I really like this design of the Sorento! KIA is stepping up its game quite a lot!

I have one KIA Hybrid and I get around 32 MPG mixed in city and highway and I just cannot finish listing its features in one single comment .. The most notable one which I like is the automated steering control to maintain lane .. just keep your hands on the steering wheel and it’s does micro adjustments to the steering to keep you in the lane .. just amazing … I have the S Model AWD pearl White with Ash interior .. stunningly beautiful car… I don’t know about your comment of the front dash display … I feel it looks the coolest .. if your bathtub really looks like that then I must say I envy your bathtub….you missed to mention another great thing … you should have tried it’s inbuilt navigation … so if you forget your phone at home no problemo …. It has its own navigation and its coolest and the zoomed turn area is awesome and gives drivers a clear idea of the curvature , side alert … great while backing out your cars from Walmart parking … and remote start and all

Can’t wait to see the X line review and it’s AWD performance on the snow.

Love mine, just went for a scenic drive this past weekend and got 41.4 MPG without babying it hardly at all.

Fantastic SUV hybrid for whole US, Boston, Miami, Colombia.... great hybrid machine.... cool video

This is the one I have. Same color too. I love it!

We bought the Xline prestige AWD and it handled the snowstorm we just got in seattle just fine! Can’t wait for your review of how the AWD drives in the snow!

The more Hybrids doing the shopping, commuting and shuttling of kids to band practice the better. I would personally choose a tried and true Toyota Hybrid over a work-in-progress Kia but the more fuel efficient options the merrier. This certainly beats the gas-guzzling Telluride and Palisade.

Very nice review. 👍👍

The Santa Fe hybrid awd is the one I’m looking forward to your review

I like the tire aspect, there some meat on them rims

Looking forward to the X-line review!

At 2:24 you see the value proposition when the entire face plate of the buttons housing the seat folding feature depresses when only one button is p[ressed.

Dash looks high? I’m thinking forward visibility? Comparing to a Subaru Forester/Outback?

Any update on getting a look at the PHEV Sorento? I am eagerly awaiting :D Cheers

If this had 5 seats and AWD it would be at the top of my list. Am looking into compact CUV hybrid for my next vehicle, and Escape hybrid is at the top at the moment.

I have KIA Niro and it is a nice car but This car will be a great upgrade.

Have to thumb up for filming in the rain. Dude, maybe you can consider finding a parking building to film out of the weather next time. Stay warm.

Yes you will not have problems in the rain with this 1.6 turbo, all you need is properly inflated tires and brocken in rubber, (korean tires are not the best) you will also be just fine in snow.

send some rain over here.. i love driving in the rain

Are you going to do a offroad test as well for this?

Windshield auto turn on when it’s rainning ?

A couple of minor points... () The absence of driver seat memory, 4 way lumbar support (replaced by 2 way), and an extending thigh cushion that were available in the previous generation and still available in non-US spec Sorentos is a major cost cutting error. Our 2018 Sorento has three drivers (myself, my wife and our teenage daughter) ranging in height from 5'2" to 5'10. The two person memory settings aren't ideal but my wife and daughter require only minor adjustments to share one setting while I need major adjustments in legroom and height of the seat when I drive the vehicle. Eliminating the memory settings in a "family" SUV with a price tag of $40K or more is unacceptable. (The fact that the closely related Hyundai Santa Fe retains driver seat memory adds insult to injury.) My local dealer agrees and has already complained to KIA. I suspect the error will be corrected by next year if not sooner. () The paddle shifters on the hybrid model are rather silly but they're necessitated by the dial controlled transmission. Otherwise, there would be no way to select and manually change a particular gear. The non-hybrid Sorento has a traditional transmission lever that enables selection of a particular gear and thus has no need for paddles. () Be sure to keep a lid on drinks located in the rear doors. Slamming the door can lead to disaster.

In regards to trying to emulate city driving or morning commute driving, I find that the mileage takes a hit, not so much from driving at low speeds like 30mph, but by the constant stopping and going. I can get decent mileage at a constant 30mph. But the energy required to get two tons moving again from a stop takes a serious toll on my mileage.

I have a question the twist/rotation gearshift come with kia sorento hybrid us version ? Are you living in us ?

I'm going to say it. The focus on 0-60....in the rain was a bit much. Even if you somehow stayed off the throttle enough to not spin the wheels, you're still losing time so what's the point? It's not accurate either way.

