Awards & Accolades Received for Sorento
Please find below the list of awards and accolades received by KIA worldwide.
| Period | Award/Accolade | Presenting Organisation | Country | Category | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2010 | Best SUV | Jornal do Carro | Brazil | SUV | Value |
| Jul 2010 | 7 Seater Compact SUV of the Year | C! Magazine | Philippines | SUV | COTY |
| May 2010 | Top Safety Pick | IIHS | USA | SUV | Safety |
| Apr 2010 | Import Winner | Auto Bild | Germany | SUV | General |
| Dec 2009 | SUV of the Year | Autocar Magazine | New Zealand | SUV | General |
| Aug 2009 | 5-Star Crash Safety Rating | Euro-NCAP (Europe) | Germany | SUV | Safety |
| Jun 2008 | Best in Class, Ideal Vehicle Awards | Auto Pacific, Inc. | USA | SUV | Customer |
| Apr 2008 | Best Midsize SUV | Auto Pacific, Inc. | USA | SUV | General |
| Mar 2008 | Best Bet | Car Book | USA | Passenger | General |
| Feb 2008 | Towcar of the Year - All Wheel Drive over 1,800kg | The Caravan Club | UK | SUV | COTY2 |
| Dec 2007 | Best Medium Off-Roader | Planet 4x4 | UK | SUV | General |
| Dec 2007 | Best Mid-range SUV | New Straits Times | Malaysia | SUV | General |
| Sep 2007 | Towcar of the Year - All Wheel Drive over 1,800kg | The Caravan Club | UK | SUV | COTY2 |
| Jun 2007 | Most Improved Brands Overall | Strategic Vision | USA | SUV | Quality |
| Feb 2007 | Best Bet | Car Book | USA | SUV | General |
| Oct 2006 | Best Large SUV | Autocar ASEAN | Malaysia | SUV | General |
| Sep 2006 | Car of the Year | Autocar ASEAN | Malaysia | SUV | COTY |
| Sep 2006 | Towcar of the Year | Caravan Club | UK | SUV | COTY |
| Jul 2006 | Top RV | Korea Productivity Center | Korea | MPV | Customer |
| May 2005 | Best Car | Motor Presse Bohemia | Czech | SUV | Value |
| Apr 2005 | Customer Satisfaction Index | J.D. Power & Associates | UK | SUV | Quality |