2004 Kia Sorento Overview
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Vehicle
EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I bought a 2004 Sorento EX Luxury from a private seller with 75,000 miles. Vehicle was in immaculate condition, but was plagued with issues in the beginning. Had to replace the drive shaft, throttle position sensor, spark plugs and brakes - but after all repairs were done and a thorough fuel injection cleaning service, it drives like brand new. This is truly a remarkable SUV. I'm a law student and wanted a comfortable vehicle to last me for a few years, and even though I had those repair issues, I have no regrets. It's good-looking, spacious, super comfortable and has more than enough power. Shifts are buttery smooth and engine performance is really impressive for an 8 year old vehicle.
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Available Kia Sorento 2004 Submodel Types: SUV
Available Trims: LX, EX, SX, SX Limited, Limited, L, SXL, Base
Exterior Colors: Titanium Silver, Ebony Black, Snow White Pearl, Dark Cherry, Remington Red, Bright Silver, Platinum Graphite, Blaze Blue, Satin Metal, Sangria, Sparkling Silver, Wave Blue, Pacific Blue, White Sand Beige, Polished Walnut, Spicy Red, Tuscan Olive, Black, Alpine Gray, White, Alpine Gray/Pewter Gray Cladding, Baltic Blue, Clear Silver/Pewter Gray Cladding, Clear White, Clear White/Pewter Gray Cladding, Diamond Silver Metallic, Ice Blue, Ice Blue Metallic, Indigo Blue/Pewter Gray Cladding, Metal Bronze, Midnight Blue, Silver, White/Pewter Gray Cladding, Aqua Blue Metallic/Pewter Gray Cladding, Clear Silver Metallic/Pewter Gray Cladding, Diamond Silver Metallic/Pewter Gray Cladding, Indigo Blue, Indigo Blue Metallic/Pewter Gray Cladding, Radiant Red Metallic, Ruby Red Metallic, Sand Beige, Sand Beige/Stone Beige Cladding, Silver/Pewter Gray Cladding, Spark Blue
Interior Colors: Black cloth, Black leather, Satin Black cloth, Beige cloth, Stone Beige cloth, Gray cloth, Beige leather, Gray leather, Satin Black leather, Black Metallic premium leather, Black premium leather, Stone Beige leather, Satin Black premium leather, Light Gray premium leather, Gray, Black leatherette/cloth, Beige, Ivory premium leather, Gray premium leather, Beige leatherette/cloth
Popular Features: Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Rear Bench Seats, Stability Control, Tire Pressure Warning, Trip Computer, Alarm, Aux Audio Inputs, Bluetooth, USB Inputs, Back-up camera, AWD/4WD, Parking sensors, Heated seats, Power Driver Seat, Third-row seating, Auto Climate Control, Multi-Zone Climate Control, Leather Seats, 3500lb Towing Capacity, Blind Spot Monitoring, Power Liftgate/Trunk, 5000lb Towing Capacity, Sunroof/Moonroof, Electronic Folding Mirrors, Apple Carplay/Android Auto, Navigation, Keyless Entry/Start, Cooled Seats, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning, Pre-collision safety system, Upgraded Headlights, Remote Start, Upgraded Stereo, Post-collision safety system, 360-degree camera, Towing Hitch, Rear Entertainment System
Engine/Mechanics: 4, 6 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC, MANUAL
Fuel Types: regular unleaded
Drivetrains: all wheel drive, front wheel drive, four wheel drive, rear wheel drive
