Overview

    The 2009 Kia Sorento LTD 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 large SUV built in Korea with prices starting at $55,300 before on-road costs.

    This Kia Sorento is powered by a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that has 125 kW of power (at 3800 rpm) and 392 Nm of torque (at 2000 rpm) via a Five-speed Automatic transmission. Kia claims the Sorento LTD uses 8.6L/100km of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 228g of CO2. It has a 80L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 930km per full tank

    The Kia Sorento measures 1810mm (71.3 inches) in height, 4590mm (180.7 inches) in length, 1863mm (73.3 inches) in width with a 2710mm (106.7 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 2121kg (4676.0 lbs) of unladen weight. The Sorento LTD comes standard with 245/65 R17 front tyres and 245/65 R17 rear tyres. It has a 60 month, 100,000 km warranty.

    The 2009 Kia Sorento LTD has a 203mm ground clearance with a 2800kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.

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    Power to Weight
    58.93 kW/t
    58.08 kW/t
    114.65 kW/t
    Boot Space
    667 litres
    215 litres
    969 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    8.6 L/100km
    5.8 L/100km
    13.5 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    930 km
    652 km
    957 km
    Price
    $54,800 - $55,300
    $54,800
    $55,300
    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
    1,960 kg
    3,030 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    2,800 kg
    1,500 kg
    3,300 kg
    Approach Angle
    27.9°
    24.6°
    36.6°
    Departure Angle
    26.4°
    21.6°
    26.4°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    203 mm
    195 mm
    235 mm

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    Dimensions

    4,590 mm
    1,863 mm
    1,810 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,590 mm
    Overall Width1,863 mm
    Overall Height1,810 mm
    Wheelbase2,710 mm
    Turning Circle11,000 mm
    Load Capacity519 mm

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    LTD

    2.5L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Sport Utility Vehicle, Diesel, 4x4

    $55,300

    Compressor

    Compressor: Turbo

    Emission Control Level

    CO2 Level (Combined): 228
    Standard Met: EU4

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 91.0
    Engine (cc): 2497
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine Code: D4cb
    Engine (L): 2.5
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 96.0
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam

    Additional Fuel Types

    Fuel Types: Diesel

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
    Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
    Other Fuel Type: Diesel
    Fuel Type: Diesel

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 21.1
    Main Capacity (L): 80
    Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 17.6
    Main Fuel Type: Diesel
    Main Type: Main

    Computer

    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Range for Remaining Fuel: yes

    Fuel Consumption

    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 930
    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 578
    ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 11.6
    ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 8.6
    ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 33
    ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 27
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 14.9
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.7
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 42
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 35
    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
    ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 10.0
    ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 10.0
    ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 28
    ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 24

    Fuel Economy

    ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 8.6

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 12.0
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 182
    Maximum Speed (mph): 113

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 170
    Maximum Power (kW): 125
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 392
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3800
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: 4x4
    Four-Wheel Drive Type: Part-Time
    Selection: Manual & Automatic

    Dual Range Transmission

    2wd High Low Transfer Selection: 2WD
    4wd High High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd High
    4wd Low High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd Low

    Electronic Traction Control

    Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management

    Transmission

    Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
    Low High Gear Ranges: yes
    Manual Mode: yes
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Shift Lever Location: Floor
    Type: Automatic

    Disc Brakes

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

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Type: Leather Covered

    Suspension

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

    Suspension Levelling

    Location: Rear
    Rear Operation: Automatic

    Tires

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 245
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 245

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 17
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 17
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0

    Body Style

    Body Type: Sport Utility Vehicle
    Local Body Type: Sport Utility Vehicle
    Platform Code: Hyundai Hp

    Mud Flaps

    Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
    Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear

    Trailer Towing Preparation

    Hook Fixture: Fixed
    Trailer Hitch: yes

    Underbody Protection

    Location: Engine
    Location: Fuel Tank

    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

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11000
    Front Track (in): 62.2
    Front Track (mm): 1580
    Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 8.0
    Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 203
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 36.1
    Overall Height (in): 71.3
    Overall Height (mm): 1810
    Overall Length (in): 180.7
    Overall Length (mm): 4590
    Overall Width (in): 73.3
    Overall Width (mm): 1863
    Rear Track (in): 62.2
    Rear Track (mm): 1580
    Wheelbase (in): 106.7
    Wheelbase (mm): 2710

    Internal Dimensions

    Front Headroom (in): 39.7
    Front Headroom (mm): 1008
    Rear Headroom (in): 39.1
    Rear Headroom (mm): 994
    Front Leg Room (in): 42.6
    Front Leg Room (mm): 1082
    Rear Leg Room (in): 37.0
    Rear Leg Room (mm): 939
    Front Shoulder Room (in): 58.9
    Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1496
    Rear Shoulder Room (in): 58.4
    Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1484

    Ramp Angles

    Approach Angle: 27.9
    Departure Angle: 26.4

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    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

    Rear Door

    Type: Lifting Gate

    Headlight Control

    Dusk Sensor: yes
    Internal Height Adjustment: yes

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen

    Paint

    Type: Metallic

    Roof Rails

    Cross Bars: Removable

    Sunroof

    Front Sunroof Location: Front
    Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
    Front Sunroof Type: Glass

    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: Automatic

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2800
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 6173
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2640
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 5820
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2121
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4676

    Audio System

    CD Player Reads MP3: yes
    In-Dash CD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm

    Remote Audio Controls

    Type: Steering Wheel Mounted

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 6

    Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf

    Type: Flexible

    Parking Distance System

    Location: Rear
    Rear Type: Sensor

    Power Outlet 12V

    Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
    Location (12V): Front
    Location (12V): Rear

    Vanity Mirror

    Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Location: Passenger

    Luxury Trim

    Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
    Doors: Leather
    Gear Selector: Leather
    Instrument Panel: Alloy Look

    Crash Test Results

    ANCAP Adult Occupant: 4
    ANCAP Pedestrian: 1
    ANCAP Standard: Ancap

    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 Active: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    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 Curtain Airbag

    Location: Front And Rear

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
    Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Height Type: Electric
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
    Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Leather
    Main Seat Material: Leather

    Seating

    Capacity: 5
    Configuration: 2+3

    Air Conditioning

    Type: Auto
    Fully Automated Climate Control: yes

    Secondary Ventilation Controls

    Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat

    Ventilation System

    Digital Display: yes

    Power Locks

    Operation: Remote

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