2010 Kia Sorento details

By Alborz Fallah | October 22nd, 2009

Kia Sorento Launched

CarAdvice is currently attending the launch of the new generation 2010 Kia Sorento. The Sorento which is one of Kia’s best selling models has been regarded as the ‘landmark’ vehicle which opened the eyes of many consumers to the Korean brand as more than just a small-car manufacturer.

Since its introduction in 2002 (January 2003 in Australia), the Sorento has sold nearly 900,000 units worldwide, with around 9,000 of those in Australia. The new generation Kia Sorento is a little different however, it’s far more stylish, sophisticated and with a slightly different buyer in mind.

Kia’s research showed that only around 20% of all original Sorento buyers ever used their car for towing or serious off-roading, as a result, Kia decided to concentrate more on creating a car that suits the needs of 80% of its buyers rather than the 20%. That’s not to say the car is no longer off-road capable.

The Hyundai owned company decided to focus on five main areas during the development of the Sorento: class-leading performance; increased fuel economy and reduced emissions; improved on-road handling and more fun-to-drive responsiveness; greater cabin space and comfort; and enhanced overall crash safety.

Design chief Peter Schreyer, has done wonders for the Korean brand in the last few years and from the outside his work is obvious as the Sorento uses the new Schreyer ‘corporate grille’ look first introduced with the Cerato earlier this year.

The new more masculine looking Sorento is longer, lower, more powerful, more efficient and more practical than the out-going model. There will be two engines, a brand new class-leading 145kW ‘R2.2′ diesel engine with 436Nm of torque and a 128kW four-cylinder engine.

Kia says that given only one variant will be offered in Petrol, sales are expected to be 4:1 between diesel and petrol respectively.

A 6-speed manual is offered in the base Si variant whilst a brand new 6-speed automatic gearboxes, completely designed by Kia will be leading the charge. A 2WD system is offered in the lower spec variants but top-spec models are only available in 4WD.

As the first Sorento to be sold in Australia with 7-seats, it puts the Korean company into a whole new market. With three rows of seating, the new Sorento is more practical than ever before.

To fit the extra seats in the new model has a longer bodyshell, with repositioned A-pillars and dashboard (moved forwards) and extended tailgate (moved rearwards).

There are three models, Si, SLi and Platinum. Features include keyless entry, push button start, reversing safety camera and panoramic glass sunroof.

The new Sorento is a 5-star Euro NCAP vehicle however due to a technicality with Australian crash testing it’s scoring a 4-stars rating for now.

The reason is because current models that have already arrived in Australia don’t have a seatbelt reminder on the passenger side, disallowing the Sorento from scoring 5-stars on ANCAP. Fortunately Kia is addressing the issue with all Australian delivered models earning a 5-star ANCAP rating from December 2009.

As with every Kia, an unlimited kilometre 5-year warranty applies. The Sorento is currently produced at the Hwasung facility in Korea. Interestingly next year will see production start half way across the world at Kia’s new US plant at West Point, Georgia.

CarAdvice will bring you a comprehensive review of the new Sorento in the next 48 hours.

For now you can view the 2010 Kia Sorento specifications.

Kia Sorento specifications

		Fuel Consumption (L/100KM)			CO2
		Comb.	Urban	Ex.Urban	g/km
2.4L Theta II	2WD AUTO	9.2	12.2	7.2	219
2.2 R CRDi	4WD MANUAL	6.7	8.7	5.5	177
2.2 R CRDi	4WD AUTO	7.4	9.5	6.1	194

Interior Dimensions Comparison (mm)

	Next-generation Sorento	Difference	Previous Sorento
Headroom
Row 1	996	- 12	1008
Row 2	995	+ 1	994
Row 3	906	—-	—-
Legroom
Row 1	1048	- 34	1082
Row 2	955	+ 27	928
Row 3	795	—-	—-
Shoulder room
Row 1	1506	+ 10	1496
Row 2	1491	+ 7	1484
Row 3	1366	—-	—-
Hip room
Row 1	1431	—-	—-
Row 2	1421	—-	—-
Row 3	1128	—-	—-

