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2012 Kia Sorento Base specs & colors

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
$21,250
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2012 Kia Sorento Base

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Gray

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Gas I4
Engine Type
20 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
175 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

Pwr
Brake Type
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
11.8 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.9 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Electrical

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

Engine

Gas I4
Engine Type
2.4L/144
Displacement
175 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
169 @ 3750
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
M/T
6-Speed M/T
Transmission Options
20 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
2.3 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Entertainment

Standard
Bluetooth®

Measurements

143 ft³
Passenger Volume
5
Passenger Capacity
39 in
Front Head Room
41 in
Front Leg Room
59 in
Front Shoulder Room
56 in
Front Hip Room
39 in
Second Head Room
38 in
Second Leg Room
59 in
Second Shoulder Room
56 in
Second Hip Room
106 in
Wheelbase
184 in
Length, Overall
74 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
67 in
Height, Overall
64 in
Track Width, Front
64 in
Track Width, Rear
8 in
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
Liftover Height
73 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
37 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3

Safety

Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Stability Control

Steering

Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
15
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Suspension

MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Tires & Wheels

P235/65R17
Front Tire Size
P235/65R17
Rear Tire Size
Not Available
Spare Tire Size
17 x 7.0 in
Front Wheel Size
17 x 7.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
Not Available in
Spare Wheel Size
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Not Available
Spare Wheel Material

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
N/A
Curb Weight - Front
3,571 lbs
Base Curb Weight
1,650 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
165 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Curb Weight
0 lbs
Total Option Weight

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