2003 Kia Sorento LX 2WD
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- Photo: 2005 Kia Sorento CRDi XS Automatic 2.5 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: KIA SORENTO (BL) China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: KIA SORENTO (BL) China (3) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2005 Kia Sorento CRDi XS Automatic 2.5 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2003 Kia Sorento LX, Rear Left, 06-16-2020 by SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2003 Kia Sorento LX 2WD is a 192-hp V6 with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $19,995 MSRP and is rated at 15 mpg combined.
It makes 192 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 217 lb-ft of torque at 3000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 14 mpg city and 18 mpg highway (15 mpg combined).
The Sorento measures 179.8 inches long on a 106.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,057 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $19,995 ($35,317 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $20,635 ($36,448 *) |
| Destination Charge | $640 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Sigma G6CU 3.5L DOHC V6, MPI, naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 192 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 217 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 24-valve |
| Injection Type | Multi-point fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 14 MPG |
| Highway | 18 MPG |
| Combined | 15 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16 in |
| Wheels Rear | 16 in |
| Tires Front | P245/70R16 |
| Tires Rear | P245/70R16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 179.8 in |
| Width | 74.2 in |
| Height | 71.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 66.4 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,057 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.3 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.6 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 58.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 58.4 in |
| Hip Room Front | 55.3 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 55.3 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ |
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2003 Kia SORENTO. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Aug 4, 2005 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A FUEL LEAK FROM FUEL TUBES NEAR THE FUEL TANK DUE TO AN INTERFERENCE FIT WITH THE VEHICLE FLOOR PANEL.
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE A SECTION OF THE FUEL LINE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 10, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
NHTSA campaign 05V353000
308 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2003 Kia SORENTO
Owner Complaints
308 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2003 Kia SORENTO (10 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 8 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 82 |
| Engine | 43 |
| Fuel System | 43 |
| Gasoline | 41 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 34 |
| Steering | 31 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2003 KIA SORENTO. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.