2012 Kia Sorento Base specs & colors
Sport Utility
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
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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