Kia Sorento SUV (2010 - 2014) 2.2 CRDi KX-2 (Sat Nav) 5d (2013/63) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I buy based on needs ... not swayed by badge.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Good, aesthetically pleasing ... and those that have been in it are impressed.
Would you buy this car again and why?
If they added low ration on gearbox - yes (it was on earlier models). Also if they gave option NOT to have 3rd row of seats ... a lot of money for something I don't need.
What are you likely to buy next?
Another 4x4 with 2.5T capacity.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£0
When did you buy the car?
January 2013
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes ... had bought a Sportage, but change of tow rig meant I needed more tow capacity & dealer was very helpful.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Needed 2.5 Tonne Tow capacity ....
What was the dealer like?
Excellent on Sales side, honestly seem to want to do you a good deal. Service side seem a bit disorganised & lacking in knowledge.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Comfortable, torquey, quiet ..... great for motorway cruising. Unaffected by potholes or side winds.
What's it like to park?
I find the parking camera a great asset, and power steering is light, makes parking easy.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Been towing for 30 yrs so well experinced with 4x4's .... the Clutch / Dual Mass Flywheel is a serious concern. Slips & burns on hill starts when towing, terrible smell of burnt clutch lining. Also struggles with reversing my twin axle trailer up my gentle slope of drive. Seriously missing Low Ratio on Gearbox ..as it stands this in unsuitable tow vehicle, even though I'm towing well under 2.5T limit. Suggest a look at Kia owners club forum ... very common complaint.
What's most practical about your car?
Size, comfort, seating position. Tows really well when underway.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Satnav is good, but map up[grades are not included in warranty .. and were several years out of date.
