We all loved the Infinity Surround Sound Audio System as we listened to FM radio, HD radio, Sirius Satellite radio, CDs and music from my iPhone via the Bluetooth Wireless Technology. I’ve gotten so used to the push button start that when I went back to driving my van I set my purse and keys on the passenger seat…and couldn’t find the start button! the navigation system was great and I loved how it shows the speed limit, that comes in handy while driving on unfamiliar roads. The back up camera is a wonderful safety tool and it may have saved my neighbor’s life. The dog across the street was running loose, with the 6th grade son trying to chase her down. I was preparing to back out of the driveway as the boy appeared on the back up camera causing the system to beep to alert me that he and the dog were running across my driveway! I wouldn’t have seen the dog and I may not have seen the boy without this safety tool. As much as I love the camera though, my favorite safety tool is the Blind Spot Detection. Watch my video and see how much I love this vehicle. (Special thanks to Jordan for shooting and editing my video)

The middle row seats 3 adults and is split 40-20-40 for folding the seats down. The windows in this row have retractable sun screens. The middle of the seat has a fold down arm rest which houses two pop out cup holders. There is also a regular 110 plug and a cigarette lighter plug for charging your gadgets on the go.

Kia Sorento Middle Row Features

The Kia Sorento has enough storage space for a few grocery bags with the 3rd row of seats up. When you fold the 3rd row seats flat you get a lot of space which was handy when we picked Jordan up at the airport after being on the road with The 99 for 3 months.

I drove the Kia Sorento about 500 miles the week I had it. It included about 300 miles of highway driving to and from Disney World and the Tampa Airport as well as driving around town on a very busy week. The 19″ alloy wheels and quiet compartment make driving this vehicle so nice that on my first bit of interstate driving I found myself going a bit too fast so I used the cruise control to ensure I’d maintain a safe speed. Gas mileage on the Kia Sorento averages 18 city and 21 highway and my averages were a little bit better than that.

If you are looking for a family vehicle I highly recommend the 2014 Kia Sorento SX FWD, it is a beautiful vehicle inside and out.

Disclosure: I received the car to drive for 1 week. No other compensation was received. All opinions are 100% mine.

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I drove the Kia Rio for a week and my absolute favorite feature was the gas mileage. I averaged 27mpg with mostly around town driving. That is just unheard of for us. The Kia Rio is an adorable little car and the Electric Blue color garnered compliments everywhere I drove it. The Kia Rio is a sub-compact and I don’t believe I have ever driven a car this small before. The front seat area had plenty of room and was comfortable to drive though the seats are rather low to the ground and I had to work to find a comfortable way to get in and out of the vehicle. The back seat is a bit small, especially since my kids are full sized. Aaron fit in the back seat but he was not comfortable.
The Kia Rio has a large trunk space under the hatch with plenty of room for groceries or luggage. Aaron made sure it had enough room to carry his cajon…and it did.

I was impressed with how comfortable the ride was, especially being so low to the ground. The suspension was just right. The Kia Rio is a nice driving car with enough get-up-and-go to get you through daily traffic.

Here is a brief tour of the Kia Rio:

My other favorite thing about the Kia Rio is the dash board. The layout, all of the information it gives you plus the navigation system and the bluetooth technology was great. It was simple to connect my iPhone to the car for hands free calling and for streaming my music from my phone. The sound system also has a CD player, AM/FM radio and Sirius Satellite Radio! The nav system worked great, much better than any of the apps I have used on my phone. The back-up camera is an awesome feature that is now on my list as a must-have for any vehicle I purchase.

In the end, the Kia Rio is a great little car. I think it would be a great first car or a car for a young couple with small kids. The gas mileage is fantastic and with Kia’s 10 year, 100,000 mile warranty you can’t go wrong. While it isn’t the car for me, it may be just right for you or someone you know. Please share this post with your friends using the buttons below. I’d love to hear your thoughts on the Kia Rio so leave me a comment.

Disclosure: I received the car to drive for 1 week. No other compensation was received. All opinions are 100% mine.

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