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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  Fun to drive - 2003 Kia Sorento
  By August - August 3 - 10:00 am

  I love the Kia Sorento.

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  should cost more than it does - 2003 Kia Sorento
  By k west - July 27 - 10:00 am

  I love this car! It has all the bells and whistles of the high end SUVs without the pricetag. As others have stated gas mileage could be better, but its not bad for a 6 cyl. all wheel drive SUV. I have the luxury package and believe you me it feels like a million bucks!

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  i like my kia - 2003 Kia Sorento
  By Brenda - July 27 - 10:00 am

  i am very pleased with my car ..........

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  Love My Sorento - 2003 Kia Sorento
  By ssteely - June 26 - 10:00 am

  After owning a 2001 Ford Explorer, I never imagined that I would own a Kia, but after my first test drive, all that changed. To say the least, comparing the Kia to the Ford is like comparing apples to oranges. My Ford had a tendacy to jar ones "innards" at every bump in the road, whereas, the Kia takes them like a trooper! I could go on and on comparing the two, but I wont. I do know I have no regrets and look forward to the years ahead w/ my Sorento!

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  Excellent SUV for the money! - 2003 Kia Sorento
  By ajh - June 26 - 10:00 am

  I was hesitant to buy a SUV with a KIA nameplate on it at first, but after test driving the competition and seeing their MSRPs, there was no competition for the features and price plus the 10/100k powertrain warranty. After driving it for a couple of weeks I know I made the right choice. Do yourself a favor and buy one before the word gets out and hence the price increases!.

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  kia sorento - 2003 Kia Sorento
  By green mg - June 9 - 2:00 am

  the car has good fit and finish and is comfortable on long trips there are blind spots on the right and the left sides of the car. the performance is good and the car is able to run smooth and stable at 85 + mph my only regreat is that the stick was not avalable at the time we bought it

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  best car i ever own - 2003 Kia Sorento
  By riskman - May 26 - 10:00 am

  I bought this suv at towncenter kia in kennesaw. I paid at MSRP even there was markup for around 2000 dollars. the suv is so nice and quiet, compare to my 95 grand cherokee. it is just powerfulas my Grand cherokee and fit and finish is impressive. I had 170,000 miles on my grand chrokee and changed tranny twice that costed me alomost $2000 each. wish sorento do btter than Grand cherokee. And milage is better than i expect average of 20- 23mpg mostly highway. better than EPA suggest. may be because i drove so nicely(dont press accel hard) because it is new....

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  I almost bought an MDX - 2003 Kia Sorento
  By gecko89 - May 19 - 2:00 am

  We had a deposit on the Acura MDX, but it wasnt going to arrive until 2 months later. Our friend told us to look at the Sorento and at first we said "NO! Kias are bad!" But we went to the Kia dealership anyway and bought the Sorento the SAME DAY! The sorento costed us $12,000 and the sorento luxury package is practically exactly like the MDX! We LOVE it, you will too!

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  A great value! - 2003 Kia Sorento
  By JCG - May 14 - 10:00 am

  After owning other SUVs that cost far more, it was a pleasure to find the KIA Sorento - its loaded with features, well made, fun to drive - and it comes at a very reasonable price!

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  You gotta drive it - 2003 Kia Sorento
  By Packer - May 14 - 2:00 am

  Im 57, car nut..owned everything there is..practically. In December, I was looking to replace my 1998 Expedition..told my wife I wanted to downsize a little.I brought the Sorento home and she was kind of blown away. "Are you serious?" 8000 miles on the odo and its as smooth as can be. Got the EX loaded. Quiet, plenty of power, gets about 15-16 in town with a fairly light foot..steady 20 mpg @ 80 on the highway. Check it out. Dont be scared by the "Old" Kias. This one is beating the Japanese at their own game..sorry Steve for stealing your line. Phil