2003 Kia Sorento LX
SUV · 192 hp · 15 mpg combined
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$19,995Factory 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
94 standard items.
Four groups, sized by how much is in each.
- steel wheels
- 16 x 7 in. wheels
- All season tires
- P245/70R H tires
- Steel spare wheel
- fullsize matching spare tire
- underbody mounted spare tire
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- four-wheel independent suspension
- double wishbone front suspension
- multi-link rear suspension
- 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
- Transmission
- Drive type
- part time 4WD
- hi-lo gear selection
- Rear limited slip differential
- tachometer
- clock
- low fuel level warning
- tilt-adjustable steering wheel
- Cruise controls on steering wheel
- speed-proportional power steering
- 12V rear and 12V cargo area power outlet(s)
- cruise control
- front and rear cupholders
- front door pockets
- overhead console with storage
- first aid kit
- Single zone front air conditioning
- rear ventilation ducts
- Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
- cargo area light
- front reading lights
- 1 one-touch power windows
- power door locks
- Power mirrors
- Heated mirrors
- Front head room
- Front leg room
- Front shoulder room
- Front hip room
- cloth
- bucket front seats
- 8-way manual driver seat adjustments
- Driver seat with manual adjustable lumbar support
- 2-way manual passenger seat adjustment
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Rear hip room
- Split-folding rear seatback
- folding center armrest
- front and rear head airbags
- child seat anchors
- Rear door child safety locks
- Front and rear ventilated disc brakes
- electronic brakeforce distribution
- 2 front headrests
- Front height adjustable headrests
- 3 rear headrests
- Rear height adjustable headrests
- Rear center 3-point belt
- front seatbelt pretensioners
- AM/FM stereo
- 8 total speakers
- mast antenna
2 interiors
- Beige
- Gray
9 factory paints
- Aqua Blue Metallic
- Ebony Black
- Ruby Red Metallic
- Ivy Green Metallic
- Clear White
- Indigo Blue Metallic
- Diamond Silver Metallic
- Gold Beige
- Alpine Gray
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 LX.
2004 Sorento LX
$18,995$1,000 less11 colors · starting MSRP2005 Sorento LX
$18,995$1,000 less11 colors · starting MSRP2006 Sorento LX
$19,195$800 less11 colors · starting MSRPStarting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.