The Pre-Owned Kia Sorento is a Great Choice for Hiawatha Drivers!

 In 2002, Kia introduced a vehicle designed create a bridge between small and midsize SUVs-the Sorento. There are a lot of pre-owned Kia Sorento vehicles available around Hiawatha and the surrounding areas, and for good reason! This is a great vehicle to look into if you are in the market for a used SUV. The first generation Sorentos were manufactured from 2002-2009, and they have proved to be as reliable and valuable as a used vehicle gets.

First Generation Sorento

This model was manufactured from 2002 to 2009, and was built to be bigger and more powerful than the smaller Kia Sportage. It provides real off-road competency, is a good-looking vehicle, and has very solid construction. Drivers will find the Sorento to be both rugged and comfortable, and fully stocked with a suite of standard convenience and safety features. The quality interior materials are much better than most in its price range.

Because the chassis was constructed on a ladder frame model, which is utilized more often for engineering trucks, the Sorento is typically considered to be more solid and rigid than other vehicles in its class and price point.

The first generation was a customary truck-based small-to-midsize Kia SUV. The automatic 4WD system provides great off-road capabilities and features low range gearing. It also has standard battery preserving technology, which prevents draining the battery if you leave your headlights on.

The sport package available for the LX trim added the following features:

       
  • Five-speed manual transmission   
  • Fog lamps   
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel   
  • Alloy wheels   
  • Step bars
  • Remote keyless entry
  • Roof rack

Power and Performance

The first generation had two choices for transmissions - a five-speed manual or a four- or five-speed automatic. Before 2005, the Sorento had a four-speed automatic, and after 2005 it had a five-speed tip-tronic automatic.

These vehicles were built with Hyundai 3.5L V6 engines. They produce 192 hp and 217 lb-ft of torque.

Check Out Pre-Owned Inventory at Pat McGrath for Your Used Kia!

The Sorento is a great vehicle for families in need of a midsize SUV, so call us, or just come in and visit our dealership to schedule a test drive! The first generation Kia Sorento is a great value as a used vehicle purchase, just as it was a great value new. Its long list of standard features and true off-road competency make it a worthy purchase. We look forward to helping you find the perfect car for you!

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