2012 Kia Sorento SX AWD In Depth Review, Start Up, Exhaust, and Test Drive

[MrDavondrick]

Wow you sir make the best car reviews on Youtube. Every question i had you answered somewhere in the video, i loved the test drive you showed how the car performed well. I dont usually like Three row seat SUV's but i have to say the Kia Sorento has me thinking twice and the fact that the third row seats can be folded down completley and it can still keep its Mid size SUV look is incredible. You sir need to make more deep in depth videos like this one. :-) you are great.

[BallardAutoReviews]

@dieselpower7789 already is a review

[dieselpower7789]

I'm soon getting a brand new Optima. Would you please do a review on that please?

[jonnyrich007]

Honda/Acura ran out of ideas long time ago. & Acuras are the ugliest cars on the road now.

[Jakeman21642]

@jonnyrich007 I have to agree with you on that. They just keep getting uglier and uglier!

[bizkitnut84]

Oh, and also, the UVO system is NOT available with navigation. Good video though. These cars are worth every penny.

[bizkitnut84]

It has 18" wheels Kyle, not 20"

[iamWhitepower100]

Honda copies kia now

[xxrevansblackopsxx]

nice car but i still like chevys suvs better!

[hady787]

dont ever bey the base car becouse its shit

[arizkhan89]

How much ?

[Annihilator1111]

the transmission on the 2009-present 2011-present (North America) Kia Sorento

Transmission

5-speed manual

6-speed manual

5-speed automatic

6-speed automatic

[KatyKraz407]

And what you self driving?

[Preluding99]

Shhh, please don't tell my friends I said this, but I secretly would own this ride.

[happyturtle18]

how funny lol you were following a previous generation sorento that was in front of you when you were driving :P

[jet052673]

Nice houses!

[Tockerteeve]

Glad to see I'm not the only one who noticed that. That was definitely a 'Kia Accord' they had on display.

[Mrjmoyer78]

I still have a hard time believing that Kia can build decent cars like this and the new Optima, et al.....they are doing a great job IMO

[TheMichaelRN]

sad to say but engineers of the 2013 accord concept copied the front fascia of this car.

[giannial1985]

@TheMichaelRN I think you're right. Maybe Honda is jealous of Kia and Hyundai? lol jk

[coboy1996]

Great review

[Powersproductions130]

What's the difference between sunroof and moonroof? I never understood why they have 2 different names.

[Ezalian]

@Powersproductions130 Sunroof is rather small, took the front portion of the roof and can be open or close. Moonroof on the other hand took most of the roof portions and fixed (cannot open or close).

[Powersproductions130]

@Ezalian  Oh, I see. Thanks!

[bmwmsport11]

car companies always give the top trim cars to reviewers. Never the versions most people would buy. Great review.

[famous9799]

No power lift gate?

[techdude6693]

@famous9799 unfortunately it doesn't :/

[mrrokoso]

Is KIA a good manufacturer? I'm looking for a Sorento as my first SUV but I need to know your opinion about this one. Thanks

[G0Far]

@mrrokoso It's basically a redesigned and rebadged Hyundai, and Hyundai has been quite reliable these past few years. So yes, they are a very good manufacturer,

[techdude6693]

@mrrokoso We have a Sorento EX V6 and its pretty awesome! Its cheaper than most in its class and pretty quick too

[1bentley4ever]

Saabkyle04 + HD = Youtube Heaven.

[androidisbest]

it is the high end one

[MrMetz123]

@saabkyle04 can you please do a review on the 2007 and up acura mdx

[lrossi888]

Man, I hate Hyundai/Kia engine covers. They make them look like friggin lawn mowers.

[yummy1234098]

@lrossi888 i love them

[daredevil7442]

great review.....your best one to date!

[saabkyle04]

@uakronsam116 Yeah probably right, someone already asked that I can't annotate it till I get back from vacation

[uakronsam116]

@saabkyle04 Have a good remainder of your vacation!

