Kia Sorento SUV (2010 - 2014) 2.2 CRDi KX-2 5d Auto Owner Review

The KX-2 was bought used with 52K on the clock , this is our only car and get used on a daily basis, up to 76k miles on the clock. My first automatic which I love. The car had a remap bringing the hp up to 215 and torque to 465NM giving a bit of extra power when fully laden. Took a while to get used to the size of the Sorento, but now it feels quite easy to drive. Reassuring to when the AWD kicks in when you need it in bad conditions. The car feels very planted on the motorway and will leave most cars at the lights despite weighing 2 tons. Bad points: had a rear door lock replaced and stuck fuel flap sorted - all under warranty. Recently had the lower ball arm joint, all 4 stabilizers replaced and front pads and discs done in one go, warranty had expired so I had to foot the bill . These problems were more wear and tear. I would suggest investing in some premium tyres for this car as it can transform the ride considerably. My only gripe is the rear suspension can feel a bit harsh unless you have many passengers aboard. The 2 extra seats have come in very handy on a few occasions with 7 adults on board the big Kia doesn't seem to struggle at all. Averaging 30 mpg in winter, 34 in Summer. Also considered a Ford S-Max when looking for a new car, so glad I went with the Kia, as it's a very good value for such a large and versatile SUV.