Overview

    The 2021 Kia Sorento EX is a four-wheel drive, 5-door Sport Utility Vehicle that was released to the New Zealand market on 4th April 2021. The Kia Sorento is regarded as a large SUV built in Korea with prices starting at $73,990 before on-road costs.

    This Kia Sorento uses a fully electric engine.

    The Kia Sorento measures 1700mm (66.9 inches) in height, 4810mm (189.4 inches) in length, 1900mm (74.8 inches) in width with a 2815mm (110.8 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 2085kg (4596.6 lbs) of unladen weight. The Sorento EX comes standard with 235/55 Rnull front tyres and 235/55 Rnull rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.

    The 2021 Kia Sorento EX has a 174mm ground clearance with a 1350kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.

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    Power to Weight
    81.81 - 93.53 kW/t
    60.78 kW/t
    118.62 kW/t
    Boot Space
    175 - 187 litres
    131 litres
    700 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    1.6 - 6.2 L/100km
    1.6 L/100km
    10.7 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    1,081 - 2,938 km
    638 km
    2,938 km
    Price
    $80,085
    $56,990
    $96,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 - 7 years
    3 years
    7 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 - 150,000 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
    2,510 - 2,660 kg
    2,100 kg
    3,100 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,350 - 2,500 kg
    1,350 kg
    3,100 kg
    Approach Angle
    16.8°
    16°
    36.6°
    Departure Angle
    21.3°
    15.3°
    29.2°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    174 - 176 mm
    174 mm
    279 mm

    Battery & Charging

    Max. battery kilowatt hour
    1.5 - 13.8 kWh
    1.5 kWh
    13.8 kWh
    AC Charging (max kW)
    3.3 kW
    3.3 kW
    Vehicle Range (EV)
    57 km
    57 km

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    Dimensions

    4,810 mm
    1,900 mm
    1,700 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,810 mm
    Overall Width1,900 mm
    Overall Height1,700 mm
    Wheelbase2,815 mm
    Turning Circle11,600 mm
    Load Capacity445 mm

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    EX

    1.6L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Sport Utility Vehicle, Electric, 4x4

    $73,990

    Bluetooth

    Includes Music Streaming: yes
    Includes Phone Connection: yes

    Cruise Control

    Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
    Stop Go Function: Stop

    Driver Modes

    Engine Mapping: yes
    Steering: yes
    Traction Control: yes

    Media Control

    Touch Screen: yes

    Mobile Integration

    Android Auto: yes
    Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
    Apple Carplay: yes
    Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
    Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
    Other Months Subscription Included: 0

    Navigational Systems

    Controls: Touch Screen
    Information Type: 3d And Voice
    Screen Size (in): 10.3
    Traffic Info: yes

    Parking Assistance

    Location: Rear
    Rear Type: Guidance Display

    Parking Distance System

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

    Power Outlet 12V

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

    Smart Card/Smart Key

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

    USB Charging Port

    Location: Boot
    Number of Ports in Boot: 2
    Location: Front
    Number of Ports in Front: 2
    Location: Rear
    Number of Ports in Rear: 3

    Vanity Mirror

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

    Voice Activating System

    Includes Audio Player: yes
    Includes Navigation System: yes
    Includes Phone: yes

    Compressor

    Compressor: Turbo
    Number of Compressors: 1

    Electrical System

    Voltage: 12

    Emission Control Level

    CO2 Level (Combined): 36
    Standard Met: EU6

    Energy Recuperation

    Engine: yes

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 75.6
    Engine (cc): 1598
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 1.6
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 89.0

    Additional Fuel Types

    Unleaded Fuel: Unleaded

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Electric
    Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
    Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Fuel Type: Electric

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Gasoline Direct Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 12.4
    Main Capacity (L): 47
    Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 10.3
    Main Type: Main

    Charging Connector

    Mode 2 (EVSE) Type: Mode 2 (Evse)
    Type 2 (Mennekes) Charging Cable Included: yes
    Type 2 (Mennekes) Charging Socket AC 1: yes
    Type 2 (Mennekes) Location of AC 1 Socket: Rear Side
    Type 2 (Mennekes) Type: Type 2 (Mennekes)

    Charging Information

    Mode 2 Amps: 16
    Mode 2 Duration: 3.25
    Mode 2 Max kW Supplied To Vehicle: 3.30
    Mode 2 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 3
    Mode 2 Scenario: Mode 2
    Mode 2 State of Charge Ends At (%): 100
    Mode 2 State of Charge Starts At (%): 0
    Mode 2 Voltage: 230
    Mode 3 Max kW Supplied To Vehicle: 3.30
    Mode 3 Scenario: Mode 3

    Electric Motor

    Motor 1 Type: Ac Perm Magnet Synchronous
    Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (Nm): 304
    Motor 1 Number: 1
    Motor 1 Power Output (hp/PS): 91.0
    Motor 1 Power Output Motor (kW): 66.9

    Electric Power Source

    Actively Heated Cooled Battery: yes
    Battery (Ah): 38.3
    Battery Type: Lithium-Ion Polymer
    Battery Voltage: 360
    Maximum Battery (kWh): 13.8
    Number of kWh Included: 0
    Number of Months Subscription Included: 0
    Onboard Charger: 3.3
    Range (km): 57.00
    Range (miles): 35.42

