Is the 2008 Kia Sorento a good car?
The 2008 Kia Sorento has good towing capacity and all-weather handling, but it lacks the features, the performance and the carlike characteristics of more modern SUVs and crossovers. TheCarConnection.com’s editors read the latest reviews on the new 2008 Kia Sorento to write this comprehensive review.
What kind of space does a Kia Sorento have?
The 2008 Kia Sorento has ample passenger room, but cargo space is smaller than usual. TheCarConnection.com notes generally positive comments on 2008 Kia Sorento’s interior materials, but use and arrangement of interior space are less than effective.
What’s the towing capacity of a Kia Sorento?
Thanks to the larger engine, towing capacity increases from 3,500 to 5,000 pounds when properly equipped. That puts the Sorento past the V-6 RAV4 and Highlander (both 3,500 pounds) and close to the truck-based V-6 Explorer (5,210 pounds).
What kind of fuel does a Kia Sorento use?
This vehicle needs premium fuel to run right. Any less octane and it sounds like a diesel. Performance becomes sluggish with lower octane gases. Engine has always had an annoying whining when starting and accelerating, but it does not cause any problems. The problem was the belt tensioner and a pulley beside it. Solved and the noise gone too!
The 2008 Kia Sorento has good towing capacity and all-weather handling, but it lacks the features, the performance and the carlike characteristics of more modern SUVs and crossovers. TheCarConnection.com’s editors read the latest reviews on the new 2008 Kia Sorento to write this comprehensive review.
What are the trim levels of a Kia Sorento?
The 2008 Kia Sorento midsize SUV comes in three trim levels: base, LX and EX. The base and LX are largely similar, though you’ll go without cruise control, keyless entry and roof rails on the base model.
This vehicle needs premium fuel to run right. Any less octane and it sounds like a diesel. Performance becomes sluggish with lower octane gases. Engine has always had an annoying whining when starting and accelerating, but it does not cause any problems. The problem was the belt tensioner and a pulley beside it.
How much weight can a Kia Sorento tow?
This is where the 2008 Kia Sorento comes in. Sporting a rugged body-on-frame structure, the Sorento can tow up to 5,000 pounds (about 1,500 pounds more than your typical midsize crossover) and can handle tougher off-road terrain thanks to low-range gearing on 4WD models.
Is the Kia Sorento similar to the Kia Sportage?
According to Cars.com, the 2008 Kia Sorento bears a strong family resemblance to its little brother, the Sportage, sharing that vehicle’s “multi-slat grille, narrow air dam and larger headlights with orange borders,” while Car and Driver likes its “stylish bobbed tail.”
This vehicle needs premium fuel to run right. Any less octane and it sounds like a diesel. Performance becomes sluggish with lower octane gases. Engine has always had an annoying whining when starting and accelerating, but it does not cause any problems. The problem was the belt tensioner and a pulley beside it.