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2012 Kia Sorento SX 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
$33,150
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2012 Kia Sorento SX

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Key specs

  • 4-door
  • 7 seats
  • 272.0-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 22 combined MPG
  • 183.9" length, 67.3" height
  • Front Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Silver

Interior
Black

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type
Gas V6
MPG
20 City / 26 Hwy
Horsepower
272 hp
Seating Capacity
7

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

Engine Type
Gas V6
Displacement
3.5L/212
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
272 @ 6300
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
248 @ 5000
Transmission Options
6-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG
20 City / 26 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
2.3 qts

Entertainment

Bluetooth®
Standard

Measurements

Passenger Capacity
7
Passenger Volume
N/A
Front Head Room
39 in
Front Leg Room
41 in
Front Shoulder Room
59 in
Front Hip Room
56 in
Second Head Room
39 in
Second Leg Room
38 in
Second Shoulder Room
59 in
Second Hip Room
56 in
Third Head Room
37 in
Third Leg Room
31 in
Third Shoulder Room
54 in
Third Hip Room
44 in
Wheelbase
106 in
Length, Overall
184 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
74 in
Height, Overall
67 in
Track Width, Front
64 in
Track Width, Rear
64 in
Min Ground Clearance
8 in
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
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
Not Available in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
73 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
37 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
9 ft³

Safety

Brake Assist
Standard
Stability Control
Standard

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

Front Tire Size
P235/55R18
Rear Tire Size
P235/55R18
Spare Tire Size
Not Available
Front Wheel Size
18 x 7.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
18 x 7.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
Not Available in
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Not Available

Weight & Capacity

Base Curb Weight
3,977 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
350 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
18 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Curb Weight
N/A
Total Option Weight
0 lbs

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