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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  I Love my Sorento! - 2005 Kia Sorento
  By tysmommy030502 - May 11 - 12:03 am

  I cant believe how impressed I am with my Kia Sorento. Its low priced, and I thought surely we were getting suckered, but after 6 months of driving it, and 3 long trips later, I am so pleased. You can fit 3 full-sized car seats in the backseat and theres room for all 3 to be hooked up to LATCH. And you can lock the windows, so 3 year olds cant throw stuff out while youre not looking. Side impact beams and side curtain airbags help my peace of mind as well, and when you really need to cram stuff in for a trip, this car (SUV, whatever) sure can take it. It will also hold 3 diaper bags, I double stroller and a regular umbrella stroller with no problem. AND theres a luggage rack too.

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  Kia Sorento 4x4 - 2005 Kia Sorento
  By Kristine - March 25 - 2:50 am

  This is a great SUV. The 4 wheel drive is outstanding! Only negative thing about this SUV is the gas mileage. Gas mileage needs to be improved, otherwise this is an excellent, affordable vehicle that is fun to drive.

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  My Baby Sorento - 2005 Kia Sorento
  By Norma Keys - March 11 - 5:03 am

  when i purchased my Sorento Lx w/ sports package,also keyless starting ,I was overwhelmed how it drove, the comfort and the looks.I drove up to my sons high school one day and the kids said you must be rich your mom has a Lexus...My son laughed and said no Lexus -- same quality but reasonably priced!! We took it on vacation, most comfortable drive ever.also when stopping at stop lights I enjoy watching people look at it and then they will say nice vehicle. Of course the running boards and all sports options really help.. I love my lil Black Beauty

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  Our Car... - 2005 Kia Sorento
  By Heather - November 27 - 10:06 pm

  We got everything we were looking for with our Kia. After looking at the Honda Pilot, Toyota 4Runner and the Jeep Liberty, I am so glad we chose this car.

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  Four Week Review - Kia Sorento EX - 2005 Kia Sorento
  By Lee Martines - November 15 - 11:03 am

  My new Sorento EX has the luxury pkg, ABS, rear spoiler, trailer hitch and first aid kit options. After some heavy negotiations, my equivalent cost for this $27000+ vehicle was $22000. I have been pleasantly surprised with the performance so far after only four weeks of ownership. A recent 1200 mile trip at speeds of 80-85 MPH produced a shade over 19 MPG. Comfort was great for my 6 3", with two exceptions: Using cruise control, there is no handy place to rest the right foot, and the parking brake is located where it is in the way for resting the right leg. The ride was good, except for inferior roads, which telegraph most of the bumps. Its too new to evaluate reliability at this point.

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  I love my Kia - 2005 Kia Sorento
  By tack - October 30 - 9:03 pm

  This is the best vehicle I have had. i get looks and chatter about how great it looks. I am very pleased with the performance. It travels very well with comfort on long trips and it is FUN. Great vehicle;would buy it again in a minute.

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  2005 Kia Sorento EX - 2005 Kia Sorento
  By Chris - September 2 - 7:36 pm

  We have had our Sorento for a year and are very pleased. Considered 4-Runner, Pathfinder, Pilot, RX 330 and others. This vehicle is a very competent off roader and is very civilized on the road. I pulled a 4000-4500 pound trailer across the country with NO problems, including over the Rockies, Sierra Nevadas and the Coastal Range. Gas mileage isnt great, little things like the clock and passenger airbag sensor are also not great but the overall build quality is exceptional. Well see how the car holds up over the long run but when price is a factor this has to be the best mid-sized SUV on the market. If price isnt a factor it is still one of the best. If you are on the fence, test drive it.

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  Great value if you can get a deal - 2005 Kia Sorento
  By JerryO - June 5 - 2:30 am

  Handles well, very solid feel. You can feel the higher weight in the ride and when you hit potholes, just absorbs it. Interior hip room is great, especially in the back seat with a carseat in the middle(mid-seat 3 pt. belt great for kids to see road too). Looks like a Lexus, very similar features in general, but at 19K, well worth the investment. Smooth acceleration and fun with the 5-auto w/shifter. Looks as strong as it drives.

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  All the bells & more - 2005 Kia Sorento
  By Art - May 7 - 1:43 am

  I have owned my Kia two years in Nov 2006, It is a 2005 EX-auto 4X4. It has so many options I havent found them all...3 garage door opener, compass and exterior temp. Great climate control AC and drove it a year before I discovered the lumbar adjustment for the power leather drivers seat. The 6 disc CD changer and sound system works flawlessly. It would have been outrageous if they had turbo charged the engine. It climbs steep N. Georgia mountain slopes but down shifts twice for more RPMs. It hugs the road in sharp high speed curves pretty well and the AWD kicks in without a hitch. All said, for the money ($27,000) less the power and 15-17 mpg, a full set discs at 12K miles, its a cool little machine.

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  I LOVE IT! - 2005 Kia Sorento
  By RONDA - April 16 - 4:56 pm

  I wouldnt trade my Sorento for anything! It is the best car I have ever had. No problems and it looks so cute!