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    2012 Kia Sorento

    New from

    $36,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    5 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.7 - 10 L / 100km

    About the Kia Sorento

    Last updated Sep 29, 2025

    The new Kia Sorento is a large SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $36,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the SI variant and topping out at $51,180 for the Platinum Global Circuit.

    There are 5 variants of the Sorento available in Australia and this generation went on sale in August of 2011.

    Engine options include 2.2L turbo diesel common rail (145kW/436Nm) and 3.5L multi-point injection (204kW/335Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The new 2012 Sorento is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    76.96 - 110.33 kW/t
    52.16 kW/t
    147.26 kW/t
    Boot Space
    258 litres
    142 litres
    782 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    6.7 - 10 L/100km
    6 L/100km
    14.1 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    700 - 1,045 km
    553 km
    1,149 km
    Price
    $36,990 - $51,180
    $32,000
    $91,490
    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 - 2,500 kg
    1,500 kg
    3,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    25.1°
    18°
    36.6°
    Departure Angle
    23.1°
    21.6°
    28°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    184 mm
    184 mm
    270 mm

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    2012 Kia Sorento Price

    Si

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4$41,990
    2.2L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4$39,990
    3.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD$36,990

    SLi

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4$46,190

    Sli Global Circuit

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4$47,190

    Platinum

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4$49,190
    2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4$50,180

    Platinum Global Circuit

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4$51,180
    *excl. on-roads

    All Kia Sorento Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2025$50,680$84,660
    2024$50,680$84,660
    2023$47,650$81,080
    2022$46,850$81,080
    2021$45,850$64,070
    *excl. on-roads
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    2012 Kia Sorento Specs

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    Si

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Connection External Ipod 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: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 76.96
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Power Outlet Rear Location (12v): Rear
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 25.1
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Sae
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 2052
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 258
      • Departure Angle: 23.1
      • Front Headroom (mm): 996
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1431
      • 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 Hip Room Front (in): 56.3
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 55.9
      • 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 Hip Room (mm): 1421
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 955
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1491
      • Rear Track (mm): 1621
      • 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 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 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 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 Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3800
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1800
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20100420
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.0
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: 2
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: 2.2 Crdi 4x4
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • 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 Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag All Three Rows Location: All Three Rows
      • Third Row Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    • Seats
      • 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
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • 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 Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • 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
      • 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
      • Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
      • 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: Fixed
      • 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): 1884
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1833
    • 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
      • Bluetooth Type: Bluetooth
      • Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Assistance Rear Type: Guidance Display
      • 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 Dusk Sensor
    • Roof
      • Roof Rail Cross Bars: Removable
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • 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
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • 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 Load Index: 103
      • 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 Load Index: 103
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: All Terrain
    Removes from Si:
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Sae
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 2052
      • 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
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • 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 Tire Load Index: 104
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer

    Sli Global Circuit

    Adds to SLi:
    • Body exterior
      • Hook Fixture Towing Preparation: Removable
      • Side Step Location: Side
      • Side Step Type: Platform
      • Trailer Hitch Towing Preparation
    • Bumpers
      • Brush Guard Type: Deformable
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 6.5
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Sae
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 2052
    • Lights
      • Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Visibility
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Includes Rear View Camera
    Removes from SLi:
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Type: Bluetooth
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.0
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
    • Transmission
      • Drive Descent Control System
    • Ventilation
      • Fully Automated Climate Control

    Platinum

    Adds to Sli Global Circuit:
    • 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
      • Bluetooth Type: Bluetooth
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
    • Dimensions
      • Overall Height (mm): 1755
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Carbon Fibre Look
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • 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
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.0
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
    • Transmission
      • Drive Descent Control System
    • Ventilation
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    Removes from Sli Global Circuit:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • System In-dash Cd
    • Body exterior
      • Hook Fixture Towing Preparation: Removable
      • Side Step Location: Side
      • Side Step Type: Platform
      • Trailer Hitch Towing Preparation
    • Bumpers
      • Brush Guard Type: Deformable
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 6.5
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Sae
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 2052
      • Overall Height (mm): 1745
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Visibility
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Includes Rear View Camera

    Platinum Global Circuit

    Adds to Platinum:
    • Audio
      • System In-dash Cd
    • Body exterior
      • Hook Fixture Towing Preparation: Removable
      • Side Step Location: Side
      • Side Step Type: Platform
      • Trailer Hitch Towing Preparation
    • Bumpers
      • Brush Guard Type: Deformable
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 6.5
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Sae
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 2052
    • Lights
      • Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Visibility
      • Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
      • Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Includes Rear View Camera
    Removes from Platinum:
    • Audio
      • Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Disc Player Dashboard Media Type: Cd
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Type: Bluetooth
    • Instrumentation
      • Display Screen Location: ?
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.0
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
    • Transmission
      • Drive Descent Control System
    • Ventilation
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    See all 2012 Kia Sorento Specs

    2012 Kia Sorento Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20251010Kg2000Kg
    20241350Kg2000Kg
    20231350Kg2000Kg
    20221350Kg2000Kg
    20212000Kg2000Kg
    See all Kia Sorento Towing Capacity

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    2012 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 3.5L Multi-Point Injection and uses 10L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Kia SorentoFuel TypeCombined
    2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4Diesel7.4 L/100km
    2.2L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4Diesel6.7 L/100km
    3.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWDUnleaded10.0 L/100km
    See all Kia Sorento Fuel Economy

    2012 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 $36,990.

    The most expensive Kia Sorento is the Platinum Global Circuit that starts from $51,180.

    The best towing capacity of a Kia Sorento is offered by the Si which can tow 2500 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 Si which has 204kW 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 Si which weighs null kg (kerb weight).

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