Kia Sorento

Midsize SUV Boasts Impressive Power, Safety Features and Refinement

A recipient of an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) “good” rating, a two-time recipient of a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) five-star crash safety rating for all four seating positions and a “Best Bet” by The Car Book 2007, the 2009 Sorento midsize SUV continues to bring to its segment the capabilities, practicality and safety features of an authentic body-on-frame SUV while maintaining a level of refinement found in luxury vehicles.

2009 Kia Sorento: Available in both two-wheel and four-wheel drive (4WD) configurations

2009 Kia Sorento Highlights:

SUV Tops Midsize SUV Segment

IRVINE, Calif., May 29, 2008 – The 2008 Kia Sorento is the top ranking midsize SUV in AutoPacific, Inc.'s 2008 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards (VSA), an industry benchmark for objectively measuring owner satisfaction of new vehicles. In this competitive segment, Kia Sorento received a higher rating than the Hummer H3, Jeep Liberty, Dodge Nitro and Nissan Xterra.

2008 Kia Sorento

Midsize SUV Continues to Offer Power, Safety and Sporty Refinement

IRVINE, Calif., November 14, 2007 – The 2008 Kia Sorento midsize SUV keeps in line with its predecessor as one of the sportiest, most powerful and safest vehicles in its segment. In 2007 alone Kia Sorento topped Strategic Vision’s 2007 Total Quality Index (TQI) survey and earned its second National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) five-star side crash safety rating for all seating positions.

2008 Kia Sorento

Safety and Performance Standards are Recognized in Kia’s Vehicles with Prestigious Honor

IRVINE, Calif., March 12, 2008 – Kia Motors America (KMA) has broken its all-time sales record, inked a major sponsorship deal as the Official Automotive Partner of the NBA and launched its all-new Kia Borrego midsize SUV. KMA also is proud to announce seven models, including the Kia Optima, Kia Rio, Kia Rondo, Kia Sedona, Kia Sorento, Kia Spectra and Kia Spectra5 have achieved The Car Book "Best Bet" distinction. Rio and Optima are recipients of the award for the third consecutive year, while the Spectra, Spectra5 and Sorento have achieved this award for the second year in a row.