User Reviews Kia Sorento

= 66%* = 109 km/u = 35%

Not a lot to say realy, other than it's easy! Stable, if a bit 'bouncy' if unladen, it seems a perfect match. Mmmmmm, nice.

= 75%* = 107 km/u = 33%

My Sorento is 3yrs old, it has hardly ut a foot wrong, tows my LMC like a dream, I live on the edge of the lakes so have a hill or two to climb to get to the M6

= 75%* = 108 km/u = 32%

I`ve had my sorento over 4yrs, towed a swift 535 to the bottom of Italy & back no trouble v stable. Towed my abbey 420 gts up to the top of scotland & back again no trouble, the sorento is in charge of the caravan, not the other way round !!

= 87%* = 106 km/u = 29%

My Sorento is 6 years old and has over 100,000 miles on the clock and still pulls like a train. The match between car and van feels spot on. Just get it up to speed and and hit the cruise control and let the car do the rest.

= 83%* = 105 km/u = 30%

what can i say,had the big kia 10mnths now,towed the big ace down to weymouth from the midlands plenty of power, rock steady even when overtaking on the motorway,lorries no problem,the kia is a thouroughbred.

= 85%* = 111 km/u = 24%

The Sorento is an excellent tow car and I have had excellent performance and stability from this outfit.

= 93%* = 101 km/u = 20%

It's an automatic Sorento and the payload is usually a bit 'over the odds' as we have a lot of kit being caravan site wardens. As such we don't tow regularly but we have done a few thousand miles now and find the Kia generally very good. As usual, long, gradual inclines can mean having to override the auto gearbox but to date we have had no overheating problems. Expensive to tow with (approx 19 to 25 mpg) but very stable, even in high crosswinds. Comfortable too, but I am considering upgrading the rear shocks to stiffen up the rear end, which I think will improve solo handling too.

= 81%* = 100 km/u = 20%

well to start an excellent tow car handling this heavy single axle hymer nova 580 sl with ease. very steady and no appreciable cross wind affects as above fuel goes down but what do people expect.......I always feel safe too parking is easy and general forward motion smooth with auto gearbox which was recommended I often wonder if the later 168 bhp model would be a sound investment particularly now that a new 2010 kia is so much lighter and would not be an applicable tow.

= 85%* = 108 km/u = 27%

Have only towed with this combination once, but on first go, it's a lot more stable than a 2.8CRD Jeep Cherokee and nowhere as thirsty, pulling the same caravan !! Am planning to take the outfit down to Spain in 2007, will write up how it all got along.

= 76%* = 107 km/u = 29%

I have towed my outfit to Spain and to the south of France it was a pleasure and i can't wait for my next trip. The Sorento justifies the awards that it won.

= 72%* = 108 km/u = 30%

I towed just over 12000 miles with my Sorento, mainly on easy motorway runs to Spain. I found its towing abilities first class and the enormous cabin space with folded flat seats swallowed all our bulky euipment with room to spare. The only fault I found was fuel consumption, not bad at 21mpg towing a heavy van but never better than 26 solo aint very good!

= 77%* = 112 km/u = 32%

Have towed around 6000miles with the Sorento and Sterling combination and around 4000 with Sorento and Bailey ranger 500/5 (UK and France). I can't fault the Sorento for stabiltity and performance. Mpg has has been 20 to 26mpg Towing and ranges from 22 mpg ~ 25mpg (urban) to 37 to 42 mpg (continuous motorway) solo depending on conditions. Manouverability with the Sorento is excellent due to it's tight turning circle. Only dissappointment is fuel economy towing, but I have been told later 2007 Sorento's are better.

= 78%* = 107 km/u = 27%

Have towed many miles for 2 years with this combination and it is the best I have found. Only slight downside is the fuel consumption when not towing. Will replace with another Sorento this year.

= 72%* = 108 km/u = 28%

Had the Sorento for 12 months. Its an 04 plate bought as used. Pulls sterling eccles amethyst effortlessly. Reasonable fuel cosumption approx 30 mpg solo, and approx 24-25 towing.
Car has been reliable to date. Servicing on dear side £400 for 40 k service at Kia main dealer.

= 71%* = 109 km/u = 28%

even when u are setting off on a steep incline you hardly notice that you are towing!! and the high tow bar weight and self levelling suspension make hitching up so much better.
the auto box is well suited for this game, and it will pull 3,500kgs, 500 more than the manual. would not think twice about getting onother sorrie!!....happy towing..

