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  1. Consumer Reports’ New Annual Auto Reliability Data Reveals Safest Bets and Riskiest Choices Among New Vehicles Lexus achieves top spot among automakers in auto reliability brand ranking with Mazda, Toyota, close behind. Buick continues as the most reliable domestic brand--and the only one in top 10. https://www.consumerreports.org/media-room/press-releases/2021/11/consumer-reports-new-annual-auto-reliability-data-reveals-safest-bets-and-riskiest-choices-among-new-vehicles/ Release date 11/18/2021. YONKERS, NY — Eight of the top ten most reliable brands are from Asia, and only one--Buick--is a domestic, according to the latest Annual Auto Reliability data from Consumer Reports (CR), the nonprofit research, testing, and consumer advocacy organization. But there were some positive indicators for the domestics, too, as American models topped seven vehicle categories--an unusually strong showing. The 2021 Auto Reliability Report is based on data collected from CR members about their experiences with more than 300,000 vehicles in the annual surveys. The survey findings were announced at an online news conference before the Detroit-based Automotive Press Association today. Owners reported everything from transmissions needing replacement after as little as 5,000 miles to display screens that required hardware replacement and misaligned tailgates and doors. "With new-car prices at all-time highs and a shortage of vehicles on dealers’ lots, it’s more important than ever to consider reliability when you invest in something new,” said Jake Fisher, senior director of auto testing at Consumer Reports. “Buying a reliable vehicle can help ensure that you’ll be able to hit the road when you need to, and not worry about getting stuck waiting on parts for repairs.” Other highlights from CR’s influential annual report include the following: Despite their complexity, hybrids and plug-in vehicles are among the most reliable models. High-end electric-powered Sport Utility Vehicles are among the least reliable vehicles, but NOT because of their relatively simple powertrains. Complex electronics are their Achilles Heel, at least for now. Some Hyundai, Kia, Subaru, and Toyota models continue to have problems due to technologically advanced, and complex, transmissions. CR’s auto statisticians calculate reliability ratings for every major mainstream car, minivan, SUV, and truck on the market, even ones that are brand-new and redesigned for 2021. To do so, the team analyzes annual CR member surveys data on a model’s reliability history, calculating the brand’s overall reliability and, if applicable, the reliability of models that use some of the same components. Consumer Reports’ analysis of new-car reliability is a key element of CR’s Overall Score, which is a holistic measure of a vehicle’s quality designed to make it easy for consumers to quickly find the best cars, SUVs, and trucks to suit their needs. The Overall Score also includes road-test performance, owner satisfaction survey results, whether a vehicle comes with key active safety systems, and results from crash tests, if applicable. “The pandemic is creating a scramble for consumers as they face a reduced supply of new cars and significantly higher prices. That's why it's more important than ever that people get trusted help finding safe, secure, and reliable vehicles,” said Marta Tellado, President and CEO of Consumer Reports. “Our annual reliability reports, combined with our comprehensive auto testing, can empower consumers with the trusted information to make better purchases and navigate this unusually difficult marketplace.” Eight of the 10 Top Brands are from Asia Of the top ten most reliable automakers, eight are headquartered in Asia, with Lexus, Mazda, and Toyota in the top three spots respectively. Historically, Lexus and Toyota have regularly been at the top of CR’s brand rankings for reliability. That’s an especially noteworthy accomplishment for Toyota, which has a wide array of different nameplates in the survey--13 in all. Mazda, which was the top brand overall last year, falls to second place. Mazda’s above average overall performance was marred by the Mazda3 small car, which has average predicted reliability due to problems with its climate system and in-car electronics issues. Mazda has a conservative design approach with shared platforms and similar components, which helps it to produce reliable vehicles overall. Mazda has also stuck with its dependable six-speed automatic transmission while other automakers use more complex ones with eight or nine ratios or continuously variable transmissions, some of which have proven troublesome. All Lexus models score average or better for reliability in CR’s report. The Lexus GX SUV is the most reliable new vehicle overall this year; owners reported no problems for the three model years that CR