2015 Kia Sorento Platinum Review
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- Опубліковано 22 лип 2024
- On paper, the 2015 Kia Sorento presents all the right ingredients to make the perfect seven-seater family SUV, but how does that translate to real world ability?
The third-generation Kia Sorento is the accumulation of all the knowledge and technical knowhow that the South Korean brand has gathered in the last few years. It delivers unbeatable value for money in a highly competitive segment, but as is the case these days, value for money isn’t all that matters.
The interior has also undergone significant improvement compared to not only the previous Sorento but any other Kia (bar the similar Carnival) before it. Gone are the days of base models equipped with bugger-all features, as even the entry point petrol Si (priced from $40,990) gets a decent 7-inch touchscreen with full satellite navigation functionality and decent interior trim.
Kia Australia will offer the Sorento range in either a front-wheel drive petrol, or all-wheel drive diesel. The decision not to offer the petrol as an all-wheel drive may seem peculiar, but the 2.2-litre diesel is by and large the pick of the range when compared to the underwhelming 3.3-litre V6 and Kia freely admits that half of all buyers will opt for the top-sec $55,990 platinum version offered exclusively in a diesel AWD configuration.
The petrol model delivers 199kW of power and 318Nm of torque. Not utilising a direct injection system (as seen in the new carnival) means it misses out on 7kW and 16Nm. It’s certainly not lacking in power but torque could be better and that deficit is certainly felt when encountering a hill. Kia claims fuel usage of 9.9L/100km.
The diesel has 147kW of power and 447Nm of torque and considering the weight of the diesel Sorento, the high torque output is a godsend. Kia claims fuel usage of 7.8L/100km and after 500km of driving we easily achieved that figure.
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Drive mode changes the whole engine and gear mapping plus the throttle response and steering weight, and is very noticeable..
Really surprised you didn't notice it..
Is the warranty in Australia bumper to bumper for 7 years or just the power train? In the USA the warranty is different. It is bumper to bumper for 5 years or 60,000 miles with the power train warranty 10 years or 100,000 miles.
Waranty is bumper to bumper for 7 years.. only things not covered are wear and tear..
It is very good car.
Sorento over Kluga anyday~!
Would love to see the diesel in the U.S. 😕
The 2.2 litre Diesel is a flyer , good fuel eco and tows a caravan without trying..👍
i dont know who is the best(sorento vs rav4)
You say top spec Platinum is $55,000.00! Not in my reality! The figure I am told at dealers here in the ACT is well over 60,000.00! where can I get a Platinum AWD for 55,000.00? Cheers!
+DetectiveTOX Oreder one from Victoria, folks just got a Platinum in Sunset red for $56,990.00 with options (nudge bar, weather guards etc.)
Going bigger to make it a 7 seater people mover has spoilt it, looks like a small bus now.
I love Kia small Buses!!
Waranty is an interesting issue. A lot of people assume a longer waranty means better quality or more realiable but in fact any Japanese car can last 10-15 years without any issues at all. They just dont want to have to deal with the small percent of people who abuse their cars unreasonbly and are not interested in that public. A Korean car will always break down before a japanese car and all will happen after 7 years. So if you are sucked in because of a 7 year waranty then...i feel sorry for you. I never heard of someone needing to get their Toyota or Mazda fixed within 10-15 years of purchase. But I know some people spending $3000 a year to keep their 10-15 year old korean car on the road.
+videonaj You probably want to use Google before you make stupid comments.
"Midsize Sedans
For many people, the default choice for a midsize sedan is a Japanese car like the Toyota Camry or Honda Accord -- largely due to perceptions of dependability and quality. But are they really the best? In this case, the J.D. Power data suggests otherwise.This years study, which looks at 2010 models, says the most reliable midsize car is actually the Korean-built Hyundai Sonata. In second place is the American-brand Ford Fusion.The 2010 study, which examines 2007 models, offers a similar conclusion.... The 2008 study yields roughly the same results."
My folks have a Nissan X-Trail Ti, been nothing but problems, Diff repairs, power steering, water pump, rattle in interior trim.
Not bad for a 4 year old car aye?
My folks are METICULOUS with their cars and drive carefully.
Needless to say, they just traded in on a brand new Kia Sorrento Platinum in Sunset red (hence me watching this review). The car yard they traded the X-Trail to, noted how well maintained and excellent condition their X-Trail was... only 65,000km on the clock....
Lets not also forget the Mazda RX-8 and its inherent oil problems, or the Subaru Impreza range with their current E.C.U problems.
Kia offer a 7 year unlimited warranty because they 100% stand behind their product and are willing to take that "risk" you mentioned.
Japanese companies do not... Why? OBVIOUSLY they don't back their product 100%.
If they did, they would!
"I never heard of someone needing to get their Toyota or Mazda fixed within 10-15 years of purchase. But I know some people spending $3000 a year to keep their 10-15 year old korean car on the road."
Probably need to get your head out of the sand then...
2009, Lancers with their C.V joints.
2010, Landcruisers, Transfer cases
2005 RX-8, Oil Problems
2001 RX-7, Oil Problems
2009-2011 X-Trail, Diff problems
2013-now 86/BRZ, Cooling Problems
2008 Prius, Battery life issues
Just a few... More Google would = more results.... EASILY!
Wow what a weak list, imagine if I wasted my time making a list for Korean cars, you must work for them. Every Mazda I have recommended to family that already had around 100,000 kms on it went for another 100,000 before needing any major work done. Korean cars start falling apart around 150,000 and then need constant work to keep them alive. also they have no steering feel. Enjoy them!
+videonaj
Wow.... My first car, 1982 XE Falcon S Pak went 600,000 before needing 'major' work done... The odometer actually stopped working after 651,XXX kms.... Car kept going though.
My latest car, 2012 FG MKII XR6 lasted 1 year before bell housing went, 1.5 years before diff seals went and 2 years before power steering pump and alternator went...
Comes down to the car on the day....
I don't work for Kia, i only pointed out the colossal amount of stupid that was your argument..
"A lot of people assume a longer waranty means better quality or more realiable but in fact any Japanese car can last 10-15 years without any issues at all."
At the end of the day TOYOTA used to offer a 7 year unlimited km warranty...
By your logic, that would also mean that people who bought Toyota (Japanese, so most likely you would have) were stupid?
ANY manufacturer will offer a longer term warranty if they trust their product, Mitsubishi offer a 7 year unlimited km warranty on Triton at the moment.... I guess Mitsubishi Triton will last less than 7 years now because of this fact?
Probably a good idea of you stop stating falsities as facts...
Also....
" Korean cars start falling apart around 150,000 and then need constant work to keep them alive. also they have no steering feel."
Are you serious? Obviously you don't know anything about cars at all...
Hyundai Excel (not the best example, being the ugly little shit it was) often lived post 600,000km with EASE...
No steering feel aye?
www.theguardian.com/business/2014/apr/09/toyota-recalls-over-6m-cars-worldwide
"Toyota recalls over 6.5m cars over steering and seat problems"
Well done dopey!
hi
Korean cars don’t have a resale value. Best option is to scrap them after 7 years. Kia can defeat Toyota in terms of reliability.