2007 Kia Sorento XS review from UK and Ireland

Minor issue with setting the cruise control - quickly fixed by adjusting the footbrake!

Although I have had several Land Rover Discoveries in the past, I came to this directly from a fantastic Saab 9-3 convertible - so it was a bit of a culture shock! Having got over my grumpiness in having to go back to a 4x4 in order to tow a horsebox for my family, I have to say that I have thoroughly enjoyed this car. Of course, it's not as quick as my Saab, nor does it corner as well, so I have to be very objective when judging its handling. That said, I suspect that if I had come to it directly from my earlier Discoveries, I would have been overjoyed!

It is beautifully finished, & comes with all the extras you will need - right down to heated leather seats & heated (& folding) wing mirrors. My entire family are impressed with its interior design & comfort - even the children.

In permanent 4-wheel drive, it handles very well on the road (well, not as well as my Saab!). And off road, & in low-ratio, it is superb. It's a great towing vehicle too - much better than my father-in-law's Nissan Trooper with (I think) a 3 ltr engine).

It seems quite economical if driven sensibly on the open road, although it does guzzle diesel if you do much town driving in traffic.