analyzed in the brand rankings. The UX is Lexus' only average model. Third-ranking Toyota has only one model scoring below average, the Corolla Hatchback; CR’s members reported issues that required a transmission replacement or rebuild. The RAV4 remains average mostly because of problems filling the fuel tank on some versions. The Tacoma and the redesigned-for-2021 Sienna are both also average; the Sienna showed some power equipment problems. Both the RAV4 Prime and Venza, new for 2021, are well above average. Infiniti ranks fourth overall, an admirable improvement of six spots this year. The Q50 sedan remains impressive and the troublesome QX50 SUV improved to average. Buick is the most reliable domestic brand, coming in at fifth place overall. The Encore and redesigned Envision are both well-above average, and the Encore GX is above average. Surprisingly, the Enclave drops to below average, with transmission, drive system, and blank in-car electronics screen issues. High Rankings for Several Domestic Models Mark Signs of Improvement for U.S. Manufacturers Models from five domestic brands, Buick, Chevrolet, GMC, Chrysler, and Ford, take the top spots in seven categories--an unusually strong showing. They include: Buick Envision (Luxury Compact SUVs) Chevrolet Trailblazer (Subcompact SUVs) Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and its twin the GMC Sierra 2500HD (Full-sized Pickups) Chrysler 300 (Midsized/Large Cars) Ford Bronco Sport (Compact SUVs) Ford Mustang Mach-E (Electric SUVs) Ford Ranger (Midsized Pickups) CR’s data also shows that hybrids and plug-in vehicles are among the most reliable models even though they have unusually complicated drivetrains. These vehicles include the Honda Insight, Kia Niro and the Toyota Prius, Prius Prime, RAV4 Prime, and Venza. One likely reason for their reliability is that most of these are well-established models that haven’t seen radical changes over the years. Even the new-for-2021 Venza uses a tried-and-true powertrain. The analysis also shows that fully-electric SUVs are among the least reliable vehicles. They include the Tesla Model X and Y, Audi E-Tron and Volkswagen ID.4. All have a high rate of problems in areas other than the electric powertrain. Some of these problems include climate controls, in-car electronics, and power equipment. Honda Ranks Sixth in Brand Rankings Honda ranks sixth among brands, down one from last year, with the Insight scoring well-above average. The CR-V, Accord, and Ridgeline score above average and the remaining models are all average. Both the Passport and Odyssey have improved, though owners still report issues with the infotainment system freezing and power equipment. Some Odyssey owners also report problems with the sliding doors. Subaru comes in seventh overall. The Crosstrek is well-above average, and the Legacy, Impreza, and Forester are above average. However, the Ascent still has subpar reliability. Acura's rank is eighth overall. The TLX has exhibited impressive reliability in its first year after a redesign, and the redesigned 2022 MDX has above average first-year reliability after below-average reliability with its previous generation. The RDX improves from below average to average, though it still has ongoing issues with brakes, power equipment, and in-car electronics with the display screen freezing and needing hardware replacement, and software updates failing. Nissan improves this year, moving up to ninth place--mostly because of older models including the Rogue Sport, Murano, and Leaf, which show impressive reliability. Mini rounds out the top 10, making it the highest-ranked European automaker this year. Mini only has two models in the survey, the Cooper Countryman and Cooper/Clubman, and jumps 13 places in the standing. The jump is mainly attributed to its Cooper Countryman's outstanding reliability. Hyundai falls four positions this year to rank eleventh. The redesigned Tucson is well-above average, and the Sonata and Palisade are also above average. The Kona Electric and freshened Santa Fe are below average, with, respectively, battery pack and electric drive motor problems, and transmission and power equipment issues. Kia drops three to 19th place this year, with transmissions being the brand's weak spot. The eight-speed dual clutch transmission that is used with the turbo engine in the redesigned Sorento is problematic. Owners of the Soul, Seltos, and Forte report a problem-prone CVT that could require replacement. The Niro Electric improved and the Telluride remains outstanding. Genesis’ reliability is suffering as the brand rapidly grows with new models. While the G70 has improved to average, the new GV80 SUV scores well-below average due to infotainment screen and drive system problems. Four Domestic Brands are Midpack Domestic brands are midpack or below--Chrysler at 12th, Chevrolet at 14, Cadillac at 16th, and Ford at 