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MSRP
- 4dr LX $19,995
- 4dr LX 4WD $21,900
- 4dr EX $22,900
- 4dr EX 4WD $24,700
2003 Kia Sorento EX specs & colors
Sport Utility
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Gray
Beige
Packages
Specifications
| EPA Classification | 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle |
| Rear Wheel Size | 16 x 7.0 in |
| Front Wheel Size | 16 x 7.0 in |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Size | 16 x 7.0 in |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 120 |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 600 |
| Engine Type | Gas V6 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 217 @ 3000 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 192 @ 5500 |
| Displacement | 3.5L/214 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 18 MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| Cruising Range - City | 316.50 mi |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 379.80 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 15 MPG |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.71 |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High | 1.00 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 2.39 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.53 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.80 |
| Trans Type | 4 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 4.67 |
| Drivetrain | 4 Wheel Drive |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low | 2.48 |
| Suspension Type - Front | Double Wishbone |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Five-link |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake Type | Power |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 12.4 x -TBD- in |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.8 x -TBD- in |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 21.1 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | N/A |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.66 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 36.4 ft |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Front Tire Size | P245/70HR16 |
| Rear Tire Size | P245/70HR16 |
| Spare Tire Size | P245/70HR16 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 3500 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 350 lbs |
| Maximum Trailering Capacity | N/A lbs |
| Maximum Payload Capacity | N/A lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 4255 lbs |
| Total Option Weight | 0.00 lbs |
| Curb Weight - Front | N/A lbs |
| Curb Weight - Rear | N/A lbs |
| Curb Weight | N/A lbs |
| Height, Overall | 71.3 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 62.2 in |
| Second Hip Room | 58.0 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 74.2 in |
| Length, Overall | 179.8 in |
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline | N/A in |
| Track Width, Front | 62.2 in |
| Front Hip Room | 55.3 in |
| Front Head Room | 38.3 in |
| Second Leg Room | 36.1 in |
| Rear Door Opening Height | N/A in |
| Min Ground Clearance | 8.2 in |
| Passenger Volume | 107.0 ft³ |
| Second Head Room | 38.0 in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 | 66.4 ft³ |
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings | N/A in |
| Cargo Box (Area) Height | N/A in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 58.9 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 | N/A in |
| Rear Door Opening Width | N/A in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 58.4 in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 | 31.4 ft³ |
| Front Leg Room | 42.6 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 | N/A in |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Overhead console-inc: sunglass storage, map lights, garage door opener pocket, multi-meter w/ambient temp gauge/compass/altimeter/barometer | Optional |
| Height-adjustable front seat belt anchors | Standard |
| Moquette velour cloth seat/door trim | Optional |
| 120 amp alternator | Standard |
| Dual horn | Standard |
| 2-speed transfer case | Standard |
| (4) floor-mounted cargo hooks | Standard |
| Fixed upper & lower anchors for child safety seats (LATCH) | Standard |
| 3.5L (214) DOHC MPFI 24-valve V6 engine | Standard |
| Chrome interior door handles | Optional |
| Front skid plate | Standard |
| P245/70HR16 Michelin SBR tires | Optional |
| In-door courtesy lighting | Standard |
| Rear window defogger | Standard |
| Lockable glove box w/upper map pocket | Standard |
| Storage-inc: slide-out drawer, under-seat bin, rear quarter bin w/first aid kit, under rear cargo floor compartments | Standard |
| Split-hatch tailgate-inc: flip open glass, interior release | Standard |
| (2) front/(2) rear assist grips | Standard |
| Black roof rack | Optional |
| 12-volt pwr outlets-inc: (2) front, (1) 2nd row, (1) cargo area | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger airbags | Standard |
| Rear child safety door locks | Standard |
| Brushed metal shift plate | Optional |
| 2-speed variable intermittent windshield wipers | Standard |
| Front/rear floor mats | Optional |
| Rear assist grip-mounted garment hooks | Optional |
| Five-link rear suspension w/coil springs/damper | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard |
| Two-tone lower body-side cladding & fender flares | Optional |
| 3-point seat belts at all positions-inc: front force limiters & pretensioners | Standard |
| 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD | Standard |
| Tilt steering column | Standard |
| Wood grain trim | Optional |
| Rear window intermittent wiper/washer | Standard |
| Dash-mounted illuminated ignition switch | Standard |
| Multi-reflector headlamps | Standard |
| Body-color pwr heated mirrors | Optional |
| LEV certified (3.5L engine/4-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| Front/rear stabilizer bars | Standard |
| 8-way driver seat pwr adjustment | Optional |
| Front windshield de-icer | Standard |
| 21.1 gallon fuel tank | Standard |
| Trailer hitch wiring harness | Standard |
| Black mesh grille insert w/chrome surround | Standard |
| (5) 16" x 7.0" bright machine-finished alloy wheels | Optional |
| Stainless steel scuff plates | Optional |
| Coin holder | Standard |
| Pwr windows-inc: auto-down driver window | Standard |
| Dome lights w/fade-out feature | Standard |
| Warning lights-inc: low fuel, low washer fluid | Standard |
| Double wishbone front suspension w/coil springs/damper | Standard |
| Side-impact protection | Standard |
| Remote keyless entry-inc: panic alarm, rear glass open | Optional |
| Front/rear side curtain airbags | Standard |
| Cargo net | Optional |
| 4-wheel pwr vented disc brakes | Standard |
| Fog lamps | Optional |
| Reclining front bucket seats-inc: driver-side manual lumbar adjustment | Standard |
| LCD odometer-inc: (2) trip meters | Standard |
| 60/40 split flat folding rear seat-inc: folding armrest, removable headrests | Standard |
| High-mounted stop lamp | Standard |
| Center console-inc: armrest, dual storage, (2) front/(2) rear cup holders | Standard |
| Digital clock | Standard |
| Rear heater ducts | Standard |
| Vehicle-speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering | Optional |
| Air conditioning | Standard |
| Two-tone bumpers | Optional |
| Chrome shifter shaft | Optional |
| Pwr door locks-inc: two-turn entry system | Standard |
| Tinted rear privacy glass | Standard |
| Body-color door handles | Standard |
| Fuel cut-off system | Standard |
| Pwr sunroof-inc: tilt/slide | Optional |
| 70 amp/hr (600 CCA) battery w/battery saver | Standard |
| Front/rear tow hooks | Standard |
| Driver-side footrest | Standard |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror-inc: HomeLink garage door opener | Optional |
| City 15/hwy 18 (3.5L engine/4-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| 4-wheel drive | Standard |
| Rear cargo cover | Standard |
| Steering wheel mounted controls-inc: cruise, audio | Optional |
| AM/FM stereo w/cassette/CD player-inc: (10) speakers, amplifier | Optional |
| Front tilt/adjustable headrests | Optional |
| Free running limited slip rear differential | Standard |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | Optional |
| First aid kit | Standard |
| Cargo lamp w/on-off switch | Standard |
| Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors | Standard |
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