= 77%* = 109 km/u = 27%

Excellent drive - very stable and pulled away on steep hills without a problem. The auto box combined with cruise control made for effortless driving on the French Motor way network.

= 71%* = 109 km/u = 28%

Tows like a dream an excellent drive

= 68%* = 114 km/u = 41%

I have been asked several times what is the KIA SORENTO like as a tow car, I can only say Impressive

= 76%* = 111 km/u = 38%

full marks at all speeds and road conditions with a good returnon fuel

= 77%* = 112 km/u = 38%

As per previous reviews I find the Kia Sorrento an excellent tow car. I towed around France last year using all types of roads the Kia never coughed once and returned 25 mpg.

= 65%* = 114 km/u = 40%

perfect match you do not even know you are towing

= 66%* = 112 km/u = 40%

Our Sorento is a great tow - car, reliable effortless on towing and great on fuel consumption, would hightly recommend this car to others.

= 83%* = 110 km/u = 36%

brilliant, tows like a dream and if you dont go too fast the fuels not to bad.

= 77%* = 113 km/u = 38%

I would recommend this car, it is a good all rounder, although I think the luggage space is a bit small, plenty of grunt and quite on the road.

= 80%* = 110 km/u = 37%

I tow a 2008 Abbey Vogue 620 with my Kia Sorento 2.5 diesel with no problem.

= 69%* = 112 km/u = 40%

Absolutely no problems - almost forget caravan is on the back - and very easy to exceed 60mph! 25-29mpg towing, depending on speed and wind direction. Excellent uphill and on boggy fields. Low gears (especially reverse) useful on uneven CL's.

= 73%* = 112 km/u = 39%

Pulls away from junctions with no problem, easily tows on motorways with ability to confidently overtake.

= 74%* = 111 km/u = 38%

best tow car ive owned.but is a bit thirsty

= 86%* = 110 km/u = 36%

the kia towing a sterling elite explorer 1791KG 84% match very good stable on the road good fuel return all in all an excellent car

= 73%* = 111 km/u = 38%

perfect towcar have to look to see if the van is still on the back

= 76%* = 112 km/u = 38%

One word - SUPERB. Hope the new version i have on order will cope just as well!

= 77%* = 111 km/u = 38%

fantastic tow car, towed all round france no problems.

= 70%* = 114 km/u = 41%

Excellent towcar, relaxing to drive when towing, no stress, hope new version is as good

= 89%* = 109 km/u = 25%

well i have used this car and van for the last two years at first towed with a dico series two td5 and have to say this feels a bit better towing i do fell that the unit seems to bounce a little too much for me but that could be me being new to towing and not getting things just right all in all i have found this carr to be a good tool and the van is so spacious and comfy

= 80%* = 109 km/u = 26%

So far I've only towed it back from the dealers,over a hundred miles, but you wouldn't know there was a van on the back. I'm pleased as we're off to Germany next week. To be reccomended.

= 70%* = 111 km/u = 28%

Easy towing, confident feel, good braking. Stable outfit.

= 70%* = 110 km/u = 28%

I tow a derivative of the Omega - a Compass Liberte Air (with aircon so extra weight) & it's a great combination. Easy on the hills, solid in a straight line and fine on rougher ground. About 23 mpg (diesel) towing so not too bad there either.

= 65%* = 110 km/u = 28%

We have towed this caravan with a sorento for 12months and with a sedona for 4 years before that, Both are excellent tow cars for this size of caravan. Highly recommended.

= 73%* = 110 km/u = 27%

New to caravaning this year,changed my wifes car from a nissan terrano, to the Kia, as she also tows a horse box. The Kia is solid very easy going and still has plenty of punch. Highly recommend, also the Bailey Pageant range we have just bought from new excellent spec. have travelled from Edinburgh down to the Lakes now on 3 seperate occasions and am going to S/Wales in summer no worries about the car.

= 76%* = 109 km/u = 26%

I have towed my hobby 560UFE ,with my two Kia Sorento's all over Europe,Dubrovnic,Umag,Kobenhavn,Greena,Valencia,Coimbra,lisbon,Gibralta,Hungary,Cheq Republic,over 40K,first with a manual,and lately with a 57plate Sorento XT automatic/tiptronic.Cosumption is about 22MPG,but never have i felt tired after very long distances (750) miles in a day,or felt that the cars were over stressed.Well on top of the job,and a brilliant tow car

= 83%* = 109 km/u = 26%

The Kia Sorento is a exelent tow car pulling this heavy van with ease, just traveled to cornwall and back averaged about 26 mpg at a speed of 60 mph this is the 168 bhp auto xt, the engine never going much above 2000 revs you would never know the van was on the back also two cycles.And the 4wd powrtouch is exelent.

