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Used 2005 Kia Sorento SUV Consumer Reviews

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2.5 out of 5 stars

Gas Guzzler Galore

Katherine, 08/14/2005
2005 Kia Sorento EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I liked the styling of this vehicle because it was close to a Lexus but better in price. I have been a Toyota owner for years and decided to try something different. I should have stayed with what I knew. The Sorento is horrible on mpg. You can actually see it being drained from the tank by the gas hand on the dash. I drive a lot and good mpg means much to me.I am trading this vehicle in after only owning it 6 weeks. If you are looking for good gas mileage DO NOT BUY A KIA!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Wonderful car for the Price

Kisticat, 02/26/2005
2005 Kia Sorento EX Rwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I just bought a 2005 Sorento and it's great. You can get in parking spaces real easy and it's fun to drive. It has so many standard options you don't need to look for anything.

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Kia Sorento

Mike, 08/16/2005
2005 Kia Sorento LX Rwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5M)
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Not as smooth as I would like on bumps. But very roomy, very comfortable.

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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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4.88 out of 5 stars

Glad I didn't buy the Lexus RX 330

Allen, 03/02/2005
2005 Kia Sorento EX Rwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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We thought it was as good looking as the Lexus at half the price. Plus the great warranty as we keep our cars a number of years. The Kia rides and handles great. My first 600 mile trip and my back felt great. I would like a little bit more power but it pleases my wife who drives it 90% of the time. It does have a rattle in the cargo area, but I think that's the 22K I saved on buying the Kia!

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