18th. Jeep, Tesla, and Lincoln took the three bottom ranks. Chrysler has just two vehicles in the survey--the 300, which has outstanding reliability, and the Pacifica minivan, which is well-below average due to issues including the transmission and sliding doors. Chevrolet models spread across almost the entire range of CR’s reliability scale--some excellent and some subpar. The new Trailblazer SUV and the Trax are both excellent. After years of respectable reliability, the Bolt EV dropped to below average, due to battery problems and electric drive failures, among other issues. The Silverado 2500HD and Blazer are above average. Others, including the Corvette and redesigned Tahoe, are well-below average. GMC's rank dropped because of similar problems as twin models from Chevrolet. The Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Canyon are all below- or well-below average. GMC’s only above-average vehicle was the Sierra 2500HD. Cadillac improved six spots this year, helped by the reliable XT5 SUV. The XT6 and XT4 are below- and well-below average, respectively. Ford is showing improvement this year, with the new Bronco Sport, Mustang Mach-E, and Ranger all at the top of their classes for reliability. But the redesigned F-150 scored below average, as did the Escape. Both the Mustang and the Explorer are well-below average. Ram drops the most in CR’s brand ranking this year, sliding twelve spots to 21st. While the Ram 2500 and 1500 are both average, the 1500 Classic (the previous generation 1500) has well-below average reliability marked by problems with brakes, emissions systems, engine, and power equipment. Jeep ranks 26 and among the bottom three brands. The company’s most reliable model last year, the Gladiator, fell below average. The Cherokee and Wrangler are both below average. The Wrangler has issues with the drive system, in-car electronics, and, like the similar Gladiator, with the steering and suspension. The Cherokee has in-car electronics and some transmission issues. Tesla, with four models in the survey, is unchanged at second from last. While Tesla’s Model 3 has average reliability, the Model Y still has body hardware issues with the tailgate and door alignment, paint defects, and multiple other problems. The Model X and Model S both have body hardware, climate system, and in-car electronics problems. All Lincoln models have below-average reliability, with the Corsair and Aviator being well-below average. They, along with the Nautilus, have transmission, in-car electronics and power equipment problems. Mixed Bag for European Models Porsche ranks midpack at 13, down two from last year. The Cayenne and Macan have average and above-average reliability. Audi is unchanged at 15th. The A4 and A5 remain above average, and are joined by the A6 and Q5. The Q7 is average, but the Q3 has below-average reliability. The Q8 and E-Tron, both well-below average, continue to have drive system and power equipment issues. BMW is in 17th, down four. The X5, 3 Series, 5 Series, and X3 all have average reliability, but the redesigned 4 Series has subpar reliability due to power equipment problems. Volvo is 20th overall, down one. The XC90 continues to score well-below average, mostly due to issues with brakes, climate system, and body hardware. The S60 dropped to below average this year also because of multiple issues. The XC40 is average and the XC60 is now above average. Mercedes-Benz is in 23rd, down two from last year. The only reliable model is the GLC. The E-Class fell to below average and the GLE remains well-below average, with numerous power equipment, climate system, in-car electronics, and some engine problems. Volkswagen is at 24th overall, up 1 from last year. While the Atlas and Jetta improved to average reliability, the Tiguan and the new ID.4 EV are both subpar. For more information on CR’s 2021 #CRCarReliability findings, visit CR.org/reliability or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @consumereports. About Consumer Reports Annual Auto Reliability Surveys The latest Consumer Reports Annual Auto Reliability Surveys, gathered information from the organization's members on more than 300,000 vehicles from model years 2000 to 2021. Members filled out online surveys in the spring and summer of 2021. CR’s reliability predictions are based on overall reliability for the past three model years, provided the vehicle has not been redesigned. One or two years of data will be used if the model was redesigned in 2021 or 2020. CR bases its reliability analysis on data gathered from CR members each year about problems they had with their vehicles in the past 12 months. CR’s team of statisticians and survey researchers, then analyzed trouble areas and created an overall reliability score for each model and year. Serious problem areas that can lead to expensive repairs are more heavily weighted. More information can be found at www.CR.org.
