2012 Kia Sorento
TCS
81.78
Expert Resource Scoring:
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TCS Converted Score
65.45
Consumer Guide
"Safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain-side airbags that cover all seating rows, and front-side airbags. All four-cylinder models have standard five-passenger seating. A third-row bench seat that increases capacity to seven is optional on four-cylinder and LX V6 models; it comes standard on all other V6-equipped trims. Available features include rear-obstacle detection, leather upholstery, rearview camera, navigation system, panoramic sunroof, and heated steering wheel."
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TCS Converted Score
N/A
Edmunds.com
"Fresh from last year's redesign, the Kia Sorento gains a few more upgrades for 2012. Topping the list is a new, optional four-cylinder engine with direct fuel injection for more power and better fuel economy. Also new are a ventilated driver seat, stain-resistant seat fabric and Kia's "Uvo" voice-activated control interface."
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TCS Converted Score
84.00
MSN Autos
"The 2012 Kia Sorento offers an available gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine and Kia’s new UVO powered by Microsoft hands-free infotainment and communications system. Also new for 2012 are power-folding mirrors, memory/power passenger seat, ventilated driver’s seat, heated steering wheel and wood trim steering wheel."
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TCS Converted Score
80.00
The Car Connection
"Choosing the right Sorento means knowing how you'll use it. For most of today's crossover drivers, the front-drive, four-cylinder version with direct injection is a fine choice. Skip the manual transmission and the base four-cylinder: the 191-hp four spins sweetly enough, and delivers as much as 32 mpg highway according to the EPA's ratings, with a well-sorted shift quality and good handling that gives more weight to comfortable ride than to even moderately brisk cornering."
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TCS Converted Score
80.00
US News/World Report
"Test drivers are impressed by how well the 2012 Kia Sorento drives for an SUV in its price range. Though some say its ride is too firm, most mention that this helps it feel composed over twisty roads. Even the base engine is adequate for most drivers, but the Sorento’s upgraded powerplants earn praise for their capable performance. And even though this crossover can’t handle hardcore off-roading, test drivers say its optional all-wheel drive is capable enough to get the kids to school in bad weather."
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TCS Converted Score
78.00
Unnamed Expert Resource 1
TCS Converted Score
N/A
Unnamed Expert Resource 2
Safety Administration Scoring:
TCS Converted Score
85.00
National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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TCS Converted Score
100.00
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)
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Fuel Economy Factor:
Fuel Economy Factor
3
The Fuel Economy Factor influence to the Total Car Score is determined by first calculating a vehicle's average fuel economy number. This number is derived from the average miles-per-gallon figure a vehicle receives from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) across all available drivetrains (engines, transmissions and driven wheels). The number is then compared to the average fuel economy number for the entire segment in which a vehicle competes. The difference between a vehicle's fuel economy average number and the segment's fuel economy average number is what decides whether the fuel economy factor pulls a vehicle's Total Car Score up or down, and by how much.
For instance, if a car's average fuel economy is 21 mpg and the entire segment's fuel economy average is 19 mpg that vehicle gets 2 points added to its Total Car Score.
How is the Total Car Score Calculated?
Although each of these nine sources uses a unique ratings system (i.e. numbers vs. bubbles vs. stars, etc.), we convert those systems into a simple percentage score with equal weighting for each of the nine sources.
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