Great review You can try out the forester sport

Folded up in the third row? You looked like you were doing a cannonball off the diving board. I’m guessing you had this car during that very wet first week of January.

Love your videos!! We just purchased a 2021 Sorento S. Any chance you'll do an off road test on the S line?

I’m a kia fan boy - but it makes me wonder why they make a midsized SUV with only FWD - I get it - they are trying to win the MPG game - but it’s an SUV!

I ONLY like reviews in the rain.

This is the same price of a prius prime…impressive!

This is interesting because in Canada all the new Sorentos are AWD including the hybrid and plugin hybrid. probably nobody would buy one otherwise. No 2wd option here. Probably gives a cheaper option for warmer U.S states that don't really have a requirement for AWD.

Im 6'5 will I have leg room in the driver seat and will the passenger have room if I put my seat back

Forgot to mention that wireless car play & android auto is only available on the 8 inch touchscreen.. if you get the 10.25 no wireless car play

Can't see a 1.6L engine with a vehicle of that weight lasting long even with the 60HP mild electric motor. It's the same engine in my wife's Kia Niro Hybrid which is smaller and it's pretty slow.

I love my 12" Ford dash... You back off lol.

How does it compare to aSubaru OB? Other than seating capacity?

WHAT'S KILLS IT IS THE 2ND ROW CAPTAIN'S CHAIRS

Traction control off?

It seems every Kia the last couple of years that's FWD has a hard time putting the power down effectively.

Do Audi e tron plz

I think the Sorento is upgraded nicely and at a good price. If I was in the market, I would be looking at it.

Which state??

Surprised by no mention of the Hyundai Sant Fe Hybrid

Great review of the hybrid. So many reviews on the x-line which seems pretty capable. But the draw of 36 mpg....dang.

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So uh. . . You always appear in the screen shot you use to promote you newest vids. I wouldn't wanna be in a pic with a kia either. lol

You should review the Ford Escape new hybrid version! It looks game changer

If this was a german brand within a year it would be back with the dealership with electrical, gearbox, or engine problems......

Tbh I didn’t notice any traction issues. We drove the car in a cold drizzle. It was fine. Maybe because I have a fairly powerful fwd car I’m used to not flooring it in the wet, or ever, lol.

What I'm wondering is how this engine will handle driving up the Pacific NW mountains on I-5 like the Sextons

something about your reviews that makes them enjoyable. Ah maybe you focus on cars and features and no schtick like the other dummies do.

The outside looks nice, especially in red. I completely agree with the design of the instrument cluster though. Trash. That would bug me a lot.I also don't think it's okay for it not to have memory seats. Lastly, the cup holder makes sense because I'm sure a lot of families complain about closing the door and the drink in the door spilling. Just my unwanted two cents.

I think that's so smart because it's not as big as the Telluride which can be to big for a single person that's a perfect size

At $38k that's basically a fully-loaded Outback ha

shame they didn't give it awd. and another inch or two of clearance.

The cheap tail light looks better than premium one for me

Good overall review but... 4 zero to sixty runs in wet weather no less. Who cares whether it was 7.98 or 8.13 or whatever? Waste of your time and ours. Similarly the down hill rolling, another waste of time. Sorry.

the combination of traditional dash bulge for gauges with flat screen board on front makes it very tacky... i really like the exterior, front and rear, but 50% of the inside styling would be letdown

No optional AWD, sucks…

Not offered in the top trims!!! Stripper trims only....much decontented by USA Kia Marketing. doubt the PHEV will be ANY different.

The way that adjustable arm rest has to be played with so many times before it stays in the right position shows difference to details between Koreans and Japanese. I stay away from Korean vehicles, they are all about gimmicks and constant exterior design changes. No meat.

Not a big fan of the taillights on this vehicle. Ruins it for me. Not a very cohesive design altogether.

FWD should be banned in anything over 200hp. EVs will be even worse.

0 to wheel spin in under 8 seconds

Toyota highlander much better

You're full of it. Try talk to a car company which will allow you to designs their cars. Than we'll see if you design a perfect car.

38k with no awd? Lost interest

Terrible design :/

As yes, another POS Kia. Rav4 Hybrid is 10x the car.

Be careful. Hyundai kia cars have CHINESE batteries.

I had to stop the video and close it when he said FWD, what a pity. Would have been an amazing car!