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 hp
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- 18.7 - 29.8 mpg
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- 4,273 - 4,643 lbs
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- 15.6 - 65.3 ft3
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 hp 2.4 L Inline 4 gasoline engine to a 238 hp 3.5 L V6 gasoline 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 hp and a power/weight ratio of 17.95 lb/hp 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 31.7-65.3 cubic feet of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 1,653 lbs and a braked towing capacity of 6,173 lbs.
Euro NCAP Results
