2005 Kia Sorento EX Auto 4WD
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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 2005 Kia Sorento EX Auto 4WD is a 192-hp V6 with a 5-speed automatic and four-wheel drive. It starts at $25,995 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 13 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 4,387 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $25,995 ($43,258 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $26,665 ($44,373 *) |
| Destination Charge | $670 |
| 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 | Four-Wheel Drive |
| Differential Type | 2-speed transfer case, limited-slip rear differential |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 13 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 | 31.7 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,387 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 | Not rated |
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2005 Kia SORENTO.
307 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2005 Kia SORENTO
Owner Complaints
307 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2005 Kia SORENTO (17 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 11 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine | 63 |
| Exterior Lighting | 53 |
| Electrical System | 49 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 44 |
| Air Bags | 43 |
| Steering | 39 |
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 2005 KIA SORENTO. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.