The in between size is what makes the Sorento a perfect fit for me. Just right sized.

"I think it feels a lot like real wood"......from a 5 year old thats quality reaffirmed

Come on guys, we need that WINDOWLESS WHITE VAN REVIEW!!!! I feel like i've been waiting an eternity.

I would buy the Sorento over the Telluride. The Sorento is much cheaper when you factor in the awful Telluride dealer markups. I also appreciate the Sorento's size and fuel economy

"It's Fine" - Evie & Driver Magazine

YALL DONT FORGET TO FOLLOW THE DAUGHTER ON UNICORNS !!!

Was scrolling on YT and seen your face didn't know your name but watched old reviews of your so an instant recognized reviewer, I subscribed!!!

As a recent purchaser of the Kia Sorento six prestige xline I approve and love it. Fits my family perfect. It’s also very sporty and just drives awesome in all modes in my opinion for what it is.

I have the s line I don't regret it at all.. has more power than I was expecting and a lot of features .. no regrets here love it

I love my 2021 awd sorrento sx. Its so much fun driving it. I was surprised the third row had OK room for not so tall people.

Yes! Star Trek references! You guys made my day ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

I own a 2011 Sorrento, 2nd gen and it has 186, 000 miles, 2nd owner and have had no issues. Love seeing the new ones....

4:32 always love your video. it may sound silly but, my favorite part is rear window test. 🤗

Great job on this! Very impressed by the Sorento. Would skip the X Line trim but otherwise its beautiful inside and out. Like the peppy engine as well

Patiently waiting for the hybrid and plug-in versions of this in Canada!

Good review. Just bought the X-Line a couple months back. The only gripes I have are #1 Brakes are too touchy. #2 No memory seats #3 No interior mood lighting #4 No wireless Android Auto. Other than that, I'm happy with it!

A Star Trek reference and a Tron reference in the same review.. impressive. Now, back to the review. Looks like a nifty little suv. Creature comforts aplenty. I would consider this for sure.

Hey this is the review I asked about a few weeks ago! Awesome! Thanks for reviewing this! My favorite features are the surround and sideview cameras. Wish more cars had them or kept them (like my 2015 CRV). The dealbreaker for my wife might be the high beltline since we’re so used to the great visibility in our CRVs, she’ll probably say it’s claustrophobic. Waiting for the 2022 PHEV Sorento or a redesigned CRV (our 4th!) with hopefully an updated infotainment system.

Love the family reviews

“X-lock, for when your Kia is stuck off road. Ex-lax, for when your meal is stuck in you.”

@14:26 Problem is, good luck actually finding a Telluride. If you do manage to find one, good luck not over paying for it. It was bad enough before the chip shortage, but I now I wouldn't even consider it an option. Unless of course you want to pay $40,000 for a USED LX.

Great review!!! Really helped :)

Awesome video y’all!😸😸

It's the same size almost exactly as the Volvo XC90. I know because I have both. In Europe we have the Diesel engine which is great combined with the Wet8 DCT transmission. This is what I have and it returns an easy 34mpg US, 40mpg Imperial. In the UK it is only available in the mid trim level for some reason, which does without the pano roof, surround cameras and memory for the seats. In gas/petrol, we only get the 1.6 turbo mild-hybrid with, I believe, the plug-in hybrid coming soon.

Such a beautiful car and a great size!

So I went with the 2021 Kia Sorento EX X-Line (yeah, a mid year addition to the lineup) instead of a 2022 Telluride S. Reasons: more features for $$, right size for our 4 person family, and though I did love the smoothness of the V6 in the Telly, I REALLY enjoy the turbo 2.5. Very fun to drive. Love your videos!! How’s Evie liking the Bronco Sport by the way? Wife is looking at them now

Issue with rear hatch is that it won't automatically open unless the doors are locked. Often someone is still sitting in the car with doors unlocked as you bring the shopping back and in this scenario you have to find the button on the door or key fob.

Should have tried the hybrid EX build. It’s impressive. Linear power unlike turbo. I wanted telluride but this was for the wife and she wanted something smaller, and the hybrid. After driving it I was impressed. Surprised you didn’t cover the automatic driving features if that model has it... saw the button on the steering wheel. We didn’t know it had it when we bought but it kind of rings of Tesla self driving without the full self driving package.

