2012 Kia Sorento Base specs & colors

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MSRP

2WD 4dr I4 Base $21,250
2WD 4dr I4 LX $23,150
2WD 4dr I4-GDI LX $23,150
2WD 4dr V6 LX $24,950
AWD 4dr I4-GDI LX $25,350
2WD 4dr I4-GDI EX $25,950
AWD 4dr V6 LX $26,650
AWD 4dr I4-GDI EX $27,650
2WD 4dr V6 EX $27,950
AWD 4dr V6 EX $29,650
2WD 4dr V6 SX $33,150
AWD 4dr V6 SX $34,850

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EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined	N/A
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City	20 MPG
Fuel Economy Est-Combined	22 MPG
EPA MPG Equivalent - City	N/A
Estimated Battery Range	N/A mi
Cruising Range - Hwy	486.00 mi
Cruising Range - City	360.00 mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy	N/A
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy	27 MPG

Third Gear Ratio (:1)	1.70
Trans Type	6
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)	N/A
First Gear Ratio (:1)	3.77
Second Gear Ratio (:1)	1.93
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive
Reverse Ratio (:1)	3.59
Trans Description Cont.	Manual
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)	1.28
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)	1.03
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)	0.90

Brake ABS System (Second Line)	N/A
Brake Type	Pwr
Brake ABS System	4-Wheel
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	11.8 x -TBD- in
Disc - Rear (Yes or )	Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	11.9 x -TBD- in
Disc - Front (Yes or )	Yes

Cargo Volume to Seat 1	72.5 ft³
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2	N/A in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline	N/A in
Track Width, Front	63.7 in
Passenger Volume	142.5 ft³
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings	N/A in
Front Hip Room	56.3 in
Track Width, Rear	63.8 in
Second Head Room	39.2 in
Passenger Capacity	5
Second Shoulder Room	58.7 in
Height, Overall	67.3 in
Min Ground Clearance	7.5 in
Front Head Room	39.2 in
Front Leg Room	41.3 in
Rear Door Opening Height	N/A in
Second Hip Room	55.9 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height	N/A in
Front Shoulder Room	59.3 in
Liftover Height	N/A in
Rear Door Opening Width	N/A in
Width, Max w/o mirrors	74.2 in
Wheelbase	106.3 in
Second Leg Room	37.6 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1	N/A in
Length, Overall	183.9 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 2	37.0 ft³

3-point seat belts in all positions w/front pretensioners	Standard
Front active headrests	Standard
Privacy glass	Standard
6-speed manual transmission w/OD	Standard
Full-length side curtain airbags	Standard
Manual air conditioning	Standard
Energy-absorbing steering column	Standard
SIRIUS satellite radio -inc: (3) months free subscription	Standard
AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player -inc: auxiliary input jack, USB port	Standard
Trip computer	Standard
Front/rear pwr outlets	Standard
Pwr ventilated front/solid rear disc brakes	Standard
Electronic brake force distribution w/brake assist	Standard
Rear window defroster	Standard
Bluetooth hands-free link	Standard
4-wheel anti-lock brakes	Standard
Electronic stability control w/traction control	Standard
Pwr windows w/driver one-touch auto down	Standard
Front/rear crumple zones	Standard
Dual advanced front airbags -inc: passenger occupancy sensor	Standard
Independent MacPherson strut front suspension w/coil springs	Standard
Height-adjustable front seatbelts	Standard
Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH)	Standard
P235/65R17 tires	Standard
Hill assist control	Standard
Remote keyless entry	Standard
17" x 7.0" painted alloy wheels	Standard
Pwr mirrors	Standard
Tilt & telescopic steering wheel -inc: audio, cruise, Bluetooth controls	Standard
Side impact door beams	Standard
Fixed rear wiper	Standard
Front wheel drive	Standard
Rear map pockets	Standard
Tire pressure monitoring system	Standard
Rear child safety door locks	Standard
Hydraulic pwr rack & pinion steering	Standard
Front/rear stabilizer bars	Standard
Dual visor vanity mirrors	Standard
Pwr door locks	Standard
Front seat-mounted air bags	Standard
2.4L DOHC MPI dual CVVT 16-valve I4 engine	Standard
Variable intermittent front windshield wipers	Standard
Independent multi-link rear suspension	Standard
Tricot cloth front bucket seats -inc: YES essentials fabric treatment	Standard
Downhill brake control	Standard

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Rear Wheel Material	Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size	17 x 7.0 in
Front Wheel Material	Aluminum
Front Wheel Size	17 x 7.0 in

Displacement	2.4L/144
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM	175 @ 6000
Engine Type	Gas I4
SAE Net Torque @ RPM	169 @ 3750

Suspension Type - Rear	Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front	MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)	w/Coil Springs

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	18.0 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	N/A gal

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb	35.7 ft
Steering Type	Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall	15.4
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall	N/A ft
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)	3.0

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)	N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)	N/A

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	1650 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity	N/A lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	165 lbs

Total Option Weight	0.00 lbs
Base Curb Weight	3571 lbs
Curb Weight - Front	N/A lbs
Curb Weight - Rear	N/A lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity	N/A lbs
Curb Weight	N/A lbs

Front Tire Size	P235/65R17
Rear Tire Size	P235/65R17

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