You need to provide further details on your concerns....if you could flip thru couple of pages ago...we had similar discussion as well.

Is 2013/14 worth it?....definitely yes; parts are easily available at out side shop, at LYN garage section, there are parts sellers as well.


you could also read here on some recent discussion and mileage, etc
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/4556532/+140

Anything is specific you wanna ask?

cool, is this part of the optional upgrade while purchase?

How about for older models, can it be fit?

Whats the price like for the rear headrest unit?

look for convex brand. I'm using it. if you need the contact do let me know.

You can find it at lazada or mudah as well.

This post has been edited by VeeJay: Jul 12 2018, 11:55 PM

yup on my sorento...i went with 10.1 inch, since i wanted big, but it it will bulge out of frame.

if you go with right fitting, it will sit nicely. cant remember the size, could be 7in

will post pict, tomorrow dceyeo added



This post has been edited by VeeJay: Jul 13 2018, 12:45 PM

Possible, that depends on the canbus.

MY AC settings and changes are displayed on my passat ICE (same HU model)

wish they could come out with unique and brighter and vibrant color options

between the current model red and blaze blue is nice. I guess UK has more color options. sigh!

wow...thats really good mileage there! Ya diesel always beats petrol!

On mine (petrol), i get about 11km/l (average speed 120kmh)

what was your average speed?

I like that they had included the wireless charging, but it would have been more practical maybe to have it upright on dashboard or windscreen, since most of us using it for waze, driving, etc

I do have android unit on my sorento as well (after market hu), hence i could pair my waze or use the waze on hotspot wifi, but in practicality, I use on my phone, since its at eye length while the HU plays movies for the passengers

I presume, you are getting the sorento from a used dealer? Then just fix an appointment with Kia SC to have the car checked. It will cost around rm80 or so.

As for warranty you need to checkout 3rd party, Kia doesnt offer extended warranty to my knowledge, like the European cars.

ANy specific question? I own a 2013 model, last 2 years+

Hmm interesting, did they mention what kinda problem?

Kia had always been on a bad RV in Msia, so thats a given fact.

Moreover SUV market price is even worse, and thats a fact.

But when you look at actual numbers, their price reduction aint that bad...its just market perception.

Lets Look at available D segment (2014 model)
Mazda CX-9 rm280k -> 100K
Sorento RM160K -> 60k
Harrier RM 250k -> 120K

Ok coming to the car itself, When i bought the car, (2013 model-same as yours; bought on 2017;) it still had warranty. The previous owner changed the steering rack as warranty claim, and I had warranty claim on steering button.

Those are the only repairing I did till now, others are just wearNtear

As for parts, I get it from main distributor or spare parts shop, and give it to repair shop to change them.
There is one LYN seller from rawang who had very competitive price, compared to market price, and another in subang which i frequent.

I dont find the parts are pricey, its pretty close to any other SUV in its segment. Obviously part prices at Service Center itself are pricey on selected parts.

I would suggest prior to buying the car, bring it to the SC and had to checked/diagnosed bumper to bumper, together with service/repair history. It only cost RM80-110

Any other question?

i know quiet a but of similar owner, as in any cars, its all maintenance and how one drive it...since its SUV...many pakai bantai aje...obviously mechanical joint is gonna give ways.

Since you are buying second-hand as me, do ensure to check it up at the service center before purchasing, it will give you a peace of mind.

all the best bro...but if you want more power, santa fe 2.2 diesel is an option as well

Hmm, bought is about the same size and build on the same platform, its only cosmetic changes that differs...and for msian marker, santa fe concentrates on diesel and sorento for petrol.

I didnt like the older version, but the new facelist is much much better

https://www.mudah.my/2014+Hyundai+SANTA+FE+...AN-76207049.htm

Again, there is no right or wrong, its individual preference...all the best mate

I didn't realize that?! So the new units doesnt come with panaromic sunroof? Thats not good...Kia had always known to bring in sunroof, from early Optima days....sigh!

Mine is a 2013 model, has full sunroof.

Could be the steering rack...Mine is the first Gen (2013/14) model, and had similar issue, and warranty claimed it. Right now Naza is selling off their distribution of Kia, hence massive stock take and inventory book keeping is in progress, therefore spare parts are frozen...sigh!

so i guess you have to wait a little longer, unless the SC has stock.

Mine only had issue on lower speed, it was a little sticky (not smooth) and slight intermittent noise when turning, but at mid/high speed, I didnt feel anything. all the best mate

I really like the new Carnival, if given a chance I would trade my Sorento for it! As for SC,, their support is fine, but to get parts, its really difficult now since stock is frozen, sigh!

There are few bidders including bmw to take it over but no confirmation yet.

AGree with you, for fun cruse or city driving SUV is better and Sorento meets that requirement. But for bigger family especially long distance, my only gripe is the boot space and rear leg space. hence Carnival meets that need better

Size wise its not huge difference although from eyeball point Carnival appears to be bigger

Carnival Sorento
Length 5115 mm 4800 mm
Width 1985 mm 1890 mm
Height 1740 mm 1690 mm