I've gotta say that I go against Micah on the Sorento . . . I love the size/not too big, I love the looks, I love the interior. Over-analyzing the category as I have done, it's my favorite in the medium(ish)-sized CUVs.

Trekkie reference? Right on!

Love me some Star Trek references. 🤙

Hi! Thank you for this review. I have a question but heads up, I'm not uber familiar with car specs or what they are capable of. I am wondering if the back seat gets well ventilated with the rear vents. We live in Phx metro and it gets hot. It would be nice to have some power from the blowers. Thank you!

please do a family review of the 2021 subaru ascent

TRON legacy was so cool, and I think a tad underrated, but also this is coming from someone who's a huge fan of Olivia Wilde and The Dude... so I'm terribly biased, and the soundtrack made by Daft Punk is something I still enjoy to this day, and the featured song Derrezzed still gets me going. Oh yes Sorento. A few years ago we crossed shopped the (now previous gen one) vs an Outback, and the outback won for us, but it's still a pretty good family car with lots of bang for the buck. I'm still not fully sold on that kind of 3rd row seats tbh. Yes kiddos like Micah's (and mine that are of a similar age bracket) will fit in there and it might work if you're carpooling (whenever that's a thing post covid) kids from school, but for any more serious work, you're gonna want bigger seats, like in a minivan, so why not just buy it in the first place? We chose the outback partly because it was a sweeter deal, it felt carlike (duh) and it was slightly smaller, so a better fit for our tight parking arrangement, so this vs a telluride would also swing in a similar direction.

If you have trouble starting it, will giving the dashboard surround some oo-mox help?

Some comments about the new Sorento from an owner of a late version of the last generation. Sorry, Micah. The cargo space behind the third row isn't "seven" cubic ft. Car and Driver (and KIA) puts it at 12.6 cf. That's hardly generous compared to larger midsize three row crossovers but the Mazda CX-9, for example, offers only 14 cubic ft and the Mazda is nearly a foot (10") longer than the Sorento. Nor is the 3rd row the penalty box compared to other 3 row SUVs that so many reviewers claim. The 29.6" of third row legroom is two inches more than the Toyota Highlander, for example. A vehicle that's at least a half foot longer than the Sorento. And the total legroom in all three rows, an important measurement since the first and second rows can be adjusted to accommodate passengers, is 113" compared to the Highlander's 110". Effie says that you "have to choose between having usable cargo space or having 6 passengers" in the Sorento. Our Sorento is my wife's daily driver and our family road tripper (2 adults, a teenage daughter and a big dog) and she would say you CAN choose between cargo space and passenger accommodations. Like most Sorento owners we deploy the third row rarely. Certainly no more than 10% of the time, if that. But when we need it for local journeys for 6 or 7 passengers or chauffeuring a gaggle of teenage girls, it's a HUGE convenience compared to taking two vehicles. And when we take a family trip with the third row stowed the Sorento gobbles up all our stuff easily. All in all, the Sorento is a Goldilocks vehicle for us. The Telluride is unnecessarily large. Most compact SUVs are less versatile and the Sorento is just right. It's not all rainbows and unicorns in the new generation, however. Much improved styling and the new 2.5L turbo 4 that's now found in at least 8 KIA, Hyundai, and Genesis vehicles is a win/win compared to the NA V6 in our Sorento. Better fuel economy and performance. As the owner of a DSG equipped GTI I'm very fond of dual clutch transmissions but as often is the case a new engine/transmission combo may need some tweaking after the first year of availability. The 50/50 user controlled torque split between front and rear wheels may not turn the Sorento into a rock crawler but it makes a huge difference in trudging up our extremely long driveway when it's covered in deep snow. I've only test driven the new model and it seemed fine to me but time will tell. And I won't be tackling Moab with either my or the new Sorento. For its mission of tackling the jungle of urban and suburban traffic along with gravel roads and the occasional trip to (but not on) mountain trails, the Sorento is great. A couple of more serious design decisions compared to the previous generation do strike me. I understand the trend toward putting only captain chairs in the second row of upper trim mainstream SUVs but I think KIA has carried it too far in the new Sorento. Not because our family needs space for more kids (Thank God) but the family dog's second home is the bench back seat of our top trim SX-Prestige Sorento. Limiting bench seating to the very lowest trim levels (not even including it as an option in the mid-trim EX version) is a deal breaker as far as the canine member of the family. Finally, for some unfathomable reason KIA has deleted driver seat memory, 4 way lumbar support, and an extending thigh cushion from all trim levels. So in addition to the dog's objections my wife says she won't consider trading our 2018 model for the new generation. Sadly, that leaves us with the choice of a relatively huge Telluride that when fitted with a hitch mounted bike rack won't fit in our garage or the Sorento's sibling, the Hyundai Santa Fe, that retains most of the features of our current Sorento but loses the relatively seldom used but very convenient third row of seats.

