2008 KIA Sorento

The Kia Sorento is a mid size crossover SUV produced since 2002 by the South Korean automaker Kia. Sorento is the first Kia model to be manufactured in the United States, in the manufacturers West Point, Georgia, factory, which also builds the corporate cousin the Hyundai Santa Fe. The Sorento uses the new Kia corporate grille known as the Tiger Nose. Sorento ranked as one of the 10 best SUVs by Kelley Blue Book with NHTSA awarding it a 5 star crash safety rating! While Kia and Hyundai offer similar vehicles, Kia models offer better value and better quality, with bolder styling and a more dynamic driving experience. Top competitors include the Tiguan, Explorer, RX, Murano, Pilot, Highlander and Dodge Durango, all mid size crossover SUVs. The SUV earned a rating of Good in every crashworthiness test along with superior ratings for both the optional and standard front crash prevention systems by IIHS. You can expect a Kia Sorento to last up to 250,000 miles or more.