Kia Sorento vs. Toyota Fortuner

[Bry]

Kia Sorento (diesel) vs. Toyota Fortuner (gas)


IMHO,

They both look good (exterior).

They both have not-so-good interior.

They both have attractive pricing.

Talo ang Sorento sa 'badging', because most people discriminate against Kia. The upside sa Sorento is walang waiting period.

Hehe you get these random thoughts just pop up in your head when you're day dreaming about your Fortuner.

[mazdamazda]

Bro, I have the same dilemna.

Though am still keeping my fingers crossed for the Fortuner (though am aghast on my monthly amortization).

[kimpOy]

Sorento and bling bling

[kimpOy]

Sorento and bling bling

saw a Sorento with blings...
ano kaya size ng mags nito

[Bry]

Hi kimpOy!

Can you elaborate as to why you chose the Sorento over the Fortuner?

Thanks!

[mbt]

maganda yung sorento (get the EX diesel though).

quiet drivetrain, 5-speed auto, 4wd, rear LSD, good body rigidity, downside lang is interior is more cramped than fortuner's, some interior bits are rather downmarket, rear seat is far less comfortable than fortuner's.

fortuner gas vs. sorento diesel, sa sorento ako. if only for the 4wd.

pero kung fortuner 3.0 diesel vs. sorento diesel, fortuner 3.0 ako.

imo, fortuner 3.0 > sorento 2.5 > montero sport > everest > alterra.

[vicoyski]

maganda yung sorento (get the EX diesel though).

quiet drivetrain, 5-speed auto, 4wd, rear LSD, good body rigidity, downside lang is interior is more cramped than fortuner's, some interior bits are rather downmarket, rear seat is far less comfortable than fortuner's.

fortuner gas vs. sorento diesel, sa sorento ako. if only for the 4wd.

pero kung fortuner 3.0 diesel vs. sorento diesel, fortuner 3.0 ako.

imo, fortuner 3.0 > sorento 2.5 > montero sport > everest > alterra.

mbt is right... I think mas maganda ang Sorento EX CRDi than the Fortuner 2.7G. Especially because there is no waiting line.

Value for money yes its has excellent value for money it s also equipped with abs the fortuner doesnt

I dunno who said this... But, this is wrong. All Fortuner variants have ABS. Only the Hilux and Innova don't have ABS.

[fakesaint]

maganda yung sorento (get the EX diesel though).



fortuner gas vs. sorento diesel, sa sorento ako. if only for the 4wd.

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mdyo ot:

so dito sa comparison above bossing--- eh liability lang ng fortuner gas is that 4x2 cya? My mom asked me kasi to order/snoop/bargain! for the best deal ng toyota fortuner, eh it turns out yung gas variant ang nagugustuhan ko cos medyo bias ako sa mga gas engine dahil satisfied naman ako with my pajero gen 1 v6....

[Bry]

Yup I'm gunning for the EX. The LX is too bare, IMHO.

I'll take a look at the Sorento sa Kia showrooms to gauge the interior space. Hopefully mas-maluwag sya sa current ride ko, '04 CR-V.

[kimpOy]

let me post the exact words of wolfden, offroad contributor at TopGear Phils Magazine, at 4x4ph.com

Your in luck my friend, I just finished pounding the sorento over the week end in the Top Gear 4x4 proving grounds in tanay biggrin.gif there is a lot to say about the vehicle mostly great. Ill make a full report later.but initially....

-Rides better than a fortuner
-Available in crdi diesel and V 6 gas
-very roomy
-quiet engine and drive train
-Tires SUCK change them when you get one!
-Interior styling is much to be desired but liveable
-the fortuner is still king in terms of ground clearance but approach departure and break over angle is in equal footing
-a good option if you dont want to wait 8 months for a fortuner 1.3 m for diesel 1.2 gas
-I wouldnt mind owning one

Remember there ad tag line "prepare to be surprised?" its very true smile.gif Its nice to know that manufacturers are now more concious of build quality. Ex. is i wouldnt even consider owning a previous model mazda 3 coz it feels tin cannish but i bought a mazda 3 hatchback coz it feels very solid and well built nowadays...... Its the same with the sorento it feels solid and rides better than a fortuner.

Value for money yes its has excellent value for money it s also equipped with abs the fortuner doesnt

from the same thread

Unlike the Fortuner, the Sorento passes both U.S. and European regulations for emissions and crash safety.

Unlike the open-diff Fortuner, the Sorento has a rear limited-slip.

The U.S. version has received good reviews-- especially in the value-for-money aspect.

Though inferior off-road to the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, it is superior to many other Suvs in its $25,000 price range.

http://4x4ph.com/forum/index.php?act=ST&f=3&t=4852&