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About the Kia Sorento
The new Kia Sorento is a large SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $33,950 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $37,950 for the Base.
There is 1 variant of the Sorento available in Australia.
Engine options include 3.5L v (145kW/295Nm) and 3.5L multi-point injection (145kW/295Nm). Available with 5-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2005 Sorento is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
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Power to Weight
70.01 - 73.57 kW/t
55.5 kW/t
116.88 kW/t
Boot Space
897 - 900 litres
190 litres
900 litres
Fuel Efficiency
11.9 - 12.9 L/100km
9 L/100km
15.5 L/100km
Price
$33,950 - $37,950
$29,990
$69,990
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year - 4 years
1 year
4 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Braked Towing Capacity
2,300 kg
900 kg
3,000 kg
Approach Angle
27.9°
26°
41.8°
Departure Angle
26.4°
23.9°
31.3°
Ground Clearance Unladen
203 mm
184 mm
235 mm
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2005 Kia Sorento Price
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.5L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $37,950 |
| 3.5L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $35,950 |
| 3.5L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $36,990 |
| 3.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $35,950 |
| 3.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $33,950 |
| 3.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $34,990 |
*excl. on-roads
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2005 Kia Sorento Specs
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2005 Kia Sorento Dimensions
1810mm
1863mm
4567mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2005 Kia Sorento Fuel Economy
There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Sorento
The most fuel efficient Kia Sorento is the Base with a 5-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.5L Multi-Point Injection and uses 11.9L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Kia Sorento that uses the most amount of fuel is the Base with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 3.5L Multi-Point Injection and uses 12.9L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
| Kia Sorento | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Unleaded | - |
| 3.5L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Unleaded | 12.0 L/100km |
| 3.5L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Unleaded | 11.9 L/100km |
| 3.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Unleaded | - |
| 3.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Unleaded | 12.9 L/100km |
2005 Kia Sorento Warranty
What is the warranty on a Kia Sorento?
The Kia Sorento offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Kia Sorento FAQs
The cheapest Kia Sorento is the Base that starts from $33,950.
The most expensive Kia Sorento is the Base that starts from $37,950.
The best towing capacity of a Kia Sorento is offered by the Base which can tow 2300 kg
The largest Kia Sorento is the Base which measures 1863mm wide, 4567mm in length and sits 1810mm tall.
The most powerful Kia Sorento is the Base which has 145kW of power from its 3.5L Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Kia Sorento is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Kia Sorento is the Base which weighs null kg (kerb weight).
The Kia Sorento uses Unleaded.