Trim level	Engine	Transmission (6-speed)	Drivetrain	Seating	Price $ (RRP)
Si	2.4L petrol	A/T	2WD	7-seat	36,490
	2.4L petrol	A/T	2WD
	2.2L diesel	M/T	4WD	7-seat	39,990
	2.2L diesel	A/T		7-seat	41,990
SLi	2.2L diesel	A/T		7-seat	45,990
Platinum	2.2L diesel	A/T		7-seat	48,990

Newbie

hmmm front end = Lexus’ish, side profile = Vw’ish , rear end = Landcruiser?

OzeWander

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery… Japan did it in the 60′s and 70′s trying to break into the mighty US market. Design ‘trends’ are a product of this. If the worst you can say about a vehicle is that it looks like others, who happen to be market leaders, then it can only be a good thing.

Mark

Hmm let’s see. Old model Sorento = 3.3L V6 for $33,990. New model = 2.4L 4-cyl for $36,490. Who the hell wants extra seats if you’re single? And a $5500 premium just for a diesel engine?? PASS.

KM

Hold on Mark,

Why are we jumping to conclusions without seeing or driving this car?

The diesel engine is alooooot better then the 3.3L v6 engine used previously. It gives you more power and also alot better fuel consumption.

The top of the range platnium is feature packed! The only thing that is missing on the platnium is sat nav, other then that – engine start stop, xenon headlights, moon roof, dual zone climate control, upgraded audio, night vision rear view mirror, leather seats, auto wash headlights, auto folding mirrors… The list just goes on, if there was a Honda or Toyota badge on this car – 80k + easily

Bob

Mark, seriously, you think when you pay more $$ all you should get is more cubes?

c’mon.

Kbb

$40,000++ for a basic Korean Car is a bit much. Plus, where the hell is Bluetooth communication and Sat Nav? The US gets bluetooth as standard and voice activated gps as an option, what about AUS? You don’t even get bluetooth on TOP Range Platinum. Again a top of the range Sorento only costs about AUD$35,000, Why does it cost more than this price to get a BASIC model in Aus? C’mon!!

Baji

Keyword: KIA

“As the first Kia to be sold in Australia with 7-seats, it puts the Korean company into a whole new market. With three rows of seating, the new Sorento is more practical than ever before.” – Are we forgetting the Kia Rondo? Or was this sentence supposed to read “as the first Sorento to be sold with 7 seats”.

I dont really see any design cues from other vehicles in the new sorento. The only thing that i can sort of pick up is the Accord Euro styled headlights.

http://. Naughtyius Maximus

Great reporting again…..just like the word “passanger”. Happens fairly consistent!
Ken

It says “As the first Sorento to be sold in Australia with 7-seats” which it is. KIA is not mentioned which cancels out the Rondo, old Carnival etc.

toxic_horse

shows how meaningless the star crash rating can be.
Steven

Oh dear,

These are higher prices that their website currently states -

http://www.kia.com.au/cars/showroom/Sorento

Why bring in such a weedy 4 cylinder petrol engine? Surely it would have been cheaper to just bring in the diesel?

I don’t need 7 seats, 5 is fine for me. I’ll have to give this one a miss

Mitch

Remove the 2 rear seats and have a bigger boot

ManualsOnly

Yes but where do I go to get my $400+ refund ??? And I hope the sunroof isn’t standard on any of the models, another expensive useless option.
KM

Mitch,

The seats dont have to be up. When they are flat down – it is just like a normal boot.

Steven

Actually the 5 seat version has a tray like the Nissan X-Trail. This is a better use of space for me.

Simon

I’d love 7 seats, but only if they are real rear seats and not a podium for midgets.
It will all come down to comfort, performance, real estate and drive away price.

