New Kia Sorento 2022 review

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This is the all-new Kia Sorento!

It’s a 7-seat family favourite, and Mat’s on a mission to see if it has what it takes to stand out against competitors like the Peugeot 5008 and Skoda Octavia.

As you’d expect from a 7-seater, it looks pretty imposing on the road, with the more premium models getting a black gloss finish on the large grille upfront. There are also a number of real air intakes up front, unlike the rear which is covered with fake exhausts and vents!

Once you’re inside, there are a number of good quality materials, although these are often surrounded by metallic-looking plastic. There is the option to upgrade to a 10” infotainment screen, although it’s not the most responsive.

There are a number of engines to choose from, with the most powerful being the 1.6-litre turbo plug-in hybrid, which can put down 265hp. It’s also the most expensive, however, especially when you consider the entry-level model costs just over £40,000!

So is it worth it? Or should you consider an alternative if you’re in the market for a 7-seater? You’ll have to stick with Mat to see for yourself!

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:37 Exterior Design
02:11 Interior
05:19 Back Seats
06:45 3rd Row Seats
07:26 Boot
08:57 5 Annoying Things
11:23 5 Cool Things
13:07 Engines
13:53 Town Driving
15:42 Motorway Driving
16:47 Twisty Road Driving
18:09 0-60mph
18:38 Brake Test
19:04 Verdict

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[paulbroadbent]

Just press and hold the lane departure button on the right side of the wheel to turn it off. You don’t have to go into the main menu each time

[Onewheelordeal]

That Kia/Hyundai auto blindspot camera with the signals should honestly be an industry mandate for all cars

[egbertpesha]

Finally….!!! I was wondering why you guys hadn’t reviewed the Kia sorento yet!! Top top car. The rear end giving cullinan vibes!

[davidbuchanan]

My wife and I have always had VW's, Audi's, Seat cars over the years. last year my wife drolled over a 2018 Kia Sportage GT line. Went to see it, she drove it and she was smitten. A year later you couldn't drag her out of it. Kia has come along way and this GTline she has is loaded with everything. 2nd hand 10, 000 miles paid £20, 000, comes with 7yrs warranty!! Show me a Land/Rangerover that can match Kia.. 7yrs peace of mind!! Priceless.👍😁

[jamesmccormack]

Let's be honest, If u look hard enough someone will always find something they don't like about every car. You can't make a car that everyone will love, however it needs to be said as for a 7 seater SUV, Kia have nailed it, the space, the tech, the storage and the hybrid engine all for this price point is amazing and although Kia and Hyundai have put their prices up. They are still showing other brands how ot should be done.

[bhuplaysguitar]

KIA has been coming up with awesome models these past few years, really upping their game!!

[Suavemente]

Kia came a long way of improvement. I own the first gen 2003 kia sorento as my daily. Love that car.

[oldcodger]

The lane keeping assist on SWMBO’s Hyundai Santa Fe has been excellent over the last 3 years. My Range Rover Sport, bought when I had a long daily motorway commute, is proving too large for our retirement lifestyle.

Now we plan to swap these two cars for a medium SUV. The drivers seat on the Santa Fe is uncomfortable for me, especially compared to the top of the range RR Sport very comfy seats. An old spinal fracture makes finding comfortable seats for my tall and bulky frame a challenge.

The sudden swerve with the lane keeping running amok rules the Santa Fe out. The Subaru Outback Eyesite system only starts to function at 40 mph, so not suitable for two geriatrics of 76.

The Volvo XC60 and XC40 LKA will start functioning at 5 mph, so we will be investigating those two. I expect the Volvo seats to be very comfortable. AWD and air suspension would be a nice bonus.

The videos featuring your mum are great- your mum is a natural in front of the camera, and she articulates the special concerns and challenges we seniors face.

More videos from the seniors point of view please, as I am sure there is a large demographic seeking knowledge and advice.

Thank you for your astute and thorough presentations, plus the laugh and giggle along the journey.

[Lexrcf]

Kia has stepped up their game big time in the last couple of years! Love my sorento

[okithdesilva]

The most amazing thing about this Kia Sorento is 187L boot capacity and 7 seats are good for a family and 616L boot capacity and 5 seats are good for carrying loads

[xius]

Great review! Been awhile since you done a review that is as thorough as this. Loving the 3 people and possibly 2 child sets at the back which not a lot of reviewers do. It helps the target audience get a more complete picture.

In addition, the turning circle and parking and brake test hopefully will be consistent for every car vid. Keep up the good work 😎👍.

[vhissoldiers]

Finally you reviewed this car. without a doubt one of the best SUVs out there at the moment

[alicebailey]

I love my 21 Sorento, it’s the hybrid and the 2 model but in that spec I feel it has enough spec, performance etc. Been driving it very carefully since fuel prices went up and getting 45mpg, although 38mpg is the overall average. Certainly recommend it. Nice video Matt, you can switch off lane departure from the wheel though. It’s just a longer hold than the lane keep assist

[sphiwemlangeni]

This car is beautiful, perfectly fit for road trips with family. It's definately a must buy😃

[ephafrus_mathabatha]

At around 9:50, this might be because fuel theft could be an issue if the cap was that easy to open. As for the other side, nobody has found a way to steal electricity from cars so I guess we're still safe for now

[peterdobbie]

Just about to take delivery of a brand new diesel. It’ll be my second Sorento. I’ve spent months researching everything from a Landcruiser to a Mercedes. But it’s all pointing to a KIA. Such good cars at the right price point. And that warranty…😊

[pantchobb]

bought this car in 2021 PHEV version! its a great car to drive plenty tech and specs for money! do a test drive and see for yourself

[Bruntygenius]

We’ve had this car since September, we have the exact same version as the video (PHEV). We had the model before this as our previous car, we absolutely love this car. Great for a family of 5 with a dog! As long as we charge the car we are getting over 100mpg! (On a side note, the fuel note locks as people can steal fuel, there is nothing to steal from the plug in bit! Also the remote drive is perfect for some EV charging points that are really tight! Used it loads of times!)

[reececollison]

Kia really have thought of everything with this car. What a car!!

[vodkanarancs]

I had the first gen sorento with the 3.5L V6 petrol engine, that was the funnest car I ever owned. This new one is not bad looking and I love the interior and the fancy gadgets but I certainly wouldn't do 50mph on a dirt road with it like with the old one. Oh and that was £400 and I sold it for the same amount half a year later :D