2008 Kia Sorento specs & colors
Sport Utility
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MSRP
- 2WD 4dr Base $20,695
- 2WD 4dr LX Base $20,995
- 2WD 4dr LX $22,195
- 4WD 4dr LX $24,195
- 2WD 4dr EX $24,295
- 4WD 4dr EX $26,195
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Gray
Sabre Black
Beige
Packages
Specifications
EPA Classification | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle |
Rear Wheel Size | 16 x 7.0 in |
Spare Wheel Size | 16 x 7.0 in |
Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
Spare Wheel Material | N/A |
Front Wheel Size | 16 x 7.0 in |
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | N/A |
Engine Type | Gas V6 |
SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 228 @ 4500 |
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 242 @ 6000 |
Displacement | 3.3L/204 |
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 16 MPG |
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
Cruising Range - City | 337.60 mi |
EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
Cruising Range - Hwy | 464.20 mi |
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 22 MPG |
Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
Reverse Ratio (:1) | 2.61 |
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.37 |
Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
Trans Type | 5 |
Drivetrain | 2 Wheel Drive |
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High | Not Available |
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.33 |
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.83 |
Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.52 |
First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.83 |
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low | Not Available |
Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD |
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | Double Wishbone |
Suspension Type - Rear | Independent |
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | 5-link |
Suspension Type - Front | Independent |
Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.8 x -TBD- in |
Brake Type | Pwr |
Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 12.4 x -TBD- in |
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 21.1 gal |
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 35.4 ft |
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.68 |
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | N/A |
Spare Tire Size | P245/70R16 |
Rear Tire Size | P245/70R16 |
Front Tire Size | P245/70R16 |
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 350 lbs |
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 3500 lbs |
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
Maximum Trailering Capacity | N/A lbs |
Curb Weight - Rear | N/A lbs |
Total Option Weight | 0.00 lbs |
Maximum Payload Capacity | N/A lbs |
Base Curb Weight | 4068 lbs |
Curb Weight - Front | N/A lbs |
Curb Weight | N/A lbs |
Second Leg Room | 36.1 in |
Liftover Height | N/A in |
Second Shoulder Room | 58.4 in |
Cargo Box (Area) Height | N/A in |
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings | N/A in |
Track Width, Front | 62.2 in |
Rear Door Opening Height | N/A in |
Track Width, Rear | 62.2 in |
Length, Overall | 180.7 in |
Passenger Volume | 137.5 ft³ |
Wheelbase | 106.7 in |
Passenger Capacity | 5 |
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 | Not Available in |
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 | N/A in |
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 | N/A ft³ |
Front Hip Room | 55.3 in |
Second Head Room | 39.5 in |
Front Shoulder Room | 58.9 in |
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 | Not Available ft³ |
Front Head Room | 39.7 in |
Height, Overall | 68.1 in |
Front Leg Room | 42.6 in |
Min Ground Clearance | 8.2 in |
Width, Max w/o mirrors | 73.3 in |
Rear Door Opening Width | N/A in |
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 | N/A in |
Second Hip Room | 58.0 in |
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 | 31.7 ft³ |
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline | N/A in |
Auto-off projector headlamps | Standard |
Center console w/armrest & dual storage | Standard |
Electronic stability control w/traction control | Standard |
(4) 12V pwr outlets | Standard |
Driver knee airbag | Standard |
Air conditioning | Standard |
Remote keyless entry w/panic alarm | Standard |
4-wheel anti-lock braking system w/EBD | Standard |
Double wishbone front suspension | Standard |
Front/rear stabilizer bars | Standard |
Energy-absorbing steering column | Standard |
3.3L DOHC MPFI 24-valve V6 engine | Standard |
Under rear cargo floor storage compartments | Standard |
Variable intermittent front windshield wipers w/de-icer | Standard |
(4) floor-mounted cargo tie-down cargo net hooks | Standard |
Dual compartment locking glove box | Standard |
5-speed automatic transmission w/OD, Sportmatic | Standard |
Body-color bumpers | Standard |
Rear window defogger | Standard |
Fuel cut-off system | Standard |
Side impact door beams | Standard |
4-wheel pwr vented disc brakes | Standard |
Front active headrests | Standard |
Rear liftgate | Standard |
City 16/hwy 22 (3.3L engine/5-speed auto trans) | Standard |
60/40 split flat-folding rear seat | Standard |
P245/70R16 tires | Standard |
Slide-out sunvisors w/dual covered illuminated vanity mirrors | Standard |
Dual front/rear cup holders | Standard |
Tire pressure monitoring system | Standard |
Pwr rack & pinion steering | Standard |
5-link rear suspension | Standard |
Electronic stability control w/traction control | Standard |
Rear child safety door locks | Standard |
16" alloy wheels | Standard |
Overhead sunglass storage | Standard |
AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player-inc: dual front speakers | Standard |
Lighting-inc: map, courtesy, cargo | Standard |
Rear wheel drive | Standard |
Dual advanced front airbags | Standard |
Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH) | Standard |
Pwr windows | Standard |
3-point seat belts at all positions-inc: front force limiters & pretensioners | Standard |
Black heated pwr mirrors | Standard |
4-wheel anti-lock braking system w/EBD | Standard |
Cloth front bucket seats w/8-way manual driver seat | Standard |
Full-length side curtain airbags | Standard |
Under seat storage bin | Standard |
Tilt steering wheel | Standard |
Pwr door locks | Standard |
Rear window intermittent wiper/washer | Standard |
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