Comments on: 2010 Kia Sorento

By: Peter King

Peter King — Mon, 02 May 2011 02:48:07 +0000

My partner & I have just purchased a Black Kia Sorento Si in Diesel. As we now have added a dog to the family, with 3 little kids, the Sedan we had was becoming a tight squeeze. We liked the well appointed Sli but couldnt justify the extra 3-4 grand. We have added front and rear parking sensors though ($900). We have only owned the vehicle for a week, so we took it for a decent drive through the windy and hilly back roads of the Mornington Peninsula. We are very happy with how it handles and the seats are supportive and comfortable. The engine is smooth & eager to please. The one niggle we have so far is that our iphone cord was faulty and doesn’t work. The dealership have ordered us a new one and it should be here in a week. We are delighted with our purchase, The Sorento is so much better value than a Ford Territory or Toyota Kluger, of which we test drove both and we kept coming back to the Kia. The Holden Captiva (although cheaper) couldnt match the Sorento for internal Space. We traded in a 16 month old Ford Falcon G6 and we have not regretted moving into a Korean built car. I would happily recommend anyone who is looking at a Family vehicle thats flexible, well equipped, comfortable and above all good value for money, the Sorento is certainly worth a test drive, like us you will be surprised by the package!

By: Jeff

Jeff — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 10:45:20 +0000

I bought Sorrento crdi 2010 and Jayco discovery 17’6 tandem axle ATM 1893kg. I am travelling from Mackay QLD to Perth WA, I left last friday and arrive tomorrow in Perth which is 7days. The Sorrento has performed excelent, going over every hill without lossing speed and still gave me between 12s and 18s as I was averaging 90km per hr and this was with head winds of between 30 and 40knots winds between Gilandra and Broken Hill plus winds across the Nullabor so I can’t fault it. The range at Maldra in SA, the Sorrento came over it with dropping below 105km in 4th. The only thing it needs is heavier spring in back or airlift shockers and you would haveone of best tow vehicle under 2tonnes.

By: Geoff Stephens

Geoff Stephens — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:27:42 +0000

Geoff Says, I got the last CRDI 2.5 litre manual 5 speed model in Australia, beginning of December 2009, I don’t care how good the new model is I love mine just the way it is, done just over 2000 kls now the engine is just starting to lossen up, around the burbs getting 8.4 litres to the 100 kls. Went for a drive out the back of Walhalla, wet slippery tracks, engaged 4wd high range, car stuch like glue, did a river crossing through the Thompson. and now planning a trip to Western Australia towing a caravan.

By: Dan

Dan — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 08:04:08 +0000

Hi Chris,

The Sportage I believe is what your referring too. Parts on cars can fail from time to time it sounds like you have a problem with your dealer who would be responsible in arranging the replacement part although when I had the wiring harness burnt out on my 2004 Camry Toyota did not immediately replace it they wanted to take the burnt harness back to Japan I can hear your frustrations there or when someone stole the fog lights from it at whilst the dealer was servicing it I remember it took 3 months to replace them, I guess all manufacturers handle things different ways, I would take that issue up with Kia directly. But would highly recommend Kia or Hyundai to anyone.
I’ve had Toyota, Nissan, Holden, Subaru, Mitsubishi, Hyundai and I can definitely vouch that the Hyundai have made much better cars, more safety features and simply more bang for your buck.

By: Dan

Dan — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 07:51:18 +0000

I have my new Nov Built ( Dec delivered ) Sorento Platinum, it is an awesome car, I have been buying Hyundai’s since giving up on Toyota several years ago due to too many recalls and below substantial build quality and never had a problem or warranty repair on a Hyundai.

Chose the Sorento over the Sante Fe as the Sante Fe is looking rather dated an no real changes to the interior + the extra features that came with the Sorento.

Kia has come a very long way and congratulate Kia for their efforts in the new Sorento.

I know some people are concerned about not having low range for me I have never ever used low range and not about to cross the simpson desert the AWD function is more than enough for our light off road ventures.

If you haven’t looked at the Sorento definately consider it in the CRDI its worth the look.

Stay away from Daewoo captiva’s these cars are lemons.

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:30:31 +0000

I have a Kia sportiva. Not a bad car to drive but when the fan which drives the airconditioned air into the cab failed, I was told they would seafreight one in as there was none available in australia. I could get one here by carrier pigeon quicker than that!!!!!!!!!!! Lousy after sales service Kia. I won’t be replacing it with another.

By: Aaron

Aaron — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:24:09 +0000

Ive seen and driven and compared the Sorento to the Santa Fe, they both have the new R engine and trans but different platforms. The Sorento gets the new platform thats why it has the 5 star EURO-NCAP crash rating and the Santa FE still has the 4 star rating. So its basically an updated old model Santa Fe but this will be updated to the new Sorento platform later this year.

By: Kev

Kev — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:07:59 +0000

Waiting on details of the new Sorento, can you post them please.
I’ve seen 2 in a car dealer yard but they’re not sure on details.

By: Ken

Ken — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:17:39 +0000

I feel the same way as a real 4WD should have body on frame, high / low gears etc. Problem with that is most people never take these offroad and want a better road car. KIA tried the true 4wd concept with the old model and like most KIA’s, they don’t sell because of the badge. At least with this model, it should satisfy the majority with a better handling road car with a reduced offroad capability and the addition of 7 seats.

By: Hans

Hans — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:26:01 +0000

Stop with the drip feeding Kia/Hyundai and just release the cars!!!

I heard that Kia might release theirs with a lower sticker price but make owners pay more for their servicing and parts, any truth to that rumour?