Originally Posted By TNgan:
@LittlePony

What do you think of the new Kia Seltos? Any chance that Kia will offer a better non-turbo engine option or a real auto trans option in the future?

I am think about the Seltos S model, + the AWD option and the remote engine start, and in two tone white and blue color.

my other option is the base LX model but feel it's too striped down and cheap out. Unfortunately, the turbo diesel engine and manual trans option will not be coming to the US models.

Originally Posted By Andras:
@LittlePony

My Niro threw an engine light and gave me an audible warning 'there may be a problem with the engine control system'

The engine light has since gone out, but I have it scheduled to be looked at when I get the oil changed later this month.

Have you heard of this?

Thanks

Originally Posted By djkest:
So in Japan it's very expensive/ cost-prohibitive to own a "large" and powerful car. Is Korea more friendly for sporty cars like the Stinger?

Originally Posted By DefMan:
I am thinking of getting a used 2018 Sorento EX with AWD, 3.3 V6. Found some in 16-24k mileage and 19-24k in cost. Any issues with them lately? I'm having a hard time finding it locally. Found a couple in NJ and PA. I'm guessing with 2021 just starting, the 3 year leases on 2018 are not yet coming in and inventory will increase. I want the AWD and 3rd row seating and a few other options because I have a little shit that's 9 months old.

Originally Posted By bigriver:
Wife saw a white night Telluride, we drove, it's nice. Might say too nice. $$$$

The Hyundai we had years ago was built good, but the drivetrain is crap. Dont know if just luck of the draw or typical.

What am I in for long term?

Originally Posted By mikNtx:
@LittlePony, thanks for the thread.

https://www.ar15-backup.com/media/mediaFiles/2268/20210111_170220_jpg-1775319.JPG

i recently bought my daughter a 2018 kia soul 1million edition 2.0 and five speed auto with 28k mi.  just like this https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DgVvThm9f2g.  i must say its a neat car loaded with a lot of goodies.  over the holidays at 30k, i changed the oil 5/30 mobil1(instead of 5/20), cabin filter, and updated the map. also pulled the front end off and replaced the horn with a pair of fiamm freeway blasters.   cannot think of anything else to change except brakes and transmission fluid, but thats a 60k mi item.

its kind of clumsy to drive in eco transmission mode, ok in normal mode, but is a blast in sport mode, like a go kart when using the sport shifter.  is there anything i should monitor or be careful of with transmission, engine, or other stuff?  2018's seem to not have the problems of the earlier models.  i read the kia forums (  https://www.kia-forums.com, https://www.kiasoulforums.com, http://www.kiamanuals.org, please recommend some) and it seems like a pretty solid car.

please share if there's something to know of or your opinion about the 2.0 5spd auto soul (i think the cvt's are new in the 2020's).

thanks in advance..  

mikntx

eta pic of front end. easy to take off.. lol

https://www.ar15-backup.com/media/mediaFiles/2268/20210111_172746_jpg-1775352.JPG

Originally Posted By DefMan:
I am thinking of getting a used 2018 Sorento EX with AWD, 3.3 V6. Found some in 16-24k mileage and 19-24k in cost. Any issues with them lately? I'm having a hard time finding it locally. Found a couple in NJ and PA. I'm guessing with 2021 just starting, the 3 year leases on 2018 are not yet coming in and inventory will increase. I want the AWD and 3rd row seating and a few other options because I have a little shit that's 9 months old.

Originally Posted By midcap:
LP, have you heard how much HP the block of the stingers V6 can handle?

Originally Posted By veritas8985:
I recently picked up a 2020 Kia Sorento LX.  Love the car itself, but the seats are causing me a ton of pain.

1. Can I go to a junkyard and get some leather seats to swap out?  
2. Do you know what model year seats are compatible with the 2020?  
3. Will I need to have any wiring run for power?

TIA

Originally Posted By LittlePony:

I think even the base trims of a Sorento have adjustable lumbar if that's your issue

@veritas8985

Originally Posted By djkest:


Not that I know of.
A 2018-2020 Sorrento EX should have lumbar support.

