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    2010 Kia Sorento

    New from

    $36,490 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    5 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.7 - 9.2 L / 100km

    About the Kia Sorento

    Last updated Sep 27, 2025

    The new Kia Sorento is a large SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $36,490 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the SI variant and topping out at $48,990 for the Platinum.

    There are 3 variants of the Sorento available in Australia.

    Engine options include 2.2L turbo diesel common rail (145kW/436Nm) and 2.3L multi-point injection (128kW/226Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The new 2010 Sorento is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    70.56 - 75.17 kW/t
    52.16 kW/t
    144.17 kW/t
    Boot Space
    258 litres
    190 litres
    742 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    6.7 - 9.2 L/100km
    6.4 L/100km
    16.1 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    761 - 1,045 km
    484 km
    1,048 km
    Price
    $36,490 - $48,990
    $31,590
    $92,990
    Warranty (Years)
    5 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 - 4 years
    1 year
    6 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Braked Towing Capacity
    2,000 - 2,800 kg
    1,500 kg
    3,500 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    184 mm
    178 mm
    256 mm

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    2010 Kia Sorento Price

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    2010 Kia Sorento Specs

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    Si

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Suv
      • Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
      • Local Body Type: Suv
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Platform Code: Hyundai Nf
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 74.02
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
    • Convenience
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Power Outlet Rear Location (12v): Rear
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 258
      • Front Headroom (mm): 996
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1048
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1506
      • Front Track (mm): 1618
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 184
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 39.2
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 39.2
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 41.3
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 37.6
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 59.3
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 58.7
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10880
      • Overall Height (mm): 1710
      • Overall Length (mm): 4685
      • Overall Width (mm): 1885
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 995
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 955
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1491
      • Rear Track (mm): 1620
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2700
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Australia Air Pollution Rating: 3.0
      • Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.5
      • Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.0
      • Bore Engine: 85.4
      • Co2 Level (combined): 194
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu4
      • Engine (l): 2.2
      • Engine (cc): 2199
      • Engine Code: R2.2
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Compressors: 1
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 96.0
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 70
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Red
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 946
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 13.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 16.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 9.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 10.5
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.4
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 197
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 145
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 436
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3800
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1800
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints 3rd Row Seats Location: 3rd Row Seats
      • Head Restraints 3rd Row Seats Number: 2
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Active
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag All Three Rows Location: All Three Rows
      • Third Row Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Third Row Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Third Row Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Static
      • Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat 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
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 7
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3+2
      • Third Row Seat Front Facing Direction: Front
      • Third Row Seat Front Seating Capacity: 2
      • Third Row Seat Front Type: Split Bench
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Levelling Rear Operation: Automatic
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
    • Transmission
      • Differential Lock Center Location: Centre
      • Drive Descent Control System
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-time
      • Drive Selection: Manual & Automatic
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
      • Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
      • Transmission Low High Gear Ranges
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Window Type: Hinge
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 60
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 60
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 60
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2000
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1959
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 104
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 104
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235

    SLi

    Adds to Si:
    • Body exterior
      • Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
    • Convenience
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Dimensions
      • Overall Height (mm): 1745
    • Instrumentation
      • Display Screen Location: ?
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
    • Roof
      • Roof Rail Cross Bars: Removable
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Ventilation
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls 3rd Row Location: 3rd Row
    • Visibility
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: All Terrain
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: All Terrain
    Removes from Si:
    • Dimensions
      • Overall Height (mm): 1710
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 104
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 104
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer

    Platinum

    Adds to SLi:
    • Audio
      • Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Disc Player Dashboard Media Type: Cd
      • Number Of Speakers: 8
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
    • Convenience
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
    • Dimensions
      • Overall Height (mm): 1755
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Carbon Fibre Look
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Xenon
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Card Key
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
      • Rear Sunroof Location: Rear
      • Rear Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Rear Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2800
    Removes from SLi:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • System In-dash Cd
    • Dimensions
      • Overall Height (mm): 1745
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2000
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    2010 Kia Sorento Fuel Economy

    There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Sorento

    The most fuel efficient Kia Sorento is the Si with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.2L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 6.7L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Kia Sorento that uses the most amount of fuel is the Si with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.3L Multi-Point Injection and uses 9.2L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

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    2010 Kia Sorento Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Kia Sorento?

    The Kia Sorento offers a 5 year unlimited km 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 Si that starts from $36,490.

    The most expensive Kia Sorento is the Platinum that starts from $48,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Kia Sorento is offered by the Platinum which can tow 2800 kg

    The largest Kia Sorento is the Platinum which measures 1885mm wide, 4685mm in length and sits 1755mm tall.

    The most powerful Kia Sorento is the Platinum which has 145kW of power from its 2.2L Turbo Diesel Common Rail engine.

    The Kia Sorento is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Kia Sorento is the Platinum which weighs null kg (kerb weight).

    The Kia Sorento may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Unleaded.