2012 Kia Sorento Specifications

2WD 4-Door I4 Base
MSRP based on 2WD 4-Door I4 Base
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 20 mpg City/27 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas I4, 2.4L
EPA Class Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
Style Name 2WD 4dr I4 Base
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 4
Body Style Sport Utility
Transmission 6-speed manual transmission w/OD

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3571
Interior Dimensions
Front Shoulder Room (in) 59.3
Second Hip Room (in) 55.9
Front Head Room (in) 39.2
Second Leg Room (in) 37.6
Passenger Capacity 5
Front Hip Room (in) 56.3
Front Leg Room (in) 41.3
Second Shoulder Room (in) 58.7
Passenger Volume (ft³) 142.5
Second Head Room (in) 39.2
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Front (in) 63.7
Liftover Height (in) - TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 74.2
Rear Door Opening Height (in) - TBD -
Wheelbase (in) 106.3
Track Width, Rear (in) 63.8
Height, Overall (in) 67.3
Rear Door Opening Width (in) - TBD -
Length, Overall (in) 183.9
Min Ground Clearance (in) 7.5
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in) NA
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³) 37.0
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in) - TBD -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) - TBD -
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in) - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³) NA
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in) - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³) 72.5

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 18.0
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 27
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) 22
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 20

Performance Specs

Engine
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 175 @ 6000
Displacement 2.4L/144
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 169 @ 3750
Fuel System NA
Engine Type Gas I4
Transmission
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.03
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High NA
Trans Type 6
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.70
Clutch Size (in) - TBD -
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.77
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.90
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low NA
Trans Description Cont. Manual
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.28
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) - TBD -
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.93
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.59
Brakes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.8 x - TBD -
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Brake Type Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.9 x - TBD -
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Steering
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.0
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 35.7
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 15.4
Tires
Rear Tire Size P235/65R17
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size NA
Front Tire Size P235/65R17
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in) NA
Front Wheel Size (in) 17 x 7.0
Spare Wheel Material NA
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in) 17 x 7.0
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) NA
Suspension Type - Rear Multi-Link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear Yes
Brakes-ABS Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks Yes
Daytime Running Lights No
Traction Control Yes
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps No
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor Yes
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control Yes
Other Features 4-wheel anti-lock brakes
Electronic brake force distribution w/brake assist
Hill assist control
Downhill brake control
Electronic stability control w/traction control
Side impact door beams
Front/rear crumple zones
Dual advanced front airbags -inc: passenger occupancy sensor
Front seat-mounted air bags
Full-length side curtain airbags
3-point seat belts in all positions w/front pretensioners
Height-adjustable front seatbelts
Front active headrests
Rear child safety door locks
Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH)
Tire pressure monitoring system
Energy-absorbing steering column

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 60,000
Basic Years 5
Corrosion Miles/km 100,000
Corrosion Years 5
Drivetrain Miles/km 100,000
Drivetrain Years 10
Roadside Assistance Miles/km 60,000
Roadside Assistance Note 24-hour roadside assistance
Roadside Assistance Years 5

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 2.3
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) - TBD -
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 1650
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 165
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