OzeWander

Where do I sign? A little Honda CRV in the styling but that wont hurt its sales. KIA are going from strength to strength! Japan, watch out.
Tony

prices are way way higher than the competition

esp. the Captiva and that sort that starts are $28k or so

i think this is gonna be tough going

it’s a good looking softroader but you’re gonna have a hard time convincing people $36k base is good value

Steve

Tony, I think you have you prices all wrong.

It would seem that people are still coming to terms with what a car really costs “drive away” as opposed to the old RRP + costs pricing.

Latest offer from Daewoo Auistralia, sorry Holden, is the Captiva SX Petrol for $36990.

Blah

‘Daewoo Auistralia’
See, you tried to look witty, failed miserably…and then spelt Australia wrong.

woohoo lol

Steve

But you can’t deny Daewoo’s presence in Australia through their Holden branding can you.

BTW it’s called a “typo” not a “spelling mistake” and isn’t that how Sydney siders talk anyway?

Ahdal

No, that’s how Melburnians say it: Kath and Kim:

“Kim, loo[y]k at m[w]e.”

Auistralia = Oystralaia.
Tony

with all due respect…

try again:

http://www.caradvice.com.au/42313/holden-captiva-5-to-join-line-up-this-year/

‘Captiva 5 will go on sale in early December from $27,990 for the 2WD manual and $30,990 for the AWD automatic.’

you can also try outlanders for size… they are perpetually on sale for $29,990 or better
Blah

Actually, Holden owns the Daewoo company nowadays I believe, not vice-versa…don’t you know this?
Daewoo has no presence in Australia apart from the used car market. I’m not aware of any Daewoos currently sold in Auistralia – see, i’ll humour you by spelling it your way.
Blah

Curious as to why you would drag out the tired old Daewoo spiel on a Kia thread?
I believe this article is about the Kia Sorento?
Tony

GM owns Daewoo and Holden… they are the bad kids of an even worse parent

right now GM wants to divest itself of Daewoo

it is irrelevant… I would agree the Kia is a better SUV than the Holden/Daewoo but $10k better?
Blah

Actually, GM owns Holden, and Holden owns Daewoo.

Holden is a ‘bad kid’? Even the Yank government wouldn’t insist on GM offloading Holden.
I can’t wait to hear the logic behind this….cover your noses people, verbal excrement imminent!
Steve

Tony, with all due respect, get with the program.
$27999 RRP + ORC = $36000 driveaway.

It is a requirement for the complete price to be quoted, including dealer delivery fees and statutaory charges.

As I said before:
“It would seem that people are still coming to terms with what a car really costs “drive away” as opposed to the old RRP + costs pricing”
Tony

http://www.holden.com.au/latestoffers/captiva-offers/captiva-sx-awd7-seats-?region=NSW%252FACT+Metro

Captiva SX AWD 7 Seats = $36,990 driveway

I think the basic 2WD 5 Seat won’t be $27,990 + almost $9,000 in fees and priced the same as the more upmarket model.

You’re a complete fool if you pay that much in driveway fees anyway…

Keep trying mate, you’ll get there eventually.

Simon

Can anyone prove Holden is better value?

they’re trying to but

NO!
Tony

how can you prove anything is ‘better value’?

it’s all a personal judgment value – the end of the day if you can only spend $30k how can you afford a $36k base car?

And I would think that this Kia as good as it is can’t be head or tail above a $29,990 Outlander that has a similar warranty… give it some time… I bet Kia revise their pricing to what the market demands… ‘right pricing’ they call it…

bruzzer

totally agree, $36000 start for a Kia $WD a bit rich.
better options out there if you wanta 4 cylinder.
the v6 should’ve been at that price..starting.

anyways best of luck KIA… i dont think they doing well with the KIA SOUL.
i dont see many on the road, that should be a sign for them.

Blah

By the way, and sorry to distract you fanboys…Kia/Hyundai have the Sportage/Tucson twins priced below the opposition at around 25 grand.
Sorento is a class up from those.
$36000 is an excellent price for this vehicle IMO.

KM

Well said Mr Blah.

