Kia Sorento 2002–2006 car dimensions: 4567 mm long, 1863 mm wide and 1730 mm high. Braked towing is 2,270 kg.
The cabin seats five with good legroom and headroom plus a 60/40 split-folding rear bench. Standard gear includes air conditioning, cruise control, power windows locks and mirrors plus an 8-speaker CD audio system. Higher EX grades add automatic climate control, a power driver seat and leather-wrapped wheel with audio controls. No factory touchscreen, parking sensors, camera or modern driver aids appear in the equipment lists.
Boot space measures about 890 litres with the rear seats up and expands to roughly 1900 litres when they fold flat. A cargo cover and net are available along with underfloor storage.
Braked towing capacity reaches 2270 kg with trailer brakes and 1587 kg without on many versions. Payload sits near 590 kg depending on engine and drivetrain. Body-on-frame construction, available low-range 4WD and a trailer wiring harness support light work or recreational towing.
The cabin has a high seating position with comfortable supportive front seats offering good head and leg room for adults. Materials are average with a clean logical layout and steering wheel controls. Rear space fits three but suits two better on long trips. Higher grades add 8-way power driver seat with lumbar, leather, heated front seats, and a power sunroof.
Dual front airbags and curtain side airbags standard
4-wheel disc brakes standard. ABS optional on early models
NHTSA 4-star frontal, 5-star side, 3-star rollover
Euro NCAP 4-star adult occupant rating
Oil and filter change every 7500 miles or 15000 km
Fuel tank capacity 21.1 gallons
Petrol versions use regular fuel and return combined economy in the 10.9 to 12.6 L/100 km range depending on the 2.4 or 3.5 engine. Diesel CRDi models are more frugal at 7.7 to 8.9 L/100 km combined.
Follow the maintenance schedule for oil and filter changes at 7500 miles or yearly. Timing belt service falls due around 90000 km. Air filter and other items need checks at 30000 km intervals.
Crash protection includes standard dual front airbags plus front and rear curtain airbags. NHTSA scores are solid on side impacts. IIHS rates moderate overlap front as acceptable but side and head restraints as poor.
Body-on-frame build suits rough use and towing. Keep up tire rotations especially on 4WD models to avoid differential wear. Regular fluid checks help long-term reliability.
Length 4567 mm, Width 1863 mm, Height 1730 mm, Wheelbase 2710 mm (Sorento 2002–2006)
Sources: manufacturer data, 2004 Kia Sorento EU brochure, 2004 AUS spec sheet, CarExpert.