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How does the Sorento's fuel economy hold up in real world driving as Kia claims?
06 January 2025 07:22
In my hybrid Sorento I’m getting pretty close to the advertised numbers. It's not exact but I'm always in the ballpark. It really seems to shine in city driving.
How does the Sorento's fuel economy hold up in real world driving as Kia claims?
06 January 2025 07:22
I have a gas model and the fuel economy is decent, but nothing like what Kia is claiming. My sticker is usually about 3-4 mpg under that, which adds up over time.
How does the Sorento's fuel economy hold up in real world driving as Kia claims?
06 January 2025 07:22
I’m a PHEV owner and the efficiency is incredible. I can do my daily commute completely on electric, and even on longer trips I’m averaging over 40 mpg.
How does the Sorento's fuel economy hold up in real world driving as Kia claims?
06 January 2025 07:22
At best, I think Kia's numbers are optimistic. In mixed driving I get barely 22 mpg out of my 2.5T, a modern engine.
How does the Sorento's fuel economy hold up in real world driving as Kia claims?
06 January 2025 07:22
The key is to drive it right. You'll see great numbers if you don't constantly ride heavy on the throttle and do a lot of short trips. On longer routes, it can be surprisingly efficient, but only if driven gently.
How does the Sorento's fuel economy hold up in real world driving as Kia claims?
06 January 2025 07:22
In my hybrid, I actually get better mpg than advertised. This took some practice to get the most out of, but now I can hit 40+ MPG in mixed driving on a regular basis.
How does the Sorento's fuel economy hold up in real world driving as Kia claims?
06 January 2025 07:22
The economy is good, but not great in the real world. It’s better than my old SUV, but not the game changer that I was hoping for considering the price premium of the hybrid.
The Sorento's infotainment system is user friendly and features rich, but how does it compare to competitors?
06 January 2025 07:22
The Sorento's infotainment is pretty intuitive, I find. It’s not the fanciest you’ll see out there, but it does the job without too much fuss. It’s nice to have physical buttons for key functions.
The Sorento's infotainment system is user friendly and features rich, but how does it compare to competitors?
06 January 2025 07:22
As compared to my friend's Honda, the Kia system appears to be a bit dated. It does work, but it’s not nearly as smooth or feature rich as some other competitors.
The Sorento's infotainment system is user friendly and features rich, but how does it compare to competitors?
06 January 2025 07:22
The big screen in my SX model is great but the software can be a little laggy. Though, CarPlay works great so I use that most of the time.
The Sorento's infotainment system is user friendly and features rich, but how does it compare to competitors?
06 January 2025 07:22
Voice recognition is hit and miss, but the touchscreen responds well and the menus are easy to work through. It’s not perfect, but it’s better than my old car’s.
The Sorento's infotainment system is user friendly and features rich, but how does it compare to competitors?
06 January 2025 07:22
Kia has managed to achieve the right balance between touchscreen and physical controls, I think. Things like volume and climate can be adjusted much easier without taking my eyes off the road.
The Sorento's infotainment system is user friendly and features rich, but how does it compare to competitors?
06 January 2025 07:22
It is a system, but it is really in need of more frequent updates. However, the graphical and animation presentations can be found to be a bit cheap compared to luxury brands.
The Sorento's infotainment system is user friendly and features rich, but how does it compare to competitors?
06 January 2025 07:22
I’m not a tech person, and I found the Sorento’s infotainment easy to use. It's not the most feature laden, but it's simple and reliable.
The Sorento's infotainment system is user friendly and features rich, but how does it compare to competitors?
06 January 2025 07:22
I hate not having a tuning knob. It's fine everything else, but scrolling through radio stations on the touchscreen is a pain.
The Sorento's infotainment system is user friendly and features rich, but how does it compare to competitors?
06 January 2025 07:22
My husband's BMW's system is actually not as good as Kia's system. It’s less cluttered and you can find what you need instead of diving into submenus.
Is this true for the Kia Sorento?
06 January 2025 07:22
I've had my 2023 Sorento for a year plus and it's rock solid. No issues whatsoever. A lot of the reliability complaints are from older models or people who don’t maintain their cars properly, I think.
Is this true for the Kia Sorento?
06 January 2025 07:22
I’ve owned three Sorentos (2016, 2021, 2023) and I can say each generation’s reliability has improved significantly. My 2023 has been flawless so far and the 2016 had some issues.
Is this true for the Kia Sorento?
06 January 2025 07:22
I will never trust Kia after all this. I’ve had my 2021 Sorento in the shop more times than I can count. It’s transmission problems, electrical gremlins, you name it. Never again.
Is this true for the Kia Sorento?
06 January 2025 07:22
It's hit or miss, honestly. I bought a 2022 Sorento at the same time as my brother. He has been perfect, and I have had a couple minor issues. It wasn’t major, but it was enough to be annoying.
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