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#61 of 4012 What's the latest? by feilo Apr 21, 2002 (4:43 pm)
Kinda quiet out there ... anyone got the latest news on when the Sorento will hit dealers in the US? Did anyone register with Kia USA for email info on the Sorento and actually get an update? If this is coming out in the Fall, shouldn't there be some marketing going on?
#62 of 4012 feilo by carspy01 Apr 23, 2002 (12:20 pm)
Yepp, kinda quiet. However, Kia is always like that about things. My bet is that we will see the first ones end of July/begin of August already. Updates from KIA-US are non-existent up to this day - guess they will send'em out AFTER our first test-drives....
#63 of 4012 Update to Sorento sales date in U.S. by yoonny May 02, 2002 (1:01 pm)
Juhn Myung-hun, senior executive vice president and COO at South Korea's second-largest automaker, told Reuters that increased production capacity and new models will drive sales higher in the years ahead.   "We plan to begin exports of Sorento SUVs to the U.S. in July," Juhn said.   Kia had planned to export Sorentos to the United States from April, but pushed back the start date to July due to better-than-expected domestic sales of the sports-utilities, he said.
#64 of 4012 Sorrento Towing Capacity? by debpdx May 04, 2002 (5:47 am)
Does anyone know FOR SURE the towing capacity of the 4wd Sorrento? The articles say 3500, but is that 4wd? I almost bought a Sante Fe last week because I was told BY THE DEALER that the towing cap. was 3500, but further research proved 2200 on the 4wd, 2700 on the 2wd!!!! I need to tow a small light travel trailer with something, and am thinking of waiting for the Sorrento.
#65 of 4012 Towing by carspy01 May 05, 2002 (2:45 pm)
debpdx: The only FOR SURE indication so far via www.kia.com is the old press release: "In addition to hauling cargo, the Sorento will be able to tow up to 3,500 pounds, and will come pre-wired for trailer lights. A load-leveling system is available that will keep the vehicle level while towing or while carrying heavy loads."
#66 of 4012 kia by arkainzeye May 26, 2002 (3:39 am)
i wonder if the Sorento will be better built than the Sportage? cause god knows that sportage had more than it's fair share of problems. Hell look at what consumer reports rated it. I think the specs on it look Great. but as you know, the 1st year for anything New is the dangerous year. i mean with problems. not just for kia but for just about anything NEW . So who will be the Lab rat here?
#67 of 4012 Funny thing is is that my Sportage is a great little by iluvmysephia1 May 26, 2002 (1:15 pm)
SUV! It's great looking and reliable. For a great price with that Long-Haul Warranty it's an unbeatable choice in a SUV.
#69 of 4012 arkainzeye by jeepster4 May 27, 2002 (9:23 pm)
I think you should look at the Sedona and Optima for an indication of first year quality for the Sorento. Both these vehicles have excellent initial quality ratings. For that matter, the operative word in referring to Sportage problems is "had". Quality of the Sportage has improved every year since its introduction and has made huge gains since the 1999 model.
#70 of 4012 Well.... by carspy01 May 28, 2002 (3:49 pm)
Just read the actual J.D. Power dealer survey, and you will read that Koreans will kick a** in comparison to European and domestics! The few things I can tell you is that imo Kia and Hyundai are the best kept secrets in the industry, and if you saw and drove the Sedona, you will crave the Sorento. Kia added shifts for the Sorento production as demand is so hot over there, the European sales start with the Diesels will be June, and if you come back to this site in one year, you will never ever mention the Sportage problems of the early years again! Bet 'ya! If you need another treat check out the official Korean website and have a look at the CARENS II, especially the interior shots!!! Simply GREAT!

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