The Kia Sorento Thread [Merged]

**kimpOy** · November 22nd, 2004 01:32 PM

OO na Otep!!!

Sorento had me at hello...

**mazdamazda** · November 22nd, 2004 01:33 PM

here's the complete list of accessories found on the EX model:

SAFETY:
Driver and passenger airbags; ABS (Anti-lock Braking System); EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution); part-time all-wheel drive with transfer case

EXTERIOR:
Front fog lamps; chrome grille; two-tone body paint; body cladding; roof rack; rear wiper and washer system

INTERIOR:
All leather interior; wood grain paneling; silver interior accents; 60/40 split-fold rear bench

OTHERS:
Power steering, door locks, windows and mirrors; aircon; stereo cassette with in-dash CD player and 6-speaker system; multi-meter (displaying altimeter, external thermometer, barometer and directional compass); keyless entry with immobilizer

for the LX, am sure it'll discard the following:
- ABS, EBD
- fog lamps, roofrack
- leather interior, wood grain panel
- 6-speaker system, multi-meter

**zechs** · November 22nd, 2004 02:13 PM

baka naman magtaas ng presyo ang kia motors once they know that the demand for the crdi sorento is high? like the picanto..

**OTEP** · November 22nd, 2004 02:17 PM

Price will be dealer dependent.

I got the prices from Kia Quezon Ave. They are still selling everything at regular price. Even the Picantos.

**cyberdoc95** · November 22nd, 2004 02:32 PM

Originally posted by OTEP
As of Novenber 2004 (from Kia Quezon Ave.)

Sorento LX dsl MT --- Php 990,000.00
Sorento LX dsl AT --- Php 1,090,000.00
Sorento EX gas AT --- Php 1,380,000.00

It is a good value for the money if this is the price range for KIA SORENTO. I test drove this vehicle when I was looking for a replacement of my 7 year-old Subaru Sport Impreza Outback last March. This is one good SUV. But there was only 1 other new SUV that I tested better or has better value for the money, and which is the one I got recently.

I really thought the diesel version would go as high as P1.5 Million when I first saw the price for gasoline version of P1.3 Million. Good for you guys to get a diesel version. We never get those in the States. But then again, diesel fuel is more expensive than gasoline in here. So it probably won't be as economical to get a vehicle with a diesel engine.

I recommend this SUV both for Value and PORMA. Reluctant about reliability though. But since they offer 10 year/100,000 miles warranty for KIA vehicles in the STATES, I considered this SUV as well, together with FORD ESCAPE, BMW X3 and finally, CHEVY Equinox.

Ciao Guys!

**jkyamog** · November 22nd, 2004 02:42 PM

the HP is not something outstanding... just good. Pero torque of the CRDi is 340+Nm. Just to give you an idea. The GU patrol 4.5 gas is 350Nm.. and 3.0 GU diesel is 350+Nm. Its just as powerful as the Prado diesel engine sold locally, using the older Toyota engine.

**ILuvDetailing** · November 22nd, 2004 03:09 PM

I like the monotone version, mas maporma tignan.

Woah 10yr/100,000Mi warranty... now thats standing by your product, sana ganon din warranty nila dito. How about aftersales service? Parts? Maintenance costs? Fuel Economy figures?

**mazdamazda** · November 22nd, 2004 03:17 PM

jkyamog...

yes... almost at par with the Toyota Prado's engine.

BUT... the Kia's displacement is only 2.5L while the Toyota's displacement is already 3.0L.