= 80%* = 110 km/u = 35%

Having discussed various outfits with many campers we opted for the Amara 530/4 and the Sorento, we have had many other caravans and tow cars including discoverys and range rovers but find this combination the best yet.
The sorento is a very easy and comfortable to drive and its width allows the use of the standard mirrors for a good rear view, we travel extensivley in France and on the motorways its no effort to hold a steady 60mph travelling safely, on a recent trip of 2K miles the outfit performed magnificantly and we would recommend both car and caravan for preformance and quality of build. Fuel consumption both when towing or not is satisfactory if the usual precautions are taken.

The only drawback to the outfit was on our return from france, some highly descerning theif stole the coachman despite having hitchlock, wheel locks and stored behind a locked gate at home, thankfully I was out in the Kia

= 76%* = 110 km/u = 36%

With the caravan in mind we then had to decide which vehicle would be the best model to use for towing. After many magazines and internet sites, we decided upon the Kia Sorento. We purchased a second hand model registered in 2004 and then went after the caravan of choice. When we first hitched up the caravan we were in Darlington. We had around 200 miles to drive home.
mostly motorway driving which i found very relaxing within the confines of our 4x4. It was comfortable to be in, with all the controls easily accessable, The drive back was at a constant 60miles an hour, I was constantly checking my mirrors to make sure that the caravan was still there. You can feel the caravan but the sorento makes light work of the buisness that it was bought for.We have been away with our caravan many more times and the Sorento always is and has been reliable and does everything you ask it to do. Fuel economy is a little different though, when towing we can get around 400 miles out of a tankful, but when solo we can get around 500 miles. We think sorento is a great car very reliable and easy to run, Making little effort to pull one of the heaviest and largest single wheel caravans on the market.

= 84%* = 109 km/u = 34%

we bought the new Sorento in March 2007 with the newer moe powerful engine after finding the 3 litre Terrano too narrow.We coupled the Hymer on and set off for Spain with 1600 miles on the clock.
We logged every drop of diesel used ,just to give us some indication what it would average to the gallon towing approx 1700kg.
Arriving home 3 months later having covered 3700 mile the average fuel consumption (most of it towing) was 24 mpg.We have now covered 6500 miles and it is going better then ever.Having towed with other makes of 4x4 i think the Kia is far superior and better value for money.

= 72%* = 111 km/u = 37%

We brought the sorento last year, after towing with a 3 .5 frontera for 5 years and different cars before that. This car is excellent whether towing or not. It tows with ease and is so economical i still can't believe it. This car is by far the best tow vechcial i have ever drove.

= 69%* = 111 km/u = 36%

previous tow car was a vauxhall zafira 2.0 dti that struggled a bit up the hills (poor car used to see a hill coming and it would start crying) but the kia sees the hill and growls at it like a dog went up telegraph hill on the M5 with cruise control on at 60mph and it the speedo needle didnt budge one bit,WHAT A CAR.

= 82%* = 109 km/u = 33%

Previous towcar was a Hyundai Santa Fe CRTD which coped well with our old 1995 Bessacar Cameo 2 berth van but when we got the Bailey it was obvious we would need more "grunt" to tow it. We looked at all the usual suspects but after much deliberation & many test drives we finally decided on the Sorento & we don't regret it at all. We can't praise the car enough, it drags this big & very heavy van along with ease, while returning more than reasonble fuel economy. We bought the car new & so far we have had no trouble with it. We would highly recommend it to anyone who needs a competent tow car.

= 70%* = 110 km/u = 36%

more than satified with both car and caravan, serento does a fine job with good fuel return of 27mpg towing 30 plus solo as long as you are not to heavy with your right foot, stability first class, 4yrs old now and no problems. first geist after 32 yrs of swift,s now staying German.

= 82%* = 109 km/u = 33%

This car and caravan together are excellent. No problems with stability and on the UK motorway system rarely had to drop below 5th gear. Fuel consumption not hugely effected by the extra weight although it is noticeable. Steep hills are no problem, and recently when other cars/caravans and motorhomes were struggling up an icy hill, I stuck it in low range 4wd and managed with no problems. Very impressed and so much better than the Volvo XC70 I used previously.

