Kia Sorento 2 XM

The Kia Sorento 2 is a large, spacious and well-equipped Korean SUV. It debuted in 2009, and the cheapest copies are available for 700,000 rubles.

Santa Fe, fresh only.

The Kia Sorento 2 is built on the Hyundai Santa Fe II platform, but looks more modern as it was later painted. Design is the work of Peter Schreier, one of the most talented stylists, thanks to which Kia has achieved success in Europe.

The interior is equally attractive. However, it should be recognized that the accuracy of fitting parts and the quality of the plastics used does not reach the level of more prestigious competitors. However, much depends on the accuracy of the owner and passengers.

You don’t have to complain about the equipment. In the serial equipment even entered the dual-zone climate control. The list of options includes: rear-view camera, navigation, a system for facilitating climbing uphill and speed limits during a steep descent.

An interesting solution – the screen optional rear-view camera is built into the mirror. Smart.

Kia Sorento was updated only once in 2012. The restyling model can be recognized by vertical fog lamps located in the bumper. The rear optics received LED technology. Inside, a new dashboard and a wider central display appeared. The engines were slightly improved, and a 2-liter diesel unit with a capacity of 150 hp appeared in the range (in Russia it was not officially offered).

The skin of the chairs starts to crack quite quickly. The electric driver’s seat is a popular option.

Which engine should you choose?

Theoretically, the best engine for Kia Sorento is a 2.2-liter turbodiesel. It is very economical and quite dynamic (almost 200 hp). Some mechanics claim that the 2.2 CRDi is not without flaws. So, after 100,000 km can make noise chain timing (about 22 000 rubles), or surrender the tensioner of the belt of attachments (from 1600 rubles). A faulty low pressure fuel pump causes difficulties with starting. In fact, trouble with turbodiesel is a rarity. The HRM chain, fuel injectors and turbocharger serve more than 200,000 km. The only drawback is the relatively low life of the damper pulley crankshaft (4-7 thousand rubles). 2.4-liter gasoline atmospheric is famous for its unpretentiousness and does not consume too much fuel during quiet driving. In 2011, in Europe, a modernized version of the engine with direct injection of GDI fuel came to replace. Interesting fact: European 2.4 liters have a power of 174 hp, and American - 177 hp. The diesel 2. 2 CRDi is quite hardy. [left]

If you are not going to move around often, then you should choose the petrol version 2. 4. This engine is not a hassle, except for the 2012-2014 models. [right]

Motors 2. 4 G4KE cars 2012-2014 release sometimes put pig on the segment 80-160 thousand km. There was a knock, and then the rods rolled. When defective, sometimes along the way, bullies were found on the walls of the cylinders. If the cylinders are whole, the cost of repairs was about 100-120 thousand rubles.

Transmission

The basic versions were equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission, and the rest - a 6-speed automatic. Both boxes are very reliable. Cases of machine repair are found on the first copies with a mileage of more than 200-250 thousand km.

Usually, problems in the operation of automatic transmission are caused by a malfunction of the inhibitor (selector position sensor) - the indication of the selected transmission disappears, and transfers are not included. The cost of a new part is about 2500 rubles.

All-wheel drive system

The basic versions have only one leading axis – the front. Fortunately, there are few.

Among the proposals, copies with all-wheel drive prevail. The rear axle is automatically connected. At low speeds (up to 40 km / h), you can lock the clutch - the moment will be distributed between two axes.

Silent blocks of the rear gearbox (500-1500 rubles) wear out to 100-150 thousand km.

But the biggest attack is the corrosion of the slate connection of the transfer case and the gearbox differential. The slits wear out and the car stops driving. The defect occurs after 90-150 thousand km of run. Comprehensive repairs will cost 60,000 rubles.

To avoid trouble will help the so-called "prevention of all-wheel drive". To do this, the transfer case is removed and the slate connection is lubricated. The cost of the procedure is about 4-5 thousand rubles.

However, mainly in restyled samples (FL), no, no and breaks the basket of the all-wheel drive coupling. The cost of eliminating the defect will be 12-20 thousand rubles.

Walking

Ball supports (1000-1600 rubles) become unusable after 80-120 thousand km. Approximately so serve and Silent blocks of the front levers (300-600 rubles). Silent blocks of the rear suspension are more tenacious - a resource of over 150,000 km.

