The 2012 Kia Sorento
Technical Specifications
| ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION | Base | LX | EX | EX V6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type: 2.4L I4, Aluminum Block and Heads | S | S | S | -- |
| Engine Type: 3.5L V6, Aluminum Block and Heads | -- | -- | -- | S |
| Valve Gear: DOHC w/Dual CVVT | S | S | S | S |
| Displacement: 2,359 cc | S | S | S | -- |
| Displacement: 3,470 cc | -- | -- | -- | S |
| Compression Ratio: 10.5:1 | S | S | S | -- |
| Compression Ratio: 10.6:1 | -- | -- | -- | S |
| Horsepower (SAE net): 175 hp @ 6,000 rpm | S | S | S | -- |
| Horsepower (SAE net): 276 hp @ 6,300 rpm | -- | -- | -- | S |
| Torque (SAE net): 169 ft. lbs. @ 3,750 rpm | S | S | S | -- |
| Torque (SAE net): 248 ft. lbs. @ 5,000 rpm | -- | -- | -- | S |
| Transmission: 6-Speed Manual, Overdrive | S | -- | -- | -- |
| Transmission: Electronically Controlled 6-Speed Automatic, Overdrive w/Sportmatic® | -- | -- | -- | S |
| Full-Time AWD w/Lockable Center Differential | -- | O | O | O |
| EPA FUEL ECONOMY | Base | LX | EX | EX V6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated MPG (City/Hwy) | 20/27 | 21/29 | 21/29 | 20/26 |
| Estimated MPG (City/Hwy) (AWD) | -- | 21/27 | 21/27 | 19/25 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (Gallons) | 18.0 | 18.0 | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS | Base | LX | EX | EX V6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase: 106.3 in. | S | S | S | S |
| Track (Front/Rear): 63.7/63.8 in. | S | S | S | S |
| Length: 183.9 in. | S | S | S | S |
| Width: 74.2 in. | S | S | S | S |
| Height: 67.3 in. | S | S | S | S |
| Height: 69.1 in. (w/Roof Rack) | S | S | S | S |
| Height: 69.1 in. (w/Roof Rack and Sunroof) | S | S | S | S |
| Ground Clearance: 7.5 in. | S | S | S | S |
| Approach Angle: 25.1 degrees | S | S | S | S |
| Departure Angle: 23.1 degrees | S | S | S | S |
| INTERIOR DIMENSIONS | Base | LX | EX | EX V6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headroom (Front/Middle/Rear): 69.2/39.2/36.6 inches | S | S | S | S |
| Shoulder Room (Front/Middle/Rear): 59.3/58.7/53.8 inches | S | S | S | S |
| Legroom (Front/Middle/Rear): 41.3/37.6/31.3 inches | S | S | S | S |
| Hip Room (Front/Middle/Rear): 56.3/55.9/44.4 inches | S | S | S | S |
| Passenger (SAE) Volume: 142.5 cu. ft. (5 Seats) / 149.4 cu. ft. (7 Seats) | S | S | S | S |
| Passenger (SAE) Volume (Front/Middle/Rear): 55.5/50.0/34.7 cu. ft. | S | S | S | S |
| Cargo Volume: 9.1 cu. ft. (All Rows Up) | S | S | S | S |
| Cargo Volume: 37.0 cu. ft. (2nd Row Down) | S | S | S | S |
| Cargo Volume: 72.5 cu. ft. (All Rows Down) | S | S | S | S |
| CURB WEIGHT | Base | LX | EX | EX V6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-Speed Manual | 3763 LBS | -- | -- | -- |
| 6-Speed Automatic | -- | 3796 LBS | 3796 LBS | 3896 LBS |
| 6-Speed Automatic (AWD) | -- | 3929 LBS | 3929 LBS | TBD |
| TOWING CAPACITIES | Base | LX | EX | EX V6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Towing Capacity | 1650 LBS | 1650 LBS | 1650 LBS | 3500 LBS |
| BODY AND CHASSIS | Base | LX | EX | EX V6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Layout: Front Engine, Front Wheel Drive or Full-Time All Wheel Drive | S | S | S | S |
| Body Type: Steel Unibody | S | S | S | S |
| Front Suspension: Independent MacPherson Struts, Coil Springs and Stabilizer Bar | S | S | S | S |
| Rear Suspension: Independent, Multi-Link, Stabilizer Bar | S | S | S | S |
| Steering: Hydraulic Power Assisted Rack-and-Pinion | S | S | S | S |
| Turns, Lock-to-Lock: 3.02 | S | S | S | S |
| Turning Circle, Curb-to-Curb: 35.7 ft. | S | S | S | S |
| BRAKES | Base | LX | EX | EX V6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brake Type: Power-Assisted Braking System | S | S | S | S |
| Front: 11.8 in. Ventilated Discs | S | S | S | S |
| Rear: 11.9 in. Solid Discs | S | S | S | S |
| TIRES | Base | LX | EX | EX V6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size: 235/65R17 | S | S | -- | -- |
| Size: 235/55R18 | -- | -- | S | S |
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| O | Optional |
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