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    Kia Sorento Base (2005) price & specs

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    $32,400†
    2L Diesel5D Sport Utility Vehicle4 SP AUTOMATIC4x4
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    Base

    Overview

    The 2005 Kia Sorento Base is a four-wheel drive, 5-door Sport Utility Vehicle that was released to the New Zealand market on 4th January 1970. The Kia Sorento is regarded as a medium SUV built in Korea with prices starting at $32,400 before on-road costs.

    This Kia Sorento is powered by a 2L 4-cylinder engine that has 83 kW of power (at 4000 rpm) and 245 Nm of torque (at 1800 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 58L fuel tank

    The Kia Sorento measures 1695mm (66.7 inches) in height, 4350mm (171.3 inches) in length, 1800mm (70.9 inches) in width with a 2630mm (103.5 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1683kg (3710.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The Sorento Base comes standard with 235/60 R16 front tyres and 235/60 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.

    The 2005 Kia Sorento Base has a 195mm ground clearance with a 1600kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.

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    Power to Weight
    51.92 - 73.08 kW/t
    51.92 kW/t
    91.45 kW/t
    Boot Space
    667 litres
    190 litres
    850 litres
    Warranty (Years)
    5 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Years on Sale
    2 years
    4 years
    4 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,560 - 2,610 kg
    1,975 kg
    2,880 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    2,300 - 2,800 kg
    1,650 kg
    3,300 kg
    Approach Angle
    27.9°
    25.6°
    42.5°
    Departure Angle
    26.4°
    22.9°
    30.3°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    203 mm
    203 mm
    254 mm

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    Dimensions

    4,350 mm
    1,800 mm
    1,695 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,350 mm
    Overall Width1,800 mm
    Overall Height1,695 mm
    Wheelbase2,630 mm
    Load Capacity527 mm

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    Base

    2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Sport Utility Vehicle, Diesel, 4x4

    $32,400†
    Price & specs

    Compressor

    Compressor: Turbo

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 83
    Engine (cc): 1991
    Compression Ratio: 17.1
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 2
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 92
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
    Fuel Type: Diesel

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 15.3
    Main Capacity (L): 58
    Main Fuel Type: Diesel
    Main Type: Main

    Computer

    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Range for Remaining Fuel: yes

    Fuel Consumption

    ECE 99/100 Combined (L/100km): 7.1
    ECE 99/100 Combined (mpg): 33
    ECE 99/100 Country Highway (L/100km): 5.9
    ECE 99/100 Country Highway (mpg): 40
    ECE 99/100 Standard: Ece 99/100
    ECE 99/100 Urban (L/100km): 9.2
    ECE 99/100 Urban (mpg): 26

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 13.8
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 168
    Maximum Speed (mph): 104

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 113
    Maximum Power (kW): 83
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 245
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4000
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1800

    Drive

    Assisted Four-Wheel Drive Selection: yes
    Driven Wheels: 4x4
    Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-Time
    Selectable While Driving: yes
    Selection: Manual & Automatic

    Electronic Traction Control

    Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management

    Transmission

    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Manual Mode: yes
    Mode Select Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 4
    Type: Automatic

    ABS

    Location: 4-Wheel

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Type: Plastic

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Multi-Link
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Tires

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5

    Body Style

    Body Type: Sport Utility Vehicle
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: Sport Utility Vehicle

    Underbody Protection

    Location: Engine

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 66.6
    Rear Seat Down (L): 1886
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 23.6
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 667

    External Dimensions

    Front Track (in): 60.6
    Front Track (mm): 1540
    Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 7.7
    Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 195
    Overall Height (in): 66.7
    Overall Height (mm): 1695
    Overall Length (in): 171.3
    Overall Length (mm): 4350
    Overall Width (in): 70.9
    Overall Width (mm): 1800
    Rear Track (in): 60.6
    Rear Track (mm): 1540
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 39.4
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 12000
    Wheelbase (in): 103.5
    Wheelbase (mm): 2630

    Ramp Angles

    Approach Angle: 28.8
    Departure Angle: 28.9

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Black
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Toned
    Location: Rear

    Doors

    Location: Driver
    Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Driver
    Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Passenger
    Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Lens Type: Complex Surface

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Roof Rails

    Cross Bars: Removable

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Rear Electric Windows: Rear

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1600
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3527
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2210
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4872
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1683
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3710

    Antenna

    Type: Roof

    Audio System

    In-Dash CD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 6

    Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf

    Type: Flexible

    Load Restraint

    Type: net

    Cigar Lighter

    Location: Front Seats

    Reading Lights

    Location: Front

    Vanity Mirror

    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Luxury Trim

    Doors: Alloy Look
    Instrument Panel: Alloy Look

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 2
    Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 3

    Rear Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Reel
    Center Seat Position: Center
    Center Type: 3-Point
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Side Airbag

    Location: D

    Side Curtain Airbag

    Location: Front And Rear

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
    Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seating

    Capacity: 5

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Type: Fixed
    Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Type: Pop Out

    Door Pockets Bins

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Air Conditioning

    Fully Automated Climate Control: yes

    Power Locks

    Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
    Operation: Remote

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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