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    Kia Sorento LX (2008) price & specs

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    Overview

    The 2008 Kia Sorento LX 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 $34,290 before on-road costs.

    This Kia Sorento is powered by a 3.3L 6-cylinder engine that has 180 kW of power (at 6000 rpm) and 309 Nm of torque (at 4500 rpm) via a Five-speed Automatic transmission. Kia claims the Sorento LX uses 10.9L/100km of Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 260g of CO2. It has a 80L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 734km per full tank

    The Kia Sorento measures 1810mm (71.3 inches) in height, 4590mm (180.7 inches) in length, 1885mm (74.2 inches) in width with a 2710mm (106.7 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 2029kg (4473.2 lbs) of unladen weight. The Sorento LX comes standard with 245/70 R16 front tyres and 245/70 R16 rear tyres. It has a 60 month, unlimited km warranty.

    The 2008 Kia Sorento LX has a 208mm ground clearance with a 2800kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.

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    Power to Weight
    58.93 - 88.71 kW/t
    51.42 kW/t
    116.88 kW/t
    Boot Space
    897 litres
    190 litres
    897 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    8.5 - 10.9 L/100km
    7.3 L/100km
    13.7 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    734 - 941 km
    593 km
    941 km
    Price
    $33,990 - $44,790
    $30,990
    $73,503
    Warranty (Years)
    3 - 5 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km - Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 - 5 years
    1 year
    5 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,550 - 2,640 kg
    2,268 kg
    3,030 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    2,800 kg
    1,500 kg
    3,000 kg
    Approach Angle
    27.9°
    25.6°
    37.9°
    Departure Angle
    26.4°
    22.9°
    34.8°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    208 mm
    200 mm
    256 mm

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    Dimensions

    4,590 mm
    1,885 mm
    1,810 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,590 mm
    Overall Width1,885 mm
    Overall Height1,810 mm
    Wheelbase2,710 mm
    Turning Circle11,000 mm
    Load Capacity521 mm

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    LX

    3.3L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4

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    Emission Control Level

    Australia Air Pollution Rating: 4.0
    Australia Greenhouse Rating: 5.0
    Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 2.5
    CO2 Level (Combined): 260
    Standard Met: EU3

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 92.0
    Engine (cc): 3342
    Engine Configuration: V
    Engine (L): 3.3
    Number of Cylinders: 6
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 83.8
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
    Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
    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 Capacity Uk Gallons: 17.6
    Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Main Type: Total

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    Computer

    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Average Speed: yes
    Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
    Range for Remaining Fuel: yes

    Fuel Consumption

    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 734
    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 456
    ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 9.2
    ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 10.9
    ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 26
    ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 22
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 11.2
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 8.9
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 32
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 26
    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
    ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 6.9
    ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 14.4
    ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 20
    ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 16

    Fuel Economy

    ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 10.9

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 245
    Maximum Power (kW): 180
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 309
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: 4x4
    Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-Time
    Selection: Manual

    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

    Limited Slip Differential

    Location: Rear

    Transmission

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

    Disc Brakes

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

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Type: Plastic

    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

    Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Front Wheels Tire Type: All Terrain
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 245
    Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Rear Wheels Tire Type: All Terrain
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 245

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0

    Body Style

    Body Type: SUV
    Local Body Type: SUV
    Platform Code: Hyundai Nf

    Mud Flaps

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

    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): 11000
    Front Track (in): 62.2
    Front Track (mm): 1580
    Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 8.2
    Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 208
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 36.1
    Overall Height (in): 71.3
    Overall Height (mm): 1810
    Overall Length (in): 180.7
    Overall Length (mm): 4590
    Overall Width (in): 74.2
    Overall Width (mm): 1885
    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): 37.0
    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: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    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

    Paint

    External Colour: red
    Type: Gloss

    Roof Rails

    Cross Bars: Removable

    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
    Rear Electric Windows: Rear

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2800
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 6173
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2550
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 5622
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2029
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4473

    Audio System

    CD Player Reads MP3: yes
    In-Dash CD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 6

    Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf

    Type: Flexible

    Power Outlet 12V

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

    Vanity Mirror

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

    Crash Test Results

    ANCAP Adult Occupant: 4
    ANCAP Pedestrian: 1
    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 Active: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 3

    Rear Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Reel
    Center Seat Position: Centre
    Center Type: 3-Point
    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
    Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
    Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
    Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Cloth
    Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seating

    Capacity: 5
    Configuration: 2+3

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats
    Location: Rear Seats

    Air Conditioning

    Type: Manual

    Power Locks

    Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
    Operation: Remote

    Intermediate Service

    Distance (km): 15000
    Distance (miles): 9321

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