2005 Kia Sorento
2005 Kia Sorento Rebates and Incentives
Prices and Incentives
Dealer Price:
$18,995 - $25,995
Original MSRP:
$18,010 - $24,180
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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
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| Overall Safety Rating |
Frontal crash ratings: Driver:  Passenger: Side crash ratings: Driver: Rear Passenger: 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. |
2005 Kia Sorento Review
"Sorento gets a new automatic transmission for 2005. This 5-passenger wagon has the size, power, and body-on-frame construction typical of midsize SUVs, but is priced to compete with less-expensive compact SUVs. The sole engine is a 192-hp 3.5-liter V6. A 5-speed automatic transmission replaces a 4-speed automatic for '05. A 5-speed manual is also available. Rear-wheel drive and two 4WD systems are 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, a liftgate with a 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/60,000-mi. bumper-to-bumper, 10/100,000 powertrain, and 5/unlimited roadside assistance."
Warranty Information
| Basic: | 5 Years/60,000 Miles |
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Recalls Issued
| 2005 Kia Sorento EX, LX | N/A |
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2005 Kia Sorento Models & Prices
2005 Kia Sorento LX
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr LX Manual | $18,995 | $18,010 | $294 / Month* | |
| 4dr LX 4WD Manual | $20,900 | $19,785 | $323 / Month* | |
| 4dr LX Auto | $21,700 | $20,570 | $336 / Month* | |
| 4dr LX 4WD Auto | $23,700 | $22,420 | $366 / Month* | |
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2005 Kia Sorento EX
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr EX Auto | $24,100 | $22,430 | $366 / Month* | |
| 4dr EX 4WD Auto | $25,995 | $24,180 | $394 / Month* | |
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2005 Kia Sorento Features and Standard Equipment
EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATING Features
| LX | EX | |
|---|---|---|
| City 15/hwy 20 (3.5L engine/4-speed auto trans) | • | • |
| City 16/hwy 20 (3.5L engine/5-speed manual trans) | • | |
| City 16/hwy 22 (3.5L engine/4-speed auto trans) | • | • |
EXTERIOR Features
| LX | EX | |
|---|---|---|
| Black mesh grille insert w/chrome surround | • | • |
| Black pwr heated mirrors | • | |
| Body-color bumpers | • | |
| Body-color door handles | • | • |
| Body-color pwr heated mirrors | • | |
| Fog lamps | • | |
| Multi-reflector auto-off headlamps | • | • |
| Pwr sunroof-inc: tilt/slide | • | |
| Rear window intermittent wiper/washer | • | • |
| Roof rack | • | • |
| Solar glass | • | |
| Split-hatch tailgate-inc: flip open glass, interior release | • | • |
| Tinted side back privacy glass | • | • |
| Two-tone body-side cladding & fender flares | • | |
| Two-tone bumpers | • | |
| Variable intermittent windshield wipers | • | • |
INTERIOR Features
| LX | EX | |
|---|---|---|
| (4) 12-volt pwr outlets-inc: front, 2nd row, cargo area | • | • |
| (4) floor-mounted cargo hooks | • | • |
| 60/40 split flat-folding rear seat-inc: folding armrest, (3) removable headrests | • | • |
| 8-way driver seat manual adjustment | • | |
| 8-way driver seat pwr adjustment | • | |
| Air conditioning | • | • |
| AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: (8) speakers | • | |
| Brushed metal shift plate | • | |
| Cargo lamp w/on-off switch | • | • |
| Cargo net | • | |
| Center console-inc: armrest, dual storage, (2) front/(2) rear cupholders | • | • |
| Chrome interior door handles | • | |
| Chrome shifter shaft | • | |
| Coin holder | • | • |
| Color-keyed interior door handles | • | |
| Color-keyed scuff plates | • | |
| Dash-mounted illuminated ignition switch | • | • |
| Delphi AM/FM stereo w/cassette/CD player-inc: (10) speakers, amplifier | • | |
| Digital clock | • | • |
| Dome lights w/fade-out feature | • | • |
| Double raschel cloth seat/door trim | • | |
| Driver-side footrest | • | • |
| Dual rear door mounted bottle holders | • | • |
| Electrochromic rearview mirror w/HomeLink garage door opener | • | |
| Floormats | • | |
| Front tilt/adjustable headrests | • | |
| Front windshield de-icer | • | • |
| 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: one-touch express-down driver window | • | • |
| Rear cargo cover | • | • |
