2015 Kia Sorento Review - Fast Lane Daily
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- FLD's Miles Branman takes the all-new 2015 Kia Sorento for a test drive. Miles' review of the 2015 Kia Sorento is based on the 3.3 liter V6 model making 290-hp and 252 lb-ft of torque. Is the new Sorento a viable competitor in the growing crossover segment - find out on today's FLDetour.
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i purchased this same model in late october. and i dont have any complaints. kia did a good job and i expect even better in the future. keep up the good work
Do you still have it?
I understood EVERYTHING Miles said and he said it with a very convincing style. Not a flimsy style and giggly. KUDOS to Miles Branman!
I just bought a used 2015 Sorento SX. I absolutely love this crossover!
Miles should be doing all of the reviews. Put together very well and easy to understand.
Thanks for the vote of confidence! More reviews on the way.
Now this is a great review. Much better than that Sarah. I can actually watch and enjoy the review even thou this isnt a car for me but its always good to know whats out there. Cheers Miles.
Exactly my thoughts
Agreed 100%. Great job Miles! First fldetours that kept my attention the whole time.
Thanks so much for the support, more reviews to come!
Just bought one for my first vehicle!!! I’m so excited ☺️ Awesome review.
Not a crossover guy, but this was a really good review! Loads of facts about the car, Miles came off well-versed, and the review wasn't biased.
People will complain about any damn thing. 40k for a fully loaded crossover is NOT expensive. How much do you all think they should charge? At the end of the day if you want it to be affordable, don't be an idiot and get it brand new and fully loaded. It could easily go for 20k.
Miles is a great host!
Really appreciate the support!
bahaha just realized the theme song is the same as the male strip club scene the inbetweeners movie
"Huuuhuu, The logo says Fastlane Daily wit Derek D, but DD isn't in the video". I know, I'm nitpicking. Great video, as always! Keep up the good work FLD!
I don't care about Kia, it's a huge pleasure to see Miles and hear him talk. He's the man! Greetings from Louisiana!
Great review & presentation. Kudos Miles. Clear, concise & good pace. I actually listened to what you're saying. Yes KIA has come a long way and they will continue to improve to compete with the other more established brands. I look to better vehicles coming from KIA in the not too distant future. Good job Bro!
It looks like a minivan with regular doors. Boxy but good. I am getting mine tomorrow to replace a CR-V that was totaled.
On thing that I heard you say is that it doesn't have automatic windows. At least in the LX V6 I got its just a bit more push down to the point where it clicks and it will indeed go down without you holding the switch down. It is a nice drive that is very true.
kia's come a long way. i'm definitely feeling it. we used to laugh at anything kia even 5 years ago.
This car makes sense when it's 24k. When it's under 40k I don't get why you should choose it over Nissan, Toyota, Honda
Because it's worth it! 🤷♂️ the ones u mentioned doesn't have features & options like in this!.
for me the outer look is very good and the transmission is excellent only if it is few centimeters longer as when unfolding the third seat row no room at all for luggage
He says he's getting nit-picky when discussing the automatic windows... I think that is a extreme convenience. I'm a salesperson at Acura and the MDXs all four windows have automatic up and down switches. It saves a lot of time in the heat, cold, rain... Whatever. It's a big difference and would be a low cost for Kia.
did anyone else notice the avg. mpg was 14.3. i thought it was supposed to be 19 CITY. personally i would still go for something other than kia and hyundai. the review was great but its just not a car i could see myself driving.
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BaconKwagga u wot m8
I hear ya, but I drive everything from Nissan Versas to Cadillacs and 3 series BMWs at work and I can honestly say the Hyundai's and Kia's we have (Optimas, Fortes, Rios, Elantras, Sonatas, ect) are with out a doubt some of the best cars in the fleet. We got the new Sonatas in last week and they are no joke.
Must be MPG numbers for the 4 cylinder model. Its not easy for V6s to get 19 city.
thats probably because he was idling or something
Since when BMW X1 and Acura Mdx are in the same segment?
I thought the same. Maybe he meant to say the MDX and the X3, but they still don't directly compete. There really aren't that many "luxury" suv/cross that have all the amenities, 7 seats, and a reasonable price tag
EXACTLY! OBVIOUSLY IT WOULDNT DRIVE AS GOOD AS AN X1. It is so much bigger and heavier. This guy needs to drive more cars before even touching car reviews. He should have been matching it with CX9, Highlander, Pathfinder and maybe X5 or X3?
