Is the 2006 Kia Sorento a good car?

Good-looking, comfortable, rugged and well equipped, the 2006 Kia Sorento remains a solid buy among small and midsize SUVs, especially if you’re looking for one with true off-road capability.

How many miles does a 2006 Kia Sorento last?

The life expectancy of the 2006 Kia Sorento is dependent on how well it is taken care of. If You are careful and take really good care of it then it can last for 200,000 miles to over 500,000 miles or so and if You don’t take care of it then it might not get over 100,000 miles.

What are common problems with Kia Sorento?

Kia Sorento Problems

• Engine Failure. A common issue with the 2016 Kia Sorento is a tendency for its engine to fail.
• Faulty Doors.
• Headlight Bulbs Burning Out.
• Noise or Vibration From A/C Compressor.
• Noisy Startup From Faulty Timing Chain.
• Faulty Ignition Coil.
• Bad Crankshaft Pulley Bolt.

What is a Kia Sorento BL?

Kia Sorento (BL/JC81). 2002–9 (prod. Originally conceived as the replacement for the Kia Sportage (NB-7), but wound up starting a more upscale model line. Roomy, well equipped and safe, based on contemporary crash tests. Mid-term changes in 2006, with new front and rear suspension.

Is a Kia Sorento really worth buying?

The Sorento has an upscale interior with three rows of seats, plenty of easy-to-use tech features, and a decent maximum cargo capacity. The Sorento’s superb combination of quality and value led us to name it our 2021 Best 3-Row SUV for the Money. Kia also makes the Sorento Hybrid, which we review separately.

How reliable is a Kia Sorento?

The Kia Sorento Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 12th out of 26 for compact SUVs. The average annual repair cost is $533 which means it has lower than average ownership costs.

Is the Kia Sorento a 6 cylinder?

The 2019 Kia Sorento features a 3.3-liter V6 engine on higher trim levels. The trim levels are available with all-wheel drive, except for the base L trim, which is only available with front-wheel drive.

Is the Kia Sorento BL still in production?

Register now and take advantage of ProductReview’s Brand Management Platform! Kia Sorento BL (2003-2009) has been discontinued and replaced by Kia Sorento. See the Best Large / 7 Seater SUVs in 2021 as rated by Australians on ProductReview.com.au.

What’s the price of a 2006 Kia Sorento?

Compare to Similar Vehicles Used 2006 Kia Sorento Used 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara See Details Price $5,845 $5,798 KBB.com Rating N/A N/A Consumer Rating 4.1 4.3

What kind of fuel economy does a Kia Sorento have?

The Sorento has just about everything going against it when it comes to fuel economy; it is heavy, with a heap of equipment underneath, and it is powered by a modest petrol V6. The manual would slurp 13-14 L/100 km, while the auto was a little heavier on the gas at 14-15 L/100 km. Bill Dowling is on his second Sorento he loves them so much.

What kind of crash protection does a Kia Sorento have?

If anything the Sorento seems to suffer from the odd niggling fault with the electrics and other ancillary systems. Mass on a separate chassis was a tough combo to beat for crash protection; the Sorento had standard ABS anti-skid stoppers and dual front airbags for decent protection when it comes to the crunch.