[Tulsiram9]

bty



[DrummaFoLyfe123]

KiA Is Making A Major Come-Up

[uakronsam116]

Actually, wouldn't the Sorento go against things such as the Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander instead of the Honda CRV and the Toyota Rav4?

[zepp2486]

i just leased the sorrento. i got the black sx. so far i love it. have had a few minor problems but nothing serious. the push button start was messing up and the car wouldnt start. kia fixed it the same day. the only thing i wish was that the gas mileage for the v6 was a little better. i dont get no were near what the EPA ratings are but compared to my old car (jeep grand cherokee v8) its better.

[techdude6693]

@zepp2486 What have you been getting? We took our EX V6 on a road trip with mixed city/highway and averaged 24.3 overall. Around town it gets around 20-21ish

[kendrickevans301]

I have to say, for $37,000 you do get a lot....nice paint job, and interior is amazing, however I have test drove one of these myself in the v6 is silky smooth, but the ride just like you said kyle is more on the sporty stiff side, something i'm not in favor of on a family SUV, something that's not going to be hitting th track, wish it was a little plusher and while I test drove the sorento I messed with the center diff lock, takes a while to engage but works great, nice vid as always kyle.

[simobgbgbg]

strangely this car looks very comfy and tidy! LOOOL!

[MrMynameisalex]

not bad :3

[DeclinedLaw]

Looks a bit like the Range Rover Evoque...

[moparmaniac21]

My car has hill-start assist and downhill assist....its called a throttle and a brake. Seriously, cars nowadays are rediculous...features for people that shouldnt be driving.

[kendrickevans301]

@moparmaniac21 I agree with you on the "hill start assist", but the downhill assist is actually pretty needed because believe it or not today's modern brakes do fade out quite quickly if not used properly, so engine braking, which is what downhill assist basically is is quite needed, but I do understand where you are coming from

[igareth5]

Can you do a video about Kia Sportage 2012 please?

[StuntDoubleTheatre]

this wouldent be a competetor with the pilot or 4 runner because theyre both true 8 passenger cars. the 3rd row in the pilot is meant to be up with plenty of trunk space in the back, not look like a jumpseat. this car is inbetween a cr-v and pilot, sort of a mixture i guess.

[protegetyupe]

10 ppl drives Land Cruises 

[urafudgehead]

+ Like, I love your more in depth reviews with test drive's and such. It's also nice to see a vehicle tour in a more quiet area like you did with this and the van awhile back. It's so much quieter and peaceful than the dealership.

[urafudgehead]

By the way, I think the Sorento is more of a Highlander/Pilot competitor than Rav4/CR-V. The Kia Sportage takes that part of the market.

[Vettejocke]

good video and car

[younginkd]

sorry i have to say it but from the side and the front it looks exactly like the evoque lol

[urafudgehead]

@younginkd That's funny how everyone think Kia's copying everyone else's style when the designer from Audi is the one that made all these new better looking cars for Kia. The Sorento with this body style was released in 2009 while the Evoque was released in July of this year. What can you say?

[younginkd]

@urafudgehead oh no i was thinking what you were thinking range rover stole their style which is going very low to steal styles from kia. my other comment was basically saying how much the evoque isnt worth its price sorry for the misunderstanding.

[gpzDave]

Nothing wrong with your mic setup Kyle, I'm sure everyone can hear you well, it's a great video :)

[Chingonshushu]

@gpzDave really you think so ? lol funny guy

[TheCarBlogger]

Nice video. Though one correction at 4:17 I believe this has 18-inch alloy wheels, not 20.

[mountain885]

People are hating on this car cause the cant afford it

[Thecarguy1254]

Keep up the amazing work Kyle. Cant wait to see more of the week long testing!

[NattDogg01]

You know, a fully-loaded Chevrolet Traverse costs about the same and it has: more powerful engine, bigger interior, same fuel economy, and has a power liftgate. Which is very useful if you have your hands full. Not to mention more room behind the third row.

