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Chassis:
Rather than using unibody construction as is
common nowadays, Sorento adopts a body-on-frame construction for better off-road
performance. Ladder frame allows engineer to incorporate a Low Range Transfer
Case and provides better wheel articulation, advantages when it's required to
traverse jungle paths and hilly climbs.
4WD System:
LX and EX models have different 4WD modes. In
LX model, driver can select between rear-wheel drive only, 4-wheel drive or Low
Range 4-wheel drive. In EX, selection is either automatic or Low Range 4-wheel
drive. When in "auto", power delivery to front and rear varies with
rear wheels getting 100% of power in normal road condition to maximum of 50% to
the front in adverse conditions.
Engine:
3497 cc V6, 195 hp @ 5500 rpm, 218 lb-ft @ 3000
rpm, 10.0:1 Compression Ratio
With probably the biggest engine in its class, the Sorento picks up its paces
rapidly and is also surprisingly quiet at high speeds. Although acceleration
figures are not available, from seat-of-the-pants feel, the Kia Sorento seems to
sprint to 100 km/h faster than all its competitors, no matter it's Toyota's
Highlander V6, Honda CR-V, Saturn VUE or Jeep Liberty. Nissan's Xterra S/C is
probably the closest in terms of power. Towing capacity is 5000 lb.
The standard 4-speed automatic transmission is also smooth and ratios well
matched to the engine. At a vehicle speed of 100 km/h, engine rpm is
approximately 2500.
| Trim |
LX |
EX / EX with Luxury Package |
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Price |
$29,795 |
$33,795 / $35,795 |
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Wheelbase |
2710 mm |
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Length |
4567 mm |
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Width |
1863 mm |
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Height |
1810 mm |
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Engine |
3497 cc, DOHC, V6 |
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Compression Ratio |
10.0:1 |
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Horsepower |
195 hp / 5500 rpm |
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Torque |
218 lb-ft / 3000 rpm |
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Transmission |
4-speed Automatic |
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Steering |
Engine RPM sensing |
Vehicle speed sensing |
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Suspension |
Front: Double Wishbone, Coil Spring, Gas shock absorbers Rear: 5-Link |
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Brakes |
Vented discs front and rear, ABS |
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4WD Modes |
Rear-wheel drive, 4-wheel drive, Low Range 4WD LSD |
Automatic 4WD, Low Range 4WD LSD |
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Ground Clearance |
208 mm |
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Tires |
Kumho Radial 798 245/70R16 |
Michelin Cross Terrain 245/70R16 |
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Fuel Economy L/100 km |
City 15.7 / Hwy 11.2 |
City 16.3 / Hwy 11.9 |
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Headroom Front/Rear |
1008 mm / 1004 mm |
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Legroom Front/Rear |
1082 mm / 939 mm |
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Cargo Volume Seats up / Seats folded |
889.1 L / 1880.2 L |
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Curb Weight |
1930 kg |
1950 kg |
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Standard Features |
A/C, PW, PDL, Power heated mirrors, fog lights, Alloy wheels, AM/FM/CD, 8 speakers |
Automatic Climate Control, Remote keyless entry, tilt front headrests, trip computer, power driver seat, AM/FM/CD/Cassette, 10 speakers, Steering wheel mounted audio controls, leather wrapped steering wheel, woodgrain console Luxury Package adds leather interior, heated seats, power sunroof, woodgrain accents on steering wheel and gear shift knob |
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