Kia Sorento - Generation 2.2 (2012-2015)

KIA SORENTO

For 2012, the Sorento was treated to an update with several changes. Unlike the older model, only the top end gets a third row bench which is a deal breaker for a family oriented market.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	2.2 EX 4x4	2.2 LX 4x4	2.2 LX 4x2	2.4 LX 4x2
Years Offered	September 2012-March 2015	September 2012-March 2015	September 2012-March 2015	September 2012-March 2015
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	R 2.2 DOHC 16V I4 with e-VGT and Intercooler	R 2.2 DOHC 16V I4 with e-VGT and Intercooler	R 2.2 DOHC 16V I4 with e-VGT and Intercooler	2.4 DOHC 16V I4 gasoline
Horsepower	194hp @ 3,800rpm	194hp @ 3,800rpm	194hp @ 3,800rpm	174hp @ 6,000rpm
Torque	436Nm @ 2,500rpm	436Nm @ 2,500rpm	436Nm @ 2,500rpm	227Nm @ 3,750rpm
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel	Diesel	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	Common Rail Direct Injection	Common Rail Direct Injection	Common Rail Direct Injection	Multi-Point Injection
Transmission	6-Speed Automatic	6-Speed Automatic	6-Speed Manual, 6-Speed Automatic	6-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	70 Liters	70 Liters	70 Liters	70 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,685mm	4,685mm	4,685mm	4,685mm
Width	1,885mm	1,885mm	1,885mm	1,885mm
Height	1,745mm	1,700mm	1,700mm	1,700mm
Wheelbase	2,700mm	2,700mm	2,700mm	2,700mm
Curb Weight	1,801kg	1,733kg	1,706kg (MT), 1,733kg (AT)	1,623kg
Body Style	5 Door SUV	5 Door SUV	5 Door SUV	5 Door SUV
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/All Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	7	5	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Springs and Stabilizer Bar	McPherson Strut with Coil Springs and Stabilizer Bar	McPherson Strut with Coil Springs and Stabilizer Bar	McPherson Strut with Coil Springs and Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link with Coil Springs	Multi-Link with Coil Springs	Multi-Link with Coil Springs	Multi-Link with Coil Springs
Front Brakes	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes	Disc	Disc	Disc	Disc
Tires	235/60 R18	235/60 R18	235/65 R17	235/65 R17
Wheels	18 Inch Alloy	18 Inch Alloy	17 Inch Alloy	17 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	2	2	2	2
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Traction/Stability Control	None	None	None	None
Other Safety Features	None	None	None	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Yes	None	None	None
Other Exterior Features	Adds: Chrome Door Handles, Rear Spoiler, Roof Rail, Sunroof	Adds: None	Adds: None	Body Color Side Mirrors and Door Handles, High Mount Stop Lamp, Rear Defogger
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt and Telescopic	Tilt and Telescopic	Tilt and Telescopic	Tilt and Telescopic
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Leather	Urethane	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual
Seating Material	Leather	Leather	Fabric	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Adds: Supervision Cluster, Mood Lamp, 50/50 Fold Rear Seat. Deletes: Luggage Underfloor Box	Adds: None	Adds: None	Adds: Day and Night Inside Rear View Mirror, Wood and Leather Accents, Power Outlet, Trip Computer, Luggage Underfloor Box
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold and Heat, Trunk	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors, Trunk	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors, Trunk	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors, Trunk
Climate Control	Automatic, Dual	Manual	Manual	Manual
Audio System	Integrated AM/FM/CD/MP3/AUX/USB/IPOD with Bluetooth	Integrated AM/FM/CD/MP3 /AUX/USB/IPOD	Integrated AM/FM/CD/MP3/AUX/USB/IPOD	Integrated AM/FM/CD/MP3/AUX/USB/IPOD
Speakers	6	6	6	6
Steering Wheel Controls	None	None	None	None
Alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
NOTES			Manual transmission removed in November 2014.
RIVALS	Chevrolet Trailblazer, Ford Everest, Hyundai Santa Fe, Isuzu Alterra, Mitsubishi Montero Sport, Toyota Fortuner