[pskittle488]

I was thinking, at $37K, wouldn't that make it competitive with at least the Toyota Highlander and the Honda Pilot, and maybe the entry level Lexus RX3?? (whatever) and BMW X-3?

[tven99]

BTW this camera angle is amazing!

[kwtblack2]

wow i've been waiting for this review thanks kyle

[DKitcher]

I like the part at night time...you can see how the car lights up :)

well done :P

[Chingonshushu]

you need a mic...this doesnt really sound that professional, keep up with the game ;)

[saabkyle04]

@Chingonshushu Ha, it's not meant to be a studio production...I do this myself with a couple cameras, and freestyle discussion, the point is showing the car, to complain about something like that is unnecessarily nit-picky. It gives the viewer a personal, more involved, and up close feel. I do what I do and the cameras I have help me utilize that to its fullest potential.

[Chingonshushu]

@saabkyle04 I've been following you for really long time now since 2009 or so, and step by step you're getting better and bigger ,was just a suggestion(in the test drive part) :) look at steve hammes...anyhow good day.

[Vethryn]

@saabkyle04 How does it give the viewer a personal feel to each car video when you word everything the EXACT same way in every video?

[corvetteboy10]

@Vethryn I seriously don't understand why you people keep complaining... Don't like it, do it yourself. Simple as that.

[kendrickevans301]

@Vethryn why complain, because I make videos myself, kyle wants to be professional at this someday if not already, and your greeting is the same each time because trying to make up a specific thing to say for each video is unbelievably hard. making videos is hard enoughas it is, and sorry to say but when 'i watch kyle's videos, I do feel like im in the driver seat, and each time to, so go on with the complaining, and put yourself in his shoes.....nice work as always kyle 

[LaughingCatHD]

@saabkyle04 I think, and hope, that he ment a mic that you put on ex. your shirt. I find it a bit annoying that your voice goes dead on one side of the headphone. I do think that you hold a big part of the video, which means your voice does aswell. Didn't mean to criticize... :P

[Procryonis]

@Chingonshushu

bullshit

[Chingonshushu]

@Procryonis ........ yeah what about bullshit ? lol daft

[thewagonmachine]

@Chingonshushu

go fuck yourself buddy

[Chingonshushu]

@thewagonmachine wow u can swear.

[Chingonshushu]

@thewagonmachine and btw aint your buddy lol

[asghernaqvi]

@Chingonshushu stop acting like you're some kind of expert

[Chingonshushu]

@asghernaqvi o.k theeeeeen whos acting like it jesus you ppl are so stuck up this guys arse all you do is protect him like some lawyer kidda funny to be honest, not my fault if some ppl cant take criticism jeeeez ill rephase AGAIN for it to sound more pro he should use a mic like everyone does, simple. and no im not hating, ive props one of the few whos been watching this guy from day one before he was a hit so please dont come here asuming things. now good day.

[kroz123]

Can you please do one on a Kia Sportage 2012 too??

thanx

[b67717]

@kroz123 I'm still waiting for Kyle to do the late model Kia Sportage from 2007-2008.

[kroz123]

@b67717 yeah man, Kyle's too slow hahaha lol jk jk

[meet3298]

liken the house

[YouBocaj67Tube]

light a/c rear does not work?

[Cuseball121]

BAHAHAHAHA!!!! Every KIA I have ever driven or ridden in, the ride is absolutely fucking horrible! You can feel it if you run over a leaf. Kia's are garbage, cheap plasticky trash.

[Xboxlivemgear]

@Cuseball121

Sounds like someone is a bit sour. What do you have? A Cobalt?

[TheJMP617]

Try getting into the 3rd row seat of a Toyota Fortuner. I'm only 5' 6" and I don;t have enough legroom.

[ryanpoblete123]

Saabkyle04 do you think you can do a 2011 BMW 760 li? If possable thank you please give a call at 619-277-7419

[ryanpoblete123]

Saabkyle

[jschmitz23]

I can't wait to see the next review like this!

