Kia Sorento SUV (2003 - 2009) 2.5 CRDi XS 5d Auto (5 Speed) Owner Review

2.5 CRDi XS 5d Auto (5 Speed)
Kia 2008 Sorento

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In their own words

Whilst first impressions where good, this is nothing more than a cheap copy of a premium SUV. The engine is loud and woefully underpowered, interior trim is extremely low quality, but worst of all a 2005 car with a mere 75,000 on the clock with full service history had such serious corrosion it was ready for the scrap yard and was returned to the seller within 48hrs and a full refund issued ( without any protest ) You'd be forgiven for assuming I was simply unlucky, but this was far from an isolated case. I spoke to a specialist 4x4 dismantler who informed me that he was " breaking these all the time due to major rust issues " Personally I wouldn't recommend anybody buys one ( spend a little more and get something...anything else! ) but if you insist on parting with your hard earned for a low rent Mercedes ML copy, check the underneath for rust, and if it has any ( which it will ) walk away....you have been warned!

How reliable do you find the car?

Serious structural rust, major automatic transmission fluid leak

Does the car do everything you expected it to do?

by far the worst vehicle it has been my displeasure to own ( briefly )
  • How they rated it

  • Reliability: 1 out of 5 1.0
  • Meets Expectations: 1 out of 5 1.0
  • Overall Rating: 1 out of 5 1.0
  • Nick Bull doesn't recommend this car

About their car

  • Fuel type Diesel
  • When purchased July 2016
  • Condition when bought Used
  • Current Mileage 75,000 miles
  • Average MPG 28 mpg