KIa Sorento KX1 2012

Talktourer
Talktourer Forum Participant Posts: 30
edited August 2021 in Towcars & Towing #1

Hi All,

 

I would appreciate any comments on a Kia Sorento KX1 2,2 2012 as a tow car

Cheers

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  • scratchgolfer
    scratchgolfer Forum Participant Posts: 40
    edited August 2021 #2

    Sorry no one has replied to you after 6 days.

    Our KX2 Sorento was new in 2017 and is the best tow cat we have had, so good infact we are about to order a new 2.2 Sorento 

  • Extugger
    Extugger Forum Participant Posts: 1,293
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    edited August 2021 #3
     

    Sorry from me too for not seeing your post sooner

    I changed from a 55 plate Sorento to an auto model (KX2) and had concerns it would not be as good as the old model for towing my 8' wide !800kg caravan. I need not have worried! It was very accomplished and trustworthy (I, too, have since upgraded). I towed many thousands of kilometres in Continental Europe and the UK without any problems whatsoever and the vehicle was totally reliable, stable and competent. 

     
  • Rufs
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    edited August 2021 #4

    I got a 2013 KX2 2.2 auto Sorento, brilliant, used to be a Discovery person, but not any more, will be off on Tuesday for a month in Devon then up to Scotland, return via Yorkshire and I am sure it will tow my Coachman with ease.

  • Talktourer
    Talktourer Forum Participant Posts: 30
    edited August 2021 #5

    Many thanks for your replies, we previously had a trusty KX2 2. also 2012 but sold it as we tried a Motorhome but decided it wasn't for us!

  • JVB66
    JVB66 Forum Participant Posts: 22,892
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    edited August 2021 #6

    We have the 2013 Sportage kx 4 auto it will be a hard act to follow,  as all the later models fall far short smile

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited August 2021 #7

    JV, that’s a totally different car. Only the maker's name badge is the same🤣🤣🤣

  • Cornersteady
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    edited August 2021 #8

    The KX1 shares the same engine as all the rest of the range. I think it lacks air suspension but pulling power is fine

  • Talktourer
    Talktourer Forum Participant Posts: 30
    edited September 2021 #9

    Many thanks to all for your comments

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