Driving Experience
Includes acceleration and handling
What Owners Say
"When i bought this vehicle, the acceleration (6 cyl) outperformed other brand models and the handling was just as good or better. Also tried nissan murano, toyota rav,4 buick suv and Ford escape."
Paul G., TN (2012 Kia Sorento)"It is a 4 cylinder so it has poor acceleration. Even though I rarely have need of it, when I need it I really need it. On the other hand, the gas mileage is better. I don’t know if I will stay with a 4 cylinder next time or go with a 6. ?"
Albert D., FL (2012 Kia Sorento)"Excellent 270HP six cylinder with strong acceleration. Smooth 6 speed transmission. . Rides stiff but that's the trade off for better handling. Steering feels connect to road conditions. Easy driving vehicle. AWD provides more confident handling in all weather conditions."
Anonymous, WV (2012 Kia Sorento)"Good: Excellent handling with the V6 engine. Very good on long distance travel. Roomy and Comfortable. Bad: Nigh noise on highway travel. Small side mirrors gives the vehicle too many blind spots."
Anonymous, GA (2012 Kia Sorento)"The six cylinder has plenty of power and acceleration! There is oversteer through conners due to its size and weight!"
Charles M., FL (2012 Kia Sorento)"Handles well, good excelleration, great on the highway."
Barrie S., BC (2012 Kia Sorento)"Handles well but 4 cylinder shifts frequently during rapid acceleration."
Anonymous, FL (2012 Kia Sorento)"The Sorento is only a 4 cylinder, and at times does not have as good acceleration as I would like. Also, the engine can have trouble when going uphill."
Anonymous, MO (2012 Kia Sorento)"Engine oil consumption"
Anonymous, IN (2012 Kia Sorento)"Very strong V6 engine, very stable on the highway, and a smaller turning radius than most smaller vehicles."
Larry M., TX (2012 Kia Sorento)"Good for a 4 cylinder engine and love being able to down shift and up shift in mountain driving."
Anonymous, NC (2012 Kia Sorento)"Easy to drive and accelerates just fine. I particularly like how it downshifts when you brake hard - it helps when you need to stop suddenly. I find it very easy and enjoyable to drive."
Julie B., GA (2012 Kia Sorento)"Vehicle has great pickup comfortable ride even after 99K+ miles of service."
Anonymous, TX (2012 Kia Sorento)"Absolutely excellent responsiveness, acceleration, road feel. Handles like a dream."
Kathleen G., FL (2012 Kia Sorento)"Great acceleration but terrible gas mileage"
Anonymous, NJ (2012 Kia Sorento)"Being short, hard o see over dashboard. Need pillow"
Anonymous, NY (2012 Kia Sorento)"V/6 has plenty of power and the AWD performs flawlessly."
Glenn S., IL (2012 Kia Sorento)"Extremely good acceleration and handling. A little unstable on ice in AWD"
Mark S., IN (2012 Kia Sorento)"The 4 cylinder GDI engine was sold as having lots of power and great gas mileage. It is not that powerful and the mpg is only a couple of mpg better than the 6 cylinder. I would not get the 4 cylinder if I had to do it over."
JACK P., WA (2012 Kia Sorento)"not enough power to climb hills at the speed limit"
Anonymous, FL (2012 Kia Sorento)"Handling is great for an SUV, but the acceleration is lacking immediately after pushing on the gas pedal, It seems to hesitate and does not have a quick response."
AL D., FL (2012 Kia Sorento)"V6 has great pickup and very powerful with a full car."
Anonymous, CA (2012 Kia Sorento)"It is scary trying to merge into a freeway with this car because it lacks acceleration."
Anonymous, PA (2012 Kia Sorento)"Handling and acceleration--good Stiff suspension and some road noise-- only complaint"
ELAINE P., AB (2012 Kia Sorento)"Fun to drive, comfortable and handles well"
SUSAN B., CT (2012 Kia Sorento)"The Sorento feels under-powered for its size and potential. It is lightweight which helps with gas mileage, but acceleration is anemic and, at times, dangerously sluggish. We are about to have it checked by the dealer for engine knocking, a big surprise in a younger vehicle with average annual mileage."
TOM L., NJ (2012 Kia Sorento)"Acceleration is jerky - much too strong at a slow speed."
Anonymous, AL (2012 Kia Sorento)"The suspension of the car is fine on a flat road but is very rough/trucky on uneven roads. Mine is 2012 and I have heard that they have greatly the suspension. if so I would most likely buy another one. 4cylinder was under powered, 6 cylinder is great, gas mileage about the same"
Anonymous, PA (2012 Kia Sorento)"Steering is too sensitive"
GARY H., AR (2012 Kia Sorento)"Better than expected acceleration along with a tight fitting interior that is comfortable. The only REALLY annoying problem, however, is the middle row seats need repairing by the dealer several times per year. There is a clear design fault with the FUNCTION of the middle row seats."
BRENT N., IN (2012 Kia Sorento)"Acceleration is a bit sluggish and fuel economy is significantly less than expected."
Anonymous, OH (2012 Kia Sorento)"I am happy with the Sorento's acceleration as my LX has the larger of the two 4 cylinder engines available. The one negative in it's performance is it's ride on a very rough road . Otherwise, it's been a good value purchase. I've heard the new highly CR rated Sorento's are much more expensive."
Anonymous, NH (2012 Kia Sorento)"On recent mountain trip used the gear-down feature and loved the way it worked, letting engine slow car."
Anonymous, NC (2012 Kia Sorento)"The acceleration on the Kia Sorento is great. It is the primary reason we bought it."
D G., MO (2012 Kia Sorento)"This car accelerates quite slow, which is disappointing."
SHAUNA K., OR (2012 Kia Sorento)
"Great performance, acceleration for a gas efficient 6 cylinder."
Anonymous, CA (2012 Kia Sorento)