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Overview
The 2018 Kia Sorento EX is a four-wheel drive, 5-door Sport Utility Vehicle that was released to the New Zealand market on 1st November 2017. The Kia Sorento is regarded as a large SUV built in Korea with prices starting at $59,990 before on-road costs.
This Kia Sorento is powered by a 2.2L 4-cylinder engine that has 147 kW of power (at 3800 rpm) and 441 Nm of torque (at 1750 rpm) via an Eight-speed Automatic transmission. Kia claims the Sorento EX uses 6.5L/100km of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 170g of CO2. It has a 71L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 1092km per full tank
The Kia Sorento measures 1690mm (66.5 inches) in height, 4800mm (189.0 inches) in length, 1890mm (74.4 inches) in width with a 2780mm (109.4 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1953kg (4305.6 lbs) of unladen weight. The Sorento EX comes standard with 235/60 Rnull front tyres and 235/60 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 2018 Kia Sorento EX has a 185mm ground clearance with a 2000kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Power to Weight
75.27 - 101.86 kW/t
58.2 kW/t
116.03 kW/t
Boot Space
142 litres
131 litres
1,310 litres
Fuel Efficiency
6.2 - 10 L/100km
5.7 L/100km
11.7 L/100km
Vehicle Range
710 - 1,145 km
598 km
1,298 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
24 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,630 kg
2,100 kg
3,100 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
2,000 kg
1,500 kg
3,100 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
185 mm
180 mm
279 mm
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Dimensions
4,800 mm
1,890 mm
1,690 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,800 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,890 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,690 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,780 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,000 mm |
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Explore Kia Sorento Features & Specs
Bluetooth
Includes Music Streaming: yes
Includes Phone Connection: yes
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Media Control
Touch Screen: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Apple Carplay: 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 Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of Compressors: 1
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 170
Standard Met: EU5
Energy Recuperation
Engine: yes
Engine
Bore Engine: 85.4
Engine (cc): 2199
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Code: R
Engine (L): 2.2
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 96.0
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
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: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 7.0
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 3.5
Low Tire Pressure Indicator
Displays Pressure Reading: yes
Rim Mounted Sensor: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1092
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 679
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 15.4
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 6.5
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 44
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 36
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 6.5
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 9.6
Maximum Speed (km/h): 203
Maximum Speed (mph): 126
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 200
Maximum Power (kW): 147
Maximum Torque (Nm): 441
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3800
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1750
Differential Lock
Location: Center
Drive
Descent Control System: yes
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-Time
Selection: Manual & Automatic
Transmission
Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Low High Gear Ranges: yes
Manual Mode: yes
Number of Speeds: 8
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
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 103
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 103
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 18
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 18
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
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
Cargo Capacity
Measurement Standard: SAE
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 58.7
Rear Seat Down (L): 1662
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 5.0
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 142
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): 66.5
Overall Height (mm): 1690
Overall Length (in): 189.0
Overall Length (mm): 4800
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
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Projector Beam
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
Paint
External Colour: White
Type: Metallic
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
Location: Rear Side
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
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1953
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4306
Tare Weight (kg): 1797
Audio System
Colour Screen: yes
Digital Radio: 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: A
ANCAP Rear Crash Protect Head Restraint Rating: Good
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 Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Overtaking Sensor
Manufacturer Name: Blind Sport Detection
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Type: Radar
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 Height Type: Electric
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Electric
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
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
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
Heater Type: Combustion
Power Locks
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
Period (Months): 12
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