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    2011 Kia Sorento

    The 2011 Kia Sorento is a large SUV. When it was new, prices in New Zealand typically ranged from $46,990 for the Lx Urban variant and topping out at $64,490 for the LTD variant.

    There are 5 variants of the Sorento available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in early-2012.

    The 2011 Sorento was offered with a 5 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    Engine options for the Kia Sorento include 2.2L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (145kW/445Nm), 2.2L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (145kW/422Nm) and 2.4L in-line 4-cylinder (130kW/230Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic with manual mode or 6-speed manual manual transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and 4x4 configurations are available.

    Retail Price
    $46,990 - $64,490
    Transmission
    6-speed auto or 6-speed manual
    Driven Wheels
    4x4 or Front
    Fuel Type
    Premium Unleaded or Diesel
    Body Types
    Sport Utility Vehicle
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion
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    Retail Price
    $46,990 - $64,490
    Transmission
    6-speed auto or 6-speed manual
    Driven Wheels
    4x4 or Front
    Fuel Type
    Premium Unleaded or Diesel
    Body Types
    Sport Utility Vehicle
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion

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    2011 Kia Sorento

    Available Variants

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

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    Power to Weight
    73.86 - 82.39 kW/t
    73.86 kW/t
    82.39 kW/t
    Boot Space
    258 litres
    258 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    6.6 - 8.8 L/100km
    6.6 L/100km
    8.8 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    795 - 1,061 km
    795 km
    1,061 km
    Warranty (Years)
    5 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
    2,510 kg
    2,510 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    2,000 kg
    2,000 kg
    Approach Angle
    25.1°
    25.1°
    Departure Angle
    23.1°
    23.1°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    184 mm
    184 mm
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    2011 Kia Sorento

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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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    2011 Kia Sorento

    Dimensions

    4,685 mm
    1,885 mm
    1,710 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,685 mm
    Overall Width1,885 mm
    Overall Height1,710 mm
    Wheelbase2,700 mm
    Turning Circle10,880 mm

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

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    2011 Kia Sorento

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Kia Sorento is the Lx Urban variant that starts from $46,990.

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    The most expensive Kia Sorento is the LTD variant that starts from $64,490.

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    The best towing capacity of a Kia Sorento is 2000 kg shared by all variants.

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    The largest Kia Sorento is the Lx Urban variant which measures 1885mm wide, 4685mm in length and sits 1710mm tall.

    The most powerful variants with 145kW of power and 445nm of torque are the Urban, LX, EX and LTD variants.

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

    The Kia Sorento may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Premium Unleaded.

    † 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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