2003 Kia Sorento
2003 Kia Sorento Rebates and Incentives
Prices and Incentives
Dealer Price:
$19,995 - $24,700
Original MSRP:
$18,895 - $22,900
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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
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| Overall Safety Rating |
Frontal crash ratings: Driver: No Test Passenger: No Test Side crash ratings: Driver: No Test Rear Passenger: No Test Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags. NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING:  The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating essentially measures vehicle characteristics of center of gravity and track width to determine how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars). |
2003 Kia Sorento Review
"This new 5-passenger SUV has the size, power, and type of construction typical of midsize SUVs, but is priced to compete with less-expensive compact SUVs. Bucking the trend toward car-based unibody construction and AWD, Sorento has a body-on-frame design and off-road-oriented 4WD. The sole engine is a 192-hp 3.5-liter V6 also used in Kia's Sedona minivan. A 4-speed automatic is the only transmission. Rear-wheel drive and a choice of two 4WD systems is available. Both 4WD systems have a limited-slip rear axle and low-range gearing, but the Torque-On-Demand setup included in the optional Luxury Package can be left engaged on dry pavement. LX and EX trim levels are offered. Head-protecting curtain side airbags are standard. ABS is optional. All Sorentos have 16-inch wheels, liftgate with separate-opening window, and a full-size spare tire. Air conditioning; power windows, locks, and mirrors; cruise control; CD player; and 60/40 split folding rear seatback are standard. Kia is owned by Hyundai. Both South Korean companies share warranty coverage of 5-years/50,000-mi. bumper-to-bumper, 10/100,000 powertrain, and 5-years roadside assistance."
Warranty Information
| Basic: | 5 Years/60,000 Miles |
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Recalls Issued
| 2003 Kia Sorento EX, LX | N/A |
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2003 Kia Sorento Models & Prices
2003 Kia Sorento LX
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr LX | $19,995 | $18,895 | $308 / Month* | |
| 4dr LX 4WD | $21,900 | $20,655 | $337 / Month* | |
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2003 Kia Sorento EX
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr EX | $22,900 | $21,235 | $346 / Month* | |
| 4dr EX 4WD | $24,700 | $22,900 | $373 / Month* | |
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2003 Kia Sorento Features and Standard Equipment
EMISSIONS CERTIFICATION Features
| LX | EX | |
|---|---|---|
| LEV certified (3.5L engine/4-speed auto trans) | • | • |
EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATING Features
| LX | EX | |
|---|---|---|
| City 15/hwy 18 (3.5L engine/4-speed auto trans) | • | • |
| City 15/hwy 20 (3.5L engine/4-speed auto trans) | • | • |
EXTERIOR Features
| LX | EX | |
|---|---|---|
| 2-speed variable intermittent windshield wipers | • | • |
| Black mesh grille insert w/chrome surround | • | • |
| Black pwr heated mirrors | • | |
| Black roof rack | • | |
| Body-color bumpers | • | |
| Body-color door handles | • | • |
| Body-color pwr heated mirrors | • | |
| Fog lamps | • | |
| High-mounted stop lamp | • | • |
| Multi-reflector headlamps | • | • |
| Pwr sunroof-inc: tilt/slide | • | |
| Rear window intermittent wiper/washer | • | • |
| Split-hatch tailgate-inc: flip open glass, interior release | • | • |
| Tinted rear privacy glass | • | • |
| Two-tone bumpers | • | |
| Two-tone lower body-side cladding & fender flares | • |
INTERIOR Features
| LX | EX | |
|---|---|---|
| (2) front/(2) rear assist grips | • | • |
| (4) floor-mounted cargo hooks | • | • |
| 12-volt pwr outlets-inc: (2) front, (1) 2nd row, (1) cargo area | • | • |
| 60/40 split flat folding rear seat-inc: folding armrest, removable headrests | • | • |
| 8-way driver seat manual adjustment | • | |
| 8-way driver seat pwr adjustment | • | |
| Air conditioning | • | • |
| AM/FM stereo w/cassette/CD player-inc: (10) speakers, amplifier | • | |
| AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: (8) speakers | • | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror-inc: HomeLink garage door opener | • | |
| Brushed metal shift plate | • | |
| Cargo lamp w/on-off switch | • | • |
| Cargo net | • | |
| Center console-inc: armrest, dual storage, (2) front/(2) rear cup holders | • | • |
| Chrome interior door handles | • | |
| Chrome shifter shaft | • | |
| Coin holder | • | • |
| Dash-mounted illuminated ignition switch | • | • |
| Digital clock | • | • |
| Dome lights w/fade-out feature | • | • |
| Double raschel cloth seat/door trim | • | |
| Driver-side footrest | • | • |
| Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors | • | • |
| Front tilt/adjustable headrests | • | |
| Front windshield de-icer | • | • |
| Front/rear floor mats | • | |
| In-door courtesy lighting | • | • |
| LCD odometer-inc: (2) trip meters | • | • |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | • | |
| Lockable glove box w/upper map pocket | • | • |
| Moquette velour cloth seat/door trim | • | |
| Overhead console-inc: sunglass storage, map lights, garage door opener pocket | • | |
| Overhead console-inc: sunglass storage, map lights, garage door opener pocket, multi-meter w/ambient temp gauge/compass/altimeter/barometer | • | |
| Pwr door locks-inc: two-turn entry system | • | • |
| Pwr windows-inc: auto-down driver window | • | • |
| Rear assist grip-mounted garment hooks | • | |
| Rear cargo cover | • | • |
| Rear heater ducts | • | • |
| Rear roof-mounted garment hooks | • | |
| Rear window defogger | • | • |
| Reclining front bucket seats-inc: driver-side manual lumbar adjustment | • | • |
| Remote keyless entry-inc: panic alarm, rear glass open | • | |
| Stainless steel scuff plates | • | |
| Steering wheel mounted controls-inc: cruise, audio | • | |
| Steering wheel mounted cruise control | • | |
