Driving Experience
Includes acceleration and handling
What Owners Say
"Glad I purchased the EX model with the six cylinder engine. It seems to have enough power to climb hills with hardly any effort."
Paul H., NM (2019 Kia Sorento)"Cool seats, contrasting colors, comfort, all while using the various drive selections types."
Stephen J., MO (2019 Kia Sorento)"Great ride great styling"
Harvey L., NY (2019 Kia Sorento)"Acceleration and handling on dry pavement is as expected, very good. Acceleration going uphill through mountains in Tennessee, West Virginia, Virginia, etc., and winter handling in northeast Ohio showed that the Sorento performs competitively with vehicles that easily cost double. KIA has added more driving modes and has gone from a 6 speed to an 8 speed transmission for examples between 2016 and 2019 showing KIA's commitment to continuously improving the Sorento. Power, handling, sophistication are near the top of what any amount of money can buy."
Johnson F., OH (2019 Kia Sorento)"The car handles very well in the variety of situations and the V6 engine has very good acceleration when needed."
Anonymous, CA (2019 Kia Sorento)"Acceleration is very good when merging on interstate or passing."
Mark M., NC (2019 Kia Sorento)"Handling is quite good for a mid-size SUV, managing curves nicely. The engine is strong and responsive, moving the 2-ton Sorento briskly."
Anonymous, CA (2019 Kia Sorento)"very responses and now has various driving modes for gas economy or driving fun."
J B., NJ (2019 Kia Sorento)"Car drives great but transmission is a little jerky when accelerating, especially when going up hill."
Anonymous, FL (2019 Kia Sorento)"The safety features are a plus , lane departure, parking assistance, blind spot warning and rear/forward cameras should be included on all vehicles. If I had to something negative about this car it would be because I could not imagine how it would handle with a smaller engine that is not a V6 due to the of the weight. However acceleration where not quick is very adequate for this SUV. Handling is smooth and responsive and the Sorento gives you different driving modes that you can select that optimizes its performance."
Kenneth H., MI (2019 Kia Sorento)
"I personally believe it handles and rides better than an Audi Q7 that I test drove, mainly because if you buy one that is as fully loaded as my Sorento you can only get it with 21‿ wheels and run flat tires which provide a terrible ride."
G S., FL (2019 Kia Sorento)