2007 Kia Sorento XT review from UK and Ireland

Brake lights stopped working on the way home from the dealership - was a loose connector.

Cheap plastic interior is already scratched after only 3 months light use.

Hydraulic clutch goes when stuck in traffic - meaning it revs like mad and feels unresponsive, to get over this you need to put it in neutral and 'pump' the clutch a few times to clear the air. Very safe when on the motorway!!

At 2600 miles I broke down in a car park, the gearbox was stuck in 2nd, it is now with the dealership for a NEW GEARBOX.

Climate control is rubbish, you may as well just get used to the fact that you will either be too hot or too cold as irrespective of which way you turn the dial it does its own thing. It may or may not do as you want eventually.

Kia have been helpful depending on who you get on the phone. One guy I spoke to offered me no help whatsoever. The lady I dealt with has arranged for me to have a courtesy car.

This car is a lovely 4x4 to drive, very powerful, amazing turning circle, lots of space, comfortable, all the mod cons and (in my opinion) looks good. Let's face it I have only had it 3 months, 2600 miles, it's hard to say more!

Sadly the reliability has really let me down in this short time and now I am going to sell it once it's repaired at huge loss. I feel the car is currently dangerous.

It's quite expensive to run in urban areas, as it will drink diesel like there is no tomorrow in traffic, but on open road it's actually reasonably economical.

Insurance was high, but may be average for 4x4's.

I did really like this car and it's a bargain at the list price for what you get really - but for me I would rather pay more for a car I felt safe in. Having had both the clutch and gearbox go on me I just can't take the risk.

It may be I have a lemon but from now on I am sticking to Ford.