| Storage-inc: slide-out drawer, under-seat bin, rear quarter bin w/first aid kit, under rear cargo floor compartments | • | • |
| Tachometer | • | • |
| Tilt steering column | • | • |
| Warning lights-inc: low fuel, low washer fluid | • | • |
| Wood grain trim | • |
MECHANICAL Features
| LX | EX | |
|---|---|---|
| (5) 16" x 7.0" bright machine-finished alloy wheels | • | |
| (5) 16" x 7.0" styled steel wheels | • | |
| 120 amp alternator | • | • |
| 2-speed transfer case | • | • |
| 21.1 gallon fuel tank | • | • |
| 3.5L (214) DOHC MPFI 24-valve V6 engine | • | • |
| 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD | • | • |
| 4-wheel drive | • | • |
| 4-wheel pwr vented disc brakes | • | • |
| 70 amp/hr (600 CCA) battery w/battery saver | • | • |
| Double wishbone front suspension w/coil springs/damper | • | • |
| Engine-speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering | • | |
| Five-link rear suspension w/coil springs/damper | • | • |
| Free running limited slip rear differential | • | • |
| Front skid plate | • | • |
| Front/rear stabilizer bars | • | • |
| Front/rear tow hooks | • | • |
| P245/70HR16 all-season SBR tires | • | |
| P245/70HR16 Michelin SBR tires | • | |
| Rear wheel drive | • | • |
| Trailer hitch wiring harness | • | • |
| Vehicle-speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering | • |
SAFETY Features
| LX | EX | |
|---|---|---|
| 3-point seat belts at all positions-inc: front force limiters & pretensioners | • | • |
| Driver & front passenger airbags | • | • |
| Dual horn | • | • |
| First aid kit | • | • |
| Fixed upper & lower anchors for child safety seats (LATCH) | • | • |
| Front/rear side curtain airbags | • | • |
| Fuel cut-off system | • | • |
| Height-adjustable front seat belt anchors | • | • |
| Rear child safety door locks | • | • |
| Side-impact protection | • | • |
2003 Kia Sorento Options and Addition Equipment
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
| LX | EX | |
|---|---|---|
| 4-WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKES | • | • |
| ALLOY WHEELS | • | |
| AUTOMATIC LOAD LEVELING | • | |
| CARGO TRAY | • | • |
| FRONT/REAR CARPETED FLOOR MATS | • | |
| LEATHER PKG | • | |
| LUXURY PKG -inc: leather pkg, heated front seats, auto climate control, AM/FM stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD changer, auto headlamps *NET* | • | |
| LUXURY PKG -inc: leather pkg, heated front seats, auto climate control, AM/FM stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD changer, auto headlamps, Torque-On-Demand *NET* | • | |
| REAR SPOILER | • | |
| ROOF RACK | • | |
| TOW PKG | • | • |
PAINT Options
| LX | EX | |
|---|---|---|
| STANDARD PAINT | • | • |
2003 Kia Sorento Technical Specifications
Brakes
| LX | EX | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake ABS System | ||
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 11.8 x - TBD - | 11.8 x - TBD - |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 12.4 x - TBD - | 12.4 x - TBD - |
Cargo Area Dimensions
| LX | EX | |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) | - TBD - | - TBD - |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft) | 66.4 | 66.4 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft) | 31.4 | 31.4 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft) |
Engine
| LX | EX | |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.5L/214 | 3.5L/214 |
| Engine Type | Gas V6 | Gas V6 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 192 @ 5500 | 192 @ 5500 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 217 @ 3000 | 217 @ 3000 |
Exterior Dimensions
| LX | EX | |
|---|---|---|
| Height, Overall (in) | 68.1 | 71.3 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 179.8 | 179.8 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 106.7 | 106.7 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 73.3 | 74.2 |
Fuel Tank
| LX | EX | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 21.1 | 21.1 |
Steering
| LX | EX | |
|---|---|---|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.66 | 3.66 |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 36.4 | 36.4 |
Suspension
| LX | EX | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Five-link | Five-link |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs |
Tires
| LX | EX | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | P245/70HR16 | P245/70HR16 |
| Rear Tire Size | P245/70HR16 | P245/70HR16 |
Transmission
| LX | EX | |
|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
| Trans Type | 4 | 4 |
Vehicle
| LX | EX | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Head Room (in) | 39.7 | 38.3 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 42.6 | 42.6 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 58.9 | 58.9 |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft) | 107.0 | 107.0 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 39.5 | 38.0 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 36.1 | 36.1 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 58.4 | 58.4 |
Weight Information
| LX | EX | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 4057 | 4057 |
2003 Kia Sorento Safety Features
Safety Features
| Driver & front passenger airbags |
| Front/rear side curtain airbags |
| 3-point seat belts at all positions-inc: front force limiters & pretensioners |
| Height-adjustable front seat belt anchors |
| Rear child safety door locks |
| Fixed upper & lower anchors for child safety seats (LATCH) |
| Fuel cut-off system |
| Side-impact protection |
| Dual horn |
| First aid kit |
News Reports & Reviews
| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS | |
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| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS |
Frontal crash ratings: Driver: No Test Passenger: No Test Side crash ratings: Driver: No Test Rear Passenger: No Test Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags. NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating essentially measures vehicle characteristics of center of gravity and track width to determine how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars). |
