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Used 2005 Kia Sorento SUV Consumer Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
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4.25 out of 5 stars

wow

john, 02/18/2005
2005 Kia Sorento EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I've owned this truck since November of 2004 and wow, am I impressed. It handles like a car - very quick and very tight. I remember the test drive and saying to my wife I hope it's not just the demo model that drives this good. It is roomy on the inside. I'm 6' 2" and i have enough room. I really enjoy driving it. The only downer is the lousy gas mileage. The sticker states 15mpg city 20hwy. I mostly drive highway and I'm getting around 14mpg; way off. I've got 2700 miles on it so far. I could only hope it holds up through the years. The torque on demand is fantastic. I would buy this truck all over again.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

I love my Sorento

Kristin, 07/26/2005
2005 Kia Sorento LX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I have wanted a Sorento for about 2 years now. I finally got mine in June and I couldn't be happier. I love driving it. I have put almost 3,000 miles on it already. If I could afford it, I would have 2!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Just So Sporty

diane, 07/26/2005
2005 Kia Sorento EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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After owning a larger SUV and expending quite a bit in money for continuous maintenance I decided to trade in the old and pick up a little Sorento. Much to my surprise, I've gained a vehicle that is stylish, comfortable, quiet, and just plain fun to drive. Can't say enough flattering things about it.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Buy It

Ed Katz, 02/26/2005
2005 Kia Sorento EX Rwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Best price performance of the bunch. We are so happy, and saved $8,000 over competing models. Reliability is excellent. Sorry we did not buy the 4WD.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Not the original Kia

Tim, 08/17/2005
2005 Kia Sorento EX Rwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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When my wife first suggested a Kia Sorento I was hesitant. My first thought was of the Kia vehicles from 5- 6 years ago. They were not very appealing. However after test driving a Sorento EX I was impressed. The classy design and the roomy interior was just what this family of three needed. The ride is smooth for the most part (a little bumpy on unimproved roads but so are most vehicles). The A/C works great and the handy storage spaces are plentiful. The hood of the vehicle seems to disappear when driving offering great visibility of the road. Add in the fact that the vehicle is equipped with side impact air bags and a weight sensitive passenger side airbag and you have a perfect family vehicle.

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