Great work! Just tested it's brother the Santa Fe ... Can't wait to put the Korean hybrids to the test!

Kia Sorento exterior & interior look really good. Would like it if you would show signal lights on for front & rear in your vids. Well done vid, as usual ! Slainte' ! Cheers !

I have owned the 2021 Sorento EX hybrid for about a month now. Its rained quite a bit during that period. The non AWD was fine. For the little snow we get here in the Chicago area, I think I should be ok. The vehicle does deliver on the gas mileage. I am averaging over 40 , around 43 driving in town, as per the dash computer. The other nice thing i noticed was the vehicle can cruise in pure EV mode in neighborhood streets

Love your reviews. Info packed & compact. Keep going! :)

The 2wd hybrid must be a U.S. only model. It is available in Canada as AWD. In fact all Sorentos are AWD here. No market for 2wd here I guess because of winter weather.

Your reviews are the best! Especially these introductions

I think that the kia Sorento competitor Is the Hyundai Sante Fe hybrid but I like that the stands out but I'm sad they didnt offer all-wheel-drive because it would make a huge difference in performance

While 18”+ wheels look amazing, 17” wheels are lighter (better fuel economy), use less expensive tires (when it comes time to replace) and have more sidewall to protect against potholes, curb rash, and they just ride smoother. I’m also living in SE Pennsylvania and as anyone who has even driven in PA knows, the roads SUCK! Full of potholes. I’ll take the 17” wheels for my family cruiser. Great review. Can’t wait for the plug-in hybrid review.

We have 19 kia niro hybrid , it has a six speed dct which works well with the electric motor . One of the reasons that I picked the Niro is because I really don't like cvt transmissions .Same thing with the 2.5 base sorrento . Some people don't want a hybrid or a turbo so they give choices win win for the buyers .

I found the marriage of these engines work very well together. The Volvo T8's always seemed like a relay race with a pause as electric start the super charger then turbo and in disharmony.

Just a little correction for those wondering, I’m not sure about the 2021 but the 2022+ Sorento Hybrid and Plug-in hybrid models are both available with AWD here in the US at least.

Great review.

I gotta say, I really miss the techno bagpipes outro music

I’m happy with my 2021 forester Subaru. Nothing to envy.

It’s actually a six seater… your video screen shot says 7 seater

Love the exterior of this Sorento But I love most of the interior and all the features of the Santa Fe. Wish HMG just made a model that combined both.

Sir, Which Vehicle is More Enjoyable.... The Tuscon Hybrid or The Sorento Hybrid; Overall 🤔🙂⁉️

The eCVT + Atkinson cycle NA engine used for years by Toyota & Ford is still the standard for hybrid drivetrain; they’re extremely long lasting and cost effective. The turbo direct injection engine in this Hyundai is going to be a pain long term.

OK, I’m just gonna say this: most people who complain it doesn’t have AWD probably don’t really NEED AWD. Trust me, I live in SE-PA and drive through 9 winters with a FWD 2006 Hyundai Tucson with zero problems. I did buy winter tires for the last 5-6 winters but those only helped for just a handful of days each winter.

Thanks for showing the fully open glass view so that we can see that the rear windows go all the way down. 👍

I wonder why they don't offer the hybrid with a 2nd row bench like in the non-hybrid lower trims?

I wonder if Kia is going to sell phev version of Sorento in the US

I love your videos

Damn, that thing launches hard!

Dam them torque spins harddd

I would get this over the Rav4 if the hybrid had all wheel drive that awd is a must for I need

The regular EX I checked out has hard plastic in rear doors so good to see they upgraded some of the materials.

Sad that the hybrid doesn't have AWD.

VERY NICE!

Thanks for another great review! I really don't get Kia refusing to offer a bench seat as an option on its higher trims. I was seriously thinking about the Telluride as my next SUV, but often times you just have to have space for five passengers and their luggage. This is a deal breaker.

