Kia Sorento SUV (2010 - 2014) 2.2 CRDi KX-3 (10/12-) 5d Auto (2013/62) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I don't do Brands. I like value for money. I am a big bloke with a big car.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Envious, as a general rule. They are impressed with its quality.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No. The SatNav is so bad and the service from my local Kia garage is utterly appalling.
What are you likely to buy next?
Not sure. I hope by then the local Kia garage will have improved and their stupid satnav will have been chaged for something much better.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£26,000
When did you buy the car?
March 2014
Did you get a good deal and why?
Good price but very poor follow-up service and delivery.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Low mileage and full 7 years warranty from date of purchase.
What was the dealer like?
Impersonal and unfriendly. Gave the impression he really didn't care. Exceptionally poor after-care. Tow bar was not fitted on time and car was not serviced properly before delivery.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Big and powerful. Best thing is it's like a Range Rover but half the price and more economical. Corers surprisingy well. Great acceleration. Brakes coudl be stronger. Gearbox is excellent - like the semi-auto gears which work better than a VW.
What's it like to park?
Excellent turning circle and adjustable power sterring so a breeze. Rear camera and sensors (when they work) make reverse-parking really easy.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Reversing sensors - twice. The SatNav is USELESS. Incredibly unfriendly, impractical and of poor quality. Far worse than my old TomTom and woefully out-of-date although it's supposed to be updated at each service. Really disappointing.
What's most practical about your car?
Good riding position. Reversing camera is really useful.Boot is big and wide. Third row of seats open up easily. Great power when you need it. Layout is generally good.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
P{anoramic sunroof is great although the blind cannot be operated independently. Also wish you coudl close windows and roof with the key and not have to have engine running. SatNav is just so poor. Other controls are good.
