KIA Sorento tops AutoPacific Inc consumer survey

It may not be the newest kid on the block but constant upgrades and facelift has kept the Sorento fresh and relevant. In fact it recently scored very highly in customer satisfaction survey conducted by AutoPacific Inc.

This is proof that if you get the basic design correct, a vehicle can continue to be popular years into its production life. The Sorento had a certain rightness about its looks and proportions which made it a relatively evergreen vehicle.

In our market it comes with – Dual Airbags, ABS, Active Torque Transfer 4WD, Limited Slip Differential (LSD), Automatic Air-Conditioning, Cruise Control, all-round ventilated disc brakes, sunroof, 8-speakers, tricot headlining, leather upholstery and much more. All Sorento’s come with 5-year warranties.

It is one of the best value for money SUV in the market at RM138,888

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Sorento tops midsize SUV segment

(SEOUL) May 30, 2008 — The 2008 Kia Sorento is the top ranking midsize SUV in AutoPacific, Inc.’s 2008 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards (VSA) of the U.S., an industry benchmark for objectively measuring owner satisfaction of new vehicles. In this competitive segment, Sorento received a higher rating than the Hummer H3, Jeep Liberty, Dodge Nitro and Nissan Xterra.

“Sorento’s recognition by AutoPacific’s Vehicle Satisfaction Awards shows that you don’t have to spend a lot to be satisfied with your new vehicle purchase,” said Tom Loveless, vice president, sales of Kia Motors America (KMA). “In these difficult economic times, it is good to know that you can still purchase an SUV with great amenities, options and standard safety features, and be satisfied with your decision.”

The 2008 VSA are based on survey responses from more than 34,000 vehicle owners who purchased a new 2008 model year car or truck between September and December 2007. Respondents rate 46 attributes for importance in the purchase decision and satisfaction after purchase.

The 2008 Sorento was recently recognized in the U.S. by The Car Book as a “Best Bet” in the Midsize SUV category and received the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) five-star crash safety rating in all four seating positions.