Very funny that you described it as an almost compact SUV, "too small to be midsize". Here in Italy (and in Europe in general) it's seen as a mastodontic car!

I gotta say a turbo and a DCT would make me nervous from any manufacturer in the first model year of a generation, really looking forward to EVs and their infrastructure catching on for these more affordable “normal” family vehicles from an environmental and performance stand point.

The upcoming PHEV Sorento could be a good option if it's priced right and has 7 seats.

ugh this is the one I want and its no where have to build one to get it. They say takes between two or three months. But I like the 2022 one now with the new logo :D

I hope you guys do the Santa Fe! I want to see the differences Edit: who doesn't fantasize about riding a Lightcycle!

Review the 2022 Tucson Hybrid please!

The interior is impressive. But, when it showed that speedometer it showed the gas mileage and it looked really bad every time it showed it. I think a V-6 would get about the sake of maybe better.

How does it compare to the acura mdx in terms of size?

Can you review the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander??

Hybrid or PHEV.. in couple years..maybe.. Like the updates much more than previous years. Normal Toyota buyer w great resale vehicles.

I have no individual thoughts, but thanks for asking...!

In my area at least finding a telluride at anywhere near msrp is impossible. And it's now spread to the Sorrento as I was looking for one last week. I think kia needs to reign in their dealerships on markups. At 4k over sticker these cars lose out on value which is one of their biggest draws.

Hey Micah, just wondering, did you experience any overheating with that DCT when you took it off road? Thanks, and love your videos man.

Seen one at a red light recently, the rear resembles a Mustang Mach-e, kinda.

Does it have a 2 row option? I think it would be best as 2 row with usable room for seating and trunk. Also, I’d like to see a review for the hybrid version!

Fantastic Vehicle

I test drove both the Telluride and Sorento the Sorento was a much better drive make sure it’s the turbo AWD version though.

Got the EX+ 2021 Sorento ( Canada ) Love the Car ! , Dislikes here is : Hate the Auto Engine OFF Feature/ Always need to press the A off button before leaving, Only one Android Auto/CarPlay Plug , can't use a USB Hub to Multiple use of the USB PORT, Navigation Map is OK /NOT Great and wish there is an update firmware for Wireless Android Auto /Carplay and the update to enable the USB Port to support an HUB , then Cornering compare to my previous CX5 - CX5 2017 handles a bit more better, also wish an update to enable a Full wide screen of Android Auto then a Split screen of the Google Map and the Car ( time, radio , things ) on the right

Am I the only one that noticed the car seat has been moving around? Probably need to secure it better.

Map and nav might be built in nav and apple/Google maps.

SUV pricing in general has become far too convoluted. It used to be that the top-of-the-line smaller vehicle usually maxed out, price wise, about $1k less than the base next larger model; but if you look at Kia's lineup, they have 7 vehicles they consider an SUV (that includes the Soul and the Carnival, aka the mini-van). 5 of the 7 have common models in available for about $32k. There comes a point where you can only slice a pie so thin, and I think the manufacturers are well past that.

Which trail was that?

Add a 2-row to the lineup, Kia (which may kick it out of the "truck" CAFE standards, but oh well).

Prestige or not, even the most highest trim won't get you memory seats. What an oversight. The older Sorrentos had them. How could you not include them for a "family" vehicle for over 45k?

Interesting, it has a full digital driver’s display. Isn’t the Telluride semi-analog?

PHEV IS NEEDED ASAP!

Has anyone with a vehicle with a digital speedometer had it go out or go blank?