I really like this review. Very good comparison information. Also many FLDtours seem overly positive, this is not.
We've had them here in South Korea since July and we rented one for a long trip. It was really really nice. What the guy is saying is pretty much dead on. We have a 2014 Morning/ Picanto and love it as well. Only thing I don't like is Hyundai and Kia overstate their gas mileage. We get 40city /45hwy and we are supposed to be getting 43/50. They are currently in hot water over here for over stating their gas mileage. Also I like this guy as a presenter.
In Europe Kia is the leading brand in warranty (7 years). That was not mentioned on the review, is the warraty any different in the US?
Trunk release on the roof is like on minivans.
the Chrysler pacifica had the rear lift gate button in the same place too its odd
Between DGI and DOHC engines, which is better and what problem to look out for in each category ?
Thanks
Great review!
Where's Zarah Zaure? And I didn't know they still make vans lol
The only advantage I can think of that SUVs and crossovers have over wagons is the (cramped) 3rd row seating. I really hope wagons make a return to North America. Everytime I visit my family in Europe it makes me sad. They have the best options when it comes to cars. And let's face it, nobody uses an SUV's off-road ability.
I'd love to get a F11 BMW with their 4-cylinder diesel, a manual transmission, and RWD. Here in Canada, not only can you not get the 5 series in a wagon form, but you can't even get the 535i with RWD. It's only available in AWD. And it doesn't even have a diesel option either.
comparing this to an MDX? or X1? huh?!? dont you mean the RDX? and X3?
Thanks at least someone got the car
Do a review on the 2015 Sedona.
Interesting comment about the steering tending to wander because I hate that, on a long trip it's very tiring. Not sure if the Sorento sold in my country has the same setup though.
Just bought a 2015 used sorento base model with 30,000 miles and I hate the steering. My old 2007 dodge caravan with 145,000 miles was more comfortable to drive and steer.
Great review -
good review :)
Any review for the new Hyundai Santa Fe?
great review! fld for world domination!!!
good review !
He likes telling us things later!...
Haha, it's a longer review. I wanted you to "stay tuned". Thanks for watching!
I like Kia. They are improving a lot. The Cee'd for example, which I am not sure you have in the US, is pretty decent. But that is where it stops: at decent. Mainly when it comes to the interior. It just all looks very average, which may also come from the car not being perfectly clean at the point of filming. But the materials don't look luxurious, the design is absolutely not standing out. What you said about the drive train fits that impression as well.
I don't know how to put it into words exactly, but this car is "just" the sum of its parts. It doesn't all "come together". Maybe that would be asking a bit much from a mid-sized SUV. But the point that I am working up to is that this car is not a stab at the luxury market. It is just an average proposition in its top spec. I doubt very much that somebody going for luxury will want specifically the Kia as an alternative. It hardly sets itself apart from the competition.
And about your comment about the exterior design. Yes, it doesn't take a stance. But it fits the car. As with everything about this car: instead of investing money into design (which is more than just drawing a funny shape), thus making the car more expensive, they went the cost-efficient way. Which is what this car is about. My point is that Kia has improved a lot and this is a genuinely good car. Also, you can have a good time with a non-luxury car that has some nice touches to make it feel somewhat special. I just disagree with your suggestion that this car is an actual luxury segment competitor. No matter what the press release says.
Yeah I agree a lot of the Korean cars feel 'cheap' inside even though they are well built. However I must say that Kia has come a long way in car design and quality in the past decade.
40k is a lot for a Kia. Too bad they don't sell the Rondo in the US anymore :(
Just bought a 2015 used sorento base model with 30,000 miles and I hate the steering. My old 2007 dodge caravan with 145,000 miles was more comfortable to drive and steer.
Budget = 40k?... lmfaooooooooooooooooooooooooo
Wow i can actually understand this fld tour unlike a review done by sarah
All very good but where Sarah?
Plz FLDtour the bmw f30 328i
That boat crane was way more interesting than the SUV.
Ha, those taillights are now on the back of the 2015 Hyundai Sonata. Way to raid the parts bin for a "new" material. Also, they revealed the 2016 Kia Sorento not long ago, it no longer uses those taillights.
Seems like Hyundai and Kia are no longer attempting to differentiate the brands and are instead slotting the products between each other. Like one model will focus on technology and comfort while the sister vehicle goes slightly more sporty in styling and ride while being at a slightly lower price point.
