I work at a piano-black plastic manufacturing facility and hate my job, so I subscribed.

You guys have taken the game to another level. The cinematography, knowledge and the entertainment is just so far beyond everybody else and that includes the hacks that run car shows on TV.

I enjoy vegan cheeseburgers while wearing a baseball glove and seated at my grand piano, so this interior is for me.

One of many things I enjoy about your reviews is having two points of view and the dialogue that can produce. That's a refreshing improvement over having a single reviewer. When you disagree, that is useful. When you see things differently, that's instructive. Love it.

I watch tons of dudes reviewing this car, but none of them go deep like Savagegeese, that's why i subscribe to this channel.

Damn you guys are such good car reviewers. From watching you guys I'm slowly turning into a much smarter car buyer. Thanks, happy holidays ... and keep up the great work.

The acceleration at the beginning of every test drive is always my favorite part!

The effort these guys put in these videos, you guys deserve a LOT more subs

Ever since I subscribed my in-laws stopped coming over. Thank you SG!

Loved your description of the "sounds of nature" soundtrack on the audio. LOL

10:36 When lane-keep assist is needed to overcome torque-steer.

Love the 80’s style music intro !

My wife got one, and I was actually very impressed with the interior! Love the car overall, it's very nice.

Kia Sargento... the vehicle Wallace & Gromit will love.

I'm a car enthusiast, SUV hater, and a Kia salesman. That being said, the Sorento impresses me every time I drive it. It's surprisingly quick for an SUV, the seats and adjustability does WONDERS for my bad back, the safety and tech features go above and beyond, and the car just has an overall premium feel. Add the 5 yr 60k bumper-to-bumper and 10 yr 100k powertrain warranty to that mix and this is the #1 SUV I would recommend to all but the filthy rich. I never ever thought I would become a fan of an SUV....

Now this is how you make a midsize crossover. Great Job Kia !👍

The only KZfaq reviewer who goes into the real technical aspects and shows the underneath. You should have more subscribers! Love from the UK

Those hvac vents were designed by a Star Wars fan.

I love Mark’s balanced delivery of the pros and cons in the beginning and throughout the review. All you guys rock, keep up the great work.

What can I say. Love this channel I agree with alot of the other comments on here describing this channel as one of the best automotive review channels. Simply excellent and quite entertaining. 👍

