Overview

    The 2016 Kia Sorento LTD is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Sport Utility Vehicle that was released to the New Zealand market on 2nd August 2016. The Kia Sorento is regarded as a large SUV built in Korea with prices starting at $60,990 before on-road costs.

    This Kia Sorento is powered by a 3.3L 6-cylinder engine that has 199 kW of power (at 6400 rpm) and 318 Nm of torque (at 5300 rpm) via a Six-speed Automatic transmission. Kia claims the Sorento LTD uses 9.9L/100km of Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 230g of CO2. It has a 71L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 717km per full tank

    The Kia Sorento measures 1685mm (66.3 inches) in height, 4780mm (188.2 inches) in length, 1890mm (74.4 inches) in width with a 2780mm (109.4 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1733kg (3820.6 lbs) of unladen weight. The Sorento LTD comes standard with 235/55 Rnull front tyres and 235/55 Rnull rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.

    The 2016 Kia Sorento LTD has a 185mm ground clearance with a 2000kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.

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    Power to Weight
    72.16 - 114.83 kW/t
    58.2 kW/t
    118.63 kW/t
    Fuel Efficiency
    6.6 - 9.9 L/100km
    6.3 L/100km
    11.7 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    717 - 1,076 km
    598 km
    1,076 km
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    2 years
    4 years
    4 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    6 months
    12 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,540 kg
    2,268 kg
    3,100 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    2,000 kg
    1,500 kg
    3,100 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    185 mm
    185 mm
    279 mm

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    Dimensions

    4,780 mm
    1,890 mm
    1,685 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,780 mm
    Overall Width1,890 mm
    Overall Height1,685 mm
    Wheelbase2,780 mm
    Turning Circle11,000 mm
    Load Capacity807 mm

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    LTD

    3.3L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Sport Utility Vehicle, Petrol, FWD

    $60,990

    Bluetooth

    Includes Music Streaming: yes
    Includes Phone Connection: yes

    Driver Modes

    Engine Mapping: yes

    Parking Distance System

    Location: Front
    Front Type: Sensor
    Location: Rear
    Rear Type: Sensor & Camera

    Power Outlet 12V

    Location (12V): Front
    Location (12V): Rear

    Smart Card/Smart Key

    Includes Keyless Entry: yes
    Includes Keyless Start: yes
    Type: Automatic

    Vanity Mirror

    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Emission Control Level

    CO2 Level (Combined): 230
    Standard Met: EU5

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 92.0
    Engine (cc): 3342
    Engine Configuration: V
    Engine Code: Lambda
    Engine (L): 3.3
    Number of Cylinders: 6
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 84.0
    Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
    Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Octane Number: 91

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 18.8
    Main Capacity (L): 71
    Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 15.6
    Main Type: Main

    Computer

    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Average Speed: yes
    Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
    Range for Remaining Fuel: yes

    Display Screen

    Location: ?
    Number of Screens: 1
    Screen Size (in): 7.0
    Touch Screen: yes

    Fuel Consumption

    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 717
    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 446
    ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 10.1
    ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 9.9
    ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 29
    ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 24
    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02

    Fuel Economy

    ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 9.9

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 8.2
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 210
    Maximum Speed (mph): 130

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 271
    Maximum Power (kW): 199
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 318
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6400
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 5300

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Front

    Transmission

    Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
    Manual Mode: yes
    Number of Speeds: 6
    Shift Lever Location: Floor
    Type: Automatic

    Disc Brakes

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

    Power Steering

    Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Telescopic Adjustment: yes
    Type: Leather Covered

    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

    Suspension Levelling

    Location: Rear

    Tires

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Front Wheels Tire Type: All Terrain
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Rear Wheels Tire Type: All Terrain
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 19
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy Chrome
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.0
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 19
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy Chrome
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.0

    Body Style

    Body Type: Sport Utility Vehicle
    Local Body Type: Sport Utility Vehicle
    Platform Code: Hyundai Nf
    Wheelbase Type: Short

    Mud Flaps

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

    Spoiler

    Location: Roof

    Bumpers

    Location: Front
    Location: Rear

    Cargo Capacity

    Measurement Standard: SAE
    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 58.7
    Rear Seat Down (L): 1662

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11000
    Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 7.3
    Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 185
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 36.1
    Overall Height (in): 66.3
    Overall Height (mm): 1685
    Overall Length (in): 188.2
    Overall Length (mm): 4780
    Overall Width (in): 74.4
    Overall Width (mm): 1890
    Wheelbase (in): 109.4
    Wheelbase (mm): 2780

    Internal Dimensions

    3rd Row Headroom (in): 36.2
    3rd Row Headroom (mm): 920
    Front Headroom (in): 39.5
    Front Headroom (mm): 1004
    Rear Headroom (in): 39.3
    Rear Headroom (mm): 998
    3rd Row Leg Room (in): 31.7
    3rd Row Leg Room (mm): 805
    Front Leg Room (in): 41.3
    Front Leg Room (mm): 1048
    Rear Leg Room (in): 39.4
    Rear Leg Room (mm): 1000
    3rd Row Shoulder Room (in): 52.8
    3rd Row Shoulder Room (mm): 1342
    Front Shoulder Room (in): 59.1
    Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1500
    Rear Shoulder Room (in): 58.0
    Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1472

    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

    Directional Headlights: yes
    Dusk Sensor: yes
    Height Adjustment: Automatic

    Headlights

    High Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Low Beam Bulb Type: Xenon
    Lens Type: Projector Beam

    LED Lights

    Location: Brake Lights
    Location: Day Time Running Lights
    Location: Rear Lights

    Paint

    External Colour: White
    Type: Metallic

    Roof Rails

    Cross Bars: Removable

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Not Installed
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Not Installed
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Rear Electric Windows: Rear

    Privacy Glass

    Location: Rear

    Rear View Mirror Camera

    Auto Dimming: yes

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
    Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2000
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 4409
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2540
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 5600
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1733
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3821
    Tare Weight (kg): 1687

    Audio System

    Colour Screen: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    Touch Screen: yes

    External Connections

    Aux Jack (Front): yes
    USB (Front): yes
    USB (Rear): yes

    Remote Audio Controls

    Type: Steering Wheel Mounted

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 6

    Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf

    Type: Flexible

    Luxury Trim

    Doors: Alloy Look
    Gear Selector: Leather
    Instrument Panel: Leather

    Airbags

    Number of Airbags: 6

    Crash Test Results

    ANCAP Overall: 5.00
    ANCAP Pedestrian: M
    ANCAP Standard: Ancap
    ANCAP Version Tested: 2.2 Diesel

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger

    Head Restraints

    Location: 3rd Row Seats
    3rd Row Seats Number: 2
    Front Seats Active: yes
    Front Seats Electric Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 3

    Rear Seat Belts

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

    Side Airbag

    Location: Front

    Side Curtain Airbag

    Location: Front And Rear

    Third Row Seat Belts

    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger

    Front Seat

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

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Leather
    Main Seat Material: Leather

    Seating

    Capacity: 7
    Configuration: 2+3+2

    Air Conditioning

    Type: Auto

    Secondary Ventilation Controls

    Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat

    Ventilation System

    Digital Display: yes

    Power Locks

    Operation: Card Key

    Intermediate Service

    Distance (km): 15000
    Distance (miles): 9321
    Period (Months): 12

    † 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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