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The 2008 Kia Sorento midsize sport utility vehicle (SUV) (MSRP $21,695.00 - $26,895.00, Invoice price: $20,700.00 - $25,070.00) is available in LX and EX trim levels. This model competes with the Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Trailblzer, Dodge Nitro, Ford Escape, Ford Explorer, GMC Acadia, Honda Pilot, Hyundai Veracruz, Jeep Cherokee, Mazda CX-5, Mercury Mariner, Mercury Mountaineer, Mitsubishi Endeavor, Nissan Xterra, Saturn VUE, Suzuki XL-7, Toyota 4Runner and the Toyota FJ Cruiser. The Kia Sorento is a compact SUV produced since 2003 by the Korean automaker Kia Motors.1 The 2007 Kia Sorento earned a five-star crash safety rating, the highest rating possible, for all seating positions in the latest frontal and side impact crash tests conducted by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. (NHTSA).2 The Kia Sorento, currently on its first-generation is assembled at Hwasung, South Korea.
Buyers can choose from either a 242-horsepower or 262-horsepower, 3.3-liter or 3.8-liter V6 engine. All trim levels are available with a five-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and a four-wheel or rear-wheel drive system.
The 2008 Kia Sorento sport utility vehicle has a four-wheel independent suspension, front and rear stabilizer bars, a double wishbone front suspension, and multi-link rear suspension.
Exterior features on the 2008 Kia Sorento SUV include 16 x 7.0 inch alloy wheels, all season tires and a fullsize matching spare tire. It has a steel spare wheel, an underbody mounted spare tire, and variable-intermittent wipers. It also has a privacy glass, a rear defogger and an intermittent rear wiper.
2008 Kia Sorento instrumentation features are a tachometer, clock, and low fuel level warning.
Basic seats and trim features on the 2008 Kia Sorento sport utility vehicle include a driver’s seat with manual adjustable lumbar support and a five-person total seating capacity. It has cloth upholstery, a height-adjustable driver seat, and bucket front seats. It also has a 40-60 split bench rear seat, split-folding rear seat-back and a folding center armrest.
Power and convenience features on the 2008 Kia Sorento SUV include front, rear and cargo area 12-volts power outlets, and speed-proportional power steering. It has a tilt-adjustable steering wheel and an overhead console with storage. It also has front and rear cupholders, front and rear door pockets, and front console with storage.
2008 Kia Sorento sport utility vehicle comfort features include an air conditioning, front reading lights, dual illuminating vanity mirrors, and a cargo area light.
Basic entertainment and telematics features on the 2008 Kia Sorento include an AM/FM in-dash single-disc CD player with CD MP3 Playback stereo, ten total speakers and a mast antenna.
The 2008 Kia Sorento SUV has the following safety and security features: a four-wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), stability control, and traction control. It has front and rear ventilated disc brakes, front and rear head airbags, and front seatbelt pretensioners. It also has rear door child safety locks, child seat anchors and a rear center three-point belt. It is equipped with a tire pressure monitoring, auto delay off headlamps and an electronic brake-force distribution. More features include a driver and passenger head restraint whiplash protection system and height-adjustable headrests (two in front and 3 in rear area).
More features on the LX trim level include cruise control, cruise controls on steering wheel, keyless entry, and roof rails and roof rack.
The 2008 Kia Sorento sport utility vehicle trim level, meanwhile, has a trip computer, a cargo net, an eight-way power driver seat, and front and rear floor mats. It has front fog and driving lights, a multi-adjustable headrests and steering-wheel audio controls. It also has an electric speed-proportional power steering, a compass, and an electrochromatic inside rearview mirror. More features are a universal remote transmitter, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, and wood-grain interior accents.
A safety and crash test report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) showed that the 2008 Kia Sorento sport utility vehicle received five stars out of five in frontal crash tests; five stars out of five in side crash tests; and three stars out of five (RWD) and four stars out of five (4WD) in rollover tests.
A reliability history report from ConsumerReports.org showed how the Kia Sorento SUV held up mechanically. The Kia Sorento received the following ratings for the year 2006 (major redesign year was 2003): Excellent ratings for engine (major and cooling), transmission, and suspension; Very Good ratings for engine (minor), drive and climate system, paint and trim, and body hardware; Good ratings for electrical and audio system, and squeaks and rattles; and Poor ratings for fuel system, brakes, and power equipment.
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Kia's mid-size SUV presents distinctive styling for the package, a comfortable cabin with seats for five and elegant trim elements, plus smooth-riding suspension components with two-wheel-drive (2WD) or four-wheel-drive (4WD) traction and a V6 powertrain.
•2005 Kia Sorento Mid-Size Sport Utility Vehicle
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•2004 Kia Sorento Mid-Size Sport Utility Vehicle
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•2003 Kia Sorento Mid-Size Sport Utility Vehicle
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