Kia car reviews Kia Sorento reviews

NEW PRICE: £21,120 - £34,945
USED PRICE: From £4,095

The Kia Sorento is a medium-sized, value-priced 4x4. The first generation (2002-2009) car is a 'proper' off-roader, with selectable four-wheel drive and low-ratio gears. The 2010-on version is more tarmac-biased, and consequently more refined. The latest Sorento was given a thorough overhaul in 2013, making it safer and better to drive, and adding seven seats as standard. Find out how it fares in our rigorous road, lab and track testing by clicking the link below.

Latest model: Kia Sorento (2010-)

Pros and cons

Pro: Well-equipped with seven seats and plenty of cabin space; long warranty
Con: Diesel engine noisy when driven hard; lacks kudos of German rivals

New Kia Sorento
Used Kia Sorento

New Kia Sorento reviews

The current Sorento is a decent family car that's also happy to handle towing duties. If you want to keep fuel costs down and don't plan to venture off-road, opt for the cheaper two-wheel drive version. From 2013 all new Sorentos come with seven seats as standard. The latest versions have better ride quality too.

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Kia Sorento (2010-)

New price: £21,120 - £34,945
Kia's neat Sorento off-roader is conspicuously good value, but is it any good?

Used Kia Sorento reviews

The previous-generation Sorento is a rugged 4x4 of the old school. It's pretty crude and unrefiend on the road by modern standards, but facelifted, post-2006 cars are best. Reliability is only average, but you can now pick up a second-hand Sorento for under £5,000.

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