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2012 Kia Sorento

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$21,250 - $34,850 Starting MSRP

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Ebony Black

Model Highlights

Fuel Economy

20 MPG Comb.

Body Type

SUV

Transmission

Automatic w/manual shift

Seatings

7 Seats

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Overview

For 2012, the Sorento offers a 4-cylinder engine with Base, LX, SX and EX GDI trims, but this year it comes in two versions. The standard engine is a 175-horsepower 2.4L 4-cylinder, offered on the Base and LX models. A new direct-injected...

What’s new in the 2012 model?

For 2012, the Kia Sorento returns with a new base level trim, as well as a new direct-injection 2.4L 4-cylinder engine that makes 191 horsepower an... Read More

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Colors

Exterior

Ebony Black

Java Brown

Tuscan Olive

Dark Cherry

Bright Silver

Titanium Silver

White Sand Beige

Snow White Pearl

Specs

Vehicle

EPA Classification: Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD

Engine

Engine Order Code:

Engine Type: Gas V6

Displacement: 3.5L/212

Fuel System:

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 272 @ 6300

SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 248 @ 5000

Transmission

Drivetrain: All Wheel Drive

Trans Order Code:

Trans Type: 6

Trans Description Cont.: Automatic w/manual shift

Trans Description Cont. Again:

First Gear Ratio (:1): 4.65

Second Gear Ratio (:1): 2.83

Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.84

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.39

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.00

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.77

Reverse Ratio (:1): 3.39

Clutch Size (in):

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 3.20

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High:

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low:

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 20

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 18

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 24

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): - TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): - TBD -

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): 2.3

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs): 4131

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 3500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front: MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Rear: Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): w/Coil Springs

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm): - TBD -

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm): - TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): - TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in): - TBD -

Brakes

Brake Type: Pwr

Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.8 x - TBD -

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.9 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or ):

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):

Tires

Front Tire Order Code:

Rear Tire Order Code:

Spare Tire Order Code:

Front Tire Size: P235/55R18

Rear Tire Size: P235/55R18

Spare Tire Size:

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in): 18 x 7.0

Rear Wheel Size (in): 18 x 7.0

Spare Wheel Size (in):

Front Wheel Material: Aluminum

Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material:

Steering

Steering Type: Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: 15.4

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): 3.0

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 35.7

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): - TBD -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 18.0

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase (in): 106.3

Length, Overall (in): 183.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 74.2

Height, Overall (in): 67.3

Track Width, Front (in): 63.7

Track Width, Rear (in): 63.8

Min Ground Clearance (in): 7.5

Rear Door Opening Height (in): - TBD -

Rear Door Opening Width (in): - TBD -

Liftover Height (in): - TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in): - TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in): - TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in):

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in): - TBD -

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in): - TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in): - TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³): 72.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³): 37.0

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³): 9.1

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity: 7

Passenger Volume (ft³): 149.4

Front Head Room (in): 39.2

Front Leg Room (in): 41.3

Front Shoulder Room (in): 59.3

Front Hip Room (in): 56.3

Second Head Room (in): 39.2

Second Leg Room (in): 37.6

Second Shoulder Room (in): 58.7

Second Hip Room (in): 55.9

Third Head Room (in): 36.6

Third Leg Room (in): 31.3

Third Shoulder Room (in): 53.8

Third Hip Room (in): 44.4

Summary

Vehicle Name: Kia Sorento

Body Style: 4 Door

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 9.1

Pricing

This model has 12 different trims.

MSRP	$29,650
Invoice	$28,100
Description	3.5L/212, 272 @ 6300, Automatic w/manual shift

Fuel Economy

This model has 12 different trims.

City	18 MPG
Hwy	24 MPG
Combined	20 MPG
Description	3.5L/212, 272 @ 6300, Automatic w/manual shift

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