[ilovecars1996]

very impressive from a kia, i'd definitely buy one

[Techdude9856]

12:56 wait a second..didn't I just see those trees... lol

[Anfordrew]

I love the looks of any car in this color.

[GordanMFreeman]

Can you do the 2012 Buick Enclave?

[StuntDoubleTheatre]

its a very nice car, but i wouldent buy it because kia's new improvement models and engines havent been around long enough to cycle out reliablity ratings and repair costs yet. for now ill stick to the cr-v /rav-4 but even toyota has gone down in quality, as well as honda..the only thing keeping my vote with honda is because they have the same engines/transmissions in each year model with slight upgrades.. VERY predictable and reliable in the crossover segment. it aint no race car tho.

[saabkyle04]

@jaco9709 Haha nah just a tester vehicle for me to film

[123chunhou]

Barely any cargo space with the 3rd row seat up

[EverythinMsk19]

Hey did you guys know that the 2012 Range Rover Evoque looks almost the same as the 2012 Kia Sorento SX AWD

[jaco9709]

is this your car?

[ab102798]

What??? I watched this video yesterday and it said i was the 301st viewer????

[corvettefunstudios]

man kias are shit

[Decadillac22]

Will you still do used and classic cars too. Or just new cars

[Jspang16]

kyle you should do a review on a ANYTHING YOU WANT because its your channel and im thankful to see such awesome tours of such beautiful cars :D

[2004chevybrandon1]

kyle why you keep removing my comments

[2004chevybrandon1]

@2004chevybrandon1 ohh never mind kyle sorry i thought you removed some of my comments i removed them sorry for confusion

[ThatCheetosGuy79]

@2004chevybrandon1 BullShi*

[2004chevybrandon1]

@ThatCheetosGuy79 i don't none of your bullshit

[ThatCheetosGuy79]

@2004chevybrandon1 u have a 2004 silverado?

[Friendly0Dan]

Kyle can you pleeease do a 2012 Kia Soul?!?! I really am considering buying one.

[EverythinMsk19]

This id ok but i would more perfer a faster and more pradictable suv/cuv

[Friendly0Dan]

I would own this SUV anyday. They drive beautifully, sporty, refined and the interior and exterior styling looks SO nice. Well done, Kia.

[AJ70387]

Did You guys notice during the test drive he was behind an older sorento ? =D

[meet3298]

@AJ70387 

[mrklimczyk]

your a genius Kyle. like if you think kyle is a genius.

[gobeavers135246]

Hell, I'd watch a tour of a toaster if you made one.

[SuperSportSS]

@gobeavers135246 The car he is showcasing here pretty much is a toaster. Tada your wish came true.

[suomiauto]

@SuperSportSS Well isn't an SS even more of an toaster than this car...?

[SuperSportSS]

@suomiauto Like a 69 Camaro SS 396? No... Not even close :)

[suomiauto]

@SuperSportSS Same thing about this car. (;

[TylerBrandonHardwick]

@gobeavers135246 ask long as he doesn't record it with one

[KnightxxArrow]

Did they copy the Lexus RX?

[EverythinMsk19]

@KnightxxArrow they didnt copy the lexus rx series

[bigvirgotube]

Kyle, I wonder if the Sorento, given its size, and the closeness of the Kia Sportage to the CRV/RAV4, would be a better competitor for the Pilot/4Runner/Explorer/Durango crowd?

[bigvirgotube]

Kyle for the host of the new Motor Trend show...

[gentle285]

very nice

[maeng97]

Kyle I have something to ask you, how was the ride quality of this Sorento? Reviews say it's too firm but Kia says that they put some sort of dampers. I live in the Midwest where we have the worst of roads.

[TheA7b8]

HEY KYLE , CAN YOU DO REVIEW ON NISSAN PATROL 2012 ??

[LordKevin92]

@TheA7b8 i DONT think they have Patrols in USA.. i would also like to see one of those

[kronosdb]

@TheA7b8 He states in other videos that he gets requests all the time. He doesn't care if you write in all CAPS to get his attention. He will probably just ignore. Usually he will get to vehicles when he can, if he can't then he won't.

