Kia Sorento 2009

Goz123
Goz123 Forum Participant Posts: 4
edited November 2016 in Towcars & Towing #1

Hi, my name is Phil, new to caravan club so hello everyone, just bought a new lunar 590 really enjoying it, pulling with my Audi s line estate, power very good but feel I'm getting bashed about a bit, got 85% tow limit etc, anyway decided to change vehicle
, been offered a 2009 Kia Sorento 2009 titan only 35,000 miles never been towed too, think it should be good but would like any comments or advice...

many thanks Phil 

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  • crown green bowler
    crown green bowler Forum Participant Posts: 407
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    edited November 2016 #2

    Hi Phil.

    Welcome to CT.  I have never owned a Sorento but around 2009 time Kia were selling lot's of Sorento,s to caravaners because they were a great tow car at the right price, I think todays models are lighter with smaller engines but I may be wrong about this.
    We tow with the big Mitsubishi Shogun and would never tow with anything smaller because I like to feel as safe as possible when towing.

  • pete57
    pete57 Forum Participant Posts: 59
    edited November 2016 #3

    Hi Phil and welcome, i tow with a 08 xs Sorento and have found it to be a great tug the nose weight is higher than most but the Mk3 is lower which put alot of people off buying newer.

    Beware that the tax is £500 just because it is an auto my manual is £295 anyway i'm sure you wont be disapointed, hope i have helped.

  • Goz123
    Goz123 Forum Participant Posts: 4
    edited November 2016 #4

    My thoughts too, a lot lighter and less cc for emissions, want a tow car I feel confident with

  • Goz123
    Goz123 Forum Participant Posts: 4
    edited November 2016 #5

    Thanks pete57, it is a manual as I do prefer manual, traveling up to the midlands tomorrow to test drive and hopefully purchase, next thing will be tow bar, don't no if to get fixed or detachable 

  • pete57
    pete57 Forum Participant Posts: 59
    edited November 2016 #6

    Your right CGB the engine is smaller 2.2 on the new Sorento but it has 190bhp where the Mk2 2.5 has 165bhp.

  • Tinwheeler
    Tinwheeler Forum Participant Posts: 23,142 ✭✭✭
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    edited November 2016 #7

    We had a 2008 manual XS and swapped it for a 2009 auto XT. The manual suffered some clutch slip when reversing. The auto was a better tow car but suffered problems with Kia's software download and ended up having a new ECU under warranty to correct matters. We had an issue with cruise control sticking on which was scary and sometimes under load the auto box refused to change down. 

    We changed the 2009 Kia for a LWB Shogun - a far better animal. 

  • crown green bowler
    crown green bowler Forum Participant Posts: 407
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    edited November 2016 #8

    Phil.

    With only 35.000 miles there is loads of life left in the engine, find out on the internet if the cam belt is chain or belts and if belts when they need changing.  Good luck.

  • Trini
    Trini Forum Participant Posts: 429
    edited November 2016 #9

    Phil take a look at the Kia Owners site. There you can look at each model by year. Maybe see if there are any views/reports.

    We have a 15 KX2 and think its a great car.

  • EmilysDad
    EmilysDad Forum Participant Posts: 8,973
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    edited November 2016 #10

    Thanks pete57, it is a manual as I do prefer manual, traveling up to the midlands tomorrow to test drive and hopefully purchase, next thing will be tow bar, don't no if to get fixed or detachable 

    Two feet .... two pedals ..... what more would you ever need? (proper) Autos are the future.Wink

    As for fixed or detachable towbar .... how deep are your pockets and how do you feel re a load of steel work on show?

  • Goz123
    Goz123 Forum Participant Posts: 4
    edited November 2016 #11

    Many thanks for your comments and help, I do love the older shape personally, also have an option of having it re mapped if needed, let's hope it's as good as described it does come with a warranty , will keep you posted how I get on

  • DavidOldmoley
    DavidOldmoley Forum Participant Posts: 43
    edited November 2016 #12

    We had an 09 Titan manual before our current KX2. It is a well equipped car , it was an excellent towcar with loads of torque, and totally reliable in 3 and a bit years of ownership.

     

  • Steve Scott
    Steve Scott Forum Participant Posts: 197
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    edited November 2016 #13

    We owned a 08Titan manual,(real way to drive)towed a Lunar Delta with no problems.The only down side was notchy  cruise control when not towing.The looks are better than the newer models, Kia new what they were doing making it resemble a M class Merc.

    Steve

     

  • pete57
    pete57 Forum Participant Posts: 59
    edited November 2016 #14

    Hi, my name is Phil, new to caravan club so hello everyone, just bought a new lunar 590 really enjoying it, pulling with my Audi s line estate, power very good but feel I'm getting bashed about a bit, got 85% tow limit etc, anyway decided to change vehicle
    , been offered a 2009 Kia Sorento 2009 titan only 35,000 miles never been towed too, think it should be good but would like any comments or advice...

    many thanks Phil 

    Write your comments here...Hi Phil how did you get on with the Sorento did you buy it?

  • bogwort47
    bogwort47 Forum Participant Posts: 9
    edited December 2016 #15

    Hi

    My Home Forum is UKSorento.com which is dedicated to all Sorentos from 2002 onwards.

    As a new owner, I recommend that you check out that Forum for everything you need to know about your great new towcar...

    Regards

  • indoors
    indoors Forum Participant Posts: 222
    edited December 2016 #16

    Had a new at the time '55 XT, debadged rebadged it added body mods and a PowerBox. Very very good towcar.

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