Overview & Reviews
For 2006, alloy wheels are now standard on all Sorento models.
- 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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2006 Kia Sorento over looked - 2006 Kia Sorento
By al kniss - June 28 - 6:23 pmWe have driven our Kia for over 2 years and are planning another trip this winter with it. It seems rugged, comfortable and reliable to drive,
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2006 KIA Sorento (4 x 4) - 2006 Kia Sorento
By MDKarney - June 12 - 7:33 amMy KIA Sorento drives like a luxury car, but offers me greater visibility and safety driving on roads filled with large trucks and SUVs. The only things I would like to change about this vehicle is for it to have a two additional rear seats and to increase the horsepower, as I like quick pickup if I need it. Although, starting off and maintaining a "normal" speed offers me greater gas mileage. I also find the warranty to be better than most vehicles out there! Hopefully with proper maintenance of this vehicle, I will not have to use it. While the KIA Sorento is not the most popular SUV out there, I highly recommend anyone to at least look into this SUV and give it serious consideration.
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Drove 6 SUVs and went back for the KIA - 2006 Kia Sorento
By Jeremy - May 26 - 11:26 pmIn June my wife and I decided we were going to get a new suv as we were expecting our first child in July. We test drove the Sorento and really liked it but I am one to take my time and do some research. So in the next two weeks we also test drove an Escape, an Equinox, and I had previously driven a Trailblazer and Durango. Needless to say nothing out could touch the amount of features & refinement the Kia Sorento has & for an unbeatable price. We ended up buying a White EX model with the sport package and could not be more happy with it. Our daughter is now 11 days old and really loves going for rides in the Sorento & there is more than enough room. I was even able to put a 7 foot ladder in it.
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Love it! - 2006 Kia Sorento
By Laney - April 27 - 11:50 amI absolutely love this car! Everyone stops me and cant believe its a Kia, it looks more like the Acura SUV, at a fraction of the price. Gas isnt great but what SUV is. My mom is buying the same car now and my friend is even looking into it. Fabulous!
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You couldnt pay me to buy another Kia! - 2006 Kia Sorento
By mm2kanda - April 24 - 5:53 amWe purchased our Kia new Feb. 2006 when it had about 18 miles on it. In less then 6 months the check engine light came on. Not a big fan of dealerships but assuming things are under warranty we take it to the dealership in the town we live in. We are told its not covered anymore by about 800 miles ago (CO2 sensor). We fixed it ourselves. Light still randomly comes on and goes off. We blow headlamps what had been about 3-6 months apart but now as soon as 10 days. My dash light has been randomly going off for about a year and now my dome light randomly goes on. Our dome light stopped working correctly 2 years ago. Very uncomfortable on long trips especially for tall men. Just a gag car!
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trucks except dealer stinks - 2006 Kia Sorento
By hsanantonio - December 18 - 11:46 amI love this truck. I used to own a US built, but that will never happen again. The performance is great. After changing to a k&n filter, the truck handled a long drive of 3k miles. I owned a Sephia before and loved the reliability of it.
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Never Again! - 2006 Kia Sorento
By lori - October 31 - 8:43 pmWe have had nothing but trouble since we bought this thing. Weve had to have new rotors put on after the first 15,000 miles.The interior lights stopped working. Have had to change countless bulbs in the head lights and tail lights. The transmission has gone out and dumped $1600. in having it worked on and still on working properly. The front seat design is horrible for long trips - across the country. The only good thing about this junk is that it is paid for. Ill never buy another KIA!
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Ill never buy another Kia! - 2006 Kia Sorento
By syeats618 - October 5 - 3:11 pmI really love the look of my Sorento, however it has been a disappointment. The brake lights have gone out so many times Ive lost count, the headlights have burned out, interior lights have burned out, the windshield wiper fluid wont come out, the brakes have been replaced, the tires have been replaced and the jack is too small for the SUV. I had to use 3 different jacks from my neighbors just to clear the tire from the ground to change it. I have just over 61,000 miles on it so the warranty is now out and I have the windshield wiper issue and the light on my console is out. I dont know if its worth repairing but the sad thing is that I only have 1 more year before its paid off.
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I need to brag - 2006 Kia Sorento
By john - August 28 - 8:00 amI need to brag about my Sorento. Purchased in Sept. 06, I travel alot. I currently have 158,690 miles on it. The only issue was needing to replace the transfer case ($700 on Ebay). Tires, brakes and oil changes have been my only real purchases. As I looked at getting a replacement vehicle, I had to ask why. There is not a squeak or rattle. It handles the way it did on day one, and I can still tow my 4-wheeler to northern Maine (250 miles one way) without a problem. If you can deal with "not great" fuel economy, buy one. It is the best purchase I have ever made.
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Awesome Truck! - 2006 Kia Sorento
By aaronmateo - August 24 - 11:11 pmI bought my used Sorento about a year and a half ago with 48,000 miles on it and I cannot rave about it enough. Purchased it in Milwaukee and have driven it down to Austin, Texas, back to Milwaukee, back down to Austin, out to New York City, around NYC in the hardcore NY traffic for 5 days, then back to Milwaukee, not to mention a year and a half of miscellaneous city driving. It got me through the Great Blizzard of 2011 this past week too - kicked it into 4-wheel drive and it hummed through apocalyptic levels of snow, wind, and cold like a champ, didnt even flinch. Havent had a single problem with it. If youre looking for a smaller SUV, have a look at a Sorento. Durable. Reliable. Fun.
