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2012 Kia Sorento
$21,250 - $34,850Starting MSRP
Ebony Black
Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
20 MPG Comb.
Transmission
Automatic w/manual shift
Body Type
SUV
Seatings
7 Seats
Overview
For 2012, the Sorento offers a 4-cylinder engine with Base, LX, SX and EX GDI trims, but this year it comes in two versions. The standard engine is a 175-horsepower 2.4L 4-cylinder, offered on the Base and LX models. A new direct-injected...
What’s new in the 2012 model?
For 2012, the Kia Sorento returns with a new base level trim, as well as a new direct-injection 2.4L 4-cylinder engine that makes 191 horsepower an...
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Specs
EPA Classification: Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Engine Order Code:
Engine Type: Gas V6
Displacement: 3.5L/212
Fuel System:
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 272 @ 6300
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 248 @ 5000
Drivetrain: All Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code:
Trans Type: 6
Trans Description Cont.: Automatic w/manual shift
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1): 4.65
Second Gear Ratio (:1): 2.83
Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.84
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.39
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.00
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.77
Reverse Ratio (:1): 3.39
Clutch Size (in):
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 3.20
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High:
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low:
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 20
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 18
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 24
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): - TBD -
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): 2.3
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 4131
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 3500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 350
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
Suspension Type - Front: MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear: Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm): - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm): - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in): - TBD -
Brake Type: Pwr
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.8 x - TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.9 x - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
Front Tire Order Code:
Rear Tire Order Code:
Spare Tire Order Code:
Front Tire Size: P235/55R18
Rear Tire Size: P235/55R18
Spare Tire Size:
Front Wheel Size (in): 18 x 7.0
Rear Wheel Size (in): 18 x 7.0
Spare Wheel Size (in):
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material:
Steering Type: Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: 15.4
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): 3.0
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 35.7
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): - TBD -
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 18.0
Wheelbase (in): 106.3
Length, Overall (in): 183.9
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 74.2
Height, Overall (in): 67.3
Track Width, Front (in): 63.7
Track Width, Rear (in): 63.8
Min Ground Clearance (in): 7.5
Rear Door Opening Height (in): - TBD -
Rear Door Opening Width (in): - TBD -
Liftover Height (in): - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in): - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in): - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in):
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in): - TBD -
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in): - TBD -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in): - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³): 72.5
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³): 37.0
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³): 9.1
Passenger Capacity: 7
Passenger Volume (ft³): 149.4
Front Head Room (in): 39.2
Front Leg Room (in): 41.3
Front Shoulder Room (in): 59.3
Front Hip Room (in): 56.3
Second Head Room (in): 39.2
Second Leg Room (in): 37.6
Second Shoulder Room (in): 58.7
Second Hip Room (in): 55.9
Third Head Room (in): 36.6
Third Leg Room (in): 31.3
Third Shoulder Room (in): 53.8
Third Hip Room (in): 44.4
Vehicle Name: Kia Sorento
Body Style: 4 Door
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 9.1
Pricing
This model has 12 different trims.
MSRP
$29,650
Invoice
$28,100
Description
3.5L/212, 272 @ 6300, Automatic w/manual shift
Fuel Economy
This model has 12 different trims.
City
18 MPG
Hwy
24 MPG
Combined
20 MPG
Description
3.5L/212, 272 @ 6300, Automatic w/manual shift
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