2012 Kia Sorento

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2012 Kia Sorento

Starting MSRP $21,250–$34,850

Specifications

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Specifications shown for: LX 4dr All-wheel Drive

Engines

See Specs 191-hp, 2.4-liter I-4 (regular gas)  

Transmissions

See Specs 6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual  

Powertrain

Standard 110-amp. alternator  
Standard 600 CCA battery  
(54Ah) Battery amp hours  
Standard Battery-rundown protection  
Standard Ultra low emission vehicle II  
Standard Single partial stainless steel exhaust  
Standard Chrome tailpipe  
Sportmatic Sequential sport shift  
Standard Permanently locked hubs  
3.91 Axle ratio  
Standard Torque-On-Demand automatic full-time four-wheel drive  
Standard All-wheel drive  
Standard Electronic transfer case  

6-spd automatic w/OD and auto-manual

Standard Overdrive  
Standard Transmission electronic control  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Independent front strut suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Front coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized front shocks  
Standard Independent rear multi-link suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Rear coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized rear shocks  
Standard Hydraulic power-assist rack-pinion steering  
Standard P235/65TR17.0 BSW AS tires  
Standard Steel spare wheel  
Standard 17" wheels

Body Exterior Features

Standard 4 doors
Standard Liftgate rear cargo door  
Standard Power remote heated folding side-view door mirrors with turn signal indicator  
Standard Body-colored door handles  
Standard Body-colored front bumper with black rub strip  
Standard Black rear bumper  
Standard Fully galvanized steel body material  
Available Roof rack: rails only  
Standard Black bodyside cladding  
Standard Black w/chrome surround grille  
Standard Chrome tip exhaust  

Convenience Features

Standard Manual air conditioning  
Available Rear air conditioning with separate controls  
Standard Cruise control with steering wheel controls  
Standard Power fuel remote release  
Standard Power windows with driver 1-touch down  
Standard Power rearmost windows  
Standard Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry  
Standard Illuminated entry  
Standard Auto-locking doors  
Standard Steering wheel with manual tilting, manual telescoping  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Available Auto-dimming rearview mirror  
Standard Illuminated auxiliary driver and passenger-side visor mirrors  
Standard Front and rear cupholders  
Standard Full floor console with covered box  
Standard Mini overhead console with storage  
Standard Locking glove box  
Standard Driver and passenger door bins  
Standard Rear door bins  
2 Seatback storage pockets  
Standard Audio media storage  
Standard Bin instrument-panel storage  
Standard Driver's footrest  
Standard Retained accessory power  
Standard 3 12V DC power outlets  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 5  
Available Max. seating capacity of 7  
Standard Front bucket seats  
Available Driver and passenger heated-cushions  
Available Driver and passenger heated-seatbacks  
Standard 6-way driver seat adjustment  
Standard Manual reclining driver and passenger seats  
Standard Manual height-adjustable driver seat  
Standard Manual driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Standard 4-way passenger seat adjustment  
Standard Front center armrest  
Standard Rear manual reclining 60-40 split-bench seat  
Standard Rear seat fold-forward seatback  
Standard Rear seat center armrest  
Available Fixed third row 50-50 split-bench seat  
Available Fold into floor third row seat  
Standard YES Essentials cloth front and rear seat upholstery  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Carpet floor covering  
Standard Simulated wood instrument panel insert, door panel insert  
Standard Plastic/rubber shift knob  
Standard Chrome interior accents  
Standard Carpet cargo space  
Standard Plastic trunk lid/rear cargo door  
Standard Cargo light  
Standard Concealed cargo storage  

Entertainment Features

Standard SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Standard MP3 decoder  
Standard Speed-sensitive volume  
Standard Steering-wheel mounted audio controls  
Standard 6 speakers
Available 1 1st row LCD monitor  
Standard Wireless phone connectivity  
Standard Integrated roof antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Delay-off projector beam halogen headlamps  
Available Front fog lights  
Standard Variable intermittent wipers  
Standard Front windshield visor strip  
Standard Fixed interval rear window wiper  
Standard Rear window defroster  
Standard Light-tinted windows  
Standard Dome light with fade  
Standard Front reading lights  
Standard Ignition switch light  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Analog display  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Low-tire-pressure warning  
Available Rear with camera parking sensors  
Standard Trip computer  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard Water temp. gauge  
Standard In-dash clock  
Standard Oil-pressure warning  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Lights-on warning  
Standard Key-in-ignition warning  
Standard Low-fuel warning  
Standard Low-washer-fluid warning  
Standard Door-ajar warning  
Standard Trunk-ajar warning  
Standard Brake-fluid warning  

Safety and Security

Standard Four-wheel ABS brakes  
Standard 4 ABS channels  
Standard Brake assist  
Standard Four-wheel disc brakes  
Standard Front ventilated disc brakes  
Standard Daytime running lights  
Standard Compact spare tire  
Standard Underbody mounted spare tire w/crankdown  
Standard Driver and passenger front-impact airbags  
Standard Seat-mounted driver and passenger side-impact airbags  
Standard Curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbag  
Standard Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor  
Standard Height adjustable front seatbelts  
Standard Front seatbelt pre-tensioners  
Standard 3 point rear center seatbelt  
Standard Side-impact bars  
Standard Tailgate/rear door lock included with power doors  
Standard Rear child safety locks  
Standard Immobilizer  
Standard Panic alarm  
Standard Stability control  
Standard ABS and driveline traction control  
Standard Manual adjustable front head restraints  
Standard Anti-whiplash front head restraints  
Standard 3 rear head restraints  
Available 2 fixed third row head restraints  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

I-4 Engine type  
144 cu.in. Engine displacement  
191-hp @ 6,300 rpm Engine horsepower  
181 lbs.-ft. @ 4,250 rpm Engine torque  
DOHC Valvetrain  
16 Valves  
3.5" x 3.8" Engine bore x stroke  
11.30 to 1 Compression ratio  
18.0 gal. Fuel tank capacity
20 mpg Fuel economy city  
26 mpg Fuel economy highway  
3,878 lbs. Curb weight  
5,534 lbs. GVWR  
1,650 lbs. Towing capacity  
183.9" Exterior length  
74.2" Exterior body width  
67.3" Exterior height  
106.3" Wheelbase  
63.7" Front tread  
63.8" Rear tread  
17.9' Turning radius  
28 degrees Approach angle  
23 degrees Departure angle  
7.5" Ground clearance (min.)  
41.3" Front legroom  
37.6" Rear legroom  
39.2" Front headroom  
39.2" Rear headroom  
56.3" Front hiproom  
55.9" Rear hiproom  
59.3" Front shoulder room  
58.7" Rear shoulder room  
105.5 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
37.0 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
72.5 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume seats folded  
72.5 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume  

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