I actually understand why Hyundai/Kia offering wireless Apple Carplay/Android Auto. Most consumers will buy the base to mid-level trim instead of a fully loaded spec trims. No other economy brand cars is offering that feature standard. Not Toyota. Not Honda. Or Nissan. It's actually a good marketing strategy to implement the latest tech features. And a good way to attract new customers. Would be nice the higher trims with the bigger infotainment screen offers wireless capability. Good thing Hyundai/Kia have advantage to update their own technology in their vehicles instead of working with a 3rd party. I'm really loving what Peter Schryer and Albert Biermann contributing to Hyundai/Genesis/Kia with design and drivetrain. These Korean brands have came a mighty long way from what it used to be.

A "tweener" vehicle? Do you consider the Ford Edge, the Santa Fe, and the Honda Passport, the Chevy Blazer, and the Toyota Venza "tweener" vehicles? Each of them is within an inch or two of the length of the Sorento. The Edge, Santa Fe, and Venza are actually shorter. What makes the Sorento unique among the smaller category of midsize SUVs is its standard third row, not its overall size, inside or out.

Just purchased this in the base S trim for 35k (great deal) and I’ve been getting 40mpg. I love it and it’s great for small families. Just consider it a mini van alternative most of them don’t have awd and do fine in the elements. I live in Michigan so we’ll see if I’ll have to get snow tires, but as of now I’m feeling pretty confident.

Hybrid , AWD & 7 person seating is preferred. A cellular hotspot with a cell boost antenna would be nice. Smaller center console would be nice , saw one on the new Kia electric car .

Headlight design. Looks Honda Accord/ Acura. Taillight, Ford Mustang?? I just wondering when you do the 0-60mph thing..Could you shift from 2nd gear to start? If you can do that, does this makes difference in its performance?

Waiting for the plug-in hybrid as well. We’re Honda CR-V loyalists but seriously considering KIA since the CR-V’s current infotainment and nav systems need to be overhauled before we consider renewing to another CR-V.

This is the Sorento to get because of the transmission.

It looks good. It reminds me of a Dodge Journy from the front. Great review!

So wait for the plug-in Hybrid?

Is there a redline review for the PHEV

Wish the Toyota Highlander could add a PHEV soon. I have doubts about the reliability of a turbo petrol hybrid, what more if you added a PHEV into the system.

Did you move from DC area?

I'll have to totally disagree with the wheel thing. Big wheels are should be an option or offer in a sport version. Smaller wheel with more rubber gives a cushier ride, more protection against potholes, more offroad capabilities and are cheaper. Cars are not trains. Now, I'm actually very interested in getting, since my last road trip and I had cargo issues with my current cx5 and my parents don't have a car, so moving around with my 2 kids was a challenge, so having an extra 2 seats fits the bill, since my kids could easily ride on that third row and for the 98% of the time I could just folded down a carry more items. I love the fact that it's a hybrid, as I'm tire of conventional gas engines getting below EPA city numbers. If.you drive mostly city or live in a high traffic area like me, hybrids are the way to go, period (if money is a concern). I have frequent stop and go trips for less than 3 miles, so that's killing me.

How long till that PHEV releases? I'm still waiting lol

You still fill this up with gas right? Like a regular gas car you fill it up and drive no need to charge anything right?

Come to Canada. So many of us run fwd and have severe winters! Throw snows on and drive with confidence. Awd is overrated.

Wish these newer hybrids would come with awd and opening sunroofs.

Really appreciate this technology i wish this model should come to india but with powerful A/C company should think of launching in india

Thankyou

Not a huge Kia fan. However, great in depth review as always !!

So the Santa Fe hybrid offers standard AWD, but this doesn’t? That’s just baffling

the best SUV ever produced

Sofyan can you please change the video display title? It makes me sad every time I see it because the Sorento HEV and PHEV are both actually only 6 seaters and I wish so much that they were 7 seaters. KIA really disappointed me not allowing a bench seat in the hybrid models. ; ;

Owners of a family SUV wont be break torqueing the vehicle to 60 from a dead start. :)

this not being available in the top trip when the Santa Fe hybrid does and also get AWD a standard, is an interesting marketing decision

Vents everywhere, but hardly no air no flow towards the back. I get cold before the 3rd row passengers start feeling the air at HIGH. Texas is too hot for that 🥵🙄

