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    Kia Sorento Base (2005) price & specs

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    Overview

    The 2005 Kia Sorento Base is a four-wheel drive, 5-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Kia Sorento is regarded as a large SUV built in Korea with prices starting at $34,990 before on-road costs.

    This Kia Sorento is powered by a 3.5L 6-cylinder engine that has 145 kW of power (at 5500 rpm) and 295 Nm of torque (at 3000 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. Kia claims the Sorento Base uses 12.9L/100km of Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 307g of CO2. It has a 80L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 620km per full tank

    The Kia Sorento measures 1810mm (71.3 inches) in height, 4567mm (179.8 inches) in length, 1863mm (73.3 inches) in width with a 2710mm (106.7 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1971kg (4345.3 lbs) of unladen weight. The Sorento Base comes standard with 245/70 R16 front tyres and 245/70 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.

    The 2005 Kia Sorento Base has a 203mm ground clearance with a 2300kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.

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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
    1 - 5 years
    1 year
    5 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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    Dimensions

    4,567 mm
    1,863 mm
    1,810 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,567 mm
    Overall Width1,863 mm
    Overall Height1,810 mm
    Wheelbase2,710 mm
    Turning Circle9,480 mm

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    3.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4

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    Emission Control Level

    CO2 Level (Combined): 307

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 93
    Engine (cc): 3497
    Compression Ratio: 10
    Engine Configuration: V
    Engine (L): 3.5
    Number of Cylinders: 6
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 85.8
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Octane Number: 91

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 21.1
    Main Capacity (L): 80
    Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Main Type: Total

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    Fuel Consumption

    ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 12.9
    ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 18
    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
    AS 2877 Combined (L/100km): 12.9
    AS 2877 Combined (mpg): 18
    AS 2877 Standard: As 2877

    Fuel Economy

    ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 12.9

    Performance

    Maximum Speed (km/h): 192
    Maximum Speed (mph): 119

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 197
    Maximum Power (kW): 145
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 295
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3000

    Drive

    Assisted Four-Wheel Drive Selection: yes
    Driven Wheels: 4x4
    Four-Wheel Drive Type: Part-Time
    Selectable While Driving: yes
    Selection: Manual
    Speed Limited Manual Only: yes

    Dual Range Transmission

    2wd High Low Transfer Selection: 2WD
    4wd High High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd High
    4wd Low High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd Low

    Transmission

    Description: Manual
    Low High Gear Ranges: yes
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Shift Lever Location: Floor
    Type: Manual

    ABS

    Location: 4-Wheel

    Disc Brakes

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

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Multi Function: yes
    Type: Leather Covered

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Wishbone
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Beam
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid

    Tires

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Official Brochure Tire Size: yes
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 245
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Official Brochure Tire Size: yes
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 245

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7

    Body Style

    Body Type: SUV
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: SUV

    Mud Flaps

    Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
    Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear

    Non-Corrosive Body

    Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Part
    Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised

    Underbody Protection

    Location: Engine
    Location: Fuel Tank

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 69.2
    Rear Seat Down (L): 1960
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 31.7
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 897

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 9480
    Front Track (in): 62.2
    Front Track (mm): 1580
    Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 8
    Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 203
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 31.1
    Overall Height (in): 71.3
    Overall Height (mm): 1810
    Overall Length (in): 179.8
    Overall Length (mm): 4567
    Overall Width (in): 73.3
    Overall Width (mm): 1863
    Rear Track (in): 62.2
    Rear Track (mm): 1580
    Wheelbase (in): 106.7
    Wheelbase (mm): 2710

    Internal Dimensions

    Front Headroom (in): 39.7
    Front Headroom (mm): 1008
    Rear Headroom (in): 39.1
    Rear Headroom (mm): 994
    Front Leg Room (in): 42.6
    Front Leg Room (mm): 1082
    Rear Leg Room (in): 37
    Rear Leg Room (mm): 939
    Front Shoulder Room (in): 58.9
    Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1496
    Rear Shoulder Room (in): 58.4
    Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1484

    Ramp Angles

    Approach Angle: 27.9
    Departure Angle: 26.4

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Toned
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Toned
    Location: Rear

    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

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Lens Type: Complex Surface

    Paint

    External Colour: Silver
    Type: Gloss

    Roof Rails

    Cross Bars: Removable

    Sunroof

    Front Sunroof Location: Front
    Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
    Front Sunroof Type: Glass

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Number of Front Express Power Windows: 1
    Rear Electric Windows: Rear

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2300
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 5071
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1971
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4345

    Antenna

    Type: Electric

    Audio System

    In-Dash CD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm

    Disc Player

    Dashboard Capacity: 6
    Location: Dashboard

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 8

    Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf

    Type: Flexible

    Load Restraint

    Type: net

    Cigar Lighter

    Location: Front Seats

    Power Outlet 12V

    Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
    Number of Outlets in Boot Cargo (12V): 1
    Location (12V): Front
    Number of Outlets in Front (12V): 1
    Location (12V): Rear
    Number of Outlets in Rear (12V): 1

    Reading Lights

    Location: Front

    Vanity Mirror

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

    Luxury Trim

    Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook

    Crash Test Results

    ANCAP Standard: Ancap

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 2
    Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 3

    Rear Seat Belts

    Center Seat Position: Centre
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Cloth
    Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seating

    Capacity: 5

    Below Seat Storage

    Location: Passenger

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Type: Fixed
    Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Type: Pop Out

    Door Pockets Bins

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Location: Rear

    Seat Back Storage

    Location: Front

    Air Conditioning

    Climate Control - Number of Zones: 1

    Power Locks

    Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
    Operation: Remote

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