Is the Kia Sorento a good car to drive?
Here, the big SUV is sprightly, hushed and remarkably relaxing to drive. It’s rather frustrating, then, that the Sorento regularly switches its petrol motor on while sitting in stationary traffic – presumably to top up the car’s traditional 12-volt battery and prevent it going flat.
What happens to a Kia Sorento engine when it dies?
Fuel tank is spotless and tank filter also. Sometimes when it dies P1188 code comes up with MIL but not always. Primer pump primes beautifully until rock hard, with no weeping or seeping. Normally runs for up to 60 miles before dieing, but today was only 15 miles. Died under load but not working hard.
When did the Kia Sorento PHEV come out?
We were impressed with the latest Kia Sorento when it launched in 2020. It was available only as a diesel or hybrid initially, but a plug-in version has now joined the ranks – aimed squarely at company-car drivers searching for a cheap-to-run family SUV.
How big is the engine in a Kia Sorento?
Any 138bhp engine that has to propel something the size of a Sorento isn’t going to generate headline-grabbing performance figures and this one is no exception, but quoting sprints to 60mph seems vaguely churlish when it comes to this market.
Are there any problems with the Kia Sorento?
Check out our Kia Sorento overview to see the most problematic years, worst problems and most recently reported complaints with the Sorento.
When does a Kia Sorento engine die at idle?
Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi 130… Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi 130, 2006. Engine dies suddenly whilst driving. Never dies at idle. Has had fuel filter replaced, twice, no effect. Fuel tank is spotless and tank filter also. Sometimes when it dies P1188 code comes up with MIL but not always.
How many miles does a Kia Sorento have?
Our sorento now has a little over 160,000 miles and still runs like a champ, a can floor it anytime, make hard stops frequently, and steer abruptly anytime I feel like it without having to worry about damage or wear. And I can confirm I have driven the heck out of that car, I meanIv put extreme wear in it and she still runs great.
Which is better a Kia Sorento or a Land Rover?
The heavy-duty chassis and suspension set up mean that the Sorento can tow far heavier loads than a Land Rover Freelander or a Nissan X-Trail but it can’t hope to rival their on-road nimbleness. Having said that, it doesn’t make a bad fist of things on the blacktop.