KM

Or possibly Ms

Someone

What? No bluetooth, satnav, rain-sensing wipers, heated seats or an electric passenger seat? There’s nothing Platinum about it…

KM

Did you miss the moonroof, xenon lights, engine start stop keyless entry, leather, upgraded audio, electric fold in mirrors, night vision rear view mirror, rear park camera.

Not enough for you?

Heated seats? Gets really cold in Australia doesnt it?

Steve

Just goes to show you that one man’s luxury must have is another man’s useless gimmick.
It must be hard to please everyone without loading a car up with lots of kilograms of worthless gimmicks, whilst at the same time trying to reduces weight for better economy.

Salesy? Hows the weather, get over all of the dust mate?

Steven

One option I REALLY hope they make available are the ventilated seats. They are perfect for the Australian climate.
app_master

Prices do seem a bit high? – pretty much same a Hyundai SanteFe dollars (yes I know it is a very similar make/base/manufactuer) but I dont beleive Kia Australia is quite at their level, yet…
The mid spec diesel auto has to be under 40k drivaway – for us to even consider on our shopping list.
Guess we’ll have to wait for Kia’s driveway pricing deals…I’ll wait and see.
Nice well spec’d SUV but.

Steven

Our budget is under $40k too. Base Diesel Auto 4×4 please.

Oh and with ventilated seats
Tony

pretty sure the current Santa Fe is on its way out

it will be replaced with a reskinned Sorrento (what a surprise) with similar pricing. The H/K strategy is to try it on with Kia first and then roll the platform to Hyundai.

I don’t doubt this is a superior SUV… the engine, interior and gearbox all look top notch… try convincing people to pay for it… that’s another story.

David Jones

Buy a CX7 diesel.. manual only though. $48k for the top spec is way too high.. plus resale on a Kia won’t be great.

Earlier we said that the old CX-7 shone brightly for value for money, and we believe that the Diesel is the same despite a highish-sounding $43,640. That includes satellite navigation, leather upholstery, heated front seats, a Bose stereo upgrade, a blackout instrument cluster, Bluetooth connectivity, a reverse camera, 18-inch alloys and heated exterior mirrors.
sammo

it would seem that kia australia has had a hit-and-miss history when it comes to pricing their vehicles for this market – the cerato koup is very well priced given its extensive features list and attractive styling, likewise the cerato sedan…
but the soul has been an undeniable flop in aus – you can call it many things but ‘good-value’ certainly doesn’t spring to mind…
this sorento may look and feel the part but when its much more established rivals (Forester, CR-V, X-Trail) are all priced lower and offer similar levels of equipment, it’s difficult to see this car having much of an impact in the segment…

Blah

Forester, CR-V and X-Trail are in the same class as Tucson/Sportage, and do not offer the same levels of equipment, or size, of the Sorento.

spousey

I just bought my 2008 Sorento in march because i wanted a car that had balls for instance full ladder rail chassis real 4wd with low range for fair dinkum off road capability they have gone from a very reasonably priced capable off road vehicle to a soft roader which everyone is making,ok it has more features and more room but losing the off road ability is a big step backwards by KIA
Jo

I agree 100% spousey

Every Sorento owner I know uses it for towing or 4 wheeling. Why the heck would you spend 35-45,000 on a truck based people mover?

The loss of low range really bites. Very disappointed with this.

Existing Sorento’s have just increased in price…lol.
Simon

I await the road test. I hope it’s credibility as an off-roader is also put to test.
Also interested to know how good this turbo diesel is. It’s high on figures, but is that at the cost of turbo lag and engine life?
http://caradvice.com.au auto

it looks ok hope it drives as well. it should have the 7 seat as an option as well as the moon roof. i think they will sell
Hung Low

I think the design is nothing fresh. It will age quickly, the car is overpriced for a KIA getting close to Territory/Kluger/CX7-9/Murano territory in the KIA top spec.
Finally what type of idiots would put a N/A 4 cylinder in a fairly large 7 seater like that? Love to see that fully loaded with passengers, luggage towing a caravan with the A/C on up a hill!!!!!!!!
Tony C

I’ve been eagerly awaiting the releaes of the 2010 Kia Sorento for some however have to say that I am very dissapointed with release on two major points.

