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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  Great Value and great fun! - 2003 Kia Sorento
  By FN - March 30 - 10:00 am

  I own a LX470 and its a great car to use. I purchase a Sorento EX diesel as a utility vehicle and now ended up using it more than my LX470. The Sorento is such a fun vehicle to drive with good finishing, thoughtful instrumentation and a quiet and comfortable ride. Being a diesel version, I have no problem with fuel consumption (average of 32 miles per gallon). The commmon rail diesel egine also provides a surprising strong punch which is not much of a difference from that of the 3.5 L V6 engine. (i.e at least 90%). Great value and great fun to use.

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  A treat to drive - 2003 Kia Sorento
  By Paul - January 30 - 9:53 pm

  Excellent car! I have owned many four-wheel or all-wheel drive cars including an Audi A6. This is by far the best car I have owned. Reasonably priced and so much for the money. This vehicle is built on a medium duty truck chassis that the sell in Korea. Great off-road as well. Solid!

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  Happy with purchase, would buy again - 2003 Kia Sorento
  By Marisol - November 13 - 11:53 pm

  I owned a Kia Spectra before and it protected me in a serious accident. This truck is very sharp looking, I get comments about it all the time. Very roomy inside, lots of extra features. The clock doesnt work right but the dealer already knows. The car is a little skittish on wet roads.

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  2003 Sorento - 2003 Kia Sorento
  By Bandera - June 18 - 10:00 am

  Had our Kia Sorento for seven months (6000mi)now. We love it. The biggest complaint is it SHOULD get much better gas milage! Maybe its not quite broken in yet. Only had it to the dealer once-the check engine light came on-turned out to be a polution control item. Fixed it in 20 minutes. Only other complaint is the cig. lighter /power outlet in the front console & the one in the rear compartment are only powered when the key is ON. This caused our cell phone to do a noisy power up sequence every time the key is turned on. I fixed it myself by running a new fused wire that is hot all the time. Other than that, its fine.

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  8 Month and No Problems! - 2003 Kia Sorento
  By briankiser - April 11 - 10:00 am

  Im very happy so far. Hate the grill design, poor mileage, and stiff ride, but everything else is great. No problems whatsoever.

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  Sorento is a great SUV for the $$$ - 2003 Kia Sorento
  By pastrad - January 26 - 2:00 am

  I have only had this SUV a couple of weeks but so far so good. The only things I dont like are the front OH lights dont come on when you open the door. The middle and back ones do. The standard AM/FM/CD could use more power. The guage package is rather plain but nicely done. Floor heat mildly comes through dash registers. The leather is very nice. The horn is AWFUL. Sounds like a toy car. Overall a 9 out of 10.

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  KIA SORENTO EX 2003 - 2003 Kia Sorento
  By robdi - January 10 - 10:00 am

  This is our first KIA vehicle, which I bought for my wife, and we have had a WONDERFUL experience. We will NEVER buy an American Made(JUNK!!!) vehicle again. Our hats go off to KIA!!!!!