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2019 Sorento at LA Auto Show

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#2 · (Edited)
Probably not much better. The Honda Pilot got similar mileage with a 6-speed and 9-speed Transmissions. I think they were about 1 mile per gallon difference but in real world driving essentially even. For sure it should be quicker especially off the line.

It really can't Rev any lower on the highway than it already does so the extra gears will just help it get off the line quicker with a shorter first gear and then more ratios in between so that RPMs stay more consistent in theory making it a little more efficient.
 
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Looks like they stretched the nose out quite a bit and flared the back bumper cover. Maybe they're trying to make it look larger so it will appeal to people looking for something bigger. I'm probably alone here, but I with they had a 6 seat option with the 2nd row having space between seats. The 3rd row is usable for kids but it's hell getting even the small ones back there.
 
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I've been waiting for this release so that I can time buying a 2018 at the height of any rebates :). The refresh does nothing for me, 8 and 9 speed automatics are a gimmick IMHO although I guess even if they only return .5mpg, it's worth it to the manufacturers to get those higher fuel mileage ratings. As a consumer, just more chances for things to go wrong. We rented a Hyundai with the 8spd, not impressed at all. It seldom dropped into 8th and was busy hunting gears depending upon gradient.
 
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Can’t wait to get those LED Headlights n Taillights locally , gonna swap on my 2018 Sorento SXL. Of course if only it’s exact fit plug n play.
Seeing prices are currently $1,750 CDN per 2019 LED headlight - I'll pass. Could be $5000 for the 4 replacements.
For something you don't see when driving.
Assumes the quality of light output is the same as HIDs on current SXL trim.
 
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Seeing as I recently bought a 2018 SXL, I thought I might like the 2019 better. For the most part, I am indifferent to the new exterior changes. I don't like the new tail lights, but the headlights are nice, and the bumper design with the extra chrome, not so much. I wonder if the new Harmon Kardon system sounds better and I am not sure about that new steering wheel design. The display for the climate system is helpful. What will be interesting is when they bring the diesel over. That will bring Kia a new set of buyers. I think I would still have bought a 2018.
 
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I would buy their Diesel in a heartbeat and trade in my 3.3L V6 especially if it’s the same turbo diesel that they sell in Europe and Australia. I don’t know about others but I am not too happy with the fuel consumption on the 2018 V6 Sorento SXL barely getting 7km to a Litre in Eco mode on Highways or mixed. And about 5.5 in city. Haven’t done my first service yet. Hoping it will get better with time. So far about 3000kms on it.


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If you look at the trend, Kia has been phasing out the 2.0T and 5 seater option with every year. They want this compete head on with the highlander and other 7 seaters in class.

i would rather have the option of a 3rd row in case I need to haul more people. I don't care about that extra under floor storage. The car has plenty of room behind the 2nd row. That minuscule storage is not going a make a difference. That is what the consumers want and Kia has responded.
 
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They want this compete head on with the highlander and other 7 seaters in class.
Must be true as they are following Toyota's lead on the 3rd row. The Highlander was available as a base trim without the 3rd row until the 2013 model year when they too went all 3 row. If Toyota hadn't made that change I'd be driving another Highlander now.

i would rather have the option of a 3rd row in case I need to haul more people. I don't care about that extra under floor storage. The car has plenty of room behind the 2nd row. That minuscule storage is not going a make a meagre difference.
I have never needed to haul more than 4 people in a long time. The under floor storage is perfect for carrying my emergency tools and equipment, stuff that I rarely if ever need but won't leave home without it.

That is what the consumers want and Kia has responded.
More like Kia wanted to reduce production costs by eliminating a configuration. It's their choice, I passed on the Highlander when I bought the Sorento and now I'll probably pass on the Sorento when I purchase my next vehicle. It's not what this consumer wants.
 
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So this new updated Kia Sorento will be available at dealers by March 2018. So what does it mean for 2018 model year Sorento? Are they already obsolete? Cause if this is true 2018 Sorento was on sale for barely 6 months lol from Sep 2017 onwards. If Kia started to sell this updated Sorento by March 2018 as 2019 model, I think it will be a d*** move by Kia.


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Seems more like a 2018.5 model from the updates. I wonder why 2018 was released so late in Sep. I got my 2017 at the start of July but they were out before that in May-June. I got a smoking deal given it was just released out. I know others did better in nov-dec but then there is a 4-5 months of depreciation.
 
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Okay so I was calculating it correctly! I just thought that was too low to be possible. I have no idea how he could get 16 miles per gallon on the highway! I routinely get 24 to 26. Even 27 if it's pure Highway. I have seen 31 mpg on the lie o meter for a 80 mile trip or so.
 
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Very situational - as an example, steady speeds - even at 70 mph- summer gas with strong tail wind will get you much better mileage.
The driver's habits can change mileage by 30% or more. Almost impossible to validate individual low mpg concerns - with a mechanically sound vehicle - as there are so many variables.

I was in charge of a very large fleet of trucks +1000 units. I had fuel economy improvement devices trying to be sold all the time.
Just couldn't go there as there with most devices as there was no way to remove driver, weather, traffic, other inconsistencies.
And to test devices fleet wide, to have a larger pool which removes small pool variability, just impractical.
The one device that we did roll out fleet wide was commercial "black box" GPS units in trucks used to report on - speeding, idling, harsh acceleration(turns, forward, braking), CELs and fuel economy.
Drivers received weekly scorecards on there previous week's perform vs. standard.
Awesome tool for collision reconstruction as well. Clearing drivers for not being at fault or flagging poor driving habits and getting drivers retraining on safe driving.
 
#33 ·
They screwed up because they went to another company to provide the transmission. The programming is never going to match right the first time. That’s why Kia and Toyota decided to go in house. And now Honda is following too with their 10 speed.
 
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I was in same boat. Almost bought an MDX until I discovered the Sorento and so many things I would have missed in the MDX. XC90 was my first choice but Sorento provided much better value for similar features and it was quieter than XC90.
 
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