Firstly, there is no 5 seat version. My family of 4 just doesn’t need 7 seats. Most SUV’s start with a 5 seat version with 7 seats as an option.

Secondly, the pricing is way too high. I was hoping the 2010 Sorento (diesel) would be released for just under 40k… not 48k plus!! For that price I would have to look at other manufacturers where resale value would be considerably higher.

I think Kia have really missed the mark for high sales in here in Australia. A shame really… so close but yet so far.

AAA

Profiteering x2 from a mediocre product and high Aussie dollar ~

Km

I don’t get y people are carrying on about the 7 seats?? U dong have to use them if u don’t want to! They lay flat when not in use..

Steven

They cost more, and they take up extra under floor storage space. Also if you put anything wet like a big dog in the back, the seats will get ruined.

http://caradvice.com.au auto

if the extra seats are not needed, why force the buyers to fork out extra dollars?
http://carz.com/ Carz

If I didn’t read the article and only saw Sorento’s picture, I might jump to conclusion and thought it’s a Lexus. I would have thought it’s a carbon copy…though it won’t really stand a chance with Lexus.
Tony

the Lexus RX series is the quinessential toy North Shore housewives softroader anyway… no diesel, poor towing capability and all that lovely pale tan leather inside

the only way you’d have less ’4wd-cred’ is if you drove a pink RAV4.

I would expect the diesel Sorento to have ‘some’ rather than ‘none’ 4wd ability given it has a real high torque diesel but even so… no low gear… hope you are ready to be winched out…
Skep

Oh dear – the Sorento was one of the very few that commanded respect from 4WDers and wannabe’s alike with its blend of value for $, decent donk, ok looks, fat tyres for some some off road ability, strength and finish.
Now lets see: gutless 4 banger, 2.2l !? TD that will have a flat spot you could park a semi on, butt ugly B pillar, pigeon toe’d ugly skinny tyres, no off-road appeal(even if you dont want to use it – how thick is their marketing dept!),cramped 3rd row seats and me-too styling. I do like the looks from the front three quarter but now the Sorento will just be another boring people mover in a sea of mediocrity. They could have improved the drive and kept the standout features of the old car. My bet is this will be the decline of this model. Hope the diesel Territory is something to be proud of in 2017.

KM

So are you saying the 2.2TD is gutless?

Tony

It looks a bit like a Subaru Tribeca I think. Notice that as the Koreans get perceived as a better product they are getting dearer.
Skep

I should have said gutless petrol 4 banger. I’m sure the 2.2 TD will be fine once it’s wound up but the euro trend of ever decreasing capacities with bigger kW numbers means a big high inertia turbo that takes too long to spool up. Fine for motorways but a sloppy pig round town. Witness the navara Datsuns going from 3l to 2.5l TDs – more power but …yuk

KM

Drive the car & then rite what you just did.

Kia owner from Bris

As a current 2008 CRDi Kia owner new specs leave me a little disappointed as the value for $$ features that drew me to buying one have now gone…. towing capability dropping from 2800kg down to a measly 2000kg (won’t be pulling the fully loaded horse float with that)…movement to only all 4WD, sad loss – the old Sorentos ability to run towing the majority in 2WD, great – selecting Hi4 on some wet paddocks with horse float, great, selecting Lo4 after nongs in F250s have cutup the paddocks making a quagmire – just invaluable. It would have been more helpful had Kia moved to a 3L TD engine & delived a 3000kg tow option… oh well next vehicle will have different badge (and probably higher price tag)

Norsab

YES…. YES all correct. I have same reason, but with a boat. I will also have to move to a new model. Jeep have some good deals and they are 4×4′s. Pricing not bad for the Jeep