Acá en México la nueva sorento no va tener mucho éxito. Estuve a punto de adquirirla pero la prueba de manejo no me convenció! Unico motor de 4 cilindros Admosferico en México para mover 2 toneladas más pasajeros, es tan lenta como una tortuga. Compre una cx9 signature 2021

Nice

Should compare against Honda Passport for 5 passenger instead

Do outlander 2022

Honda passport toyota venza and ford edge chevrolet blazer rivals ?

Can you do a CX-9?? I been going back and forth between a Sorento and a CX-9

In love w my sx ^^

You really had to call out the Corvette driver😂

I'd have to agree, way too much glossy plastic. Those air vents are kinda weird looking too. Do we really need 8 air vents just on the upper dash??

Does it have the typical feel of a typical DCT? That's been my biggest concern about the latest Sorento and Santa Fe. DCT's just don't seem to fit the "feel" of a midsize SUV. I feel like the roughness around town would get old.

No mention of lack of memory seats on a 45k vehicle? For shame.

Nice ...

I see you achieved a whopping 12.7 MPG 🤔

compete with Toyota Highlander & Venza Chevrolet Blazer Ford Edge Hyundai Santa Fe

The 10yr warranty is a sales pitch and a gimmick. Had problems with them 2 times 2 different Kia Sorento. They do not honor it unless you complain so much and get lawyers involved. I know people will argue that kia is the best but from my past experiences I will pay a little extra for something more reliable. Kia and Hyundai Cars are beautiful and very tempting to buy but I have learned to stay away at any cost. I also have family members that swear that Kia and Hyundai are amazing yet their Cars and have had engine/powertrain problems within 100k miles. Just my honest opinion.

*No squirrels were injured in the making of this video*

Overall styling we like my 2019 and 2020 Santa Fe

Huge missed opportunity to demonstrate the backseat passenger reminder alert, considering you actually had a child to test. Would've liked to see that as I never have seen it in action.

Isn't this a DCT transmission not an "automatic" !?!?!

Most uncomfortable seats I been in on long trips.

쏘렌토 사고싶다~~~~

This or a Passport?

Star Trek!!!

2.5 터보에다 전기모터를달아 하이브리드 사륜구동트림도 나와야 한다.

Wow she’s a tough judge… she said it looks “fine…” this thing is beautiful!! Smh lol

The thing I hate most about current Kia/Hyundai offerings is the infotainment, reminds me of poor android skins where there's super inconsistent UI throughout different menus and pages, 20 ways to do the same thing, and a bunch of gimmicks that clutter the screen and prevent you from doing the basics. And they'll likely never received any updates to fix that and you're stuck with it.

Micah-ie Potpourri........

I really like watching these vehicle reviews with Evie & Micah, HOWEVER... When Micah gets on one of his rants about something he doesn't like, does like, or gets excited about something and sporadically interrupts Evie while she's talking, it brings out some anxiousness within myself that I never knew I had. It's like he gets uncontrollably frenetic and gabs too quickly and almost behaves like he has ADHD or something. #energylevelswaytoohigh Lol

nani

Car manufactures and their Ape Arm arm rests - hate it.

“For a KIA”…Guessing you all haven’t test driven the Telluride, Stinger, K5 or the K900. Don’t generally see people driving six people on a Costco run. We pop up the third row when we have some of my daughters friends in the Sorento. Otherwise, it’s fine. Never watched such a negative review of the Sorento.

He said,”Duty”! 🤢

I would Toyota Highlander

“Family review” Has one kid in a 7 seater 😂😂😂

Telluride

It´s very ugly

Unfortunately the mere fact that there needs to be a warning built in to the vehicle to alert that you somehow forgot your child is not only disgusting but proves the total depravity in our society. In MY day we had this thing called COMMON SENSE and this other thing called CARING FOR YOUR CHILDREN PROPERLY!!!! That said, back when I was growing up and at a certain age, hanging out in the car while mom and dad shopped was great. I was however old enough to handle it responsibly and my parents kept on an eye on me. Back then this was not uncommon. AND this was in L.A. in the 60s and 70s. By the time I was a teen, I didnt dare go near a car with parents in it, mine or otherwise... :) As Confucius said, when the family fails, the whole empire is ready to collapse.