Originally Posted By veritas8985:

This one is the LX.  There is a package where the LX seats have lumbar support, but not in this model.

The LX probably doesn't have power running to the front seat like the others.  How hard is that to do?

Originally Posted By mwin323:
@LittlePony

My wife has a 2013 Optima, pretty sure its the base model. Any ideas why it would be burning oil? The last few oil changes her car has been low but its not leaking externally as we don't have any oil on our driveway. I'm concerned its leaking internally. Any ideas? It has just under 100k miles.

Thanks!

Originally Posted By RayFromJersey:
Whelp, our family is expanding so we want to upgrade the wife's Outback to a 3-row SUV (new). The Sorento and Telluride are both contenders (Subaru Ascent is as well). Thoughts?

2 carseats, a big dog, and a stroller will be the standard loadout.

@LittlePony

Originally Posted By oarlock:
I have a 2015 Sorento and need a spare key.  
The one I have is a flip key, laser.  Dealer says 350 bucks.  Is this real?

During a presentation about Kia's rebranding, from its new logo to dealer design, the company also provided a peek at the electric vehicles coming in the near future. A total of nine models were shown, from normal consumer cars to specialty vehicles for commercial applications. The first will be revealed in just a few months, and seven will be launched by 2027.

The new electric lineup will have names from EV1 to EV9. The company didn't say if the naming scheme will be based on the size of the vehicle or its chronological release date. We would bet on the latter so that the naming isn't confusing over time. Of the nine vehicles previewed, five of them seemed to be consumer models. No names were given, but descriptions were. They included a "fun and practical commuter," a "powerful and dynamic crossover," a "strong and bold SUV," an "agile and dynamic machine," and a "long and elegant sedan." They're shown in order in the gallery at the top.


Kia electric crossover
The first of these cars will use the E-GMP platform. That means it will either be rear-wheel drive with a single motor or all-wheel drive with a rear-drive bias using dual motors. It will also support 800-volt fast charging. This platform is being shared with Hyundai, Genesis and Ioniq, and the first car to use it will be the Ioniq 5. We believe this first E-GMP Kia will be the car referred to as a "powerful and dynamic crossover," and is shown in the image with red lighting. The reason for this is that the shape seems to match that of the Kia electric prototypes that our spy photographers have caught. It's also roughly the size and bodystyle of the Ioniq 5, but obviously with Kia-specific styling. Kia said the reveal will come this quarter, so we should only have to wait a few months.

The other four models shown were specialty vehicles for commercial use. They start with a "micro-autonomous pod," a "small individual urban transporter," a "mid-size commuter," and a "large logistic companion." They represent Kia's plans to expand beyond car manufacturing and sales to more mobility and commercial products and services.

Originally Posted By Andras:
I've had the Niro since March 2019 and have just about driven it 10,000 miles, would have been closer to 12k, but didn't get to go to Maine this year.


Question, is the paint on the roof rails a warranty item? The tops have suddenly faded pretty badly.

Originally Posted By mikNtx:
@LittlePony , the soul i mentioned earlier has the push button start with smart key.   am i really limited just two FOBs?  i wanted to get extra keys, but it seems i'm stuck.  

alternate solution is to remove battery from second proximity smart fob and hide it inside car.   car can be started with batteryless key fob by pressing it to push button start (button energizes a fob with dead battery).  make extra of the physical door keys to access car if primary fob is lost or damaged.  hide a physical door key outside of car to get to fob inside car.

this is what the fob looks like.  i imagine others with smart key are in same situation of being limited to two fobs..

http://www.kisouman.com/images/books/386/1/page.h48.jpg

opinions?  let me know what you think.  thanks!

Originally Posted By LittlePony:


You are correct most of our cars are limited to only 2 keys save for a few exceptions like the K900

A few backup Manual keys are handy

But if you are going to have a fob underneath the car with no battery in it you better make sure it's incased in some sort of container that is impervious to weather conditions

@mikNtx

Originally Posted By steve8140:
What’s your opinion on the Kia Telluride?

The wife wants one and like the 3rd row seating option. Are they nice or crap? Any known issues to report? Are they worth the price tag?