Very perceptive review as usual, guys. I own a 2018 top trim (SX-L) Sorento. It was greatly improved over the 2012 version that I traded for it. Each has been a goldilocks vehicle for my family of four (2 adults, a teenage daughter, and a big dog.) Except for a GTI the 2012 version was the only vehicle I've replaced with a later version of the same car in almost 50 years of driving. Some thoughts... () Interior space. The feeling of a less room up front isn't and more room in the second row aren't just impressions. KIA has re-jiggered interior space in the new generation. For example, my 2018 Sorento has 44.1" of front seat legroom and an extending driver thigh cushion. There is so much first row legroom that with the seat at the back of its track I can barely reach the pedals. (I'm 5'10"). The 2021 model has been reduced to 41.4", identical to the Telluride and comparable to other midsize SUVs. And in the US version the extending thigh cushion has been eliminated. All in all, unless a driver is over 6'6" the reduction shouldn't be a problem. Furthermore, reducing the default legroom in the first row has enabled KIA to increase the legroom in the second row from 39.4" to 41.7", a more generous default space that Mark noticed. And like the Telluride, the second row even has slightly more default legroom than the first row. The third row of the Sorento is definitely not a generous space. In fact, default legroom has been reduced from 31.7" to 29.7" in the 2021 version. Still, it's the same as the Mazda CX-9 that's almost a foot longer and more than the 27.7" offered by the Toyota Highlander that's a half foot longer. If I needed to transport adults in the third row on a regular basis I'd look for another vehicle. But I suspect that most Sorento owners are like us. We use the third row less than 10% of the time. Otherwise, it remains folded but when we have have the need to chauffeur a gaggle of teenagers or more than 4 or 5 passengers on a local trip and the alternative is taking two vehicles, it's a HUGE convenience. All in all I prefer the third row legroom in my 2018 model but since the second row of the 2021 model can be slid forward and remain for adequate for most passengers there and the seat recline feature in the KIA's third row can be adjusted (a feature not available in my Sorento) it's probably a wash unless one really needs a generous third row. If so, get a Telluride or a minivan. Of course, at 189" long the Sorento's 3rd row (when deployed) does impede cargo space behind it. But the 12.6 cubic ft in the 2021 model is actually a significant improvement over the 11.1 cf in my Sorento. And come on, Mark, a Miata has trunk space measuring 4.6 cubic ft. Yes, the Sorento's rear cargo space is smaller than competitors that range from half a foot to a foot more in overall length (The 10" longer CX-9 offers a still small 14.4 cubic ft) but to claim it's less than a Miata is laughable. I wouldn't try to cram six passengers AND luggage/gear on a road trip in the Sorento but even larger midsize SUVs are challenged by that scenario. Again, that's a use case ideal for a minivan. () Engine and Drivetrain. My 2018 Sorento has the same NA V6 as my 2012 version had. It's adequate though a little thirsty but I've been skeptical of small displacement turbo 4 bangers in a two ton plus SUV. A less stressed V6 has always seemed a safer choice in terms of durability and both of my Sorentos have been outstanding in terms of reliability. Have to say, though, that the 2.5L turbo that Hyundai and KIA are offering in a number of vehicles provides some reassurance, especially since it's the base engine in the Genesis GV80 , G80, GV70, KiA's K5 GT, and Sonata N-line as well as the Sorento. the Hyundai/KIA 10 yr/100K warranty the Korean brands offer suggests they have a lot of confidence in the engine. (Automakers don't offer long warranties if they expect to have to redeem them very often.) Furthermore, the 8 speed dual clutch transmission appears to be a big improvement over the previous DCT's from Hyundai/KIA. I'm a DCT fan (I love the dual clutch transmission in my GTI.) All in all, the better performance and improved fuel economy of the new engine/transmission compared to my current Sorento looks to be a significant improvement. On the other hand I strongly suspect you're correct that combining the turbo4 with FWD is a bad idea for all the reasons cited in the video. While the NA base engine is undoubtedly adequate for a FWD Sorento used primarily in an urban/suburban environment I wouldn't consider adding the turbo4 to a FWD version. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised to see KIA drop that configuration in future years. It's no longer news that the Telluride (and its sibling the Palisade) are game changers in terms of midsize 3 row SUVs. They're exceptional vehicles. But if I were shopping I think I'd still take the Sorento over either one for my family's needs and priorities.

Don't take the mechanical review for granted, this level of detail is a gem!

Let's get that KZfaq algorithm going. Watched every single video on this channel. Old one's are hella fun ;)

Before you buy any vehicle, Savagegeese should be your first and last stop to help you make an objective and informed opinion. Love your automotive reviews. Part mechanic, part engineer, part Consumer Reports, all rolled into one. The consumer is pretty much ready to buy without the test drive and that says a lot! Thanks for all your hard work and at 4K FHD!

Great review but I disagree about the third row. It is perfect for people who want it for occasional use. Those occasional times where you need to take or pickup kids and their friends home from the movies or after soccer practice, but want the superior performance and handling vs the Telluride.

SavageGeese and RegularCarReviews on the same day?? It’s starting to feel a lot like Christmas

Mad respect in the honesty and the amount of work you put in these videos

I’m so glad I subscribed to this channel. Knowing when there’s a new video makes my day!

this is the only guy i will watch reviews from... Love the honest review ....

I subscribed to SavageGeese and my Beanie Baby collection doubled its value!