[sexyboi142]

@TheA7b8 he already did the Nissan Patrol;. In america its the Infiniti QX

[2004chevybrandon1]

hey kyle i made an comment that shouldn't have on that 1998 grand prix video i'm sorry about that i know that it was removed so so sorry please forgive me haha love the video all thanks to kyle and STI

[eL3ctr1c4L]

I appreciate that you turn the volume down a bit when you review the interior, it's just hard to focus on what are you saying when the radio is loud. Thx :)

[2004chevybrandon1]

can you do a video of outtakes if you have time no rush haha anyway did you guys get that repo buick century to sell lol and what your grandfather's big dent in his front bumper

[Jspang16]

lol this thing is definately faster then one might think. My mom has one and when she lets me drive it, I floor it and that V6 roars

[brianr10112]

They need to put dual-exaust's on this..

[zedankhalafm]

nice car bro

[nationami]

very very nice review with the test drive right now

[2004chevybrandon1]

thank you kyle and sti

[M67v]

can u do a 2011 or 2012 Chrysler Town & Country Limited?. This is a nice car!

[stefann1989v2]

do you make some kind of script of what and when are you going to say (beside the info abouth gear boxes and engines) in the video ?

[saabkyle04]

@stefann1989v2 Nope haha, I do it all freestyle, sometimes I have a ton of outtakes and takes me forever to get out what I want to say. it helps me better my communication skills which is nice. really helpful too at times!

[teoblade89]

hey Kyle, can you do a review on a 2012 Kia Sportage?

[carsallday12]

This car has everything but, not a power tailgate

[LordKevin92]

@saabkyle04 i noticed u were more critical in the video, as i think u said u would be in the facebook page. i actually liked it, cuz maybe i see the interior, and i think it has soft touch materials, because it looks good in the video, but its actually hard plastic and maybe i wouldnt like that and also talking about the ride quality was interesting. i THINK u should be more critical in the future vids, i would like it :) but its still ur decision to do it or not. Keep up the good work :D

[LordKevin92]

KIA and Hyundai have improved a lot... but ive heard they still have problems.. mostly electrical problems... but i guess in the coming years, those problems can be fixed

[amirdif123]

European cars > Asian cars > American cars

[Lemon0Tart]

24mpg? and people still buy these?

[LordKevin92]

@Lemon0Tart SUVs arent for economy... u want economy, get a yaris or a fit.... or a nissan micra xD 

[Lemon0Tart]

@LordKevin92 i get that but 24mpg..thats just shockingly shit for a v6, even if it has to lug that weight around... i would of expected 30 atleast

[LordKevin92]

@Lemon0Tart i think ur wrong lol.. the highest rating ive seen on a v6 engine is like 27 or 28 hwy... 4 cyl engines get 30+ mpg on hwy... and remember this kia is AWD.. that means all 4 wheels are driven all the time, not just 2.. that decreases fuel mileage

[humanparody12]

Yeah, but it probably isn't full-time all-wheel-drive. It may be the type that only activates when it detects slippage.

[Lemon0Tart]

@LordKevin92 it really is pretty shit, there are some V8 saloon's here in Australia with better MPG's..

[JordanAndrew227]

LOVE IT!! Great review Kyle, as always! Can't wait for more video's to come! :)

[SatriadiSS]

Why is it called a 2012 car in America if it's released in 2011 ?

[volkswagenaustin03]

@SatriadiSS Because in the fourth quarter of every year the next model year comes out. 

[saabkyle04]

@SatriadiSS because this body style was released as a 2011 model. This is now the 2012 model with a few improvements

[koioo2]

@saabkyle04 i likes kia like new new i love the new soranto

[PETIGU3R3]

@SatriadiSS in many countries in October and November starts to go on sale the next year vehicles

[rickrossthebosz]

why dont the mirrors fold when you use the button on the door to lock the car?

[Luke7195]

Kia has improved alot... Hyundai as well