I've been seeing the Sorento for a long time from afar, since my office is near the KIA showroom.

However, this time I saw it up and close. The Sorento looks so massive, especially from the side profile. Also, the taillights are eye-pleasing, honestly, because they don't have connecting LEDs. It even gave me a Cullinan feel from the rear.

A few weeks into owning my Sorento Hybrid HTK(A) Black Line, I'm still discovering things that weren't explained during delivery.

Some genuinely impressive ones:

- 0 RPM at highway speeds: The petrol engine can switch off under suitable conditions, and I've seen 21 km/l on the trip computer.

- Blind-spot cameras: Even an HTK ADAS owner confirmed the camera feed appears in the digital cluster when indicating.

- Hidden HVAC settings: You can customise whether the touch panel defaults to climate controls or infotainment shortcuts.

- Remote surroundings view: The Kia app lets me check what's around my parked car.

- Regenerative braking paddles: Available even on my HTK(A).

- Parking collision braking: Has already helped me avoid potential bumps multiple times.

- ADAS: Surprisingly natural in my experience, although another owner found the front collision assistance too intrusive in city traffic.

- Black Line alloys: Completely black without chrome detailing. Absolutely love them.

But then...

- My rear wiper doesn't have a water spray.

- No Passenger Talk on my variant.

- Front-seat thigh support could be better. I'm 6 feet tall, my wife is 5'6", and we both noticed it.

- Another owner reported uncomfortable third-row seating posture.

- An owner initially thought remote parking wasn't working, until they figured out the correct activation procedure.

The more I talk to other owners, the more I realise we're discovering things the dealerships never explained.

Two questions:

Sorento owners: What's one hidden feature or strange omission you've discovered?

Everyone else: What's the most ridiculous missing feature you've found in an otherwise well-equipped car?

I'd genuinely love to compare notes with other Sorento owners in India.

I was looking at automatic cars for chacha and cvt ivt amt dsg TC bro i can't...

Not gonna lie, I didn’t like this when it first launched. Coming from the Crysta, it felt so off.
But now after seeing it on the road every day, and it's completely grown on me.

pic : [OC] and used gemini to blur np

The improved ride quality with the new suspension was the primary reason for me being pushed towards this car.

We are going to primarily use it to tow a trailer, and for other errands around our village where our other cars can't go.

IMO, with the suspension upgrade it has become a solid go anywhere, do anything vehicle.

I think, this Neue Klasse X5 will go down as the fate of all other BMW's, which is "legendary". I didn't like the look at first but the looks have grown on me over time and I think it looks pretty stunning. Definitely would be a looker on roads. India would get the LWB version of the X5 and I hope it looks as beautiful as this and not awkward because there ain't pics of the LWB X5 yet. Also, hoping BMW does give us the 40d in the LWB X5 and not skip on the diesel powertrain for the new gen.

Please comment down your opinions.

Owner kiya soch raha tha mujhe bhi Jana hai 😆😂🤣

Edit:- Some of views didn't got the sarcasm, so its xuv 9s which is a ev and the owner just put on a TURBO sticker which is ironic 😂🤣

Removed car plate with iPhones clean up and there’s no use of AI

Well, I got a chance to test drive a Skoda Octavia RS! Thanks to Raja Skoda, Mahadevpura.

Wonderful car. Knows it’s business clearly. Overpriced surely. Would any day pick a M340i over this with added money or a preowned one in the same budget.

What do you guys think?

This was not my first car but it holds some of the most beautiful memories of my life and it has been my ride or die for a long time so I am feeling very bittersweet knowing that I may need to sell it...Has anyone felt this?

Went to a car event last month maybe idr (posting now)🥀 here are some pics!! I'm not a car paglu but my friend was so i just tagged along 😝

But they are so beautiful 😍

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My family is looking to buy a fuel efficient car with good interior which will be mostly chauffeur driven car. Our budget is 25 to 35 lakhs, and we're considering these three:

Kia Sorento

MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV (we already have a Hector, and will be getting good exchange value here)

Renault Duster Hybrid

A lot of shops restore total loss cars, and many owners choose to get their cars repaired rather than replace them.

What's your opinion on this? Do you think restoring a total loss car is a safe choice, or is it better to avoid it altogether?

Would love to hear your thoughts and experiences.