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Sli Global Circuit
2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4
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Kia Sorento Sli Global Circuit (2012) price & specs
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Sli Global Circuit
Overview
The 2012 Kia Sorento Sli Global Circuit is a four-wheel drive, 5-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 5th August 2012. The Kia Sorento is regarded as a large SUV built in Korea with prices starting at $47,190 before on-road costs.
This Kia Sorento is powered by a 2.2L 4-cylinder engine that has 145 kW of power (at 3800 rpm) and 436 Nm of torque (at 1800 rpm) via a Six-speed Automatic transmission. Kia claims the Sorento Sli Global Circuit uses 7.4L/100km of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 194g of CO2. It has a 70L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 946km per full tank
The Kia Sorento measures 1745mm (68.7 inches) in height, 4685mm (184.4 inches) in length, 1885mm (74.2 inches) in width with a 2700mm (106.3 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1884kg (4153.5 lbs) of unladen weight. The Sorento Sli Global Circuit comes standard with 235/60 R18 front tyres and 235/60 R18 rear tyres. It has a 60 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2012 Kia Sorento Sli Global Circuit has a 184mm ground clearance with a 2000kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Power to Weight
76.96 - 110.33 kW/t
52.16 kW/t
115.97 kW/t
Boot Space
258 litres
142 litres
742 litres
Fuel Efficiency
6.7 - 10 L/100km
6 L/100km
13.5 L/100km
Vehicle Range
700 - 1,045 km
603 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 - 5 years
1 year
5 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
235 mm
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Dimensions
4,685 mm
1,885 mm
1,745 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,685 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,885 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,745 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,880 mm |
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Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
Australia Air Pollution Rating: 3.0
Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.5
Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.0
CO2 Level (Combined): 194
Standard Met: EU4
Engine
Bore Engine: 85.4
Engine (cc): 2199
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Code: R2.2
Engine (L): 2.2
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 96.0
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 18.5
Main Capacity (L): 70
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 15.4
Main Type: Total
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Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Display Screen
Location: ?
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 946
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 588
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 13.5
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 7.4
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 38
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 32
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 16.4
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.1
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 46
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 39
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 10.5
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 9.5
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 30
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 25
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 7.4
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 197
Maximum Power (kW): 145
Maximum Torque (Nm): 436
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3800
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1800
Differential Lock
Location: Centre
Drive
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-Time
Selection: Manual & Automatic
Electronic Traction Control
Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Low High Gear Ranges: yes
Manual Mode: yes
Number of Speeds: 6
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Levelling
Location: Rear
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 103
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Front Wheels Tire Type: All Terrain
Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 103
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Rear Wheels Tire Type: All Terrain
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 18
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 18
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
Spoiler
Location: Roof
Step
Step Location: Side
Side Step Type: Platform
Trailer Towing Preparation
Hook Fixture: Removable
Trailer Hitch: yes
Brush Guard
Type: Deformable
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Measurement Standard: SAE
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 72.5
Rear Seat Down (L): 2052
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 9.1
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 258
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10880
Front Track (in): 63.7
Front Track (mm): 1618
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 7.2
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 184
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 35.7
Overall Height (in): 68.7
Overall Height (mm): 1745
Overall Length (in): 184.4
Overall Length (mm): 4685
Overall Width (in): 74.2
Overall Width (mm): 1885
Rear Track (in): 63.8
Rear Track (mm): 1621
Wheelbase (in): 106.3
Wheelbase (mm): 2700
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 39.2
Front Headroom (mm): 996
Rear Headroom (in): 39.2
Rear Headroom (mm): 995
Front Hip Room (in): 56.3
Front Hip Room (mm): 1431
Rear Hip Room (in): 55.9
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1421
Front Leg Room (in): 41.3
Front Leg Room (mm): 1048
Rear Leg Room (in): 37.6
Rear Leg Room (mm): 955
Front Shoulder Room (in): 59.3
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1506
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 58.7
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1491
Ramp Angles
Approach Angle: 25.1
Departure Angle: 23.1
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
Headlight Control
Dusk Sensor: yes
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
LED Lights
Location: Rear Lights
Paint
External Colour: red
Type: Gloss
Roof Rails
Cross Bars: Removable
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Electrically Foldable Mirrors
Operation: Electric
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Includes Rear View Camera: yes
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2000
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 4409
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1884
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4154
Tare Weight (kg): 1833
Audio System
CD Player Reads MP3: yes
In-Dash CD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
External Connections
Aux Jack (Front): yes
iPod Connection (Front): yes
USB (Front): yes
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Flexible
Bluetooth
Includes Music Streaming: yes
Includes Phone Connection: yes
Parking Assistance
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Guidance Display
Parking Distance System
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Location (12V): Rear
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
Doors: Alloy Look
Gear Selector: Leather
Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Date Tested: 20100420
ANCAP Overall: 5.00
ANCAP Pedestrian: 2
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
ANCAP Version Tested: 2.2 Crdi 4x4
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Location: 3rd Row Seats
3rd Row Seats Number: 2
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 Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: All Three Rows
Third Row Seat Belts
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Electric
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 4
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
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: Leather
Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Capacity: 7
Configuration: 2+3+2
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
Secondary Ventilation Controls
3rd Row Location: 3rd Row
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
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