second-best selling vehicle behind the subcompact Rio. Mont-Tremblant was a fitting location to launch the 2016 version of the automaker's popular sport utility, with active families abound in the ski resort town northwest …

The new 2016 Kia Sorento

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The Car Guide rating 82%

Pros

Trendy style
Nouveau 2.4 GDI
Interesting AWD system
Very good road handling
Overall quality of assembly

Cons

Suspension just a little hard
Basic 2.4-litre engine quickly out of breath
Uninspiring manual gearbox
Third row just for show
Flawed ergonomics

Driving	8/10
Safety	10/10
Interior	7/10
Reliability	8/10
Winter driving	8/10
Comfort	N/A

What's new in 2012

2,4 GDI engine, UVO system added to EX versions

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Recalls

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August 15, 2024
Brakes
September 26, 2023
Engine
December 4, 2020
Engine
March 21, 2019
Fuel Supply
December 28, 2018
Engine
April 7, 2017
Powertrain
October 14, 2015

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