This is the redesigned new-for-2015 KIA Sorento.

[Ocean6576]

Cons:-

 

- no spare tyre. Only a tyre repair kit. (SF is full sized same rim spare)

- no hill decend control.

- no blind spot monitor.

- no tonneaue cover (extra $750 option). To me this is one of the greatest miss by C&C....come on.. Your flagship SUV and you scrimp on this?

- 4wd is +10k indent basis. (SF comes standard)

 

Thanks for the write up. Above are good points I had missed except for the spare tyre.

Spare tyre tends to be something most may take it for granted, especially if changing car after 5 years. 

Missing blind spot monitor is kinda of a let down in a way given the price tag.

Tonneaue cover is something I totally missed, confirm excluding or is it hiding in the boot area?

4wd I remembered was additional 5k on indent basis. SE smoking again?

Edited February 21, 2016 by Ocean6576

[Aukang]

Tonneau cover is extra cost $750.

 

Sorento also has tyre pressure monitoring system.

 

Bro Vratenza, Sorento confirm got auto hold. SE demo it during my test drive.

 

Edited February 21, 2016 by Aukang

[Vratenza]

Thanks for the write up. Above are good points I had missed except for the spare tyre.

Spare tyre tends to be something most may take it for granted, especially if changing car after 5 years.

Missing blind spot monitor is kinda of a let down in a way given the price tag.

Tonneaue cover is something I totally missed, confirm excluding or is it hiding in the boot area?

4wd I remembered was additional 5k on indent basis. SE smoking again?

The tonneau cover was not on the showroom sx Sorrento so I had specifically asked about it.

 

The SE may be trying to dissuade indenting of the 4WD, but that was his exact figure. He mentioned that they only indented 1 4WD in the last 2 months.

Edited February 21, 2016 by Vratenza

[Vratenza]

Tonneau cover is extra cost $750.

 

Sorento also has tyre pressure monitoring system.

 

Bro Vratenza, Sorento confirm got auto hold. SE demo it during my test drive.

 

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Okay that is good to know. The SE did not demo that function during the test drive. Another point also is that the Sorento SX has abit more blank button slots comparatively to SF.

Blank button slots is a stark reminder that the car you bought is not the top specced version of it's range. Kind of depressing when you are paying top dollars for the flagship.

 

Both SF and Sorrento has tpms, that's why I did not highlight.

 

Oh and both diesel SF and Sorrento has start stop system. As usual on by default at every engine start.The petrol version for SF do not come with Start stop.

Edited February 21, 2016 by Vratenza

[Ocean6576]

Tonneau cover is extra cost $750.

 

Sorento also has tyre pressure monitoring system.

 

Bro Vratenza, Sorento confirm got auto hold. SE demo it during my test drive.

 

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T Cover definately not woth $750, even if buyer order, item likely arrive seperately as parts.

Why would C&C incur most cost as part of car import. Sadly, it is a ridiculous price to pay.

Yes, there is TPMS but again, the small screen....

BTW what is auto hold?

[OeteM]

Okay that is good to know. The SE did not demo that function during the test drive. Another point also is that the Sorento SX has abit more blank button slots comparatively to SF.

Blank button slots is a stark reminder that the car you bought is not the top specced version of it's range. Kind of depressing when you are paying top dollars for the flagship.

 

Both SF and Sorrento has tpms, that's why I did not highlight.

 

Oh and both diesel SF and Sorrento has start stop system. As usual on by default at every engine start.The petrol version for SF do not come with Start stop.

Can we disable the auto start stop system?

[Vratenza]

T Cover definately not woth $750, even if buyer order, item likely arrive seperately as parts.

Why would C&C incur most cost as part of car import. Sadly, it is a ridiculous price to pay.

Yes, there is TPMS but again, the small screen....

BTW what is auto hold?

Auto hold is when u stop at traffic light. You press the button. You can lift off you foot from the brake pedal and it will remain stationary. Once ready to move off, just press on the accelerator pedal as per usual and the brake hold will auto release.

[enjoycar]

My sorento ex petrol ex does not have start stop function. I wonder if it really saves fuel given the vibration it creates when it stops starts the engine. Also wonder if more wear and tear parts.

 

Has anyone here changed the hu to pioneer or alpine hu? Is it compatible with the sorento steering control?

 

Any one has advice whether should I change car battery and tyre when they are due? The battery looks really big while the tyre has tyre pressure monitoring system. A bit worried outside workshop may mess it up

Edited February 21, 2016 by enjoycar

[Vratenza]

Can we disable the auto start stop system?

Yes. But you must do it each time you start a new trip because the default is "on".

 

I read that some makes can code it to default "off", but I guess Hyundai/kia might not be that advanced electronic wise.

[Vratenza]

My sorento ex petrol ex does not have start stop function. I wonder if it really saves fuel given the vibration it creates when it stops starts the engine. Also wonder if more wear and tear parts.

 

Has anyone here changed the hu to pioneer or alpine hu? Is it compatible with the sorento steering control?

