Overview & Reviews

The 2009 Kia Sorento remains unchanged from last year.

• Long list of standard features, solid construction, high-quality materials, decent off-road capabilities, long warranty.

• So-so fuel economy, rough ride over broken pavement, mediocre braking performance in demanding situations, disappointing IIHS side-impact crash results.

User Reviews:

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  Nice for the price - 2009 Kia Sorento
  By hinkyjinky - October 14 - 10:00 am

  Vehicle is not a luxury SUV its utility. the gf traded hers in after 7 months for a tahoe ls 2007 because she wants bigger. shame. i like the drive even though it is bumpy and stiff but that is due to its design (its not a caddy or Lincoln) i get great gas mileage almost 425 to a full tank. it has not failed me yet! solid build. love the 4wd so far but have not pushed it except for our big winter storm this past year and it worked flawlessly for me drive 50 miles a day in snow and ice. dealership has been GREAT! cant say it enough! thank you for the deal and serivce Kia of Turnersville nj!!! :)

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  Decent for the price - 2009 Kia Sorento
  By gato6464 - August 23 - 6:44 am

  We got a 2009 Kia sorento used. It really is a nice running car. It drives very well for only a 6cylinder. Plenty of get up and go power. The interior is kinda cheap. We have had no problems other than the rear differential going bad. Luckily for us it was under warranty. I suggest keeping a head up on the maintenance or else they may not cover parts that go bad.

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  2009 Kia Sorrento - 2009 Kia Sorento
  By Mauer MVP - June 3 - 8:33 pm

  Overall I am very happy with the Kia Sorento. It has a lot of power and rides very smoothly over bumps! The view is great fwd and aft when driving and so far gets good gas mileage 425 miles on a full tank equals 24 MPH highway/local streets!

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  Worst car ever - 2009 Kia Sorento
  By Chris - December 3 - 5:59 pm

  This is the worst car i have owned. Bought it two years ago with 56,000 miles on it. In two years have had to replace ac clutch and compressor. Both valve cover pan gaskets. Then the rear differential went out. After having that fixed today the alternater went out. If I didnt owe more than its worth would trade it in tomarrow.

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  Just starting - 2009 Kia Sorento
  By Pocahontous - October 22 - 8:53 am

  First driving this, I thought it sounded like a jet ski vs. a merc: loud but no guts. I have only given it cursory trials but am growing to love it. It is not a luxury vehicle but very functional and easy to drive. The Interior instruments all make sense and operation isnt distracting when you are driving. Exterior is pretty except a few undercarriage parts that hang down below the silhouette. 4WD has gotten me out of snow issues with ease.

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  Love it !!! - 2009 Kia Sorento
  By Corey - May 19 - 2:40 am

  Okay I will be writing back in about 6 months with an update.. Only having it for a few days I love it..

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  A great SUV - 2009 Kia Sorento
  By citysliker - January 28 - 7:30 pm

  I was reluctant to purchase an SUV until I drove the KIA Sorento. This vehicle is fun to drive, comfortable and so far very dependable. KIA has definately changed my view of the SUV with this one.

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  This car awful! - 2009 Kia Sorento
  By citysliker - August 22 - 9:23 am

  Is anyone else as dissatisfied with their Sorento as I am? I have a 2009 with about 6000 miles on it and its already falling apart. It was in the shop today for several problems and the only one that was repaired properly was a warped interior panel didnt fit from day 1. Suspension is sloppy and car pulls badly to the right. kia claims its in proper alignment, the drivelive jerks on starts and stops like the rear end is about to fall out of it and kia says they cant find anything wrong, and the headlights dim every time you hit the brakes. kia says and I quote "its just the way those sorentos are". If I werent upside down in my loan I would trade this thing in tomorrow.

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  Great vehicle for low price - 2009 Kia Sorento
  By schun - June 28 - 11:46 pm

  I bought this SUV to haul stuff that wont fit in my Accord. Love the roomy back seats that my 62" son-in-law can fit it comfortably. The back seats can fold down flat so I can put a large flat screen TV in the back. Great that Im seating high so I can spot pot holes before I hit them. The 10-speaker MP3/CD player sounds great(although I cant spot where all of them are). Its a fun vehicle to drive, plenty of zip when I want it. The cruise control on/off switch on steering took a little while to figure out, but work great for longer rides.

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  Fun to Drive - 2009 Kia Sorento
  By Drew - August 9 - 4:03 am

  This is a fun midsize crossover to drive. It has the pickup necessary to pass and is equally at home off pavement. We take ours off the raod frequently and although it does not have 4X4 it is lite enough to go most places. Have towed our jet skis with it and no loss of power. Would Recommend.