Overview & Reviews

The optional sport package now includes blacked-out headlamps and, on LX models, a premium audio system. A five-speed automatic transmission replaces last year's four-speed unit.

• Great value, long list of standard features, high-quality interior materials, solid construction, true off-road capability, lengthy warranty coverage.

• Mediocre fuel economy, harsh ride over sharp bumps.

User Reviews:

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  Good deal - 2005 Kia Sorento
  By Steve - March 2 - 5:43 pm

  Overall very good vehicle. Drives well and handles well. All the features of the luxury package are very enjoyable. Well built for the money you will spend. Had some electrical issues with the overhead display console-temp/altitude etc. Good to see that Kia is using a major brand tire (Michelin). Great Job.

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  WORTH THE PRICE OF FUEL - 2005 Kia Sorento
  By J - February 4 - 3:10 am

  This is my second Sorento and I love it more than the first! The accident that wrecked the first one would have killed a vast majority of drivers in other SUVs. I walked away without a scratch and was back on the road in a new one the next day. I am extremely pleased with all aspects of the vehicle. Though a pair of 17 or 18" aluminum rims should be available. My new Sorento is often mistaken for a Lexus because of its awesome styling. The interior is top notch. For the money this is easily the best value available. You can load this thing with all the options, put aftermarket accessories and customize it for less than many other inferior SUVs. A perfect fit for even the most critical buyer.

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  sorento - 2005 Kia Sorento
  By joep32757 - January 27 - 10:00 am

  good value ,handeling ,superior saftey and warranty, fit and finnish is very good .quiet ride.

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  love my Kia - 2005 Kia Sorento
  By becki - January 24 - 11:46 am

  I love my little SUV . I couldnt imagine living without it. I test drove a lot of SUVs and this one was my favorite. For the price and the way it handles on the road, its great. I plan on trading it in in two years for a new one. I have never done that before. Excellent Kia!

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  The Best SUV for the money - 2005 Kia Sorento
  By Joe - October 11 - 6:40 am

  This SUV is definitely one for the record books. It has all the frills without the bills. In other words it doesnt cost a lot to own. Well worth the money and great value. Santa Ana Kia has the best service too. They do free oil changes, wash your vehicle all with a smile.

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  Never thought Id buy a KIA.. - 2005 Kia Sorento
  By Scott - September 27 - 8:53 am

  I thought KIAs were cheap disposable cars. Then we went and tried a test drive. It wasnt too bad after all, and the warranty was excellent. We do have a problem with the clock. the dealer says he has 16 on backorder so I guess this is going to be a major problem for the folks at KIA if the failure rate on them is this high at 1 dealer.. We also had a shudder in the drive line when starting from a dead stop; the dealer took out some rubber blocks that were in the words of the dealer "made too soft" for the application. Problem solved. We only have 3,000 miles on the truck now and hope this will be as good of a car when it has 130,000 miles on it!

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  Kia Hater - 2005 Kia Sorento
  By khl723 - September 19 - 9:33 pm

  Run; do not walk away from this car. Where to start? Service department are few, far between and unreliable. I now own stock in GE Lamp division for all the lamps I have had to replace. The electrical system, as far as the "Horns and Whistles" are concerned, keep screwing up. Warning bell goes off for no reason when the car is off and you open the door. Door locks decide when they are going to work. Do not get me started on the mpg, my old van did better.

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  Sorento Review - 2005 Kia Sorento
  By LX - September 19 - 3:23 pm

  I just recently purchased my Sorento. It is fun and easy to drive. There is a lot of leg room for the driver and for passengers . My boyfriend is 64 and fits comfortably in the drivers seat as well as the passenger seat. There are a lot of compartments in the back and a lot of space. I am really happy with my purchase.

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  neat mid size suv - 2005 Kia Sorento
  By gary - September 10 - 7:13 pm

  Have been very happy with my Sorento. The only short coming is the 18-20 mpg I get drive -- mix city and highway driving.

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  so far so good - 2005 Kia Sorento
  By harley boy - September 8 - 4:26 pm

  just purchased the sorento a couple of months ago, and im very happy with the overall performance. there are some complaints about fuel economy from others, but i feel that the numbers are right in line with what we choose to drive.