  2. Kia has only begun putting its next-generation Sorento SUV on the road last month, when a heavily camouflaged prototype was spotted testing alongside a BMW X5 – not a bad benchmark vehicle at all. Today, we can show you a considerably less shy prototype, roaming the Nurburgring Nordschleife wearing Recaro racing seats and tighter-fitting foil, allowing us to better gauge its design language and overall dimensions. Less fussy design The 2019 Sorento isn’t exactly the cleanest-looking SUV in its segment. It has a lot of curvy design elements that seem to be squeezed together tightly in order to create a somewhat modern aesthetic. So what does Kia have planned for an encore? Apparently something with a sharper yet simpler design, featuring a more boxy front end plus a very ProCeed-like window line that curves upwards toward the tailgate. As for the rear end, the cutout on this prototype only tells half the story, as the taillights don’t appear to be horizontal anymore. Instead, it almost looks like they feature a boomerang design that extends onto the fenders. Of course, whether or not that’s the case, we still can’t say for certain. Also read: 2020 Kia Seltos Unveiled As The Company’s New Small SUV For Global Markets Meanwhile, we’re still not ready to give up on this render from last month, especially since there are a lot of common front fascia (thin headlights, grille design) and shoulder line features to speak of. As for what the new Sorento will be like to drive, we expect more efficient powertrains and better dynamics, while improved driver assistance and convenience technologies remain a given. Kia will probably launch its next-generation Sorento sometime next year as a 2021 model.
  3. Car debuts later in Paris. Korean automaker KIA has updated its mid-size SUV model, the Sorento. The nameplate is a stalwat among leasing customers because of versatile seatings and a high-riding stance. Engines lined up for the new car are expected to include two gasoline lumps, a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder and a 3.3 V6.
  4. KIA SG has removed K3 and Sorento from their website. Wish that the 1.6L Sportage Hybrid and the new EV5 can make it waly here. Anyway the new EV9 look so nice but expensive.
  5. Going there for bmw and kia… too bad kia not bringing in the sorento for display. Quite keen on it. So will take the chance to see EV9 though wallet not so thick. 380k is crazy
  6. The 2020 Kia Telluride Three-Row SUV Is Big, Boxy, and Bold https://www.caranddriver.com/news/2020-kia-telluride-three-row-suv-photos-info Kia is going big with its new Telluride three-row SUV, both literally and figuratively. It will be the biggest crossover in Kia’s lineup, positioned above the (also three-row) Sorento. Upon this larger canvas Kia has painted bold styling that deviates little from that of the bold Telluride concept car from a few years ago. Final details are forthcoming, but Kia says the Telluride is several inches longer and wider than the Sorento. It’ll hold up to eight people, while the Sorento can only hold seven between its two front seats, three-across second-row bench, and its admittedly tight two-place third-row seat. That means you can expect the Telluride's third row to accommodate three humans, although don't rule out a seven-seat version with captain's chairs in the second row. Beyond its extra size, the Telluride also is far more distinctive than the Sorento, with interesting head- and taillight designs and a boxy, truck-like silhouette. Disregard a few of the custom off-road-y bits seen on this particular vehicle—including all-terrain tires, beefy bumpers, an intake snorkel, a roof rack, and a hatch-mounted spare tire—as it’s simply a modified version of the production car debuting at New York Fashion Week. The Kia's styling is so truck-like and bold, in fact, that you could be forgiven for thinking it's an old-school, body-on-frame SUV along the lines of Chevrolet's Tahoe or GMC's Yukon. Nonetheless, we suspect that the Telluride rides on a front-wheel-drive-based unibody platform, likely one that will be shared with a new three-row Hyundai SUV rumored to be called the Palisade. That it will be built at the same Georgia plant where Kia assembles the unibody Sorento serves as more evidence against the idea that this SUV is body-on-frame like the Borrego SUV that Kia sold for a brief while about ten years ago. Kia says the Telluride will use a V-6 engine but offers no specifics beyond that, leaving us guessing as to whether it'll be the same naturally aspirated 3.3-liter found in the Sorento or possibly a more powerful twin-turbocharged version of the same engine like that in the Stinger. An eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive seem like sure bets, at least. Inside, the Fashion Week–ified Telluride boasts a few unique bits of trim, including special leather and wood trim that won’t see production. Otherwise, the cabin isn’t likely to change all that much before it goes on sale early next year. Some spy pictures.