    Hybrid Type

    Hybrid Type: Active Hybrid

    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): 10.3
    Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
    Location: Instrument Cluster 1
    Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 4.2

    Instrument Cluster

    Head Up Display: Windscreen

    Low Tire Pressure Indicator

    Displays Pressure Reading: yes

    Fuel Consumption

    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 2938
    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 1826
    ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 62.5
    ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 1.6
    ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 177
    ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 147
    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02

    Fuel Economy

    ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 1.6

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 8.7
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 193
    Maximum Speed (mph): 120

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 265
    Maximum Power hp/PS Electric Motor: 91
    Maximum Power (kW): 195
    Maximum Power kW Electric Motor: 67
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 350
    Maximum Torque Electric Motor (Nm): 304
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary

    Power Consumption

    Combined (km/kWh): 0.2
    Combined (kWh/100 miles): 25.9
    Combined (kWh/100km): 16.1
    Combined (kWh/km): 0.5
    Combined (kWh/mile): 0.3
    Combined (miles/kWh): 0.3
    Combined (Wh/km): 161
    Combined (Wh/mile): 259

    Secondary Fuel Economy

    Combined (km/L): 62.5
    Combined (L/100km): 1.6
    Combined (mpg): 147

    Secondary Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 180
    Maximum Power (kW): 132
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 265
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1500

    Differential Lock

    Location: Center

    Drive

    Descent Control System: yes
    Driven Wheels: 4x4
    Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-Time
    Selection: Manual & Automatic

    Terrain Type Selection

    Includes TR ESP Adjustment: yes

    Transmission

    Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
    Gear Change Paddles: yes
    Manual Mode: yes
    Number of Speeds: 6
    Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
    Type: Automatic

    Disc Brakes

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

    Power Steering

    Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes

    Steering Wheel

    Heated: yes
    Height Adjustment: yes
    Multi Function: 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: 105
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
    Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
    Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 105
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
    Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 19
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
    Front Wheels Two Tone: yes
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 19
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
    Rear Two Tone: yes

    Cargo Capacity

    Measurement Standard: VDA
    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 70.2
    Rear Seat Down (L): 1988
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 6.2
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 175

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11600
    Front Track (in): 64.8
    Front Track (mm): 1646
    Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 6.9
    Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 174
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 38.1
    Overall Height (in): 66.9
    Overall Height (mm): 1700
    Overall Length (in): 189.4
    Overall Length (mm): 4810
    Overall Width (in): 74.8
    Overall Width (mm): 1900
    Rear Track (in): 65.2
    Rear Track (mm): 1656
    Wheelbase (in): 110.8
    Wheelbase (mm): 2815

    Internal Dimensions

    3rd Row Headroom (in): 36.8
    3rd Row Headroom (mm): 935
    Front Headroom (in): 40.3
    Front Headroom (mm): 1024
    Rear Headroom (in): 39.1
    Rear Headroom (mm): 994
    3rd Row Hip Room (in): 42.5
    3rd Row Hip Room (mm): 1080
    Front Hip Room (in): 55.6
    Front Hip Room (mm): 1411
    Rear Hip Room (in): 55.1
    Rear Hip Room (mm): 1399
    3rd Row Leg Room (in): 29.6
    3rd Row Leg Room (mm): 752
    Front Leg Room (in): 41.4
    Front Leg Room (mm): 1052
    3rd Row Shoulder Room (in): 53.0
    3rd Row Shoulder Room (mm): 1345
    Front Shoulder Room (in): 59.1
    Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1500
    Rear Shoulder Room (in): 58.1
    Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1475

    Ramp Angles

    Approach Angle: 16.8
    Departure Angle: 21.3

    Body Style

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

    Spoiler

    Location: Roof

    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

    Auto Highbeam: yes
    Dusk Sensor: yes
    Height Adjustment: Automatic

    Headlights

    High Beam Bulb Type: LED
    Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
    Lens Type: Projector Beam

    LED Lights

    Location: Day Time Running Lights
    Location: High Beam
    Location: Low Beam

    Paint

    External Colour: Black
    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): 1350
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 2976
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2530
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 5578
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2085
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4597
    Tare Weight (kg): 2057

    Audio System

    Audio Player Reads MP3: yes
    Colour Screen: yes
    Digital Radio: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    Touch Screen: yes

    External Connections

    USB (Front): yes
    Total Front USB Connections: 1
    Total Rear USB Connections: 0

    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: 7

    Autonomous Drive

    Active Lane Control: yes
    Level: 2 - Partial Automation

    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 Location: Front Seats
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 3

    Lane Departure Warning

    Activates Steering: yes
    Maximum Speed For Operation (km/h): 200
    Maximum Speed For Operation (mph): 124

    Overtaking Sensor

    Active Without Turn Signal: yes

    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 Heated: yes
    Driver Front Seat Height Type: Electric
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
    Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 5
    Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
    Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    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

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Leather
    Main Seat Material: Leather

    Seating

    Capacity: 7
    Configuration: 2+3+2

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats
    Location: Rear Seats

    Air Conditioning

    Type: Auto
    Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2

    Secondary Ventilation Controls

    Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats

    Ventilation System

    Digital Display: yes
    Heater Type: Combustion

    Power Locks

    Operation: Card Key

    Intermediate Service

    Distance (km): 10000
    Distance (miles): 6214
    Period (Months): 12

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