Suspension components are cheap and widely available.

The rear stage bearings are delivered after 100-150 thousand km, and the front ones reach 150-200 thousand km. They change in the collection with a hub and cost 3-6 thousand rubles. The work is estimated at about 1200 rubles.

The rear springs are noticeably subsided after 6-10 years of operation (1500-5000 rubles per spring).

The most expensive detail in the optional suspension Self-levelizer - rear self-leveling shock absorbers cost 24 000 rubles apiece. In case of wear, many prefer to switch to conventional shock absorbers (4-8 thousand rubles). At the same time, you will need regular springs.

Soon, the steering rack can be knocked - usually due to wear of the right support bushing (1100 rubles). In extreme cases, the owners resort to replacing the rake (17-20 thousand rubles).

Other problems and malfunctions

In cars older than 5-6 years, chips appear on the roof - above the windshield. A little later they "bloom" - the paint swells, and rust appears.

From time to time, the locks of the doors are brought down - the spring in the lock breaks. The doors stop opening from the inside.

In some instances there are problems with seals of doors and windows.

Two extra seats in the trunk: little legroom, but the width and overhead is just right.

Modern tape recorder with a large touchscreen Motrex MTXT900XM was installed in restyled copies of the XM FL. Unfortunately, the audio system fails after 3-5 years of operation - the processor or memory burns down, and the screen dips. For repairs will ask about 7000 rubles. But it lasts for 3-4 years. A new analogue from China is available for 20-35 thousand rubles.

Santa Fe, fresh only.

• However, it should be recognized that the accuracy of fitting parts and the quality of the plastics used does not reach the level of more prestigious competitors.

Which engine should you choose?

• There was a knock, and then the rods rolled.
• If the cylinders are whole, the cost of repairs was about 100-120 thousand rubles.
• Otherwise, guise is necessary, which increased the cost to 180-200 thousand rubles.
• There are no serious problems with them.

Transmission

• Cases of machine repair are found on the first copies with a mileage of more than 200-250 thousand km.
• Usually, problems in the operation of automatic transmission are caused by a malfunction of the inhibitor (selector position sensor) - the indication of the selected transmission disappears, and transfers are not included.

All-wheel drive system

• But the biggest attack is the corrosion of the slate connection of the transfer case and the gearbox differential.
• The defect occurs after 90-150 thousand km of run.
• Comprehensive repairs will cost 60,000 rubles.

Walking

• In case of wear, many prefer to switch to conventional shock absorbers (4-8 thousand rubles).
• Soon, the steering rack can be knocked - usually due to wear of the right support bushing (1100 rubles).

Other problems and malfunctions

• A little later they "bloom" - the paint swells, and rust appears.
• From time to time, the locks of the doors are brought down - the spring in the lock breaks. The doors stop opening from the inside.
• In some instances there are problems with seals of doors and windows.
• Modern tape recorder with a large touchscreen Motrex MTXT900XM was installed in restyled copies of the XM FL.
• Unfortunately, the audio system fails after 3-5 years of operation - the processor or memory burns down, and the screen dips. For repairs will ask about 7000 rubles. But it lasts for 3-4 years.

The ads are dominated by petrol-powered Kia Sorento with an automatic transmission. It is gratifying that among the offers there are quite a lot of accident-free cars sold through official dealers with a real mileage of less than 200,000 km.

The Kia Sorento 2 is not an ideal car, but its advantages prevail over its disadvantages. The appearance of the SUV still attracts attention, the level of equipment does not cause complaints, and the quality of the interior trim should just close your eyes.

• Santa Fe, fresh only: Kia Sorento 2 is built on the Hyundai Santa Fe II platform, but looks more modern as it was painted later.
• Which engine to choose?: There was a knock, and then turned the rod liners.
• Transmission: Cases of machine repair are found on the first copies with a mileage of more than 200-250 thousand km.
• All-wheel drive system: But the biggest attack is the corrosion of the slash gearbox and gearbox differential.
• In case of wear, many prefer to switch to conventional shock absorbers (4-8 thousand rubles).
• Other problems and malfunctions: A little later they "bloom" - paint swells up, and rust appears.

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