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Summary
The 2003 Kia Sorento is good enough to buy on its own merit. It's a solid piece of work that will look good in your driveway, on the road, or in the woods or desert. It will work well in all those areas. Kia's all-new SUV is a genuine truck, built on a frame, and boasts a V6 engine. It's packed with interior features.Value is the key to the Kia. The Sorento comes with Kia's 5-year/60,000-mile limited basic warranty, 10-year/100,000 mile powertrain warranty, and 5-year/100,00 mile anti-perforation warranty, with a 5-year/unlimited mileage roadside assistance plan thrown in for good measure. When price is factored in, the Sorento becomes even more attractive. Just about anyone could use an extra six thousand dollars in their pocket.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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LX 2WD; LX 4WD; EX 2WD; EX 4WD |
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Engines:
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3.5-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
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Transmissions:
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4-speed automatic |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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front airbags, front and rear side curtain airbags, rear child safety door locks, LATCH system, pretensioners and force limiter for front seat belts, impact fuel cutoff |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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ABS |
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Basic Warranty:
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5 years/60,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Hwasung, South Korea |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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EX 4WD |
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Standard Equipment:
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air conditioning, keyless remote entry, power locks, cruise control with steering wheel controls, tilt wheel, auto-dimming rear view mirror with Homelink, dual power heated outside mirrors, overhead console with display for outside temperature, compass, altimeter, barometer, rear cargo cover and cargo net, floor mats, Delphi AM/FM 6-disc in-dash CD, 10 speakers, rear window defogger, rear intermittent wiper/washer, power windows w/ one-touch down, leather wrapped/woodgrain steering wheel, seat heaters, driver lumbar adjust, skid plates, Torque-on-Demand 4WD, trailer lighting connector, fog lamps, power sunroof, privacy glass, alloy wheels |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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ABS; leather seats |
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Destination Charge:
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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0 |
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Layout:
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4-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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192 @ 5500 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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217 @ 3000 |
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Transmission:
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4-speed automatic |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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15/18 |
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Wheelbase:
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106.7 |
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Length/width/height:
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179.8/73.3/68.1 |
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Track, f/r:
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62.2/62.2 |
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Turning circle:
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36.4 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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39.7/55.3/42.6 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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39.5/58.0/36.1 |
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Cargo volume:
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66.4 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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3500 |
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Suspension, f:
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independent |
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Suspension, r:
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live axle |
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Ground clearance:
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8.2 |
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Curb weight:
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4255 |
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Tires:
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P245/70R16 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/disc with ABS |
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Fuel capacity:
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21.1 |
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