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Kia Sorento S (2021) price & specs
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Overview
The 2021 Kia Sorento S is a front-wheel drive, 5-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 6th August 2020 classified as a MQ4. The Kia Sorento is regarded as a large SUV built in Korea with prices starting at $45,850 before on-road costs.
This Kia Sorento is powered by a 3.5L 6-cylinder engine that has 200 kW of power (at 6300 rpm) and 332 Nm of torque (at 5000 rpm) via an Eight-speed Automatic transmission. Kia claims the Sorento S uses 9.7L/100km of Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 222g of CO2. It has a 67L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 691km per full tank
The Kia Sorento measures 1700mm (66.9 inches) in height, 4810mm (189.4 inches) in length, 1900mm (74.8 inches) in width with a 2815mm (110.8 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1941kg (4279.2 lbs) of unladen weight. The Sorento S comes standard with 235/65 R17 front tyres and 235/65 R17 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 84 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
75.66 - 103.04 kW/t
58.68 kW/t
115.85 kW/t
Boot Space
187 litres
131 litres
1,069 litres
Fuel Efficiency
6.1 - 9.7 L/100km
5.6 L/100km
10.7 L/100km
Vehicle Range
691 - 1,098 km
638 km
1,682 km
Price
$45,850 - $64,070
$39,990
$87,807
Warranty (Years)
7 years
5 years
10 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 5 years
1 year
5 years
Service Interval
12 months
6 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,560 - 2,610 kg
2,200 kg
3,300 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
2,000 kg
1,497 kg
3,500 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
176 mm
176 mm
260 mm
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Dimensions
4,810 mm
1,900 mm
1,700 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,810 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,900 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,700 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,815 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,600 mm |
| Load Capacity | 619 mm |
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Bluetooth
Includes Music Streaming: yes
Includes Phone Connection: yes
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Steering: yes
Media Control
Touch Screen: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Apple Carplay: yes
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
Other Months Subscription Included: 0
Parking Assistance
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Guidance Display
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
Location (12V): Rear
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 3
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Country Highway): 170
CO2 Level (Combined): 222
CO2 Level (Urban): 312
Standard Met: EU5
Engine
Bore Engine: 92.0
Engine (cc): 3470
Engine Configuration: V
Engine (L): 3.5
Number of Cylinders: 6
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 87.0
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: 17.7
Main Capacity (L): 67
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 14.7
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 8.0
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 4.2
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 691
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 429
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 10.3
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 9.7
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 29
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 24
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 13.3
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 7.5
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 38
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 31
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 7.3
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 13.7
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 21
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 17
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 9.7
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 272
Maximum Power (kW): 200
Maximum Torque (Nm): 332
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6300
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 5000
Drive
Descent Control System: yes
Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Manual Mode: yes
Number of Speeds: 8
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
Multi Function: 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
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 104
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 104
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 17
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 17
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Local Body Type: SUV
Platform Code: Hyundai N3
Wheelbase Type: Short
Mud Flaps
Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
Spoiler
Location: Roof
Cargo Capacity
Measurement Standard: VDA
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 71.0
Rear Seat Down (L): 2011
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 6.6
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 187
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11600
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 6.9
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 176
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 38.1
Overall Height (in): 66.9
Overall Height (mm): 1700
Overall Length (in): 189.4
Overall Length (mm): 4810
Overall Width (in): 74.8
Overall Width (mm): 1900
Wheelbase (in): 110.8
Wheelbase (mm): 2815
Internal Dimensions
3rd Row Headroom (in): 36.8
3rd Row Headroom (mm): 935
Front Headroom (in): 40.3
Front Headroom (mm): 1024
Rear Headroom (in): 39.1
Rear Headroom (mm): 994
3rd Row Hip Room (in): 42.5
3rd Row Hip Room (mm): 1080
Front Hip Room (in): 55.6
Front Hip Room (mm): 1411
Rear Hip Room (in): 55.1
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1399
3rd Row Leg Room (in): 29.6
3rd Row Leg Room (mm): 752
Front Leg Room (in): 41.4
Front Leg Room (mm): 1052
Rear Leg Room (in): 40.7
Rear Leg Room (mm): 1034
3rd Row Shoulder Room (in): 53.0
3rd Row Shoulder Room (mm): 1345
Front Shoulder Room (in): 59.1
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1500
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 58.1
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1475
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
Auto Highbeam: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Complex Surface
LED Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Paint
External Colour: Black
Type: Gloss
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
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2560
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 5644
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1941
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4279
Tare Weight (kg): 1898
Trailer Noseweight (kg): 200
Audio System
Audio Player Reads MP3: yes
Colour Screen: yes
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
Aux Jack (Front): yes
iPod Connection (Front): yes
USB (Front): yes
Total Front USB Connections: 1
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Flexible
Luxury Trim
Gear Selector: Leather
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 7
Autonomous Drive
Active Lane Control: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
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 Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Maximum Speed For Operation (km/h): 200
Maximum Speed For Operation (mph): 124
Overtaking Sensor
Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Buzzer: yes
Includes Collision Avoidance: yes
Steering Vibration: yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Type: Sensor
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Third Row Seat Belts
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Driver
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: 7
Configuration: 2+3+2
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 1
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Heater Type: Combustion
Power Locks
Automatic Locking: yes
Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
Period (Months): 12
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