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Key specifications
- 2,000 lbs
- Towing Capacity
- Regular Unleaded I-4
- Engine Type
- 21 City / 28 Hwy
- MPG
- 185 hp
- Horsepower
- Regular Unleaded I-4
- Engine Type
- 2.4 L/144
- Displacement
- 185 @ 6000
- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
- 178 @ 4000
- SAE Net Torque @ RPM
- Strut
- Suspension Type - Front
- Multi-Link
- Suspension Type - Rear
- Strut
- Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
- Multi-Link
- Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
- 3,704 lbs
- Base Curb Weight
- N/A
- Curb Weight - Front
- N/A
- Curb Weight - Rear
- N/A
- Maximum Payload Capacity
- Standard
- Backup Camera
- Standard
- Stability Control
- Standard
- Bluetooth®
- 600
- Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- 110
- Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- 4-Wheel Disc
- Brake Type
- 4-Wheel
- Brake ABS System
- N/A
- Brake ABS System (Second Line)
- Yes
- Disc - Front (Yes or )
Notable features
Backup camera now standard
Turbo four-cylinder engine available
Seating for five or seven people
Automatic emergency braking available
Engine
Regular Unleaded I-4 Engine Type
2.4 L/144 Displacement
185 @ 6000 SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
178 @ 4000 SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Suspension
Strut Suspension Type - Front
Multi-Link Suspension Type - Rear
Strut Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multi-Link Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Weight & Capacity
3,704 lbs Base Curb Weight
N/A Curb Weight - Front
N/A Curb Weight - Rear
N/A Maximum Payload Capacity
2,000 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
200 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
2,000 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
200 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
2,000 lbs Maximum Trailering Capacity
19 gal Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A Curb Weight
0 lbs Total Option Weight
Safety
Standard Backup Camera
Standard Stability Control
Entertainment
Standard Bluetooth®
Electrical
600 Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
110 Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
Brakes
4-Wheel Disc Brake Type
4-Wheel Brake ABS System
N/A Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Disc - Rear (Yes or )
13 in Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12 in Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Factory warranties
New car program benefits
Basic
5 years / 60,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years / 100,000 miles
Powertrain
10 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 60,000 miles
Certified Pre-Owned program benefits
Age / mileage
6 years or newer / less than 80,000 miles
Basic
12 months / 12,000 miles
Dealer certification
165-point inspection
The good & the bad
The good
Seating comfort
UVO multimedia system
Cargo room and underfloor storage spaces
Wide array of available convenience features
Quiet cabin
The bad
Steering feel
Eco mode
Turbo lag with 2.0-liter engine
Sport mode very harsh
Most recent
40 grand Kia clutch gone after only 5
I bought a brand new Kia Sorento top of the range 7 seater in 2018 for over 40,000€ value. 5 years later, after keeping up with all service and maintenance with Kia, I am 57 years old so no off roading, over loading etc. Only used once for 7 people… 6 of which were my grand children and the clutch has gone!! It has been slipping
- Purchased a New car
- Used for Transporting family
- Does not recommend this car
What a car! Would recommend this vehicle to anyone
Excellent driving through snow. I have an 81 km one way to work. Never missed a shift. Also very economical with the 2.4 litre inline 4 cylinder. Average on the highway is between 7 - 8 litres per 100 km.
- Purchased a New car
- Used for Commuting
- Does recommend this car
Safety review
Based on the 2018 Kia Sorento base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
- Overall rating
-
5/5
- Combined side rating front seat
-
5/5
- Combined side rating rear seat
-
5/5
- Frontal barrier crash rating driver
-
5/5
- Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
-
5/5
- Overall frontal barrier crash rating
-
5/5
- Overall side crash rating
-
5/5
- Rollover rating
-
4/5
- Side barrier rating
-
5/5
- Side barrier rating driver
-
5/5
- Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
-
5/5
- Side pole rating driver front seat
-
5/5
15.8%
Risk of rollover
- Side barrier rating driver
-
5/5
- Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
-
5/5
- Side pole rating driver front seat
-
5/5
15.8%
Risk of rollover
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