2003-2008 Kia Sorento: Year-to-Year Changes
Updated: 11/23/08
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Learn about the year-to-year changes of the 2003-2008 Kia Sorento. Get full details of the styling and performance changes throughout the history of the 2003-2008 Kia Sorento.
Year to Year Changes
2004 Kia Sorento:
A manual transmission and a Sport Package became available for the 2004 model year. The four-speed automatic transmission was joined by a new five-speed manual. Torque-On-Demand 4WD was included in the optional Luxury Package. Also for 2004, LX models offered a Sport Package with the new manual transmission, side steps, alloy wheels, keyless entry, and a roof rack.
2005 Kia Sorento:
A five-speed automatic transmission edged aside the four-speed unit this year. A five-speed manual gearbox also remained available.
2006 Kia Sorento:
No changes in 2006 for the Sorento.
2007 Kia Sorento:
Kia's midsize SUV got more power for 2007, plus standard ABS and traction/antiskid control. It retained a V6 engine, but replaceed a 192-hp 3.5-liter with a 262-hp 3.8-liter. Previously optional, ABS became standard, as did new-for-'07 traction/antiskid control. All '07 Sorentos also got minor appearance changes inside and out.
2008 Kia Sorento:
The 2008 Kia Sorento gained a second engine choice. A 262-hp 3.8-liter V6 became available on EX models.
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