These midsize SUVs , don't get me wrong it looks great and I'm sure a great car to travel with but as nice but as much as captain chairs I guess are nicer, I think they SUVs still need to be offered in bench seating even for the higher up trims, I need to seat 5 usually and it's not making sense for me for the third person in the back have to resort to sitting in the third row which isn't all that useful on most of these to begin with and also eating up my cargo space, this is why I think in the $35k range a CR-V , Tucson, or Santa Fe would be my choice, or if $45k might as well go to Acura RDX or something like that.

nice looking vehicle-- but the captains chairs on the upper trims are a deal breaker. not everyone wants those!

Nice car. is 7 seats of 6?

What's the point of releasing an SUV/CUV with no AWD? I just don't see how they sell.

the rear of that SUV reminds me of the mustang Mach E

The PHEV has just released

My only question is if it comes in AWD, not sure if that was mentioned in the video…

great review as always. For this car, however, not offering all-wheel drive is a big miss. I wouldn't even consider it.

Still the old logo?

So if you want better mpg then you have to sacrifice ventilated seats and the premium stereo. Think I’ll just get the Xline over this

Any word about the Sportage coming out?

So what is the actual official 0-60? I'm confused.

Google says the 2023 hybrid does now offer an AWD option.

I have seen the Kia seltos driving with the new Kia Logo but yet the Sportage still doesn’t have it

Title is wrong - it is not a 7 seater. Last time I checked, the Hybrid is only available with captain's chair even though the non hybrid S trim has bench.

How does Kia make a hybrid SUV for US without AWD?

Is it me, or the back of the Sorento has Ford Edge/Mustang vibes?

traction control need to be on when you test drive because almost all actual owner uses this SUV with traction control on. Turn off traction control then complain about lose traction is not make any sense

Personally, I find 17-in. wheels to be fine, better weight = better mpg, acceleration/deceleration, and more rubber means a softer ride. Aesthetically, I am NOT a fan of these wheels. They look like cheap economy wheels.

Why the old KIA logo? The new logo is really good looking.

Kia is on fire lately!

Well it looks like they added AWD is a option for the 2022 Sorento Hybrid.

The old 3 row Santa Fe had climate control in the third row. Why did they not do that here?

Thumbs up for the reviewer thumbs down for the non AWD offering on this vehicle.

Why has noone mainstreamed an electric diesel yet?

I was puzzled by the "3rd row", instead of stating 6-seater or 7 seater. That matters! This car is only for 6 -seater, at least in CA.

I prefer the old KIA logo

Formula one suv. I want one

Audiophiles don’t prefer any sound system. If your are serious about your car audio, you will install aftermarket equipment and not option in an expensive factory stereo.

Why do they limit the hybrid

*REDLINE REVIEWS 200TH EPISODE!*

No memory seat for driver is such a turn off! My partner and I are so different in height, he’s 6’2 and I am 5’8. We have a GTI and it’s a pain every time we want to switch car.

Nice but missing so many features

Looks good but again.....no awd?!?!? Ughhhh

so it's 7 seats. I only see 2 seats in each row.

Awd hybrid is better and more useful than the crappy 2wd and at that it's fwd

02:43 1-2mpg sacrifice with 20's, nah, try 4-6. If you want good looks just get the gas version.

Idk what's up with these new bigger vehicles with small trunk spaces. That defeats the purpose of having a BIGGER vehicle. Smh

Love the look, but lacking normal levels of tech (memeory seats, bigger display, rear a/c controls, heated steering wheel, etc.) All wheel drive and leather I would never consider it. Atrocious looking wheels as well. I will skip the third row and get the 2022 Hyundai Tuscon.

I’m probably the only one who prefers the old Kia logo.

Nice engine, but too bag of a vehicle. Would like to see how it performs in the Kona and Tucson.

I couldn't live with a car that beeps endlessly pointlessly

Its 6 seater bro, you need to fix your title

If you arecgoing to show off the engine compartment, please, please, please clean it first! It’s a brand new car for god sake