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2004 Kia Sorento Review
Value and off-road capability in a mid-size SUV.
2004 Sorento Review Summary & Specifications
The 2004 Kia Sorento is a solid piece that will look good in your driveway, on the road, or in the woods or desert. And it works well in all those areas. Kia's SUV is a genuine truck, built on a separate frame, and it boasts a V6 engine. It's packed with interior features.Value is the key to Kia. The Sorento comes with Kia's five-year/60,000-mile limited basic warranty, 10-year/100,000 mile powertrain warranty, and five-year/100,000 mile anti-perforation warranty. It's also covered by a five-year/unlimited mileage roadside assistance plan. When price is factored in, the Sorento becomes even more attractive. Just about anyone could use an extra six thousand dollars in their pocket.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | John Matras |
| Model Lineup | Kia Sorento LX 2WD ($18,995); LX 4WD ($20,800); EX 2WD ($23,050); EX 4WD ($24,850) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.5-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 192-hp 3.5-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | front airbags, front and rear side curtain airbags, rear child safety door locks, LATCH system, pretensioners and force limiter for front seat belts, impact fuel cutoff ABS |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | |
| Basic Warranty | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Hwasung, South Korea |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-333-4KIA |
| Manufacturer URL | www.kia.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 18995 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Kia Sorento EX 4WD ($24,850) |
| Standard Equipment | automatic transmission; air conditioning; keyless remote entry; power locks; cruise control with steering wheel controls; tilt wheel; auto-dimming rear view mirror; Homelink; dual power heated outside mirrors; overhead console with display for outside temperature, compass, altimeter, barometer; rear cargo cover and cargo net; floor mats; Delphi AM/FM/CD stereo with 10 speakers; rear window defogger; rear intermittent wiper/washer; power windows w/ one-touch down; leather wrapped steering wheel; seat heaters; driver lumbar adjust; skid plates; trailer lighting connector; fog lamps; power sunroof; privacy glass; aluminum wheels |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | ABS ($595); Luxury Package ($2000) includes leather seats, heated front seats, automatic climate control, six-disc in-dash CD changer, automatic headlamps, Torque-on-Demand 4WD |
| Destination Charge | 640 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 28085 |
| Layout | 4-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 192 @ 5500 |
| Torque | 217 @ 3000 |
| Fuel Economy | 15/20 |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 |
| Length/Width/Height | 179.8/74.2/68.1 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 36.4 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.3/55.3/42.6 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.0/58.0/36.1 |
| Trunk Volume | 66.4 |
| Payload | |
| Towing Capacity | 6500 |
| Front Suspension | independent, double wishbone, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | live axle, upper and lower trailing links, Panhard rod, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Ground Clearance | 8.2 |
| Curb Weight | 4317 |
| Stock Tires | P245/70R16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 |
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