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2009 Kia Sorento - Web Chatter

MSRP: $21,545 - $27,245 See Local Classifieds
 
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Edmunds
2009 kia sorento Professional Edmunds Review

...The Sorento LX comes standard with 16-inch alloy wheels, cruise control, air-conditioning, full power accessories, cloth seats and a 10-speaker sound system with a CD/MP3 player. The more powerful EX...

CarGurus
CarGurus' Review for 2009 kia sorento

...While certainly a good value for the price, consumers are becoming increasingly intolerant of truck-like handling and clunky transmissions, especially when the latter come with only five gears. Next...

Cars.com
2009 Kia Sorento Professional Cars.com Review

...The Sorento lacks a third-row option, which is becoming increasingly common on midsize SUVs. Cargo volume behind the seats measures 31.7 cubic feet, with a maximum of 66.4 cubic feet when the rear...

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How can they do it?

...Need to get that checked.Sunroof, leather, 6 CD changer. Sound is quite good, but I've heard better.The thing handles so wonderfully, turns on a dime. Can...

MSN Autos user
Best SUV for the money

...Very comfortable. Tight steering and smooth ride. I've noticed since i bought mine that other makers are designing theirs to look like the Sorento. Cant say...

Cars.com user
KKKKKIA

...!!! It is sooo roomy & comfortable and the body style is sooo pretty!!! I couldn't be happier - The absolute BEST car I have ever had (i've had an explorer, a...

MSN Autos user
A Great Multi-Purpose Vehicle

...Cons: The mileage is disappointing, although not bad for a 4WD SUV. The most I can get under ideal conditions is 19mpg. The rear seat head rests and the...


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KIA Sorento Transmission?
I have a 08 KIA Sorento LX w/ part-time 4wd. When its in 2wd mode and I come to a stop at a traffic light, I feel a little bump in the rear as if the transmission was slow to disengage. When I start accelerating from the light, I feel the same small bump as if its engaging. The transmission is smooth shifting otherwise and I dont feel the bump...
Source: Yahoo! Answers, 1 answer

While I do not like a car doing this... from my experience with any kind of 4wd drives... this is normal.

Several kia sorento issues?
Ok, ill try to keep this as brief as possible.I am a certified master technician for 27 yrs now. I have worked for all gm makes and am now a lexus tech. (brought on by the death of gm as we know it. My wife has an 03 kia sorento. I would like to have advice from an experieced kia tech and not a backyard wrench.. First i would like to know if there...
Source: Yahoo! Answers, 1 answer

1. Sorento's are not notorious regarding heads or head gaskets however, recommend you to do coolant pressure test, check for coolant in oil (looks like a white paste-you should recognize it as you are a tech). 2. Check solenoid valve hoses. It is known to give way. This might be your vacuum leak...

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Why should I also consider these? X

The Sorento, which soldiers on for 2009, is part of a seemingly dying class of trucklike mid-size sport-utility vehicles.

The Ford Explorer used to be the best seller in the class, but its popularity is fading and it’s slated to soon be replaced with a more carlike vehicle.

The Mercury Mountaineer is nearly identical to the Explorer; both offer three rows of seating and optional V-8 engines.

The GMC Envoy and its Chevrolet TrailBlazer twin are both very outdated and will soon be discontinued.

The Dodge Durango and Chrysler Aspen are similar vehicles that offer V-8 engines and four-wheel drive.

However there’s a wild card: Kia’s own Borrego, which is even burlier and more trucklike than the Sorento, yet brings better standards of refinement.

However, the Borrego’s (lower) fuel economy and (larger) size are likely a step in the opposite direction for those who might consider the Sorento.

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