Kia Sorento 2.5 diesel
Hi
Has anyone towed with the sorento? And what mpg did you get and what was towing a 1300kg van like
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I forget to say the kia is a 2003 model
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They were good tugs and will cope with that weight van easily.
Ours were 2008 and 2009 models so the fuel consumption would probably be no guide. As far as I can remember the auto 2009 was thirstier than the manual 2008 but I can't recall details.
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They are extremely good towcars although a bit "juicy".I used to have 2003 3.5 auto.absolutely brilliant (self levelling etc.)This was followed by a 2007 2.5 sorento which was equally good.I now have a 2.2 KX3 which has just as much grunt but more economical and cheaper road tax than my previous 2.5.Have a look at UK Sorento forum......very helpful crowd with lots of knowledge and experience with any problems/re calls etc. Fuel consumption on my early (petrol) model when towing 1400k was approx 18 mpg.The facelift 2.5 was roughly the same.Both solo about 22/24 mpg overall.
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I towed with a 56 plate Sorento (same as the model you are asking about) and it was an impressive tow car with which we toured all over Europe. Ours as an auto version and I would say average towing MPG was around 20/22 mpg. We later changed to a 59 plate updated model with the more powerful engine but no SLS. Economy was no different. Enjoyed the extra power but did not think that it gave such a stable tow as those models with SLS.
David
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My Mk2 Mondeo 1.8TD pulls my small 1100kg van with no problem, if a little underpowered. It is nearing end-of-life, and a Sorento (4-5 years old) appeals, but seems excessively large? What is the Sportage like in comparison? Local garage has a tidy Tiguan 2.0 at £6500 , but it's 2008 which seems a bit too old since I tend to keep cars to the end of their lives! Any thoughts welcome.
(Note: not interested in the 'Diesel Debate')
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I towed with a 62 plate 2.2 Sorento, brilliant tug 25 +mpg towing 40+solo .117 miles on clock never missed a beat
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