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2015 Kia Sorento consumer reviews

$24,300–$28,500 MSRP range
side view of 2015 Sorento Kia
(157 reviews)
87% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.6
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.4
  • Value 4.5
  • Exterior 4.6
  • Reliability 4.5
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Engine Problems

This car seemed to be great for the first 40,000 km. We had all of our services done by the dealer on schedule. We were regularly telling our friends etc... that it was a great car. Turns out at 44,000 km, the connector rod bearing went and caused the engine to seize. Kia is taking care of the problem under warranty and did collect us from the road side, but we were left stranded in an unpopulated area for hours. Be cautious of this vehicles engine.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Great Value for Unexpected Comfort

I drove over 500 miles to trade this with Schaumburg Kia. This was a unexpected delight , worked with a knowledgeable and friendly staff , and thoroughly enjoyed the ride home . Hat's Off to Schaumburg Kia

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Worth the price

Good ride, good look. Rides good, better than expected. Holds 7 passengers, but a little tight for tall people.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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LOVE

This is my first AWD car ever. I was referred to by a friend who has a 2012 sorento. She lives up in the mountains and drives 45 mins to work one way everyday and says its great in the snow. I was originally looking at the Sportage which i did love as well, but the sorento had the backup camera, touch screen, and heated seats and was more roomy(i have two big dogs). I fell in love. And i couldn't believe all the features I was getting for the price. I looked around on cars.com, and a lot of cars don't have heated seats with their cars unless you have leather, which is usually the most expensive model. Ive had it for a year and i got it with almost 18,000 miles on it. It now has 29,000. I drive over an hour both ways to and from work and its very reliable. I will keep getting kia sorentos. My next one will just have the 3rd row seat option! You cant beat everything you get with this car for the price!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Car

This is my 3rd Kia and all have been great vehicles. I hope the 2015 Sorento last as long as the other two. So far it has done really well. I got the Sorento EX and it has plenty of power and is extremely comfortable to travel in. The safety features are wonderful such as the back up camera and the blind spot indicator on the side mirrors. My son has an 2015 Acura SUV and my Kia has similar features and is just as comfortable to travel long distances in. It now has 5,000 miles and so far I love it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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First Car ever and its a KIA

This is my first car and I was on the fence with a KIA, but once I seen it I knew I had to have it. It's a great gas saver. I actually get 35 MPG and it helps alot. $33 will fill my (Luci) sorento up.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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my first and last kia

This will be my last KIA after it being my first KIA: Alarm goes off for no reason - yes I read the book and does what it says when the car will but yet the alarm goes off constantly. Ignition is hard to turn 50% of the time - no my wheels are not turned after I have parked but after playing with the key and ignition it finally lets me turn the key to start the vehicle. Steering is a bit off - a slight jerk of the wheel and it really goes swaying, potential roll over if you ask me, but it has lots of airbags to protect me I guess. Snow driving ability - not the greatest, kinda goes fish tailing. Back seat room - well, not as much as my "other", sorry. Driver seat adjustment - could be a better system and more comfortable, the seat belt bothers me, constantly pulling it down away from my neck. This was my first KIA and my last KIA. I am trading in for another "other". I miss my 2003 "other" and would have kept it but it was in need of a transmission - so I traded in for KIA after investigation of mileage and safety but should have investigated consumer usage reviews and would not have went with a KIA - you get what you pay for I guess so its back to "other" for myself and my family. "Other" may be more pricey but a much better vehicle and will never own anything other than another "other" number 1 selling SUV.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does not recommend this car
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Nice Ride but Alarm Issues

I bought a 2015 Kia Sorento a month ago. One week after purchasing it, the alarm goes off spontaneously. I lock it, unlock it and the alarm still goes off. I took it into the dealer and they could not find anything wrong with it. My neighbors are starting to complain that it goes off through out the night. What can I do, how can it be shut off? It's a factory installed alarm? Right now, I'm not impressed. This is my first Kia. I've heard a lot of good things, but not getting a warm fuzzy.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Kia Sorento from World Car Kia in New Braunfels

Totally dig the car, BIG enough, small enough, economical, smooth and quiet. Bought this car from World Car Kia in New Braunfels from a young man named, Chris Young. Outstanding sales man, patient, knowledgeable and very considerate of my needs, wants and finances. All and all, I am jazzed about my new set of wheels, continue to be surprised with features I am slowly learning about and how incredibly well the 'large but small' auto handles, turns and accelerates. I hope to have this car for a while. If you are considering a new auto, check out the Sorento, you wont be disappointed.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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Sorento- Second Time Around

After extensive reviewing and investigation I decided to purchase another SUV Kia Sorento based on my past experiences with a 2011 model. The car has a very comfortable ride with many extras including the extra incentives for purchasing a 2015 model. This is my third Kia and all my experiences have been very positive. This 2015 model has surpassed my expectations with room, comfort, value for the price and length of warranty (100,000 miles.) I am very happy with my purchase.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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