Good-looking, comfortable, rugged and well-equipped, the new Sorento will force consumers to view Kia in a new light.
Great value, class-leading warranty coverage, long list of standard features, solid construction, true off-road capability.
Engine needs more power, subpar fuel economy, seat upholstery could stand improvement.
Available Sorento SUV Models
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The Sorento is an all-new SUV from Kia. Larger and more powerful than the pint-size Sportage (which is expected to return for 2004 after a 2003 hiatus, by the way), the Sorento straddles the emerging middle ground between small SUVs and midsize SUVs. And it does so while offering interested buyers true off-road ability. Key competitors are the Ford Escape, the Honda CR-V, the Jeep Liberty, the Nissan Xterra and the Toyota Highlander.
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