Faults:

The 2.5 diesel Sorento automatic is economical to run at approx 35/40mpg. I use it for a mix of food delivery, going to work and farm work at weekends.

I have put on 75000 km in 2 years and have only changed wear parts like a new battery, a few bulbs, and brake pads.

Seems to be a simple 4x4. No complaints.

If buying one, the key is to check the underneath for rust; look around the rear axle and under the front doors around the sills. I sprayed mine with rust proofing every year and no problems.

General Comments:

Simple.

Reliable.

Cheap to buy parts for and easy to install; it's like a tractor.

Faults:

There was no problem at in 4 years, except it indicates a door is open when turning corners at outside temperatures below -20C.

General Comments:

Never owned Kia before, we tried it and loved it.

Service is quick and cheap.

I would recommend it to anyone.

Faults:

The only problems I've had is there is a pull out arm rest in the back seat that has a piece of cloth that you use to pull it out, and that broke 1 week after I got the truck. Had it fixed at the dealership - they had to replace that whole section to fix it. It broke again about 3 months ago, and I haven't had the time to get it fixed again.

The other thing is a popping noise on the outside of the truck when I take off or go around corners. I took it to the dealership, and they said the running boards had to be adjusted, but they only cover that adjustment up until 12,000 miles, and it was at 17,000 so they wanted to charge me $45 to "adjust" the running boards. I told them no thanks.

General Comments:

I love everything about this truck, and would buy another one for sure!

Faults:

This is my second KIA we have owned. Both were Sorentos. My first one was bought in 2003. We were totally happy with the performance and comfort of the 2003 Sorento.

However we did have problems with burned out lights... i.e. head lights, tail lights... we were constantly changing these bulbs out for some reason.

The second Sorento was bought just last year (2006)... So far we had no problems with this model. I am personally amazed with the quickness and agility of the Sorento.

Will I own another KIA? Definitely yes... in fact we have given some thought to buying an Amanti as a second vehicle.

Faults:

There are no problems or faults with the car so far.

General Comments:

The KIA is a scary move after Pathfinder. But there has been nothing wrong so far with it. Only the beige seats and the beige front console got a bit dirty. So get the gray interior if you will get one of these Sorentos. The squeks of the front chairs can get on my nerves sometimes. But I realised that it only does it when all the seats are emptly. Driving the car in mud, snow and on the field is cool.

Faults:

None.

General Comments:

Spent about 400 dollars in performance items, bought Secret R air intake, throttle body spacer and a metal piece that goes inside the tubing that creates a vortec (Not tornado). In all, I was getting about 20 to the gallon before, now with all the upgrades, I am ranging 24 to almost 27 a gallon. I also noticed an increase power and better throttle response. The annoying thing is I hear a whistle, swirling sound- mainly because of the throttle body Spacer that is creating a swirling wind motion. Though, when it comes to stepping on the gas pedal to the floor and having the upgrades, you have one nasty, angry, mad, furious, loud engine wanting to rip through anything.