Kia Sorento EX (2008) price & specs
Overview
The 2008 Kia Sorento EX 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 $39,790 before on-road costs.
This Kia Sorento is powered by a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that has 125 kW of power (at 3800 rpm) and 392 Nm of torque (at 2000 rpm) via a Five-speed Automatic transmission. Kia claims the Sorento EX uses 9.4L/100km of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 247g of CO2. It has a 80L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 851km per full tank
The Kia Sorento measures 1810mm (71.3 inches) in height, 4590mm (180.7 inches) in length, 1885mm (74.2 inches) in width with a 2710mm (106.7 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 2121kg (4676.0 lbs) of unladen weight. The Sorento EX comes standard with 245/65 R17 front tyres and 245/65 R17 rear tyres. It has a 60 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2008 Kia Sorento EX has a 208mm ground clearance with a 2800kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,590 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,885 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,810 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,710 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,000 mm |
| Load Capacity | 519 mm |
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Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: EU4
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 247
Emission Control Level Australia Greenhouse Rating: 5.0
Emission Control Level Australia Overall Rating: 2.5
Emission Control Level Australia Air Pollution Rating: 3.0
Engine
Engine Liters: 2.5
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Cc: 2497
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Bore: 91.0
Engine Stroke: 96.0
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 80
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 21.1
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 17.6
Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Diesel
Computer
Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Range For Remaining Fuel: yes
Computer Average Speed: yes
Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 9.4
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 25
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Miles Per Uk Gallon: 30
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Km: 851
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Miles: 529
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Mpg: 19
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban L100km: 12.1
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Mpg: 30
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway L100km: 7.8
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Miles Per Uk Gallon: 23
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Miles Per Uk Gallon: 36
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 9.4
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 125
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 170
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 392
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3800
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
Drive Four Wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-Time
Drive Selection: Manual
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
Electronic Traction Control
Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Transmission Type: Automatic
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
Transmission Manual Mode: yes
Transmission Low High Gear Ranges: yes
Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
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
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: 65
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 65
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: H
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: H
Wheels Tire Front Type: All Terrain
Wheels Tire Rear Type: All Terrain
Wheels Tire Front Extra Load: ?
Wheels Tire Rear Extra Load: ?
Wheels
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 17
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 17
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 7.0
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 7.0
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Local Body Type: SUV
Platform Code: Hyundai Nf
Mud Flaps
Mud Flaps Front Location: Front
Mud Flaps Rear Location: Rear
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: 74.2
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1885
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 180.7
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4590
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: 11000
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 36.1
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen Mm: 208
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen In: 8.2
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: 37.0
Ramp Angles
Ramp Angles Approach Angle: 27.9
Ramp Angles Departure Angle: 26.4
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Rear Location: Rear
Front Color: Painted
Rear Color: Painted
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
Paint
External Color: red
Type: Gloss
Roof Rails
Roof Rails Cross Bars: Removable
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
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Variable
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 4676
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 2121
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 2800
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 6173
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 2640
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 5820
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System In Dash Cd: yes
System Cd Player Reads Mp3: yes
Remote Audio Controls
Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 6
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
Power Outlet12v
Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front
Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location12v: Boot/Cargo
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Passenger Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Driver Illuminated: yes
Crash Test Results
Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: 1
Crash Test Results Ancap Adult Occupant: 4
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 Front Seats Active: yes
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
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 Center Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
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 Type: Manual
Front Seat Driver Reach Type: Manual
Front Seat Driver Lumbar Type: Manual
Front Seat Passenger Reach Type: Manual
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Reclining Type: Manual
Front Seat Driver Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Reclining Type: Manual
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Seating Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning Type: Manual
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Remote
Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Intermediate Service
Intermediate Service Distance Km: 15000
Intermediate Service Distance Miles: 9321
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