In this time of way too much choice, it is sometimes nice to have someone tell you what to do. We surf the web profusely, purchase consumer magazines and are always seeking out information and council. It's an odd thing when we think about it: we demand choice and options but typically have no idea what we want or what to get...
Deep down, we all want to be told what do at some point in time. When it comes to what will commonly be the second largest purchase of our lives, we can never be too informed. Or can we? For this review, I won't tell you to buy this vehicle, however, I will strongly attempt to convince you that seriously considering the Sorento as your next crossover is right.
The discussion begins with pricing, the #1 consideration amongst consumers. The Sorento's base price of just under $24,000 actually puts it mid-pack or less expensive than lesser crossovers, make that smaller. Talk about value.
Aha! I used to get irritated with this term because, not so long ago, the “v” word was synonymous with “cheap”. “The car may look like a festering corpuscle and drive like a three-legged camel but it's a great value”. That pretty much summed up what your average car buyer expected from a value-laden product. Although the lingo is still current, the definition has changed. At least where Kia is concerned.
Straight up, the new Sorento is very handsome. It stands tall and proud as Kia's top-seeded “truck” and it looks the part. Regardless of trim, the big Kia's front fascia is determined and self-assured. If you tick the box for an EX or an SX, alloys become larger, exterior accents become brighter and the truck carries itself with even more poise.
Segment lines can be blurred between compact and midsize CUVs/SUVs. This means that the Sorento competes against the likes of the Toyota 4Runner, Chevrolet Equinox, Ford Edge and Nissan Murano. As you can see, the Kia is up against trucks and “tall cars”. Depending on personal tastes, one may not want something as upright as the Toyota or as flowing as the Nissan. The Sorento happens to be a perfect blend of both designs. That's win-win.
Deep down, we all want to be told what do at some point in time. When it comes to what will commonly be the second largest purchase of our lives, we can never be too informed. Or can we? For this review, I won't tell you to buy this vehicle, however, I will strongly attempt to convince you that seriously considering the Sorento as your next crossover is right.
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| The Sorento stands tall and proud as Kia's top-seeded “truck” and it looks the part. (Photo: Matthieu Lambert/Auto123.com) |
The discussion begins with pricing, the #1 consideration amongst consumers. The Sorento's base price of just under $24,000 actually puts it mid-pack or less expensive than lesser crossovers, make that smaller. Talk about value.
Aha! I used to get irritated with this term because, not so long ago, the “v” word was synonymous with “cheap”. “The car may look like a festering corpuscle and drive like a three-legged camel but it's a great value”. That pretty much summed up what your average car buyer expected from a value-laden product. Although the lingo is still current, the definition has changed. At least where Kia is concerned.
Straight up, the new Sorento is very handsome. It stands tall and proud as Kia's top-seeded “truck” and it looks the part. Regardless of trim, the big Kia's front fascia is determined and self-assured. If you tick the box for an EX or an SX, alloys become larger, exterior accents become brighter and the truck carries itself with even more poise.
Segment lines can be blurred between compact and midsize CUVs/SUVs. This means that the Sorento competes against the likes of the Toyota 4Runner, Chevrolet Equinox, Ford Edge and Nissan Murano. As you can see, the Kia is up against trucks and “tall cars”. Depending on personal tastes, one may not want something as upright as the Toyota or as flowing as the Nissan. The Sorento happens to be a perfect blend of both designs. That's win-win.
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| More points are awarded for the cabin which has a very German aura, with dark colours, high-end textures and control layout to please both the tekkies and discerning buyers. (Photo: Matthieu Lambert/Auto123.com) |