 

Any one has advice whether should I change car battery and tyre when they are due? The battery looks really big while the tyre has tyre pressure monitoring system. A bit worried outside workshop may mess it up

I think Hyundai/kia only has start stop for their diesel engines for now.

 

Battery: just get the same or larger MAH rating battery with the same or smaller physical size battery. This is normal car battery, nothing complicated unlike hybrid battery or some auxiliary batteries that support complicated regenerative braking tech.

 

TPMS: the 4 sensors should be in the air valve section. Any decent tyre shop should be able to handle them. Just remove from the old tyres and reinstall same way on the new tyres. They will have to ensure the installed tyres with the sensors are high speed balanced properly. The TPMS settings usually need to be reset by accessing the HU settings once reinstalled.

Edited February 21, 2016 by Vratenza

[OeteM]

Hi I have registered for Sorento Diesel SX Imperial Bronze @ 151999K on Platinum package rebate at 38K with Two head rest audio video unit + rike kool premium + no loan (as Citi provides 1.58% only where as in house is 2.68%). I have few questions. Could you please advise?

 

1. I'm keen on AWD but have to top up 5K more and wait> 3 months. Do we really need it as I don't drive much to Malaysia may be twice a year.

2. Should I go for Standard package @ 30K rebate?

3. Can you ls share the Imperial bronze car if you have (don't want the website photos as too many lights making it more shiny. Not sure if that's the true color)

Hi, understand the in-house discount is $4k if you took their in-house loan and insurance. Since you did not take their in-house loan, how much is the in-house discount? $2k?

[cbeuk]

Hi, understand the in-house discount is $4k if you took their in-house loan and insurance. Since you did not take their in-house loan, how much is the in-house discount? $2k?

Full discount. I.e. Car price is 158999 minus 4K discount for Loan minus 4K for trade in. How ever I am not doing both but still my SA helped to get this price 151999. If you want I can recommend to him.

[cbeuk]

Hi, understand the in-house discount is $4k if you took their in-house loan and insurance. Since you did not take their in-house loan, how much is the in-house discount? $2k?

Full discount. I.e. Car price is 158999 minus 4K discount for Loan minus 4K for trade in. How ever I am not doing both but still my SA helped to get this price 151999. If you want I can recommend to him.

[OeteM]

Full discount. I.e. Car price is 158999 minus 4K discount for Loan minus 4K for trade in. How ever I am not doing both but still my SA helped to get this price 151999. If you want I can recommend to him.

Sure. Greatly appreciate if you can share.

 

Did you trade in your car for another 4k discount? Thanks.

[cbeuk]

Nope I didn't trade in my car as it was too low. I'm currently selling it myself. I just bought only the insurance. SE is Eddy from Ubi show room.

I did the booking on 6th Feb when the COE was 38K. Now for the same price of 151999 am being offered an open cat Jan COE of 57K and the Cat b was 55K so my COe is 55K for OMV

[Vratenza]

Just thought about a factor to consider.

 

Will a tyre repair kit destroy the TPMS tyre sensor?

 

I don't want the situation when I have a flat and yet has to decide between using the repair kit vs saving the TPMS sensor.....

[Rebels]

Nope I didn't trade in my car as it was too low. I'm currently selling it myself. I just bought only the insurance. SE is Eddy from Ubi show room.

I did the booking on 6th Feb when the COE was 38K. Now for the same price of 151999 am being offered an open cat Jan COE of 57K and the Cat b was 55K so my COe is 55K for OMV

Do you need to top up the COE they offer you 55K?

Your COE bidding was Platinum or Standard package?

Edited February 23, 2016 by Rebels

[Vratenza]

 

KIA SORENTO 2.2(A) CRDI 2WD DIESEL B 2,199 147 D 174 B 30,751 8,733 35,052 0 140 54,920 74,676 129,596 109,999 147,999 35,323 18,403

KIA SORENTO 2.2(A) CRDI 2WD S/R DIESEL B 2,199 147 D 174 B 35,245 10,010 41,343 0 140 54,920 86,738 141,658 119,999 157,999 33,261 16,341

KIA SORENTO 2.4(A) GDI HID S/R PETROL B 2,359 138 P 205 C2 33,035 9,382 38,249 10,000 140 54,920 90,806 145,726 119,999 157,999 29,193 12,273

KIA SORENTO 2.4(A) GDI PETROL B 2,359 138 P 205 C2 28,666 8,141 32,133 10,000 140 54,920 79,080 134,000 109,999 147,999 30,919 13,999 88

Source: http://www.onemotoring.com.sg/publish/onemotoring/en/lta_information_guidelines/buy_a_new_vehicle/car_cost.MainPar.30963.File.tmp/Car_Cost_Update.pdf

 

 

The figures in red are profit margin for cars sold with COE.

 

From here, we can draw conclusion that, Kia over all profit margin for their cars generally quite reasonable compared to other Japs and not to mention Contis.

They make the least from the petrol version and less for their SX trim vs the Ex trim.