2003-2009 Sorento OverviewKia Sorento Overview (2003 - 2009)
JC
Tech Specs Summary
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- 104 - 119 mph
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- 9.2 - 14.8 seconds
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- 137 - 238 BHP
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- 22.4 - 35.8 mpg
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- 1,938 - 2,106 kg
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- 441 - 1,849 L
This generation of the Kia Sorento (JC) was produced by the Korean manufacturer Kia between 2003 - 2009. It's a front engined all-wheel drive SUV. There are five power levels available, ranging from a 137 BHP 2.4 L Inline 4 petrol engine to a 238 BHP 3.5 L V6 petrol engine. It has double wishbone front suspension and live axle rear suspension. However, some models have multi-link rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Sorento is the Kia Sorento 3.3 V6 which scores 2★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 238 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 123 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 118 mph and gets to 62 mph in 9.2 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.7★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 629 miles and can store 898-1,849 litres of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 750 kg and a braked towing capacity of 2,800 kg.
Euro NCAP Results