Sanjay

Test drove the Sorento today.. Whoa..!! was blown away by the torque. Felt like a 3.0 TDI. Well built car and very decent on road dynamics. Very reasonable 3′rd row. Looking at the specs, serious value for $$. Would give Mits n Captiva jitters..
Dave

There might be a reason why they didn’t add bluetooth and satnav. I think most of the new model cars have those features.
Wes

Drove the 2.2 CRD 6 speed auto recently, brilliant engine & gearbox. Great dynamics too, impressive car alright. Impressed my father too it seems, he sold his D40 Navara & has ordered the Sorento Platinum.
Norsab

Why all the talk about extra seats, bluetooth and extra this or that. I have had 2 Sorento’s and still drive the 2008 model. Yes, I would like diesel / LPG and save money, but the biggest thing they have removed is the 4×4 low and high. The new Sorento is now a front wheel drive 60 / 40 split, with option to switch to all wheel drive. As I tow a boat, do some off road, this move will not go down well with myself or those who could not afford a Toyota Landcruiser etc… The best thing about the old Sorento it could go places the smaller SUV could not go and pull a boat out at sandy boat launching ramps.
The old Sorento was just getting a good write up in the 4×4 magazine, and had done some good runs in the Australian outback. (Was also on the 4×4 TV show) This will now be all for nothing. KIA has got a larger 4×4, but will not be sold in Australia.
The other option KIA has in Korea is the LPG version, and this is also not planned for Australia.
If KIA wants to keep those in Australia happy who wish to tow a boat or caravan, then the only option is rear wheel drive, and for those wanting to have a cheaper off road, then 4×4 low / high option is a must.
It is also sad to see the H frame gone on the new Sorento. What will you put your tow winch on?
Gas

We were looking for an suv diesel for my wife. We live in the bush, less tahn 5% of ou miles are on dirt. And I think we made our minds up on a Sorento Platinum. We have found that dealers will go below the 50k mark drive away no more to pay. It dearer than the LX Diesel Captiva by 5 to 6k, but its certainly a class above the captiva. We found the Captiva too small. Its lighter, with a 2 ltr motor than has a lot poorer fuel economy than the Sorento. Engine performance is nowhere near the Sorento, and the Captiva only has a 5 speed auto as opposed to the 6 speed with the Sorento. go online and compare performance and ecomomy figures. The new sorento motor is a truely new and improved motor. Honda crv too small, and only petrol, Outlander too small only in petrol, Mazdas CX models only petrol. When will australia wake up to higher performing and better more efficient dielsel engines. The Hyundai Santa Fe is so sililar in size and runs the exact same motor and gearbox – so for us it was the closest to the Sorento. The 7 seat seat design is fantastic the way it folds away. I drive a 2009 territory. This is only slightly bigger than the Sorento and Santa Fe, but they still dont have diesel??? The finish on the Fords is not as good as this new Kia, and the Ford motor is still thisty and dated in design. The ford Ghia is well over 60k on the road. The quality this vehicle has is pushing the Japanese – there is no question there, and they have hammered them on price. The platinum does not have sat nav, but has other features that add up to a really well appointed car. Dont know you guys get your pricing from, but yes this is a 50k car that represents more value for money than anything we can find.
CarSeat Fiasco

