The Kia Sorento Thread [Merged]

[truckman]

nabasa ko sa Star newspaper kahapon yung ads nila na available na daw 2.5CRDI SORENTO sing presyo lang ng mga AUV daw. any idea kung magkano kaya? :question:

[zechs]

tamang-tama yung paglabas nila nito..especially with the price of gasoline is reaching near 30php na..no price yet though. malamang 1 mil plus na rin yan

[OTEP]

Hindi ba nasa Php 1.5M ang Sorento ngayon?

I think this is a better option than the V6 initially offered.

[zechs]

this would probably be a better option nga. kung lahat ba ng SUV na may V6 engine ngayon eh maglalabas ng diesel variant, i guess people would go to the diesel.

[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

[van_wilder]

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

grabe parang CRV na lang!

[OTEP]

From: Petersen's 4 Wheel & Off-Road

Kia Sorento LX 2003 4x4 of the year

There were times in our competition that we thought this SUV from South Korea might topple all the giants in the test with its "do nothing wrong" performance. It was the clear standout in one place, the controlled hillclimb where it drove further up the hill than anything else. Everything it did, it did well, but some judges weren't taking it seriously until it began consistently ranking high in our books. At $22,955 the Kia Sorento was the least expensive 4x4 in the test but nothing about it felt flimsy or of poor quality. On the contrary. Our judges found that the Sorento used a mix of cost-effective components to produce a budget 4x4 that is more than just the sum of its parts. If you removed the Kia badging we're convinced that people would mistake its styling for a Mercedes or Acura SUV. The look is not economy class by any means and we think Kia did a better job styling the Sorento than Toyota did with its new 4Runner.

Getting the look right is a big part of developing a new vehicle, but Kia didn't stop there. It designed this SUV with a full frame and some real truck cues. The suspension is a well-balanced package that complements the rack-and-pinion steering for a great linear feel on- and off-road. We believe the suspension was tuned for handling and not just targeted at a smooth ride. Though there was limited front wheel travel, the rear limited slip produced enough traction for most judges to go anywhere they wanted. And there's no question that the durability is there because this SUV held up to everything we could throw at it. On the street the Kia gained a "corner carver" status that let us exercise the 3.5L Mitsubishi V-6 engine that Kia specified for this SUV. We'd say that the Kia exceeded all of our expectations for performance but in this field of technology-laden vehicles it was the Sorento's lack of features that kept it out of the top spot.

General

Manufacturer: Kia
Model: Sorento LX
Base Price: $21,300
Price as Tested: $22,955
Options as Tested: Antilock brakes, alloy wheels, roof rack
Engine

Type: DOHC 24-valve 60-degree V-6
Displacement (liters/cubic inches): 3.5/213
Bore & Stroke (inches): 3.66x3.38
Compression Ratio: 10:1
Induction Type: Multiport fuel injection
Fuel Required (octane)/Capacity (gallons): 87/21.1
SAE Peak Horsepower: 192 * 5,500 rpm
SAE Peak Torque (lb-ft): 217 * 3,000 rpm


Transmission

Type: 4-speed automatic overdrive
Model: Aisin Warner
Ratios: First: 2.80:1; Second: 1.53:1; Third: 1.00:1; Fourth: 0.70:1; Reverse: 2.39:1


Transfer Case

Type: 2-speed full-time
Model: Borg-Warner electronic shift
Low-Range Ratio: 2.48:1


Axles

Front Type: IFS
Rear Type: Solid, with Eaton carbon-fiber limited slip
Hubs: N/A
Ratio: 4.66:1


Suspension

Front: Upper and lower A-arms/coil springs
Rear: Live axle, 4-link with coil springs


Steering

Type: Power assist rack-and-pinion
Turns Lock-to-Lock/Ratio: 3.66/N/A
Turning Radius (feet): 36.4


Wheels

Size (inches): 16x7
Material: Cast-aluminum


Tires

Size: P245/70R16
Brand: Hankook R407


Brake System

Front: 11.8-inch discs with ABS
Rear: 12.4-inch discs with ABS


Weight (pounds)

Curb Weight: 4,255
Advertised GVWR: 5,644


Mileage

EPA Estimate (city/hwy. mpg): 15/18
As Tested (mpg): 10.68


Acceleration

Standing ¼-mile (seconds * mph): 19.18 * 74.34


Braking

60-0 mph (feet): 137.74


Dimensions (inches)

Wheelbase: 106.875
Overall Length: 179.75
Overall Width: 82.5
Overall Height: 69
Front/Rear Track: 62.375/62.25
Front/Rear Overhang: 33.5/40.125
Minimum Front Ground Clearance: 7.25


Likes

*Price
*HVAC controls
*No frills package


Dislikes

*4x4 switch position
*Lack of gauges
*Limited suspension travel


Bottom Line

Sometimes nothing is a real cool hand

This is what a Sorento LX looks like in the U.S. Maybe this is how local LX's will look like too.

[woodfire]

Otep, is the Kia Diesel offered here common rail injected already? do you know the specs? If its common rail injected and has good specs, ito na lang bibilhin ko for daily drive of the family - mas practical!

Which dealer can you recommend Otep? Alam mo naman basta pag tungkol tsikot, I hold you in very high esteem!!!

[OTEP]

Yup, CRDi same engine as Carnival CRDi's.

Kia Quezon Avenue will be having their grand opening tomorrow. I bet they're eager to please new customers.

I'm not sure about the differences bet LX and EX. But I guess the EX has:
*Wood panelling
*Rear cargo cover
*Trip computer
*Dual airbags (single lang sa LX)
*Leather seats
*Color-keyed mirrors and door handles
*Fog lamps
*Automatic climate control
*Double-DIN sound system (CD/casette) as opposed to single-DIN CD on the LX
*Two tone paint
*Body cladding with fender flares
*Power antenna
*Not sure about the availability of ABS on the LX

[5Speed]

uyyy....mas okey na yan kesa sa AUV na high end trim w/c also cost more than a million pesoses.....


hehehe gud gud.....mas maraming pumapasok na manufacturer mas maganda sa buying public....