I think they realized that anyone shopping either brand is guaranteed to cross shop with the sister brand. Therefore, why differentiate the brands when you can slot the models between each other and have an offering for every situation?
ex: Equus, K900, Genesis, Cadenza, Azera, and down
Sedona, Santa Fe, Sorento, Santa Fe Sport, Sportage, Tucson.
Clever...but I think Fiat-Chrysler is attempting something much more intriguing...
Much better than sarah ..
Kia Sorento FTW
Its a KIA nuff said.
Hyundai/Kia still hasn't figured out the issues with their electric steering? Dammit man... I want to like their cars but it's things like that which make me hesitant to purchase one... I really want a genesis coupe too.. Lol. Or an optima sx turbo.
Just bought a 2015 used sorento base model with 30,000 miles and I hate the steering. My old 2007 dodge caravan with 145,000 miles was more comfortable to drive and steer.
The front looks like a Saab.
Wagons are way cooler than SUVs.
Y the dislikes???
the FLD's audience age group approx 18-35.
I don't want to see a dumb Korean crossover. I love FLD, but I don't like seeing vids of cars that are obviously overpriced, and definitely not worth my money
John Davis Kinda like the UK Top Gear audience hating on the USA Top Gear. If people were real car enthusiast they wouldn't be bitching on whats better. And enjoy the show for what it is.
xTYx728 car enthusiasts HAHAHAHAHA
John Davis i'd bet at least a third of people following this channel are underage xbox enthusiasts LOLOLOLOOLOL
And I would agree, we might have won WWII, but japan certainly won the car market. for that fully loaded 40k Sorento, I would rather get a 2 yr old used Lexus 570, Infinity QX56, etc...
i would rather drive a minivan than do *crossfit*
anyways... nice review, thumbs up!
You could also just buy a Mazda 5 and spend 27k renovating your house, or an awesome trip, or a college fund for your stupid kids.
Miles is cute but the review has gaps. How do people fit in the 3rd row, how's the safety, how does it compare to direct competitions from Ford and Toyota? And aside from higher insurance, higher rollover, and less space what does this SUV provide over a minivan? Not real off-road capability. Real men don't depend on their vehicle to prove their manhood. Real creatives don't depend on stereotypes for humor.
Thanks for the feedback, and for watching. To some degree, we don't want these reviews to be too long, but I'll try to incorporate more of the elements you suggested in the future.
What happened to Sarah>
I like this car
40k is affordable? And its a KIA? OKAY. I know they have made vast improvements, but I honestly think your money could actually go farther in other manufacturers and models. Forester blows this out of the water.
The SUV is nice and a great value but for close to $40k, IMO it's too much for a Kia. If I'm spending big bucks on a Hyundai/Kia its gotta be a K900 or Genesis/Equus. They still need a few more trouble free years to prove they're not making the same junkers from the 90s. I'd buy a $20k Forte any day though.
Why has no one challenged Derek D to the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge?
He already did it and posted it on his Facebook.
Georges' Videos Ah cheers mate, I don't use Facebook. Great to hear he did it :) It's really gathered pace and I've been really surprised with all the support it has got, it's raised a lot of money and awareness for the ALS foundation.
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Good review. But the ending bit is kinda weird. When I buy a car I just tell my "friends" to get lost. If they are actual friend they won't bitch. If they are not, they are not paying for it anyway so NOYBSTFU. No one has the obligation to take care of their feeling.
If there is sleeper minivan I'd take it any day.
Dude, isn't that a 2014, NOT 2015?
Yea
40 grand for a soso looking KIA suv that doesn't even have auto roll down or up power windows? just my opinion tho.
You have to be out of your mind to spend 40K on a KIA
why do you keep comparing it to a X1? Doesn't this directly compete with something like a Highlander, Pathfinder, Escape? Comparing this big heavy car to a lighter smaller X1 is apples and oranges. Just because the price range is about the same doesn't mean you would compare them. Also the entire review is so vague. Sounds like something saying oh the car is good, or its not bad. How about more details? How is the 3rd row sit? Get your lazy butt in there and show us how much room there is in 2nd n 3rd row. How is the MPG you are getting? Road noise at low speed? High speed? How does it corner? Better than a Highlander? How does it compare to a Mazda CX 9? Obviously this guy did not drive enough cars to be doing reviews.
Mazda CX 5 diesel so much better in every way especially design interior and fuel economy. Japan still walks all over Korean cars unless you prefer price over substance.
Hey handsome😍 I'm considering this used car
same here
not for nothing but I grew a pair years back and got a great minivan. It takes a pair to drive one and still know your a man. sissy
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If you're broke don't buy new cars ffs.
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