Kia Sorento X-Line - Off Road in the Middle Ground - Test Drive | Everyday Driver

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  • Опубліковано 17 гру 2024
  • The 2021 Kia Sorento X-Line is the more powerful off-road trim of Kia's world car SUV below the the Telluride. In this Test Drive we take the X-line up a rough back road and discuss where it fits for Kia and the rest of the CUV offerings. Join us for a real time test drive
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 43

  • @ericmariotti8919
    @ericmariotti8919 2 роки тому +4

    You guys are spot on with your assessment of where this stands. I got the sx xline bc of the mix of not needing a huge suv but still have the capability of 3 row for the few times a year. I couldnt bring myself to get a 2 row suv only. My brother has the telluride but has a larger family so I couldn’t justify getting the same.It really does have great acceleration for an suv ( the turbo lag is there in sport mode but to me it adds to the fun of driving it) and with pretty decent mpg. The side profile really I think stands up to most suvs beside the luxury sports performance tier which is surprising to say for a Sorento. This does the “casual” off road as well with the combined practicality makes this perfect for the person who doesnt the need biggest size but still wants something fun and stylish. I was skeptical about only offering v4 but your not getting this for true performance and competing w the trackhawk, st, srt. For way less and without sacrificing gas mileage you really can’t go wrong with this and of course the warranty is unmatched.

  • @Jorge_Magallon
    @Jorge_Magallon 3 роки тому +7

    Great video. Kia and Hyundai have just been killing it for so long. I think people are finally noticing.

  • @HAFBeast91
    @HAFBeast91 3 роки тому +6

    Man, looks great in that green color.

    • @Ecuador006
      @Ecuador006 3 роки тому

      Smoke green and stay safe

  • @williamhoodtn
    @williamhoodtn 3 роки тому +1

    FWIW: Upgraded from a 2014 Nissan Rogue SL AWD to a 2022 Sorento X-Line SX-Prestige AWD (2.5T). Very impressed! Very fun to drive with plenty of power in AWD. Much bigger than our Rogue, FAR more power and tons of useful features. Having gotten used to the Rogue's CVT, driving this car in "Smart Mode" w/DCT is fine - you just have to learn how the car works with its power-band (nice) and YOUR driving style (I have one month in on it). Since we are empty nesters, we leave the 3rd row seats down (or even just part of it) much of the time and it has tons of rear room in that mode. The Sorento has 500lbs more weight over the Rogue but I can't feel it at all. I also got a dealer upgraded power train warranty from 100K miles to 200K miles at no cost. Not a fan of the piano black trim due to the dust and fingerprints. It would be better if it were matte. The 2022 did add memory seats with 4-way lumbar and thigh extender, heated 2nd row seats, a real spare tire and the Canadian models have heads up display, 3rd row rear AC and 2nd row window shades along with additional terrain mode we don't get in the USA. Did have to pay $4K over MSRP due to shortages.

  • @Cajun1978
    @Cajun1978 3 роки тому +4

    Todd, If you're going to solve the vent problem you first need to get automakers to bring back the vent under the steering wheel, aka the cool crotch vent.

  • @Hammy16
    @Hammy16 3 роки тому +3

    Love the color combination and the design! The set of four vents in the center remind me of the taillight/bumper/rear fascia of some car from the late 60's or early 70's....

  • @MongoMotors352
    @MongoMotors352 3 роки тому

    I don’t think I’ve ever seen you both in the car at the same time. The looks on your face as a reaction to what the other is saying is priceless!

  • @Vailwine
    @Vailwine 3 роки тому +1

    Every DCT needs paddle shifters!!! They are so important in smoothly bringing the speed down. And it saves the brakes. I been driving DCT since 2006. Wish the Seltos, Kona and the VW Taos had paddles.

  • @takundamapako7856
    @takundamapako7856 Рік тому

    great video. nice review

  • @NovieBigSad
    @NovieBigSad 2 роки тому +4

    First gen Sorento was visually incredible. I disagree that this is the first one that looks the part

  • @ChrisParayno
    @ChrisParayno Рік тому

    The main purpose not to move up to a tulliride is the mpg. I just got the hybrid and average at least 34mpg and mostly city driving. That's amazing as the previous ride was a Honda fit. I cannot praise kia enough.

  • @brizzight
    @brizzight 3 роки тому

    I love driving my sorento sx awd. So much fun. It can be subdue or it can be a monster when in sport mode.