  7. @iceraider damn, was looking forward to seeing it in real life, expecting it to be at least 330k-360k based on today’s COE since previous generation was around 290-300k already. seems like kia will be selling a lot of “ premium models “ next year with the EV9 ( I suppose at least 400k “ and sorento at least 250k-280k
  8. seems like same engine as the current/upcoming facelifted sorento but with a heavier weight. Wonder will it be underpowered. anyone got any idea if it will be displayed in the upcoming motor show next month ?
  9. created this thread for Sorento owners to talk shop...me still waiting for my black SX
  10. 2024 facelift unveiled. The headlights and taillights have been fully redesigned and have a similar layout resembling the letter "T." Front bumper has a cleaner design after getting rid of the separate fog lights. At the back, Kia has moved the indentation for the license plate lower on the tailgate. Interior images have yet to be revealed but reports from Korea indicate it'll get a curved screens and fingerprint recognition tech. The big news is that the facelift Carnival will finally get a hybrid powertrain with a turbocharged 1.6-liter gasoline engine and an electric motor for an electrified setup inherited from the Sorento. This mean that annual road will be reduced by close to 2/3 (from $2,052 to $742) as compared to the 2.2L variant previously carried by C&C.
  11. Hi all! Im a new sorento owner. I would like to join any WA or Telegram group abt sorento! Do add PM me 🙏🏽
  12. I was in your position 10 yrs ago Look left look right, finally decided on the Sorento turbodiesel. A proper SUV needs to be AWD w lots of torque. Forget the jacked up hatchbacks or the wheezy 2.0 or 2.4 NA SUVs Read that you're considering the Rav4. I rented one for a week in NZ. 2.5L AWD model so kinda hv a feel what it's like beyond a 10-min test drive around Leng Kee. My friendly advice: Avoid. Poor NVH, underpowered, felt built down to a price
  13. 7 seater. Cx8. Sorento. Kodiaq. Or else the usual 3 German 1 swede suspects for 5 seaters since you won't want a GLB based on your criteria.
  14. Yes Sir. Sorento do have BSD and can be activate on/off. i also commented to the SE why no beeping sound to alert driver cos under bright sunlight, cant see the wing mirror indicator. From the cataloge: 1) Sorento have the self-leveling for rear suspension when loaded with heavy item but dont think sante fe have. 2) Sorento have tailgate memory function, no mention on santa fe 3) Sorento leather seat are factory fitted due to vent function but santa fe are local fitted But 1) Santa fe cataloge mentioned Adaptive front lighting system. Have? Sorento have? 2) Cooling Glove box but sorento nil 3) Checked with SE that Santa fe have tire pressure monitoring but i never see anything on the dashboard 4) Santa fe have 1 more airbag (7 vs 6) Above are my observations Yes Sir. Sorento do have BSD and can be activate on/off. i also commented to the SE why no beeping sound to alert driver cos under bright sunlight, cant see the wing mirror indicator. From the cataloge: 1) Sorento have the self-leveling for rear suspension when loaded with heavy item but dont think sante fe have. 2) Sorento have tailgate memory function, no mention on santa fe 3) Sorento leather seat are factory fitted due to vent function but santa fe are local fitted But 1) Santa fe cataloge mentioned Adaptive front lighting system. Have? Sorento have? 2) Cooling Glove box but sorento nil 3) Checked with SE that Santa fe have tire pressure monitoring but i never see anything on the dashboard 4) Santa fe have 1 more airbag (7 vs 6) Above are my observations Yes Sir. Sorento do have BSD and can be activate on/off. i also commented to the SE why no beeping sound to alert driver cos under bright sunlight, cant see the wing mirror indicator. From the cataloge: 1) Sorento have the self-leveling for rear suspension when loaded with heavy item but dont think sante fe have. 2) Sorento have tailgate memory function, no mention on santa fe 3) Sorento leather seat are factory fitted due to vent function but santa fe are local fitted But 1) Santa fe cataloge mentioned Adaptive front lighting system. Have? Sorento have? 2) Cooling Glove box but sorento nil 3) Checked with SE that Santa fe have tire pressure monitoring but i never see anything on the dashboard 4) Santa fe have 1 more airbag (7 vs 6) Above are my observations Yes Sir. Sorento do have BSD and can be activate on/off. i