2003 Kia Sorento EX
SUV · 192 hp · 15 mpg combined
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$22,900Factory MSRP, base configuration
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The numbers.
Two configurations: rear-wheel or four-wheel drive, 4-speed automatic.
192hp3.5L six-cylinder
217lb-ftTorque
15mpgCombined · 13–14 city · 17–18 highway
RWD / 4WD4-speed automatic
5Seats
31.4 cu ftCargo volume
4,057–4,255 lbsCurb weight
5,423–5,644 lbsGVWR
3,500 lbsMax towing
1,202–1,213 lbsMax payload
101 standard items.
Four groups, sized by how much is in each.
- tilt-adjustable steering wheel
- Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
- speed-proportional power steering
- 12V rear and 12V cargo area power outlet(s)
- cruise control
- universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
- front and rear cupholders
- front door pockets
- overhead console with storage
- cargo net
- first aid kit
- leather steering wheel
- Single zone front air conditioning
- rear ventilation ducts
- Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
- electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
- Rear floor mats
- cargo area light
- wood trim on center console
- front reading lights
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Rear hip room
- Split-folding rear seatback
- folding center armrest
- compass
- external temperature display
- tachometer
- clock
- low fuel level warning
- Front head room
- Front leg room
- Front shoulder room
- Front hip room
- velour
- bucket front seats
- 8-way power driver seat
- Driver seat with manual adjustable lumbar support
- 1 one-touch power windows
- 1st row power glass moonroof
- remote keyless power door locks
- Power mirrors
- Heated mirrors
- Transmission
- Drive type
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- alloy wheels
- 16 x 7 in. wheels
- All season tires
- P245/70R H tires
- Alloy spare wheel
- fullsize matching spare tire
- underbody mounted spare tire
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- Length
- Overall width without mirrors
- Height
- Wheelbase
- Front track
- Rear track
- Cargo capacity, all seats in place
- Maximum cargo capacity
- Turning circle
- Ground clearance
- Angle of approach
- Angle of departure
- Curb weight
- Maximum towing capacity
- Maximum payload
- Gross weight
- Country of final assembly
- four-wheel independent suspension
- double wishbone front suspension
- multi-link rear suspension
- front and rear head airbags
- child seat anchors
- Rear door child safety locks
- Front and rear ventilated disc brakes
- electronic brakeforce distribution
- front fog/driving lights
- 2 front headrests
- Front multi-adjustable headrests
- 3 rear headrests
- Rear height adjustable headrests
- Rear center 3-point belt
- front seatbelt pretensioners
- remote anti-theft alarm system
- AM/FM stereo
- 10 total speakers
- mast antenna
2 interiors
- Gray
- Beige
15 factory paints
- Ivy Green Metallic/Pewter Gray Cladding
- Aqua Blue Metallic/Pewter Gray Cladding
- Clear White/Pewter Gray Cladding
- Indigo Blue Metallic/Stone Beige Cladding
- Ruby Red Metallic/Pewter Gray Cladding
- Diamond Silver Metallic/Pewter Gray Cladding
- Black/Pewter Gray Cladding
- Alpine Gray/Stone Beige Cladding
- Indigo Blue Metallic/Pewter Gray Cladding
- Gold Beige Metallic/Stone Beige Cladding
- Ruby Red Metallic/Stone Beige Cladding
- Clear White/Stone Beige Cladding
- Ivy Green Metallic/Stone Beige Cladding
- Alpine Gray/Pewter Gray Cladding
- Black/Stone Beige Cladding
Safety and recalls
1 recall campaign on file.
Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.
NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2003 Sorento.
NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026
Factory coverage.
It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.
Basic
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Powertrain
10 yr / 100,000 mi
Rust
5 yr / 100,000 mi
Roadside
5 yr
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Other years of the Sorento EX.
2004 Sorento EX
$23,400$500 more14 colors · starting MSRP2005 Sorento EX
$24,100$1,200 more13 colors · starting MSRP2006 Sorento EX
$24,995$2,095 more13 colors · starting MSRPStarting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.