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2008 Kia Sorento Features Review

June 14, 2008

FEATURES | 7 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

lots of features for not much money
Car and Driver

Impressive list of standard features
Edmunds

long list of standard features
Kelley Blue Book

In contrast to last year's "bare bones" model, the 2008 Kia Sorento offers some great value in terms of features, but many cutting-edge features are unavailable.

ConsumerGuide reports standard features for the base Sorento include "air conditioning, tilt steering wheel, cloth upholstery, front bucket seats w/lumbar adjustment, center console, split folding rear seat, heated power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, AM/FM/CD/MP3 player, tachometer, variable-intermittent wipers w/deicer, illuminated visor mirrors, rear defogger, [and] intermittent rear wiper/washer."

According to Kelley Blue Book, notable standard features at the LX trim level of the Kia Sorento include "four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes (ABS)...illuminated entry, remote keyless entry, auto-off headlamps, electronic stability and traction control, dual heated power mirrors, power windows, power locks...fuel tank skid plate, cruise control...[and] four 12-volt outlets."

As with most cars reviewed by TheCarConnection.com, the more you are willing to pay for your 2008 Kia Sorento, the more features are available. Kelley Blue Book reports that optional equipment on the Sorento Kia "include Torque-On-Demand full-time four-wheel drive, fog lights, remote start and a rear spoiler" and that a la carte "options and accessories include a power moonroof (EX), trailer hitch and side step bars." Edmunds reports that most optional features are bundled into two packages: "The LX Sport package adds 17-inch alloy wheels, foglights, side step bars, the leather-wrapped wheel and shift knob and specialized black cloth trim," with black leather seating as an additional upgrade. They further report that the Kia Sorento's "EX Luxury package adds special wheels, a sunroof, dual-zone automatic climate control, leather seating, heated front seats and a six-disc CD changer."

Kia does not offer Bluetooth or a navigation system on the Sorento.

Conclusion

The 2008 Kia Sorento offers an excellent value but lacks some advanced options.

FEATURES | 7 out of 10Expert Quotes:lots of features for not much moneyCar and DriverImpressive list of standard featuresEdmundslong list of standard featuresKelley Blue Book In contrast to last year's "bare bones" model, the 2008 Kia Sorento offers some great value in terms of features, but many cutting-edge features are unavailable. ConsumerGuide reports standard features for the base Sorento include "air conditioning, tilt steering wheel, cloth upholstery, front bucket seats w/lumbar adjustment, center console, split folding rear seat, heated power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, AM/FM/CD/MP3 player, tachometer, variable-intermittent wipers w/deicer, illuminated visor mirrors, rear defogger, [and] intermittent rear wiper/washer." According to Kelley Blue Book, notable standard features at the LX trim level of the Kia Sorento include "four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes (ABS)...illuminated entry, remote keyless entry, auto-off headlamps, electronic stability and traction control, dual heated power mirrors, power windows, power locks...fuel tank skid plate, cruise control...[and] four 12-volt outlets." As with most cars reviewed by TheCarConnection.com, the more you are willing to pay for your 2008 Kia Sorento, the more features are available. Kelley Blue Book reports that optional equipment on the Sorento Kia "include Torque-On-Demand full-time four-wheel drive, fog lights, remote start and a rear spoiler" and that a la carte "options and accessories include a power moonroof (EX), trailer hitch and side step bars." Edmunds reports that most optional features are bundled into two packages: "The LX Sport package adds 17-inch alloy wheels, foglights, side step bars, the leather-wrapped wheel and shift knob and specialized black cloth trim," with black leather seating as an additional upgrade. They further report that the Kia Sorento's "EX Luxury package adds special wheels, a sunroof, dual-zone automatic climate control, leather seating, heated front seats and a six-disc CD changer." Kia does not offer Bluetooth or a navigation system on the Sorento. ConclusionThe 2008 Kia Sorento offers an excellent value but lacks some advanced options.  2008 KIA SORENTO STYLING | [6 out of 10] Car and Driver: "Stylish bobbed tail" Kelley Blue Book: "could easily be mistaken for a high-end Japanese SUV" Automobile: "remarkably similar to the Grand Cherokee " Jalopnik: "stunning curves" The 2008 Kia Sorento has a pleasantly ...

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Other Choices:

Traditional SUVs with truck frames and four-wheel drive are becoming scarcer. The Ford Explorer used to be the best seller in the class, but it's fading and will likely be replaced by a crossover vehicle in 2011. The Mercury Mountaineer is nearly identical to the Explorer; both offer three rows of seating and optional V-8 engines. The GMC Envoy is a traditional SUV with good towing capacity and smart styling. The Dodge Durango and Chrysler Aspen are similar vehicles that offer V-8 engines, four-wheel drive, and coming this fall, a hybrid powertrain.

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