Overview & Reviews

The Sorento is an all-new SUV from Kia. Larger and more powerful than the pint-size Sportage (which is expected to return for 2004 after a 2003 hiatus, by the way), the Sorento straddles the emerging middle ground between small SUVs and midsize SUVs. And it does so while offering interested buyers true off-road ability. Key competitors are the Ford Escape, the Honda CR-V, the Jeep Liberty, the Nissan Xterra and the Toyota Highlander.

• Great value, class-leading warranty coverage, long list of standard features, solid construction, true off-road capability.

• Engine needs more power, subpar fuel economy, seat upholstery could stand improvement.

User Reviews:

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  Another new happy owner. - 2003 Kia Sorento
  By KIAguy - January 2 - 10:00 am

  Most SUVs I looked at were practical but really did not excite me. I liked the Lexus but it was too steep for me to justify. The KIA was a stand out. For 20 grand Id feel foolish buying a Lexus. I really like the look and feel of the car from day one. And one month later this KIA continues to grow on me. This is my first new car and I feel really good about this car!

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  I love it - 2003 Kia Sorento
  By swood515 - December 18 - 12:06 pm

  I love my Kia. I have had no problems or issues.

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  Great Value for PRICE! - 2003 Kia Sorento
  By Alexjon - December 8 - 2:00 am

  Im planning to get a Sorento by the end of the year, so I test drove a fully loaded 4x2. Very good car as far as could tell in the test drive, great interior /exterior design. The interior was very rich and plush! Very similar to Lexus RX 300 as far as looks but quality will be judged in time. The exterior was very nice and very appealing, it looks in better in person than the internet pictures. Engine could be a bit more powerful but for the price its a great deal! Overall I had a great experience driving this car and I will be the owner of a Sorento very soon.

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  first new car - 2003 Kia Sorento
  By jared02 - December 8 - 2:00 am

  Ive been searching for a mid-size SUV for a year. I found the Sorento online and thought it too good to be true. Great looks and well built! Handles just as good or better than my wifes 99 Honda Accord. Fuel economy suffers. The best warranty and standeard features you can find for the price.

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  KIA - Keepsake, Innovative, Affordable - 2003 Kia Sorento
  By Carla Copeland - December 2 - 2:00 am

  I broke down near the KIA dealership on my way to Toyota to look at their 4- Runner. I had no idea of the changes and upgrades that KIA made. Approx. 3 hours later, I was the PROUD owner of a new KIA Sorento. I have all the luxury of the "more popular" SUVs at an affordable price. What I love most is how people look at the vehicle, trying to figure out what it is........

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  I may have a lemon according 2 other rvw - 2003 Kia Sorento
  By Going Ape - November 21 - 10:00 am

  After reading all the other reviews I figured I coudlnt lose, great price, great quality, great warranty. So I went out and bought one. However, I have had several annoying things go wrong. Ive had it 2 months now and its been in the shop 4 times for several things. The most annoying is a vibrating feel and sounds and certain speeds and acceleration. I went through a car wash and water started dripping in through the top of the windshield. Most other things were minor. I like to drive it and the interior is really nice. But overall I like the vehicle. Plan on keeping it for a long time because depreciation is really bad.

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  Very satisfied Kia owners! - 2003 Kia Sorento
  By PaulandKelly - November 21 - 10:00 am

  I absolutely love my Sorento! My husband has an Xterra that I cant stand! Its uncomfortable and drives like a truck and I vowed not to have that when I bought an SUV. I found everything I wanted in my Sorento and more! One thing I wish I had gotten...the luxury package!

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  Go test drive! You shall be satisfied. - 2003 Kia Sorento
  By song - October 21 - 2:00 am

  I have looked for everywhere to find the model I want - Bright silver colored 4WD EX model with the Luxury Package. It meets every aspects of my HIGH expectation! Go and test drive it yourself and you will find that paying $27,000 for the model is a steal.

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  Everything Looks Good So Far! - 2003 Kia Sorento
  By Donovan - October 17 - 2:26 pm

  My wife and I bought a used 2003 Kia Sorento EX w/4WD from a dealer last week, and weve been impressed by it. The body feels solid, the steering is light and smooth (though an adjustment if youre used to more road feel), the acceleration is better than reviews suggest, and its loaded with amenities (power drivers seat -- a must, considering the clunky manual adjusters; sunroof; leather interior -- love that smell). Best of all, we got it used at a great price! They say that the low resale value of the Sorento is a bad thing, but not for us! Even new, though, the price cant be beat. Amenities, 4x4 ability, great looks, good cargo space -- cant ask for anything more!

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  Best Bang for the Buck - 2003 Kia Sorento
  By dan01801 - October 15 - 10:00 am

  I did a ton of research looked at the "luxury" used suvs and for the same price I got the Luxury 03 Sorento with the great warrenty !!