2004 Kia Sorento XS 2.5 diesel

Summary:

Excellent quality built vehicle

General Comments:

This is a very luxurious vehicle without doubt. It is a pleasure to drive, and one feels that you want to drive the vehicle at a nice pace, not too fast and not too slow.

My only criticism is that the suspension is hard, and you feel every bump in the road, and the power steering is too light.

I hope Kia will make the suspension and the power steering better, with future models, then it would be a perfect vehicle.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 21st May, 2006

2004 Kia Sorento XS 2.5CRDI

Summary:

An excellent vehicle

Faults:

The odometer is reading in kilometers, not in miles.

General Comments:

The car is very well equipped, quiet and comfortable. As good as, if not better, than any premium range 4 x 4. Servicing costs are reasonable, and running cost lower than expected.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 10th September, 2004

2004 Kia Sorento CRDi XS 2.5 turbo diesel

Summary:

Excellent quality, well equipped, good value 4x4

Faults:

Tiny hole in heater hose meant coolant loss after 200 miles. Dealer repaired quickly under warranty. (PDI???).

General Comments:

The car is only just beginning to open up and performance is obviously poor compared to my previous 3.2litre petrol Frontera, however mid-range pick up is good, and it is an excellent tow car (towing two tons of car on trailer, and 1.5 tonnes boat)

The new five speed auto is superb; lazy and comfy on longer runs, with drive-ability (sport mode) for back lanes.

Fuel economy is disappointing at around 25mpg to 28mpg on runs (not the 34mpg advertised - hopefully it will improve with more miles covered).

A couple of other niggles, if it has self leveling suspension (seems to have) then why a headlamp level adjuster; also why no instrument lamp dimmer - it needs one; and why does the UK spec not have the trip computer as apparently fitted in Canada?

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 22nd July, 2004

2004 Kia Sorento XS 2.5 diesel

Summary:

Superb value, excellent specification

Faults:

None so far, long may this continue!

General Comments:

This car is hugely under rated and the recent price increase perhaps signifies that people are slowly beginning to notice it.

Very comfortable with the full leather, heated seats.

Excellent storage, with little storage bins everywhere as well as the HUGE boot which can comfortably take a dog, luggage and a wheelchair. I know as I have done this!

Superb value for money and you get more car for your money than any other 4x4. I looked at, and test drove, six different 4x4s before coming back to the Sorento which was class leading in so many different ways.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 30th March, 2004

1st Oct 2004, 11:30

Thanks for the... 'Diesel auto', comment. We wanted the diesel, but in an 'AUTOMATIC'. Your comment has now confirmed that thank you.

2004 Kia Sorento XE 2.5 CRDi

Summary:

A very good solid 4 x 4 performer

Faults:

Nothing!

General Comments:

It is exceptional value for money.

It is performing very well solo and towing (caravan and boat).

It has so far met all our expectations from all the previous reviews we read before actually purchasing it.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 30th March, 2004

28th Jun 2004, 02:56

I notice you previously owned a 'Trooper. I currently have a Trooper (98, Citation, Petrol Auto 3.2) & am considering a switch to Sorento 2.5 XS CRDi. Any comparisons you can offer (apart from expected better economy! - what do you average?). Excellent spec, but thought the boot area seemed a tad shorter & headroom in front also less (I'm 6') (due to sunroof?) - thanks!

11th Oct 2004, 06:00

Re the previous comment. I reckon boot is big enough. But my most important input is about head room is: Don't worry, I'm 6'2 and I fit just fine. There really is no need to worry. Only if I put my seat on "high" (pretty cool gadget those electric seats!:) ) that my hair brush against the top.

BUY THIS CAR, I'm sure you won't regret it!