2003 Kia Sorento SX from UK and Ireland - Comments

23rd Dec 2003, 10:10

"A terrific vehicle"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Two manufacturer recalls regarding the oil sump.

Breather pipe gasket replaced under warranty.

General comments?

We tested all the 4x4's on the market up to £35,000, and the KIA had the combination of strengths in a 4x4 we were looking for. Permanent four wheel drive, modern diesel engine, luxury interior, well built and good looking. The price was icing on the cake.


27th Dec 2003, 17:12

Can I Just check that it is the XS model you have

as far as I know you can only get the XE and XS models

in the u. k (unless I have missed something)

Please advise.


31st Dec 2003, 10:59

Yes, it's the XS model, my apologies.


13th Jul 2006, 12:26

Someone mentioned "Permanent four wheel drive". I don't think the Kia Sorento has permanent four wheel drive as in centre-differential-4x4, like Toyotal Land Cruiser for instance.

Rather, the Kia Sorento has automatic computer controlled 4 wheel drive, like SUVs in general, but with the Kia Sorento additionally having a light-truck box-ladder frame and low-ratio gears.

So in fact it is more of a real light-truck-4x4 than just an SUV.

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