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Thank you so much to KIA for allowing me to drive a press loaner for a week to facilitate this review.
Did I ever tell you all that I’m kinda a big car buff? Not in the way that I can rattle off all sorts of stats about engines and such, but more in the way that I love a good looking car that is huge in usability. Driving and reviewing the 2014 KIA Sorento was pure fun and once I saw how stylish it was I decided I needed to have some fun in it!
I called my mom and invited her for a day cruising in the KIA and some fun at the spa!
Southern California is known for palm tree lined roads so I had to cruise around California style! We also really enjoyed the XM radio. Aside from some awesome music, the speakers are top notch. The sound system was one of the things I missed most when I had to give this sweet SUV back. It is that good!
Before our appointments, at the spa, we stopped for coffee. We chose a coffee shop that specializes in organic coffee… and they also have my beloved coconut milk! We both went for decaf so that we could enjoy the spa treatments and not be buzzing in our seats!
My mom and I are not the tallest people which can sometimes make seeing out of cars difficult… the visibility in the KIA was perfect for us. And the interior is well appointed and really comfy. It’s pretty good looking too, don’t you think?
We both noticed the speed limit sign on the navigation. How awesome is that?! It’s so frustrating to be driving along not knowing if you are going too fast or too slow. I live in a semi-rural area {at least in So Cal standards} and the speed limit signs are few and far between. This is a really cool feature.
Now, this is totally one of my favorite features and a real selling point. It has a blind spot detection system! Say you are driving on the freeway and a car pulls up into your blind spot next to you… this guy here warns you! Love it!
After riding around town we made it over to the spa and had mani/pedis. I *might* have even gotten nail polish to match the KIA! I just really liked the color! Plus red is always in style!
On the way home, we stopped and picked up this beautiful plant to remember our spa day. It fit perfectly in the cup holder. If you are like me and having enough cup holders is important I’m happy to say this car has plenty!
And, if you travel heavy with multiple kids and a car seat, have no fear… everything fits perfectly! There was no problem having a car seat and 2 kids in the middle row with 2 in the third row. It’s not the roomiest packed with people but it’s still very comfortable.
I can’t leave out the all-important backup camera too. With little ones around me, it’s something that I insist on having in my vehicles. The KIA has a very good one that covers the whole back area.
We had a great time on our spa day and have decided to do it more often. Of course, it’s not going to be as much fun in my minivan as it was in the KIA but we’ll survive! Learn more about the KIA Sorento here.
What is the number one feature you look for in a vehicle?
Wow! That vehicle is certainly loaded with fabulous features! Might have to take a test drive, we’ll soon be in the market for a new car. Love that you matched the vehicle with your nail polish!
Thanks Barb! It was an awesome red LOL!
Love that back up camera!!! I’ve never had a new, fancy car, so it’s neat to live through your blog post!! Never knew Kia’s looked so great and clean on the inside!
Dominique I was pretty surprised too! I didn’t expect it to be as fancy on the inside either!
Love the built in navigation. That is definitely handy!
Totally Ellen!
Looks like a great car. I have to admit, I love my big cars too!
Thanks Candace… it was sized just right!
The number one thing we look for is room, too. Love big cars.
Totally agree… it must be comfortable! This one i!
I love all the features in the Sorento! Specially the speed limit in the navigation screen. 🙂
I know! Isn’t that the coolest!
Oh my goodness, it looks like you had an awesome day! That is one sweet ride!
We did! It’s so nice just to spend some one on one time with my mom and the KIA just made it even more special!
WOW! The Kia sorento looks amazing. I absolutely love it and all the fun features. I want a kia. but I have to go with something bigger so it would fit our entire family. But I love the features the Kia is coming out with lately.
Amber I was really impressed too! It had been a long time since I had seen one and I was totally wowed by all the cool features!
That blind spot detection is awesome. I wish it were standard in all cars.
Me too Angela. Hopefully KIA will lead the way with that!
I love the Kia Sorento! We just downsized but if I had been looking for a vehicle this size, the kia sorento would have been my first choice.
Me too Pam! It was very fun to drive!
I have heard many goods things about the Kia Sorento and you sure made it look good. We actually have plans to get one of those fairly soon so I loved reading your review and hearing all the little in’s and outs.. thanks for sharing and the pictures of California are SOOO beautiful… (and of the car as well, too..lol)
LOL! Thanks Melanie! WE had a really fun time in it. It’s definitely a lot cooler than than my regular minivan 🙂
I really love the GPS on these. Using my phone is getting on my last nerve! I drove a Sorento once and loved it!
Totally agree Liz! I loved it too!
Very nice looking car. I haven’t ever taken a close look at KIA’s before. I like it.
I hadn’t either Tara… I was totally impressed!
That blind spot detection is awesome… sounds like a great car. Thanks so much
I totally agree! That alone is a huge selling point to me 🙂
I LOVE the Sorrento and we actually almost bought one. That color is super pretty and so is your nail polish. 😉 Great review!!
Thanks Jennifer! I’m loving the polish color!
I would love the navigation features.
Me too Nicole!
I miss SoCal. Thank goodness you didn’t have photos of In n Out in your post or I was going to cry. The Sorento is a cute vehicle!
Such a good looking car!
Awwww, awesome spa day and a hot ride! Can’t go wrong. Beautiful car though.
I’ve heard so many good things about the Sorento. Well, Kia in general. They’ve definitely become a trusted car brand.
That is one good looking vehicle! 🙂 I love it.
This is my favorite car! Seriously!! Almost bought one a year ago, but the deal on another car was too good to pass up. Sad I didn’t get the Kia though because I love it!
I really like the Sorento! It’s very roomy and sleek!
I wish I could do a spa day with my mom! Love the Red color of the Kia too!