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Kia Sorento review (2010-) - Car Review (2008 Jun)
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If you are a “middle income” family, is buying a Kia a good idea? The increasingly stylish looking Kias have something of the Skoda about them; appealing to the car buyer lead by their head rather than what the neighbours might say. But ... Kia Sorento review (2010-)

Kia's match for Land Rover Discovery - Car Review (2011 Dec)
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THE Kia Sorento is almost up to the best large off-roaders but with prices that are a good deal lower.I have a real soft spot for the big 4x4, which is hugely capable, very economical in turbo diesel form and reasonably comfortable.For the majority o... Kia's match for Land Rover Discovery

Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi XE - Car Review (2006 Dec)
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THINK of a 4x4 and names like Land Rover, BMW and Lexus would probably spring to mind.With such big beasts in the jungle, you'd be forgiven for believing the humble Kia Sorento would be facing a constant battle for survival.But think again.The Korean... Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi XE

New Sorento is on the way - Car Review (2009 Aug)
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I LIKED the Kia Sorento from the very first drive and recommended it to many people looking for a cheaper alternative to the Shogun or Land Cruiser.Well now there's a new model on the way and, although details are still sketchy, it looks great and ju... New Sorento is on the way

Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi XS - Car Review (2007 Jan)
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TO lift a prestigious Caravan Club award for 2005 was a great achievement for Kia.But, when the Sorento returned to the fray last autumn and disposed of more stiff 4x4 competition to be awarded the club's top Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) towcar honou... Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi XS

Kia Sorento 3.5 V6 XS auto - Car Review (2004 Jan)
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MORE than TWENTY grand for a Korean-built car?Sorry, are my ears deceiving me? Twenty thousand pounds plus? Korean car? Have you gone mad?That's how my conversation went the other day as the driver dropping off a Kia Sorento placed the keys into my h... Kia Sorento 3.5 V6 XS auto

Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi XS - Car Review (2004 Jan)
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AND the winner of best value 4x4 on the market is - "the Kia Sorento".Not convinced, then let me go a stage further. The word 'value' is only included here because there are superior off-roaders available, it's just that you have to pay a far heftier... Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi XS

Kia Sorento 3.5 V6 XS - Car Review (2003 Aug)
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WHATEVER yardstick is used to judge a vehicle made by Kia there is one criterion that must always be borne in mind - price.Across this South Korean manufacturer's range, which starts with the budget-buy Rio hatchback at £5,995, all models represent t... Kia Sorento 3.5 V6 XS

Price is right for Sorento - Car Review (2009 Nov)
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KIA'S big Sorento is not quite up to the very best in the large off-roader market but with prices like these, who cares.I have a real soft spot for the big 4x4, which is hugely capable, very economical in turbo diesel form and reasonably comfortable.... Price is right for Sorento

Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi XS - Car Review (2007 Feb)
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ANYONE foolish enough to think Kia wasn't serious about making a mighty impression on the motoring industry needs to think again and take a good hard look at the Sorento.It's attractive with eye-catching lines and curves, boasts an abundance of sport... Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi XS

Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi XS - Car Review (2004 Jul)
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"COME on, move that tank," shouted a colleague on our office car park."This isn't a tank," I insisted, having driven far heavier, less attractive four by fours.For while it's big and chunky - my guess would be about the size of an armoured car in mil... Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi XS

Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi XS - Car Review (2009 Oct)
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SOME full-sized 4x4s may be so upmarket as to be unattainable unless you have more than £40,000 to shell out. But this is where up and coming world brand Kia steps in with its value all-wheel-drive Sorento.The Sorento, which sells from £20,695 to £27... Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi XS

Kia Sorento 2.2 CRDi KX-2 4WD - Car Review (2010 May)
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THE head honchos at Kia decided to try a spot of California dreamin' when their priority turned to perfecting a new Sorento 4x4. Conscious of the fact that today’s SUV buyers are younger, in many cases female and increasingly want their car for famil... Kia Sorento 2.2 CRDi KX-2 4WD

Sorento a star performer - Car Review (2010 Feb)
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 IT is recognised as a star performer in the rough and tumble world of go-anywhere transport. But changing times have forced the Kia Sorento to adopt a more gentle approach to the challenges of life in the great outdoors. With monocoqu... Sorento a star performer

Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi XS - Car Review (2007 Oct)
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THERE'S a lot of competition when it comes to large 4x4s but far too many of them are out of most people's price range.Examine the market carefully and you will find off-roaders that are positively bargains compared to some luxury brands - and one of... Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi XS

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Kia Sorento images (2010 Jan)
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Mark,These are high and low res Kia Sorento images to use when the copy starts coming in.Chris Kia Sorento images

Kia scales new heights (2011 Jan)
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KIA’S new Sportage crossover model has proved so popular in the few months since its launch that there is already an extensive waiting list for the stylish SUV.The news comes as the progressive Korean car maker announces record UK sales for 2010, the... Kia scales new heights

Kia pops up with a cool concept (2010 Sep)
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KIA aims to be top of the pops with a new electric concept car to be unveiled in Paris.Called the Pop, the Korean company’s compact eye-catcher will major on striking design and new technologies.The car has been styled by Kia’s European design team u... Kia pops up with a cool concept

Kia lands a design double (2010 Dec)
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THE latest two models from the fast-expanding Kia stable – the Optima saloon and new Sportage crossover – have scooped leading product design awards.Acknowledged as one of the world’s most important prizes for excellence in design, the iF product des... Kia lands a design double

Kia's used car scheme the tops (2011 Sep)
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KIA’S Approved Used Car Scheme has been recognised as the best in the industry.The Korean company’s set-up took the prize for the best scheme of the year in the Auto Express Used Car Awards 2011.And Kia was praised for going above and beyond normal a... Kia's used car scheme the tops

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