2008 Kia Sorento 4WD 4dr LX

• 2008 Kia Sorento Review Summary
• 2008 Kia Sorento Review Handling
• 2008 Kia Sorento Review Safety
• 2008 Kia Sorento Noteworthy

2008 Kia Sorento Review Summary
The 2008 Kia Sorrento is a bit more rugged than most other Crossover SUVS in its class and has good styling and ranked number 6 by Allcarguides.com. The Sorrento was redesigned in 2007 so the limited changes in the 2008 Kia Sorrento include a 3.3 liter V6 standard in the base and LX trims instead of a 3.8 V6 which improves gas mileage but decreases towing capability. This is a pretty good trade-off for most buyers though its estimated mileage is still poor for its class at 16 mpg city and 22 mpg highway for the 3.3-liter V6 2WD version to 15/20 mpg for the 3.8-liter V6 4WD version. The 2008 Kia Sorento midsize SUV comes in three trim levels: base, LX and EX. The new 3.3-liter V6 comes in the base and LX trim levels and prodcues 242 hp and 228 torque. The 5 speed automatic transmission comes with wither automatic or manual-shift modes. Both the base and LX come with either two- or four-wheel drive while 4WD system is an off-road-oriented part-time system The EX has the same 3.8-liter V6 engine that became available in 2007 and produces 262 hp and 260 torque.. The EX trim has an automatic "Torque-On-Demand" 4WD system that allow the front wheels to be engaged for difficult conditions. Those looking for a crossover with even more SUV in its design should look to the Nissan Exterra or Toyota FJ Cruiser. Most reviewers considered the Kia Sorrento’s interior to be made of upscale materials with a good fitting.

2008 Kia Sorento Review Handling
On rough roads the Kia Sorrento can bounce around and braking was not considered as good as one would like with some degree of fading and early ear and tear. However, its more SUV like qualities do allow for some degree of off-road driving especially when compared to most of its rivals. The Kia Sorrento’s steering feels responsive and there is little body roll.

2008 Kia Sorento Review Safety
All trims in the 2008 Kia Sorrento comes with standard antilock disc brakes, full-length side curtain airbags, stability control, traction control and driver knee airbag. In government testing the Kia Sorento scored five-stars out of five for protection in frontal- driver and passenger as well as in side-impact for front and rear passengers. Though the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety scored the Sorrento a “Poor” rating in side impact which is their lowest possible rating scale.

2008 Kia Sorento Noteworthy
The Kia Sorrento provides more hauling capability than most others in its class. Sorento can hold approximately 66 cubic feet of cargo which is less than many of its rivals.