We are trying to decide on a reasonable 7 seater, and this is on our short list. With 2 kids (yes only 2) and the new car seat laws for kids, we are destined to have 2 Maxi Rider car seats permanently strapped in for the next 3 years at least. Our current Forrester XT is a brilliant car, but with 2 maxi riders in place, we can;t fit a 3rd person in the rear – so no room for the mother in law (could be argued that this is a good thing
So far we have looked at the Ford Territory (good size, but very dated looking and poorly appointed), Toyota Kluger and Kia Sorento. I was impressed with the ride in the Sorento, as it was as car (sedan) like as the Kluger, if not a bit better. The fuel efficiency is of course a lot better in the Sorento, and I would say that the interior, although slightly more plasticy, did not feel as cheap as I thought…but, the Kluger probably has the winning point (I am surprised more car amanufacturers aren;t doing this considering the new laws!) by having the middle seat in the second row removable. So we can put in 2 maxi riders in either side in the second row, leave the middle seat out and fit 2 adults in the back (albeit for short trips!). All the other 7 seaters we are looking at, make the 3rd row inaccessible once you have 2 car seats installed(unless you are prepared to pull them out to get people in and out of the back of the car – or even worse, have them enter a split fold 3rd row via the boot). So looks like we will have to pay the premium for the Toyota name, even though I was very keen to get the Kia. If anyone knows of a seven seater that you can enter the rear row without moving the 2nd row seats (and it is still a SUV and not a people mover) I would love to hear it!
shri

Guys,

Can someone who got a new SORENTO tell me what is the best price you got one ? I am serious on SORENTO platinum but when it comes to $$ I feel its too much ( 52K$ is the dealer price).

Anyone who is really driving NEW SORENTO advice me its onroad performance and price? oh ya… new sorento looks awesome but having KIA badge and 50K for SLI is realy a lot ???

Brett

Just bought a Platinum 200km demo for 47,500 with a tow-bar included(apparently about $1100 worth) so definetly push the dealer hard on the drive away price – walk away if they won’t come to the party, they’ll call you back and deal, good luck!

Gas

Yep, we bought a Platinum, and ended up paying 49k on the road. Looked around alot, and it is definatly the most car in it class for the money. Perforance and handling is great.
You 4wd freeks – stop banging on about the old Sorento. This is a totally different car for a different market. Go look somewere else – this is not the car for you. Its nothing like the old vehicle at all in design and purpose.
BR

Just purchased a new Platinum in June 2010. I had a CRD2.5 07 manual model prior. Great car. Got a great trade too. My circumstances have changed so I was happy to part with the old Sorento. I’m happy with this new one. Couple of new car niggles. Needed all wheels balanced to iron out a vibration. Its not as good fuel economy as I expected but I hope that will improve as the engine loosens up. Also, the stereo system leaves a bit to be desired. iPod integration is hopeless, no bluetooth etc. If Kia have changed this car for a more soft roader market then these things are probably worthy of consideration. Sat nav too. You get all those things in the new Renault Koleos 4×4, for a bit less coin too! Anyway – pretty happy so far. See how it goes with a tow.
Paperhead

Just picked up our new Platinum and so far we have not got one single complaint. In-laws have a Kluger, which we have driven extensively and I can honestly say that the Platinum is the better drive. OK so there are a couple of luxury accessories that would have been nice such as bluetooth and rainsensors on the wipers, but considering the $$$ and THAT engine…sealed the deal for us.
sandy

Just picked up Platinum with bluetooth, tint and towbar for $47000. Great value for money and drives a dream. Option was a top of the range BMW/Merc or Value for money with the features.

Resale value is linked to older models.Once more off-roaders/north shore day trippers see them around, will improve resale.
http://Jensen george

wow sandy thats a great deal you got for your platinum ! could you tell me which dealer you got that from ? and was that drive away no more to pay ? car in your name? i cant even get a ex demo for that price
http://Jensen george

yeah i though so sandy is full of crap been looking around cant get anything under 49k
Mani

George,
Couldn’t match the $47,000 Sandy claims she got, but I did pick up a platinum in metallic paint with towbar, side steps and window tint for $48,480 drive away. Used on online car broker myslef, much easier.
nextgen_captiva

Guess what??

Kia Sorento has just few more days to enjoy higher price selling as CACPTIVA-II series is going to hit the AUS roads in March.

The new Captiva looks great in terms of look and also new 2.2 CRDI engine has great power compare to Kia-Sorento.

Price wise Captiva-II is way cheaper compare to Sorento as both have safe features.

GO holden GO

Robin Graves

Dream on if you think a craptiva is anywhere near as good a car as the Sorento. The Sorento is top of the class where as craptiva is the dropout.