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2003 Kia Sorento User Reviews

2003 Kia Sorento Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 6 reviews

  • Performance:4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars 4.5 / 5
  • Appearance:4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars 4.5 / 5
  • Build Quality:5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars 5 / 5
  • Overall:4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars 4.5 / 5

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Mike writes:
2003 Kia Sorento EX 4WD Review
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I loved the look and feel of it overall.

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The timing belt needs replacing every 100,000 kms or it will stop running and cause damage. It didn't have 7 seats.

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Nice Small Truck — Wonderful truck. Too bad the new ones are less of truck and more car. Needed a 7-seater so I upgraded to the Borrego. The Timing belt needs to be replaced every 100,000 km and should never be missed! The transmission was great, the options were great. Winter driving was a breeze in it. Went down several off-road trails and it performed great!

Primary Use: Utility (towing boats, transporting cargo, etc.)

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Craig writes:
2003 Kia Sorento LX 4WD Review
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Solid, No Fuss. — Works great in both mud and snow, underrated for its off road capailities. Body on ladder type frame construction and real 4X4 gearing, it will go anywhere a Jeep will. Spacious and confortable, is also a good daily commuter. Very solid.

Primary Use: Family transportation

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lauracrtt writes:
2003 Kia Sorento LX 4WD Review
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Smooth, Reliable Small Suv. — This vehicles acceleration is excellent and smooth. My gas mileage isn't great but I tote small kids daily and I love the room available in this suv

Owner for 2 years, 6 months

Miles Driven per Year:2,000

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Carrie writes:
2003 Kia Sorento EX 4WD Review
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Accelerates very well, Very safe design.

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Fuel Effency in my model isn't so great.

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Mine Is Ruby/grey With Grey Leather Interior, And The Aluminum Rims — Has been a wonderful Ride. Reliable, only problems were from manufacture and it is the first run model so over all nothing more than expected. Fluid changes are a Breeze! Maintaining so far has been very simple....however changing out the timing belt for the home garage is a big task and extremely expensive at the professional garage. I also don't like the lack of access to the spark plugs. Oh yeah and the Rims SUCK in salty conditions....the pit very easily!

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2003 Kia Sorento EX 4WD Review
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Best Suv Ive Driven In A Long Time. As A Matter Of Fact I'm Getting A New 07' Sorento Today, I Love The More Horespower — as a matter of fact i'm getting a new 07' sorento today, i love the more horespoweras well as the same like price from last years

Owner for 3 years, 8 months

Miles Driven per Year:18,000

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gprz writes:
2003 Kia Sorento EX 4WD Review
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The Vehicle Seems A Bit Buggy. — Check engine light comes on at random. Poor fuel mileage.Can't easily get a service/repair manual.

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Cost $6,665 Average Instant Market Value $5,808 Average Instant Market Value $6,596 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 18 20 25
Horsepower 192 130 138
Crash Test Rating 4 8 5
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 31.4 13.0 30.5
Front Leg Room (inches) 42.6 41.3 41.6

Reviews From Other Years

2011 Kia Sorento Reviews

Nothing.. By guillaume

like the overall of it , I have nothing really to dislike on this car .. of course you maybe want the dash navigation system but the off price for the package , was not available with the 4 cylinde... Read More

Fun Car To Drive And Great In Snow By lrand28289

Seating is comfortable with the lumbar support and the heat Acceleration was surprisingly good Driving in snow does outstanding with the differential lock option Great looking front end style and th... Read More

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2009 Kia Sorento Reviews

I Love My Sorento! By jimlux1

Excellent man, I couldn't afford the Toyota or Audi so my friend said like "Hey why not get a try on a Sorento? " and I immediately went to the agent and reserved one after the test drive almost immed... Read More

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2008 Kia Sorento Reviews

Iiiiiiiiiii By Mohammed

it good accelatration braking handling it is very fun to drive this car it has mileage over 43000 its very stylish and hopeful car it is about 90000 dhs its very fun its sunroof camera and cd player i... Read More

08 Kia Sorento By Chris16583

Rear seats do not fold down all the way flat which is dissapointing when trying to "haul" stuff. Would be nice to have driver's side window go up automatically in addition to going down automatically... Read More

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2007 Kia Sorento Reviews

Its Very Safe. By kiachamp

The sorento is a very nice vehicle. Its has a 5 star crash rating. Once you test drive this vehichle you will fall in love with it and you will not wanna go test drive anythig else. You cant find a b... Read More

Exellent Car , Especially For A Family. Tons Of Space No Matter Where Your Seating! By hopecardenn3469

This car is in very good condition. Brakes work great! The air condition is so cold. Radio is loud! The car's appearl is eye catching to me, it can shine so bright! It is also very fun to drive. It al... Read More

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2006 Kia Sorento Reviews

Good Dependable Car! By James

I really like the ride height, we do not feel like we are on the ground! This is a really good family car. We want to sell or trade it very soon! I am a disabled vet that came home from the desert wit... Read More

If You Really Want A Suv Badly, This Is A Reasonable Car That Could Help You Out. By Erdem

Have driven this car mostly under off-road conditions for 3 months straight. It had 137,000 km’s on it so, the engine was pretty much beaten up. Having said that, the overall off-road performance was ... Read More

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