All has been said ... I can just add this : When I want to look into a vehicule, you're the most trusted source of INFORMATION and FEEL. Not just Specs and Wow's ... you actually know cars and drive them, in order to get a much better unbiased evaluation ... Thanks a lot again !

I looked everywhere for a decent review of the Sorento and F I N A L L Y found this one. Love it. Not the car - the review. You guys rock.

Piano Plastic Warrior™ - Hear that manufacturers? He's going to keep bringing it up and shame ya, get it right dammit.

I only watch this channel while dropping deuces. Relaxes me to the point where it’s better than fibre.

Love you guys. Your videos provide information in a manner that never talks down their viewers. I always look forward to Mark's pithy comments.. You both have different personalities but seem to balance each other out. When Mark accelerated in the 2 wheel drive model and the steering was less than stable my first thought was "well Mark has finally lost it" Continue to go the extra mile, give us all a smile or two and thank the people behind the scenes that make this all happen.

I've been watching car reviews all week and this is hands down the best one I've seen.

Damn, that intro music!

I was wondering about the sounds of nature stuff and then heard “...men using the urinal” which has cured me of ever wanting that feature.

These reviews are absolutely gold

Your production quality is through the roof! Some of the best camera work I've seen on any review channel. Plus, epic music selection. Stay savage Mr. Goose!

As an owner of a 2020 Kia Sportage, I can attest to the quality of Kia’s engineering and design. Especially for the price.

“The shudder only happens when you’re first setting off and going 2-3 mph” Just like how millions of people drive in bumper to bumper traffic for multiple hours per day?

Thanks to your descriptions of the sounds of nature, my morning bagel and coffee have somehow found their way from my mouth to the screen and the keyboard XD So glad I'm a subscriber to this channel, best incorporation of humor into car reviews I've ever seen!

Reviewing different configurations and recommending the best one is very helpful. Thank you for your review.

I came here to watch geese but ended up with car reviews, so i subscribed.

I really enjoyed what the atmospheric sounds ACTUALLY sound like. But the best, is it takes off like a Mazdaspeed3

This is what i like in a car video. A balanced video of the pros and cons and saying it like it is.

Wow! Glad I watched this to learn about the torque steer issue in the fwd turbo model and how they recommend the awd. Thank you. Very entertaining in a direct, no nonsense way.

Kia - Simplicity, reliability, value for money !!! 👌🏆👍

This looks like what the new Ford Explorer was supposed to look like

I absolutely love the production value. Even if I’m not interested in the car I watch cause I know the review is always top notch.

I thought I was in a Miami Sound Machine video at the beginning :-). You guys continuing to mess around with expectations makes this one of the most consistently fun channels on KZfaq.

I realized 2020 is coming to an end, so I did one more terrible thing - I subscribed.

One thing I would like to see during 3rd row reviews is how much leg room there is if you don’t put the middle row all the way back. We have a Highlander and I’ve found the 3rd row is useable if you split the legroom between the 2nd and 3rd row.

I test drove one of these a few weeks ago...I liked it a lot. Nice video guys. Thanks.

Back again - I only started recently and I'm joining in with everyone saying "these guys should have way more subscribers". Awesome video; hilarious and technical (technically hilarious?)!

i hate the piano black trims because they are so nice and shiny they go reflecting the sun right into my eyes. so I end up taking my hand off the steering wheel to block the glare.

Amazing that the Sorento's back seat setup is better than the Bentley Bentaga's setup. I really cannot fathom how a 200,000 dollar SUV gets you manual seats with less functionality than a Kia.

This is the kind of car review I always looking for!

Your deadpan humor man! Love it. Oh yeah, thanks for the car review too.

I'm honestly amazed at how you don't have more subscribers/views. I'm only 20 and have been pulled to your videos with the cinematics, information and attention to detail. P.S - you remind me a lot of Verbal Kint, a character in the movie 'The Usual Suspects' P.P.S - I recommend to watch all the way to the end, then watch it again and then watch a youtube video explaining the plot, it's the sort of movie that gives you the pieces and says, 'here, put it together'.

