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2003 Kia Sorento Mid-Size Sport Utility Vehicle
MSRP Range: $19,000 to $24,500
Invoice Range: $18,000 to $22,500
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MSRP As Tested: Tested all versions
Versions: LX, EX
Vehicle Category: Mid-Size Sport Utility Vehicle
Engine Location: Front Engine
Drive Wheels: Rear-Wheel Drive Rear-Wheel Drive. Optional Four-Wheel Drive and All Wheel Drive
Engine As Tested: 3.5-liter, Dual Overhead Cam, V-6 cylinder, 192-horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 217 lb-ft torque at 3,000 rpm
Transmission As Tested: 4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Economy (city/hwy): Rear-Wheel Drive - 15/20. 4-Wheel Drive - 15/18
Standard Safety Features: Driver and front passenger, front and side-curtain airbags, rear-passenger side-curtain airbags, 4-wheel power disc brakes, Antilock Braking System, Traction Control, In-Trunk Emergency Trunk Release, Daytime Running Lights
Competition: Ford Explorer, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Santa Fe, Isuzu Axiom, Isuzu Rodeo, Mitsubishi Montero Sport, Mitsubishi Outlander, Nissan Xterra, Pontiac Aztek, Saturn VUE, Suzuki XL-7, Toyota Highlander
TULSA, Oklahoma -- This sport-utility wagon shows promise with distinctive styling for the package, a comfortable cabin with room for five and elegant trim elements, plus mechanical hardware that sets up a smooth-riding vehicle with optional four-wheel-drive (4WD) equipment available for excursions away from pavement.
It's called the Sorento, a name borrowed from the picturesque Italian resort, and it comes from Kia, the inventive automaker from South Korea.