also commented to the SE why no beeping sound to alert driver cos under bright sunlight, cant see the wing mirror indicator. From the cataloge: 1) Sorento have the self-leveling for rear suspension when loaded with heavy item but dont think sante fe have. 2) Sorento have tailgate memory function, no mention on santa fe 3) Sorento leather seat are factory fitted due to vent function but santa fe are local fitted But 1) Santa fe cataloge mentioned Adaptive front lighting system. Have? Sorento have? 2) Cooling Glove box but sorento nil 3) Checked with SE that Santa fe have tire pressure monitoring but i never see anything on the dashboard 4) Santa fe have 1 more airbag (7 vs 6) Above are my observations Yes Sir. Sorento do have BSD and can be activate on/off. i also commented to the SE why no beeping sound to alert driver cos under bright sunlight, cant see the wing mirror indicator. From the cataloge: 1) Sorento have the self-leveling for rear suspension when loaded with heavy item but dont think sante fe have. 2) Sorento have tailgate memory function, no mention on santa fe 3) Sorento leather seat are factory fitted due to vent function but santa fe are local fitted But 1) Santa fe cataloge mentioned Adaptive front lighting system. Have? Sorento have? 2) Cooling Glove box but sorento nil 3) Checked with SE that Santa fe have tire pressure monitoring but i never see anything on the dashboard 4) Santa fe have 1 more airbag (7 vs 6) Above are my observations Yes Sir. Sorento do have BSD and can be activate on/off. i also commented to the SE why no beeping sound to alert driver cos under bright sunlight, cant see the wing mirror indicator. From the cataloge: 1) Sorento have the self-leveling for rear suspension when loaded with heavy item but dont think sante fe have. 2) Sorento have tailgate memory function, no mention on santa fe 3) Sorento leather seat are factory fitted due to vent function but santa fe are local fitted But 1) Santa fe cataloge mentioned Adaptive front lighting system. Have? Sorento have? 2) Cooling Glove box but sorento nil 3) Checked with SE that Santa fe have tire pressure monitoring but i never see anything on the dashboard 4) Santa fe have 1 more airbag (7 vs 6) Above are my observations Yes Sir. Sorento do have BSD and can be activate on/off. i also commented to the SE why no beeping sound to alert driver cos under bright sunlight, cant see the wing mirror indicator. From the cataloge: 1) Sorento have the self-leveling for rear suspension when loaded with heavy item but dont think sante fe have. 2) Sorento have tailgate memory function, no mention on santa fe 3) Sorento leather seat are factory fitted due to vent function but santa fe are local fitted But 1) Santa fe cataloge mentioned Adaptive front lighting system. Have? Sorento have? 2) Cooling Glove box but sorento nil 3) Checked with SE that Santa fe have tire pressure monitoring but i never see anything on the dashboard 4) Santa fe have 1 more airbag (7 vs 6) Above are my observations
  15. Facelift coming mid of next month (in Korea). Much easier on the eye than the new 5th generation Hyundai Santa Fe. The first 2024 Sorento official images show Kia has completely reworked the front fascia to accommodate T-shaped headlights with an upper daytime running light strip flanking the Kia logo. The badge no longer sits on the grille but repositioned at the bottom of the hood. The grille has a new look, as does the lower air intake – still hosting separate fog lights. The vertical air curtains seem slightly larger now, and a silver skid plate can be seen at the bottom of the front bumper. At the back, discreetly revised taillights have new graphics and meet at the front rather than being separated units as was the case on the pre-facelifted model. It would appear Kia has moved the reverse lights even lower, beneath the silver skid plate. While the interior looks instantly familiar, there are changes to the dashboard. For example, the chunky vertical air vents in the center are gone, replaced with much slimmer vents to make room for the enlarged touchscreen of the infotainment system. The South Korean brand also modernized the climate controls by getting rid of the old-school display, which has been replaced with capacitive buttons akin to the EV6 and Sportage. There's also a fingerprint authentication system carried over from other models from the Hyundai Motor Group, and new interior colors: Interstellar Grey, Volcanic S, Brown, and Cityscape Green.