= 84%* = 108 km/u = 33%

Well after having shoguns,landrover discoverys and pajeros i fancied a change.After a long look around i went for the KIA SORENTO 2.5 diesel.This car totaly shocked me it out classed any thing else i have ever towed with.The power the economy the whole performance,cheap tax,cheap insurance and to top it off im gettin at least 35mpg obviously less when towing.Anybody want a tow car this is the one il put it against anything.They a fantastic 4x4 highly recomend to anyone you wont be disapointed i should of got one years ago.

= 74%* = 110 km/u = 35%

just got my kia sorento xt. manual gearbox, tried it out with my elddis odyssey 524 last week and I was very impressed, smooth ride and pulls well. about 28 average on fuel, 32 solo. bit better than the xtrail I had.

= 77%* = 109 km/u = 34%

My 2008 Accolade is 1400kg ex works and 1800kg gross so is a little heavier than as rated in the available choices.
Bought the Kia new in 2006 and have been delighted with every aspect when towing the Vanmaster and before that a Geist. It's very comfortable with plenty of room for the 2 of us plus all the usual gear and is very stable on any roads in the UK or abroad especially with the Al-Ko ATC on the caravan. Fuel consumption isn't the best - just under 400 miles to the tank but with a heavy caravan it's acceptable.
I have a lot of friends who tow various vans with the Kia and they all ''sing their praises''

= 73%* = 110 km/u = 35%

The Titan is pulling a Abbey GTS Vougue 516. Very steady and safe. Best move ever

= 73%* = 109 km/u = 35%

Just bought 2005 kia and towed to devon. towed Senator Indiana. very impressed with car. would definitely recommend. Best tow vehicle we have had.

= 73%* = 110 km/u = 15%

I have had my Kia Sorento 3.5L V6 for almost a year and have towed on several mixed length journeys. I find it a real pleasure to tow the caravan, which is a dealer special Fleetwood

= 73%* = 110 km/u = 15%

I have had my Kia Sorento 3.5L V6 for almost a year and have towed on several mixed length journeys. I find it a real pleasure to tow the caravan, which is a dealer special Fleetwood 560-4 from Caravanland in Banbury. Overtaking is no problem, and with the cruise comtrol on it is a dream keeping 60 mph on the clock on the motorway. Fuel consumption with the van on tow is little different from the unladen figures at around 17mpg. I regularly get 17mpg where I live on the Isle of Wight, which is not renowned for long stretches of road where you do not have to change gear a lot!

= 70%* = 118 km/u = 17%

My KIA Sorento tows like a dream but the fuel consumption is dire. 16 mpg average when towing my Bailey. The price of Petrol in the UK is less than diesel so the cost penalty on comparison with diesel KIA Sorento (average mpg towing 21 mpg) is reasonable. The comfort level is very high and when being passed HGVs and coaches I have no no problems, the Sorento and Van stay rock solid. The same is true when I overatke HGV etc. I tow both in UK and on mainalnd Europe and on motorways in Europe (less crowded than UK) I can maintain 60 -65mph at around 2K revs in top gear. Meeting a reasonable hill and it drops a gear to 3rd quite quickly but maintains the speed. In UK with the crowded roads I rarely tow faster than 55 mph on the motorway, there are just too many bad drivers. Better to keep in the inside lane and let the speed guys overtake. This is not problem because the Sorento is rock solid. The killer now is the CO2 emmission from the Sorento and the bad tax law in the UK that promises £400 a year road tax from 2009. If you can live with th eroad tax and the fuel consumption you cannot find a better tow car.

= 80%* = 115 km/u = 16%

What a fabulous tow car...Previously I have towed this van with a Shogun TD and a Hyundai Terracan TD. Bothe were good but the Kia is light years ahead of them with the exception of the Hyundais fuel ecconomy...I get 18 towing..never more or less no matter how carefully I drive. Solo about 21 - 22 unless its a motorway run with the cruise control on then I have actually managed 30mpg at a steady 65 mph (once only). The build quality is superb and its a fabulous car to drive, super comfortable and fully kitted with all the toys...If you can live with low 20's solo / high teens towing MPG and the £400 road tax you wont find a better tow car

* Calculated weight ratio according to the British Towing Code (loaded weight caravan / kerb weight car)