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Overview
The 2003 Kia Sorento Base is a four-wheel drive, 5-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Kia Sorento is regarded as a large SUV built in Korea with prices starting at $37,950 before on-road costs.
This Kia Sorento is powered by a 3.5L 6-cylinder engine that has 145 kW of power (at 5500 rpm) and 295 Nm of torque (at 3000 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 80L fuel tank
The Kia Sorento measures 1810mm (71.3 inches) in height, 4567mm (179.8 inches) in length, 1863mm (73.3 inches) in width with a 2710mm (106.7 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 2027kg (4468.8 lbs) of unladen weight. The Sorento Base comes standard with 245/70 R16 front tyres and 245/70 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.
The 2003 Kia Sorento Base has a 203mm ground clearance with a 2300kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Power to Weight
71.53 - 73.75 kW/t
41.94 kW/t
105.12 kW/t
Price
$35,950 - $37,950
$32,990
$73,880
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year - 4 years
1 year
4 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Braked Towing Capacity
2,300 kg
1,400 kg
2,500 kg
Approach Angle
27.9°
26°
42.5°
Departure Angle
26.4°
23.9°
30.3°
Ground Clearance Unladen
203 mm
184 mm
246 mm
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Dimensions
4,567 mm
1,863 mm
1,810 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,567 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,863 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,810 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,710 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,200 mm |
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Explore Kia Sorento Features & Specs
Engine
Engine Liters: 3.5
Engine Configuration: V
Engine Cc: 3497
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 6
Engine Bore: 93
Engine Stroke: 85.8
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Engine Compression Ratio: 10
Fuel
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type Octane No: 91
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 80
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 21.1
Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption As2877 Standard: As 2877
Performance
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 192
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 119
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 145
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 197
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 295
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3000
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
Drive Four Wheel Drive Type: Part-Time
Drive Selection: Manual
Drive Assisted Four Wheel Drive Selection: yes
Drive Selectable While Driving: yes
Drive Speed Limited Manual Only: yes
Dual Range Transmission
Dual Range Transmission4wd High High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd High
Dual Range Transmission4wd Low High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd Low
Transmission
Transmission Type: Automatic
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
Transmission Low High Gear Ranges: yes
Transmission Mode Select Auto Only: yes
Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
Transmission Lock Up Auto Only: yes
Abs
Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 4
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Multi Function: yes
Suspension
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
Suspension Rear Type: Beam
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 245
Wheels Tire Front Width: 245
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 70
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 70
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: H
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: H
Wheels
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 7
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 7
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Local Body Type: SUV
Driver Location: RHD
Mud Flaps
Mud Flaps Front Location: Front
Mud Flaps Rear Location: Rear
Non Corrosive Body
Non Corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
Non Corrosive Body Location: Part
Underbody Protection
Underbody Protection Engine Location: Engine
Underbody Protection Fuel Tank Location: Fuel Tank
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 69.2
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 1960
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 71.3
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1810
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2710
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 106.7
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 73.3
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1863
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 179.8
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4567
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1580
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 62.2
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1580
External Dimensions Front Track In: 62.2
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 10200
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 33.5
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen Mm: 203
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen In: 8
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Ft: 39.4
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Mm: 12000
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 39.7
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 1008
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 39.5
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 1004
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1496
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 58.9
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear Mm: 1484
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear In: 58.4
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front Mm: 1082
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front In: 42.6
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear Mm: 916
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear In: 36.1
Ramp Angles
Ramp Angles Approach Angle: 27.9
Ramp Angles Departure Angle: 26.4
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Rear Location: Rear
Front Color: Toned
Rear Color: Toned
Doors
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Passenger Location: Rear Passenger
Doors Rear Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Driver Location: Rear Driver
Doors Rear Driver Type: Front Hinged
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
Paint
Type: Gloss
Roof Rails
Roof Rails Cross Bars: Removable
Sunroof
Sunroof Front Location: Front
Sunroof Front Type: Glass
Sunroof Front Operation: Electric
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Heated: yes
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Power Windows Front Number Of Express: 1
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Variable
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 4469
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 2027
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 2300
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 5071
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1653
Antenna
Antenna Type: Electric
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System In Dash Cd: yes
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 8
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
Load Restraint
Load Restraint Type: net
Cigar Lighter
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Power Outlet12v
Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front
Reading Lights
Reading Lights Front Location: Front
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Passenger Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Driver Illuminated: yes
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Tilt Adjustment: yes
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Below Seat Storage
Below Seat Storage Passenger Location: Passenger
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Fixed
Cup Holders Rear Seats Type: Pop Out
Door Pockets Bins
Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
Door Pockets Bins Rear Location: Rear
Seat Back Storage
Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Remote
Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
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