Kia Sorento
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| Manufacturer | Kia Motors |
| Parent company | Hyundai Kia Automotive Group |
| Also called | Naza Sorento (in Malaysia) |
| Production | 2003–present |
| Assembly | Hwasung, South Korea |
| Class | Compact SUV |
| Body style(s) | 4-door SUV |
| Layout | Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive |
| Engine(s) | 2.4 L I4 3.3 L Lambda V6 (2007-present) 3.5 L Sigma V6 (2003-06) 3.8 L Lambda V6 (2007-present) 2.5 L Diesel I4 |
| Transmission(s) | 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual 5-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in (2710 mm) |
| Length | 180.7 in (4590 mm) (2007-present) 179.8 in (4567 mm) (2003-06) |
| Width | 73.3 in (1862 mm) 74.2 in (1885 mm) |
| Height | 68.1 in (1730 mm) 71.3 in (1811 mm) |
| Related | Hyundai Terracan Kia Borrego |
The Kia Sorento is a compact SUV produced since 2003 by the Korean automaker Kia Motors.
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[edit] First generation (2003–present)
It has two transmission options: a 5-speed manual or 4/5-speed automatic transmission (pre-2005 models have a 4 speed automatic, whilst 2005 Sorentos come with a 5 speed tip-tronic style automatic transmission). Sorentos are equipped with a Hyundai-manufactured 3.5L 24-valve DOHC V6 producing 192 hp (143 kW) at 5500 rpm, and 217 lb·ft (294 N·m) of torque @ 3,000 rpm. The Sorento is very capable off-road, with an automatic four-wheel drive system featuring low range gearing. A sport package is available for the LX base model which adds a 5 speed manual transmission, fog lamps, alloy wheels, step bars, a leather wrapped steering wheel, a roof rack and remote keyless entry. All American Sorentos also come with dual front airbags and dual side-curtain airbags in the front and rear. The 4x4 system is a shift-on-the-fly nob located usually on the lower panel to the left of the steering column. Three modes available are Two-Wheel Drive, Four-High, and Four-Low. On-dash indicators show when the Four Wheel Drive System is active.
Common features of the Sorento family are 4 wheel disc brakes (standard on all models) Optional anti-lock braking system, and a 21.1-gallon fuel tank. Also standard is a battery saving feature which prevents wearing out the battery by leaving your headlights turned on (a shutoff engages when the key is removed from the ignition, even if the lights were left turned on). The chassis of the vehicle is also based on a ladder frame design which is more often used in building trucks. This lends a rigidity to the Sorento that other vehicles in its class lack, even at the same price point. (See Also: unibody)
[edit] 2007
The 2007 Sorento has received upgrades, such as the transition from the 3.5L Sigma to the 3.8L Lambda that will almost double the Sorento's towing ability and boost Horsepower from 192 to 262. Projector beams were added in the head lamps, along with new tail lamps. The 5 speed manual transmission is no longer available; the 5 speed Sportmatic tip-tronic automatic transmission is standard for all trims. The 2007 Kia Sorento earned a five-star crash safety rating, the highest rating possible, for all seating positions in the latest frontal and side impact crash tests conducted by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. (NHTSA)[1]
Dimensions information from the Kia Motors Website:
| DIMENSIONS | LX and EX |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in (2710 mm) |
| Track, front / rear | 62.2 in (1580 mm) |
| Length | 179.8 in (4567 mm) |
| Width | 73.3 in (1862 mm) (LX) 74.2 in (1885 mm) (EX) |
| Height | 68.1 in (1730 mm) (LX) 71.3 in (1811 mm) (EX) |
| Ground clearance | 8.2 in (208 mm) |
| Approach angle | 28.4 degrees |
| Departure angle | 26.7 degrees |
| Head room (front/rear) | 39.7 in (1008 mm)/39.5 in (1003 mm) 38.3 in (973 mm) /38 in (965 mm) (sunroof) |
| Shoulder room (front/rear) | 58.9 in (1496 mm)/58.4 in (1483 mm) |
| Leg room (front/rear) | 42.6 in (1082 mm)/36.1 in (917 mm) |
| Hip room (front/rear) | 55.3 in (1405 mm)/58 in (1473 mm) |
| SAE volume, interior | 138.4 cu ft (3.9 m³) |
| SAE volume, front seat | 57.6 cu ft (1.6 m³) |
| SAE volume, rear seat | 49.4 cu ft (1.4 m³) |
| SAE volume, cargo | 31.4 cu ft (0.9 m³) |
| SAE volume, rear seat folded down | 66.4 cu ft (1.9 m³) |
[edit] Second generation (2010)
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This article contains information about a scheduled or anticipated future automobile. It may contain preliminary or speculative information, and may not reflect the final version of the vehicle. |
The Sorento will be redesigned in 2010, and its platform will be shared with the Kia Borrego mid-size SUV.
[edit] References
- http://www.internetautoguide.com/reviews/45-int/sport-utility-vehicles/kia/sorento/2004/
- http://www.autobuyguide.com/2005/09-aut/kia/sorento/
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