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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  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!

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  Do Not Buy A Kia - 2005 Kia Sorento
  By Roadturtle - January 23 - 10:56 pm

  Gas mileage horrible; 12 - 14 mpg, Transmission a piece of junk. They cant even fix it. Its been in the shop over 33 days in the first four months I owned it. Stay away from Kia. Their warranty is great advertising, all fluff no substance. They make you bring it back over, and over again. They will not authorize your car to be fixed. They seldom authorize you a loaner. Do not buy a Kia!

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  so far so good - 2005 Kia Sorento
  By steve - January 10 - 10:13 pm

  We bought our 05 Sorento used with 37k on it (for just over $16K). Exterior styling and safe, sturdy ride along with the warranty sold us on it (we were considering a GMC Envoy too). My wifes sister owns an 03 Sorento, and its been the most reliable car they have. Im a gas miser, but this truck has been slightly better than advertised (20-22mpg in mixed driving). Love the cargo room, comfort, and quiet ride. Plastic fender cladding not very sturdy (ripped an edge on a grocery cart return carriage), and Im taking the truck in for service at 42K next week. Well see how that goes. Overall, a LOT of bang for the buck. My wife loves it, and thats whats important.