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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2009 Sorento, so we've included reviews for other years of the Sorento since its last redesign.
Some good, some bad
Beth, 07/13/2010
2008 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Traded sedan in, wanting to sit higher due to blind spots. My mpg averages 21, esp if I keep my husband, teenage son out of it. Not at all pleased with passenger seat sensor explanations . Most recent trip in was told that I do not weigh enough. Hello! At 140? I do not feel comfortable in trusting the air bag system at all because of the sensor issue. Transmission has had to be serviced already. Bulbs already have had to be replaced (both low beams -- 1 year old vehicle -- and bulbs not released to be sold outside of dealership at this time). Major inconvenience. Horrid sound system. Will trade as soon as I can w/out loosing a fortune.
This car awful!
citysliker, 07/01/2010
2009 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful
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 didn't fit from day 1. Suspension is sloppy and car pulls badly to the right. kia claims it's 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 can't find anything wrong, and the headlights dim every time you hit the brakes. kia says and I quote "it's just the way those sorentos are". If I weren't upside down in my loan I would trade this thing in tomorrow.
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Broke KIA
Steve, 06/11/2008
2008 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV 4WD (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
The main problem I have with this vehicle is the passenger seat airbag. I have had numerous problems with my passenger seat air bag and with five trips to the dealership it still has not been fixed. Now they say it is not working because my wife does not weigh enough, and with her just over 100 pounds I find that hard to believe. Simply stated the vehicle is junk, and they have no regards to our safety by not fixing it.
Had this as a rental for one month
Joe, 06/13/2008
2008 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
This SUV is quick. It revs high and will throw you back in your seat when you get on the gas. The ride is very smooth even over bumpy brick roads I've been on. I took in on a 200+ mile road trip and was very comfortable. The stock stereo system isn't bad and would be adequate for most people. It's really a sharp looking SUV, the inside isn't Lexus or Mercedes fancy, but if you're not trying to impress everyone with your fancy car, then who cares? I've carried up to 8 people in this thing, of course, two were in the seatless trunk area. Seats fold down real nice to make a ton of cargo room. Definitely a good family hauler, would be great for long roadies or just tooling around town.
A great SUV
citysliker, 10/18/2009
2009 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
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.