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| Description |
| TheCarConnection.com’s editors read the latest reviews on the new 2009 Kia Sorento to write this comprehensive review. The car experts at TheCarConnection.com also drove the 2009 Kia Sorento to be able to deliver a definitive opinion on the car, to compare it with other cars in the class, and to help you make the right shopping decision. |
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| Road Test |
With the realization that most consumers want SUVs for cargo capacity and visibility, not off-road capability, automakers have turned to car-based crossovers to satisfy the SUV hunger while improving fuel economy. Kia, however, hasn’t jumped on to the crossover bandwagon yet and continues with the truck-based Sorento for 2009.
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| Positive Points |
- Solid towing capability
- Available four-wheel drive
- Choice of two powerful V-6 engines
- Good crash ratings
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| Negative Points |
- Only seats five
- Poor fuel economy
- Jiggly ride on rough surfaces
- Trucklike handling
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