  • @MrNemo721
    @MrNemo721 3 роки тому

    The hybrid or plug in hybrid verison is our next family vehicle. Well rounded right sized great value if you don't absolutely need 7 seats all the time

  • @gene978
    @gene978 3 роки тому

    As a man who sweats heavy so easliy I’m with TODD on the A/C delemia! Too bad it still has the old KIA logo. I think the new one on the hood would make a astetic difference. They have the new LOGO on the Carnival.

  • @jaydoeslife4307
    @jaydoeslife4307 3 роки тому +1

    Bring back the GM crotch vent. I miss that from my B bodies.

    • @krane15
      @krane15 2 роки тому

      I suspect they figure vented seats so....

  • @sansin6250
    @sansin6250 Рік тому

    But how long before you have to replace the engine?

  • @camillebehar6445
    @camillebehar6445 3 роки тому

    I would like to see a review of the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander compared to the Sorento.

  • @eronan03
    @eronan03 3 роки тому

    I don’t know if I need the X model, but that green is gorgeous. How do you feel about underbody and rust coating with this Kia versus a Mazda? We had a Mazda five recently. If you look at the wrong way, it might develop a rust spot.

  • @Mikey-qz1qu
    @Mikey-qz1qu 2 роки тому

    This car is perfect

  • @iforc
    @iforc 2 роки тому +1

    Come out to west Texas and drive on oil field roads…

    • @guilleport
      @guilleport Рік тому

      Hahaha 😂. You got a point.

  • @ricks.1318
    @ricks.1318 2 роки тому

    Just bought the 2022 Kia Sorento X .... *LOVIN IT* Gravity Grey exterior .... 😁👌👍👍👍🤏

  • @cayman9873
    @cayman9873 3 роки тому

    Well done. Not big enough for me but a nice review

  • @MrSlicer2424
    @MrSlicer2424 2 роки тому

    The telluride feels antiquated compared

  • @krane15
    @krane15 2 роки тому

    If the VW Tiguan R came to North American that would be my first choice, despite the ridiculous haptic controls and much lower quality interior. Anyway, do the rear windows go all the way down?

  • @markspallino5594
    @markspallino5594 3 роки тому +1

    Looks nice. Not a fan of the 4 banger!

    • @krane15
      @krane15 2 роки тому

      Except @ 280 hp, these are not your dad's 4 banger. Also, fuel economy.

  • @iforc
    @iforc 2 роки тому

    That road looks incredibly plebeian.

  • @jayczyzyk9707
    @jayczyzyk9707 3 роки тому +1

    Nice review it’s crap if the crap

  • @carlki
    @carlki 3 роки тому

    Suggestion: consider publishing a shorter version of your reviews in addition to the normal length. Having an option for “just the facts” or highlights on vehicles with lower interest would be helpful. It could also increase your watch hours.

    • @Chris-hq6tl
      @Chris-hq6tl 2 роки тому +1

      There are plenty of 5 minute videos out there. It's a car review. 20 minutes is actually short.

  • @valentinorossi7771
    @valentinorossi7771 3 роки тому

    That triangular shark fin behind the rear door serves no function and in fact restricts visibility. Style over substance, something which Euro carmaker say VW will not do. In short euro design is stil better than Korean.

    • @JDetailingca
      @JDetailingca 3 роки тому +1

      That's on the pillar of the car, so whether the shark fin is there or not has zero change to visibility.

    • @valentinorossi7771
      @valentinorossi7771 3 роки тому

      @@JDetailingca you dont have to have that fin that's the point. The German won't do that as It does restrict visibility. Korean still needs to learn from German's best!

    • @JDetailingca
      @JDetailingca 3 роки тому +1

      @@valentinorossi7771 Its on the pillar. It doesn't change visibility one bit. There is a solid pillar behind it. Even still, usually you can't see out of the third row window from the drivers seat regardless.

    • @valentinorossi7771
      @valentinorossi7771 3 роки тому

      @@JDetailingca Well I never go inside the car but from the outside it looks like that "fin" is more for styling "trend". I would like it much better without that fin. VW Tiguan and Volvo XC90 exterior look "cleaner" and more purposeful

    • @krane15
      @krane15 2 роки тому

      No, they do fake exhaust and vents instead. Really guy? VW was my first choice, but not the best example anymore.

  • @paulm6481
    @paulm6481 3 роки тому

    It looks good with a horrible engine and transmission combo. Stay away. Get a Honda Passport or Jeep a grand Cherokee.

    • @ashleylunak9697
      @ashleylunak9697 2 роки тому

      How about the non turbo charged engine in the xline S? Is that a better option albeit the lack of pick up?