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Kia Sorento
2021 Kia Sorento
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$29,390
Starting Price (MSRP)
9.3
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Mazda CX-7
2012 Mazda CX-7
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$22,190
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Pontiac Torrent
2009 Pontiac Torrent
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$24,820
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Overview

Engine
2.5L Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.5L Inline-4 Gas
Engine
3.4L V6 Gas
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
N/A
Transmission
5-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 24 MPG
Hwy: 29 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 20 MPG
Hwy: 27 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 17 MPG
Hwy: 24 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
20 gallons
Seating Capacity
7 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater

Photos

Kia Sorento
Rear Angle View
Central Console
18
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Mazda CX-7
2010-2012 Mazda CX-7 Rear Angle View
2010-2012 Mazda CX-7 Dashboard
35
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Pontiac Torrent
Rear Angle View
Dashboard
5
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.5L Inline-4 Gas
2.5L Inline-4 Gas
3.4L V6 Gas
Horsepower
191 hp @ 6100 rpm
161 hp @ 6000 rpm
185 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque
181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
161 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
210 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
N/A
5-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,794 lbs
3,496 lbs
3,660 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity
2,000 lbs
N/A
N/A

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
26 MPG
22 MPG
20 MPG
City
24 MPG
20 MPG
17 MPG
Highway
29 MPG
27 MPG
24 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.8 Tons/yr
8.5 Tons/yr
N/A
EPA rating
N/A
5
5

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gallons
16.4 gallons
20 gallons
Cruising Range City
451.2 miles
328 miles
340 miles
Cruising Range Highway
545.2 miles
442.8 miles
480 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
188.9 in
184.3 in
188.8 in
Height
66.7 in
64.8 in
69.3 in
Max Width
74.8 in
73.7 in
71.4 in
Front Width
N/A
64.1 in
61.6 in
Rear Width
N/A
63.9 in
61.8 in
Wheelbase
110.8 in
108.3 in
112.5 in
Ground Clearance
6.9 in
8.1 in
7.9 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
7 seater
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.4 in
41.7 in
41.2 in
Front Seat Headroom
40.3 in
39.7 in
40.9 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
59 in
58 in
55.7 in
Front Seat Hip Room
55.6 in
54.8 in
51.1 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
41.7 in
36.4 in
40.2 in
Rear Seat Headroom
39.1 in
39.3 in
40.1 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
58.1 in
55.8 in
55.9 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
55.1 in
53 in
51.4 in
Third Row Leg Room
29.6 in
N/A
N/A
Third Row Headroom
36.8 in
N/A
N/A
Third Row Shoulder Room
53 in
N/A
N/A
Third Row Hip Room
42.5 in
N/A
N/A

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
75.5 ft³
58.6 ft³
68.6 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
38.4 ft³
29.9 ft³
35.2 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
12.6 ft³
N/A
N/A

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Variable pwr
Turning Diameter
N/A
37.4 ft
41.8 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
N/A
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
17" x 7"
17" x 7.0"
16" x 6.5"
Rear Wheel Size
17" x 7"
17" x 7.0"
16" x 6.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
MacPherson Strut
Independent
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-link
Independent

Tires

Front Tire
P235/65HR17
P215/70HR17
P235/65R16
Rear Tire
P235/65HR17
P215/70HR17
P235/65R16
Spare Tire
Compact
T155/90D18
N/A

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Crystal Beige
  • Ebony Black
  • Everlasting Silver
  • Gravity Grey
  • Sparkling Silver
  • Black Cherry Mica
  • Brilliant Black
  • Copper Red Mica
  • Crystal White Pearl Mica
  • Liquid Silver Metallic
  • Stormy Blue Mica
N/A

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Glacier White Pearl
  • Passion Red Tintcoat
N/A
N/A

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, Cloth Seat Trim
  • Black, Cloth seat trim
  • Sand, Cloth seat trim
  • Ebony, Base Cloth Seat Trim
  • Ebony, Nuance Leather Seating Inserts
  • Ebony, Premium Cloth Seat Trim
  • Sand, Base Cloth Seat Trim
  • Sand, Nuance Leather Seating Inserts
  • Sand, Premium Cloth Seat Trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Not Available
Optional
Premium Sound System
Not Available
Not Available
Optional
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Optional
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Optional

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Optional
Premium Synthetic Seats
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Not Available
Not Available
Optional

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Optional
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Optional
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Optional
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Optional
Navigation from Telematics
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Telematics
Not Available
Not Available
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Rollover Rating
N/A
N/A

Airbags

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

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
6 Years / 100,000 Miles
Drivetrain
10 Years / 100,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
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