| Vehicle | |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2010 |
| Make | Kia |
| Model | Sorento |
| Style | EX V6 |
| Base MSRP | $24,000 (est.) |
| Options on test vehicle | None. |
| Drivetrain | |
|---|---|
| Drive type | All-wheel drive |
| Engine type | V6 |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 3.5 liters |
| Block/head material | Aluminum |
| Valvetrain | Double overhead camshaft |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 10.6 |
| Redline (rpm) | 6,500 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 273 @ 6,300 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 247 @ 5,000 |
| Transmission type | Six-speed automatic |
| Transmission and axle ratios (x:1) | I = 4.651; II = 2.831; III = 1.842; IV = 1.386; V = 1.000; VI = 0.772; R = 3.393; Final Drive = 3.195 |
| Chassis | |
|---|---|
| Suspension, front | Independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Suspension, rear | Independent, multilink, stabilizer bar |
| Steering type | Speed-proportional hydraulic-assist power steering |
| Steering ratio (x:1) | 15.4:1 |
| Tire type | All-season |
| Tire size, front | P235/60R18 |
| Tire size, rear | P235/60R18 |
| Wheel size | 18-by-7 inches front and rear |
| Wheel material | Alloy |
| Brakes, front | Disc |
| Brakes, rear | Disc |
| Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 19 city/27 highway |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 18 |
| Dimensions & Capacities | |
|---|---|
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 3,935 |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) | 61/39 |
| Length (in.) | 184.4 |
| Width (in.) | 74.2 |
| Height (in.) | 69.1 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 106.3 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 41.3 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 37.6 |
| Legroom, 3rd row (in.) | Not Available |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 39.2 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 39.2 |
| Headroom, 3rd row (in.) | Not Available |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 59.3 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) | 58.7 |
| Shoulder room, 3rd row (in.) | Not Available |
| Seating capacity | 7 |
| Cargo volume (cu-ft) | 9.1 |
| Max. cargo volume, seats folded (cu-ft) | 73 |
| Warranty | |
|---|---|
| Bumper-to-bumper | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 10 years/100,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 5 years/100,000 miles |
| Roadside assistance | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Free scheduled maintenance | Not available |
| Safety | |
|---|---|
| Front airbags | Standard |
| Side airbags | Standard dual front |
| Head airbags | Standard front and rear |
| Knee airbags | Not available |
| Antilock brakes | Four-wheel ABS |
| Electronic brake enhancements | Braking assist, electronic brakeforce distribution |
| Traction control | Standard |
| Stability control | Standard |
| Tire-pressure monitoring system | Tire-pressure monitoring |
| Emergency assistance system | Not available |
| NHTSA crash test, driver | Not Tested |
| NHTSA crash test, passenger | Not Tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side front | Not Tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side rear | Not Tested |
| NHTSA rollover resistance | Not Tested |
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