| Rear heater ducts | • | • |
| 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 cruise control | • | |
| Steering wheel-mounted cruise/audio controls | • | |
| Storage-inc: slide-out drawer, under-seat bin, rear quarter bin, under rear cargo floor compartments | • | • |
| Sunvisors w/dual illuminated vanity mirrors | • | • |
| Tachometer | • | • |
| Tilt steering wheel | • | • |
| Warning lights-inc: low fuel, low washer fluid | • | • |
| Wood grain accents | • |
MECHANICAL Features
| LX | EX | |
|---|---|---|
| (5) 16" alloy wheels | • | • |
| (5) 16" styled steel wheels | • | |
| 2-speed transfer case | • | • |
| 21.1 gallon fuel tank | • | • |
| 3.5L DOHC MPFI 24-valve V6 engine | • | • |
| 4-wheel drive | • | • |
| 4-wheel pwr vented disc brakes | • | • |
| 5-speed automatic Sportmatic transmission w/OD | • | • |
| 5-speed manual transmission w/OD | • | |
| Battery saver | • | • |
| Double wishbone front suspension w/coil springs/damper | • | • |
| Five-link rear suspension w/coil springs/damper | • | • |
| Free running limited slip rear differential | • | • |
| Front fuel tank skid plate | • | • |
| Front/rear stabilizer bars | • | • |
| Front/rear tow hooks | • | • |
| Full-size spare tire | • | • |
| P245/70R16 Michelin tires | • | • |
| Pwr rack & pinion steering | • | • |
| Rear wheel drive | • | • |
| Trailer hitch wiring harness | • | • |
SAFETY Features
| LX | EX | |
|---|---|---|
| 3-point seat belts at all positions-inc: front force limiters & pretensioners | • | • |
| Driver & front passenger airbags | • | • |
| Energy-absorbing steering column | • | • |
| 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 | • | • |
2005 Kia Sorento Options and Addition Equipment
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
| LX | EX | |
|---|---|---|
| 4-WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKES | • | • |
| AUTOMATIC LOAD LEVELING | • | |
| 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, chrome outside door handles | • | |
| LUXURY PKG -inc: leather pkg, heated front seats, auto climate control, AM/FM stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD changer, auto headlamps, chrome outside door handles, Torque-On-Demand | • | |
| REAR SPOILER | • | |
| SPORT PKG -inc: alloy wheels, fog lamps, leather-wrapped steering wheel/shift knob, side step bars, remote keyless entry, roof rack, rear spoiler, blacked-out headlamps, metallic interior trim, Premium AM/FM stereo w/cassette/CD player, (10) speakers *Affects color availability* | • | |
| SPORT PKG -inc: fog lamps, leather-wrapped steering wheel/shift knob, side step bars, rear spoiler, blacked-out headlamps, metallic interior trim, Premium AM/FM stereo w/cassette/CD player, (10) speakers *Affects color availability* | • |
PAINT Options
| LX | EX | |
|---|---|---|
| SOLID PAINT (STD) | • | • |
PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS Options
| LX | EX | |
|---|---|---|
| ** VARIOUS ADDITIONAL PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS MAY BE AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA-SEE YOUR AREA DEALER FOR A COMPLETE LIST ** | • | • |
| ALL WEATHER FLOORMATS (PIO) | • | |
| CARGO TRAY (PIO) | • | • |
| FIRST AID KIT *While supplies last* (PIO) | • | • |
| FRONT/REAR CARPETED FLOORMATS (PIO) | • | |
| REMOTE START (PIO) | • | • |
| SIDE STEP BARS (PIO) | • | • |
| TOW HITCH -inc: trailer hitch receiver, wiring harness w/4-wire connector (PIO) | • | • |
2005 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/213 | 3.5L/213 |
| 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 | P245/70R16 | P245/70R16 |
| Rear Tire Size | P245/70R16 | P245/70R16 |
Transmission
| LX | EX | |
|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
| Trans Type | 5 | 5 |
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) | 105.8 | 105.8 |
| 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) | 4149 | 4191 |
2005 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) |
| Energy-absorbing steering column |
| Fuel cut-off system |
| Side-impact protection |
News Reports & Reviews
| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS | |
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| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS |
Frontal crash ratings: Driver: Passenger: Side crash ratings: Driver: Rear Passenger: 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. |
