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    2008 Kia Sorento

    The 2008 Kia Sorento is a large SUV. When it was new, prices in New Zealand started around $57,450.

    There is 1 variant of the Sorento available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in mid-2008.

    The 2008 Sorento was offered with a 5 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    The Kia Sorento is only available with a diesel engine that produces 125kW and 392Nm of torque. All variants feature 4x4.

    Retail Price
    $57,450
    Transmission
    5-speed auto
    Driven Wheels
    4x4
    Fuel Type
    Diesel
    Body Types
    Sport Utility Vehicle
    Powertrain Type
    N/A
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    Retail Price
    $57,450
    Transmission
    5-speed auto
    Driven Wheels
    4x4
    Fuel Type
    Diesel
    Body Types
    Sport Utility Vehicle
    Powertrain Type
    N/A

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    2008 Kia Sorento

    Available Variants

    The Kia Sorento comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Sport and the most expensive being Sport.

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    Power to Weight
    58.93 kW/t
    54.98 kW/t
    114.65 kW/t
    Boot Space
    667 litres
    190 litres
    1,310 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    8.6 L/100km
    8.2 L/100km
    97 L/100km
    Warranty (Years)
    5 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    2 years
    4 years
    4 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,640 kg
    2,263 kg
    3,030 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    2,800 kg
    1,500 kg
    3,300 kg
    Approach Angle
    27.9°
    25.6°
    38.4°
    Departure Angle
    26.4°
    22.9°
    34.8°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    203 mm
    200 mm
    238 mm
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    2008 Kia Sorento

    Historical Information

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    LX+

    2024

    $62,990

    Urban

    2024

    $64,990

    EX

    2024

    $68,490

    Earth

    2024

    $71,990

    Deluxe

    2024

    $73,490

    Premium

    2024

    $80,990

    Water

    2024

    $86,990

    Year
    2024
    Engine Type
    2.2L Combustion
    1.6L HEV
    Fuel
    Diesel
    Unleaded
    Transmission
    Automatic
    Body Type
    Sport Utility Vehicle
    Number of Doors
    5 Doors
    Drivetrain
    4x4
    Front
    Maximum Power
    148 kW
    169 kW

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    2008 Kia Sorento

    Dimensions

    4,590 mm
    1,863 mm
    1,810 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,590 mm
    Overall Width1,863 mm
    Overall Height1,810 mm
    Wheelbase2,710 mm
    Turning Circle11,000 mm
    Load Capacity519 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    2008 Kia Sorento

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Kia Sorento is the Sport variant that starts from $57,450.

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    The most expensive Kia Sorento is the Sport variant that starts from $57,450.

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    The best towing capacity of a Kia Sorento is offered by the Sport variant which can tow 2800 kg.

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    The largest Kia Sorento is the Sport variant which measures 1863mm wide, 4590mm in length and sits 1810mm tall.

    The most powerful Kia Sorento is the Sport variant which has 125kW of power and 392nm of torque.

    The Kia Sorento is built in Korea and shipped to New Zealand.

    The heaviest Kia Sorento is the Sport variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2640 kg.

    The Kia Sorento uses Diesel fuel.

    † 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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