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Overview
The 2005 Kia Sorento Base 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 $34,990 before on-road costs.
This Kia Sorento is powered by a 3.5L 6-cylinder engine that has 145 kW of power (at 5500 rpm) and 295 Nm of torque (at 3000 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. Kia claims the Sorento Base uses 12.9L/100km of Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 307g of CO2. It has a 80L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 620km per full tank
The Kia Sorento measures 1810mm (71.3 inches) in height, 4567mm (179.8 inches) in length, 1863mm (73.3 inches) in width with a 2710mm (106.7 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1971kg (4345.3 lbs) of unladen weight. The Sorento Base comes standard with 245/70 R16 front tyres and 245/70 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.
The 2005 Kia Sorento Base has a 203mm ground clearance with a 2300kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Power to Weight
70.01 - 73.57 kW/t
55.5 kW/t
116.88 kW/t
Boot Space
897 - 900 litres
190 litres
900 litres
Fuel Efficiency
11.9 - 12.9 L/100km
9 L/100km
15.5 L/100km
Price
$33,950 - $37,950
$29,990
$69,990
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year - 4 years
1 year
4 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Braked Towing Capacity
2,300 kg
900 kg
3,000 kg
Approach Angle
27.9°
26°
41.8°
Departure Angle
26.4°
23.9°
31.3°
Ground Clearance Unladen
203 mm
184 mm
235 mm
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Dimensions
4,567 mm
1,863 mm
1,810 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,567 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,863 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,810 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,710 mm |
| Turning Circle | 9,480 mm |
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Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 307
Engine
Engine Liters: 3.5
Engine Configuration: V
Engine Cc: 3497
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 6
Engine Bore: 93
Engine Stroke: 85.8
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Engine Compression Ratio: 10
Fuel
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type Octane No: 91
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 80
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 21.1
Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 12.9
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 18
Fuel Consumption As2877 Standard: As 2877
Fuel Consumption As2877 Combined L100km: 12.9
Fuel Consumption As2877 Combined Mpg: 18
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 12.9
Performance
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 192
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 119
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 145
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 197
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 295
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3000
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
Drive Four Wheel Drive Type: Part-Time
Drive Selection: Manual
Drive Assisted Four Wheel Drive Selection: yes
Drive Selectable While Driving: yes
Drive Speed Limited Manual Only: yes
Dual Range Transmission
Dual Range Transmission4wd High High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd High
Dual Range Transmission4wd Low High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd Low
Dual Range Transmission2wd High Low Transfer Selection: 2WD
Transmission
Transmission Type: Manual
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
Transmission Low High Gear Ranges: yes
Transmission Description: Manual
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
Abs
Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 4
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Multi Function: yes
Suspension
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
Suspension Rear Type: Beam
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Tires
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 245
Wheels Tire Front Width: 245
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 70
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 70
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: H
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: H
Wheels Tire Rear Official Brochure Tire Size: yes
Wheels Tire Front Official Brochure Tire Size: yes
Wheels
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 7
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 7
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Local Body Type: SUV
Driver Location: RHD
Mud Flaps
Mud Flaps Front Location: Front
Mud Flaps Rear Location: Rear
Non Corrosive Body
Non Corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
Non Corrosive Body Location: Part
Underbody Protection
Underbody Protection Engine Location: Engine
Underbody Protection Fuel Tank Location: Fuel Tank
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 897
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 31.7
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 69.2
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 1960
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 71.3
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1810
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2710
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 106.7
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 73.3
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1863
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 179.8
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4567
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1580
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 62.2
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1580
External Dimensions Front Track In: 62.2
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 9480
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 31.1
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen Mm: 203
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen In: 8
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 39.7
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 1008
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 39.1
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 994
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1496
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 58.9
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear Mm: 1484
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear In: 58.4
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front Mm: 1082
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front In: 42.6
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear Mm: 939
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear In: 37
Ramp Angles
Ramp Angles Approach Angle: 27.9
Ramp Angles Departure Angle: 26.4
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Rear Location: Rear
Front Color: Toned
Rear Color: Toned
Doors
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Passenger Location: Rear Passenger
Doors Rear Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Driver Location: Rear Driver
Doors Rear Driver Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Doors Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
Paint
External Color: Silver
Type: Gloss
Roof Rails
Roof Rails Cross Bars: Removable
Sunroof
Sunroof Front Location: Front
Sunroof Front Type: Glass
Sunroof Front Operation: Electric
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Heated: yes
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Power Windows Front Number Of Express: 1
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Variable
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 4345
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1971
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 2300
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 5071
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1653
Antenna
Antenna Type: Electric
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System In Dash Cd: yes
Disc Player
Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 8
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
Load Restraint
Load Restraint Type: net
Cigar Lighter
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Power Outlet12v
Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front
Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location12v: Boot/Cargo
Power Outlet Rear Location12v: Rear
Power Outlet Boot Cargo Number Of Outlets12v: 1
Power Outlet Rear Number Of Outlets12v: 1
Power Outlet Front Number Of Outlets12v: 1
Reading Lights
Reading Lights Front Location: Front
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Passenger Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Driver Illuminated: yes
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
Crash Test Results
Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Tilt Adjustment: yes
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Below Seat Storage
Below Seat Storage Passenger Location: Passenger
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Fixed
Cup Holders Rear Seats Type: Pop Out
Door Pockets Bins
Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
Door Pockets Bins Rear Location: Rear
Seat Back Storage
Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
Air Conditioning
Aircon Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Remote
Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
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