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2012 Kia Sorento Base I4 2WD powered by 2.4L Inline-4 Gas Engine with 6-Speed Manual transmission.

Overview
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$21,250
Starting Price (MSRP)
Engine
2.4L Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Body Type
SUV
Seating capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
N/A
Fuel Economy
City: 20 MPG
Hwy: 27 MPG

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

  • Engine
    2.4L Inline-4 Gas
  • Horsepower
    175 hp @ 6000 rpm
  • Torque
    169 lb-ft @ 3750 rpm
  • Transmission
    6-Speed Manual
  • Drivetrain
    Front-Wheel Drive

Steering

  • Steering Type
    Pwr Rack & Pinion
  • Turning Diameter
    35.7 ft

Wheels

  • Wheels Type
    Aluminum Wheels
  • Front Wheel Size
    17" x 7.0"
  • Rear Wheel Size
    17" x 7.0"

Suspension

  • Front Suspension
    MacPherson Strut
  • Rear Suspension
    Multi-Link

Tires

  • Front Tire
    P235/65R17
  • Rear Tire
    P235/65R17

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

  • Combined
    22 MPG
  • City
    20 MPG
  • Highway
    27 MPG

Fuel Tank

  • Fuel Tank Capacity
    18 gallons
  • Cruising Range City
    360 miles
  • Cruising Range Highway
    486 miles

Emissions

  • CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
    8.3 Tons/yr

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

  • Length
    183.9 in
  • Height
    67.3 in
  • Max Width
    74.2 in
  • Front Width
    63.7 in
  • Rear Width
    63.8 in
  • Wheelbase
    106.3 in
  • Ground Clearance
    7.5 in

Interior Space

  • Seating Capacity
    5 seater
  • Front Seat Leg Room
    41.3 in
  • Front Seat Headroom
    39.2 in
  • Front Seat Shoulder Room
    59.3 in
  • Front Seat Hip Room
    56.3 in
  • Rear Seat Leg Room
    37.6 in
  • Rear Seat Headroom
    39.2 in
  • Rear Seat Shoulder Room
    58.7 in
  • Rear Seat Hip Room
    55.9 in

Weight and Towing

  • Curb Weight
    3,571 lbs

Colors and Materials

Standard Interior Materials

  • Gray, Seat trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

  • HD Radio
    Not Available
  • Bluetooth Connection
    Standard
  • Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
    Not Available
  • Premium Sound System
    Not Available
  • Satellite Radio
    Standard
  • Smart Device Integration
    Not Available
  • WiFi Hotspot
    Not Available
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
    Standard
  • Entertainment System
    Not Available
  • MP3 Player
    Standard

Interior Trim

  • Bucket Seats
    Standard
  • Cloth Seats
    Standard
  • Leather Seats
    Not Available
  • Leather Steering Wheel
    Not Available
  • Premium Synthetic Seats
    Not Available
  • Vinyl Seats
    Not Available
  • Woodgrain Interior Trim
    Not Available
  • Sun/Moonroof
    Not Available

Comfort

  • Head-Up Display
    Not Available
  • Navigation System
    Not Available
  • Steering Wheel Audio Controls
    Standard
  • Power Liftgate
    Not Available
  • Power Mirror(s)
    Standard
  • A/C
    Standard
  • Adaptive Cruise Control
    Not Available
  • Automatic Parking
    Not Available
  • Climate Control
    Not Available
  • Cooled Front Seat(s)
    Not Available
  • Cooled Rear Seat(s)
    Not Available
  • Cruise Control
    Standard
  • Hands-Free Liftgate
    Not Available
  • Heated Front Seat(s)
    Not Available
  • Heated Rear Seat(s)
    Not Available
  • Heated Steering Wheel
    Not Available
  • Keyless Entry
    Standard
  • Multi-Zone A/C
    Not Available
  • Power Driver Seat
    Not Available
  • Power Passenger Seat
    Not Available
  • Remote Engine Start
    Not Available
  • Remote Trunk Release
    Not Available
  • Seat Memory
    Not Available
  • Universal Garage Door Opener
    Not Available
  • Seat-Massage
    Not Available
  • Rear A/C
    Not Available
  • Keyless Start
    Not Available
  • Navigation from Telematics
    Not Available
  • Telematics
    Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

  • Back-Up Camera
    Not Available
  • Cross-Traffic Alert
    Not Available
  • Rear Parking Aid
    Not Available
  • Blind Spot Monitor
    Not Available
  • Lane Departure Warning
    Not Available
  • Lane Keeping Assist
    Not Available
  • ABS
    Standard
  • Night Vision
    Not Available
  • Tire Pressure Monitor
    Standard
  • Brake Assist
    Standard
  • Stability Control
    Standard
  • Traction Control
    Standard

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

  • Overall Rating
  • Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
  • Side Crash Rating
  • Rollover Rating

Airbags

  • Driver Air Bag
    Standard
  • Front Head Air Bag
    Standard
  • Front Side Air Bag
    Standard
  • Knee Air Bag
    Not Available
  • Passenger Air Bag
    Standard
  • Rear Head Air Bag
    Standard
  • Rear Side Air Bag
    Not Available
  • Seatbelt Air Bag
    Not Available

Warranty

Warranty Summary

  • Basic
    5 Years / 60,000 Miles
  • Corrosion
    5 Years / 100,000 Miles
  • Drivetrain
    10 Years / 100,000 Miles
  • Roadside Assistance Note
    24-hour roadside assistance
  • Roadside Assistance
    5 Years / 60,000 Miles
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