"Key differences in overall dimensions. The Sorrento is in 4 dimensions of space and time, but the Telluride is an 11-dimensional hyperspace manifold. Hence the dealer markup."

Another great review.... you guys do a great job! Thanks

Intro music is so 80's. I was waiting for a few B-rolls of mall scenes. NICE!

Good day, Savage. How did the Bose stereo perform? I didn’t see the usual graphic for that. Thank you!

Pay attention Hyundai/Kia. We watch these videos before buying a car. These guys know what they're talking about.

Love your very honest and comprehensive reviews.

I like it alot! You convinced me. Thanks for the review!

I spy an LG V series phone. V50 I am guessing with the 5G logo. I have had LG V series phones going all the way back to the V10. I am now using a V60 dual screen.

Kia makes really nice looking vehicles.

extremely great car reviews !! thanks for the great info !!!

Great honest review. Thank you guys. I'm enjoying watching you

I had a ‘13 Optima Turbo. The first time I ever really put my foot down in that thing was when I was driving in a straight line on the highway. I almost ended up one lane over to the left.

I'm always endlessly amused by scary torque steer suddenly coming from boost (I miss my 1990 Ford Probe GT). But I'm not the target customer. I'd argue the third row seats are perfect for emergency or child carrying duty. Leave them folded down until you need to carry 6 - it's a reasonable compromise for that occasion.

Again for 2020, best car review-tuber sound design award. Thanks for doing the thing, you savage.

I don’t subscribe to car channels but the straight up honesty from this guys review deserves that subscribe button. Looking at this upgraded sorrento or a telluride in the next year ….

7:49 hello there! :D

Can you guys ratio me because im not premium and tuff?

Underrated channel, love the quirky humour.

Great duo review! I hope you both get to review in great detail the hybrid and Plug-in Sorento when it comes out.

You guys deserve more subscribers. Great intro music!

I liked this review but I must say that I'm surprised that you didn't go into the new engine being dual injection, or the really meaning of a wet clutch.

Great review! Excellent video work and content.

Great review as always

That was the main problem I had with my V6 Accord Coupe, too much power on the front. It’s fun at first then it gets annoying quickly.

I feel like the turbo is for passing on the highway and not stoplight to stoplight drag races.

Found your channel a few days ago... Really appreciate your in-depth reviews...

I love watching your videos,you give a really in depth look at inside and underneath of these vehicles.I was wondering when you were doing one with the Hyundai Sante Fe with the 2.5 turbo.I think this is the one I am most interested in purchasing.Thanks again.

So, are we going to overlook 3:46 ?!

Geese: "This 3rd row is unusable." Suburbanites: "But minivans are so lame!"

I needed something to watch while on the toilet, so I subscribed

You guys do the best car reviews.

Kia and Hyundai have a habit of giving us nicer exteriors on the Kias and nicer interiors in the Hyandais so since we spend all our time on the inside I have to go with Hyundai. If the Santa Fe interior was in this Kia it would be a home run.

Wow, that torque steer is pretty horrendous. Perfect for a goon-mobile like the Veloster N!

Fantastic review for both models! 😃

Best Car reviewer on KZfaq

A lot of FWD 4 cylinder turbos spin the tires too easily. I've been for test drives where I almost immediately hated the car for this reason.

Nothing was mentioned about the lack of memory seats. Big miss by Kia.

I just bought this in the EX trim with AWD today. I traded in my 2020 Equinox and this is a huge upgrade for me. I love how it rides! Like you said, I think KIA and Hyundai have really invested in improving their automobiles. This Sorento has that entry level luxury feel. :)

So glad I found your channel. I just bought the 2021 K5 because I wasn’t sure about the Sorento but after watching this I’m really tempted to get this instead😭 but I love how in depth you get about the vehicle. I feel more informed about the car rather than a Kia salesmen pitching it at me for a couple minutes. Lol