  16. was at vivo last fri, saw the cx60, rear seats are very tight. basically legroom are quite limited... interior also feels small when i sat at the front.... overall not worth to buy, sorento, CX8 and some other brands are better...
  17. Hi, I am a new Kia Sorento 2013 owner, 2.2 CRDi model, silver. Formerly driving a Skoda Superb I for the past 7 years, built like a tank, fuel economical and powerful with 1.8T under the hood. Wanted a SUV all along and finally chose the KIA Sorento 2013 model in Singapore due to several reasons. Good: 1. Korean built has improved tremendously, quality and class. 2. Award winning diesel engine. - 436NM Torque, 194HP, Eco-friendly and if you are like me, someone who drives a lot, it is cost savings back to you. 3. Features, FEAtures, FEATURES!! - Tons of it, Bluetooth, Cruise Control, HID, AWD, Park Assist (found in VW range, includes, Skoda, Audi and VW cars), Dual Climate Zone, Reverse Camera, Moon Roof, plus Sunroof...19" wheels...etc. 4. Design - base on the individual, but I really like the design. Former Audi chief designer. What can be improved: 1. Hard plastics - dashboard. This can be improved. 2. Northing else. In summary hope to say hello to fellow KIA folks and a shout out to other Sorento owners out there. Cheers! PS: My first Korean car!
  18. 2020 Kia Sorento just released in Korea this Jan. Kia made few minor updates for 2020 year model update. Could 2020 Kia Sorento be best 7-seater SUV or 7-seater car? Is it any better than Hyundai Santa Fe? Let’s find out. 2020 Kia Sorento 4,800x1,890x1,685x2,780mm 189.0x74.4x66.3x109.4in. 2.2L Diesel 202hp@3,800rpm | 45.0kg.m = 325lb.ft@1,750~2,750rpm AWD+8 Speed Automatic Competition: Hyundai Santa Fe, Ford Explorer, Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander https://youtu.be/5kDT2fY5If0
  19. What's people's opinions of the new Sorento given the situation today and the competition? From what I can tell the new Sorento has a pretty poor proposition in today's environment. The new Santa Fe undercuts the Sorento price by about $20k, despite being a hybrid and effectively it's the same car underneath. Additionally with the government view of stopping the sale of diesel cars by 2025, it signals a poor future for diesel passenger cars. Similarly for the badge lovers, they tend to cross shop to the GLB. I simply see no reason the mass market would want to buy a new Sorento unless they either bring in the hybrid of dramatically readjust the pricing. Reason: I'm tempted to pick up a new Sorento from the used car market. Given how new it is, there seems to be a few low-mileage examples around. I actually like the car a lot and I would consider picking it up at a good price. The thought is that if there is no demand, then pricing should be competitive. I took a look at the new Santa Fe and I just can't adjust to the looks. The grille is so huge just looks like someone has covered the front with chicken wire.
  20. Hyundai sante fe or Kia Sorento. 😁 or he changed to something else already
  21. I currently own a Chery T11 for 1y3m and have a rather large looking family of four. To tell you the truth, T11 is becoming a backache for my family cause it is quite cramped in the rear. Now, we're looking for a spacious car which needs to look and feel good. So far, our family is impressed with Kia Sorento and Dodge Journey. So, anybody has an idea of what car suits our family? You can suggest new car if you think that it suits our family also...[/size][/size]
  22. Not SGP models but not sure if using the same fire risk parts. Kia recalls 70,000 Sportage, Sorento SUVs, advises owners to park outside because of fire risk https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2022/09/27/kia-recall-sorento-sportage-fire-risk/10440602002/
  23. Good evening gurus. In the process of getting a 2018 Kia Sorento and wonder how may one join the WA/Telegram group pls? Thanks a tonnes!
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