Platinum Global Circuit
2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4
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The 2012 Kia Sorento Platinum 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 $51,180 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 Platinum 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 1755mm (69.1 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 Platinum 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 Platinum Global Circuit has a 184mm ground clearance with a 2000kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,685 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,885 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,755 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,880 mm |
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2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level Australia Air Pollution Rating: 3.0
Emission Control Level Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.5
Emission Control Level Australia Overall Rating: 3.0
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 194
Emission Control Level Standard Met: EU4
Engine Bore: 85.4
Engine Cc: 2199
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Engine Code: R2.2
Engine Liters: 2.2
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Stroke: 96.0
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 18.5
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 70
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 15.4
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Average Speed: yes
Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Range For Remaining Fuel: yes
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Km: 946
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Miles: 588
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Km Ll: 13.5
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 7.4
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Miles Per Uk Gallon: 38
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 32
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Km Ll: 16.4
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway L100km: 6.1
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Miles Per Uk Gallon: 46
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Mpg: 39
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Km Ll: 10.5
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban L100km: 9.5
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Miles Per Uk Gallon: 30
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Mpg: 25
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 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
Differential Lock Center Location: Centre
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: yes
Transmission Manual Mode: yes
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
Transmission Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Type: Strut
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Rear Type: Multi-Link
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Load Index: 103
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 60
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: H
Wheels Tire Front Type: All Terrain
Wheels Tire Front Width: 235
Wheels Tire Rear Load Index: 103
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 60
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: H
Wheels Tire Rear Type: All Terrain
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 235
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 18
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 7.0
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 18
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 7.0
Body Type: SUV
Local Body Type: SUV
Platform Code: Hyundai Nf
Mud Flaps Front Location: Front
Mud Flaps Rear Location: Rear
Spoiler Roof Location: Roof
Step Side Location: Side
Step Side Type: Platform
Trailer Towing Preparation Hook Fixture: Removable
Trailer Towing Preparation Trailer Hitch: yes
Brush Guard Type: Deformable
Front Color: Painted
Front Location: Front
Rear Color: Painted
Rear Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: SAE
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 72.5
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 2052
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 9.1
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 258
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 10880
External Dimensions Front Track In: 63.7
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1618
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen In: 7.2
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen Mm: 184
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 35.7
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 69.1
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1755
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 184.4
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4685
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 74.2
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1885
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 63.8
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1621
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 106.3
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2700
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 39.2
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 996
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 39.2
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 995
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front In: 56.3
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front Mm: 1431
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear In: 55.9
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear Mm: 1421
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front In: 41.3
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front Mm: 1048
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear In: 37.6
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear Mm: 955
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 59.3
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1506
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear In: 58.7
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear Mm: 1491
Ramp Angles Approach Angle: 25.1
Ramp Angles Departure Angle: 23.1
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Driver Location: Rear Driver
Doors Rear Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Passenger Location: Rear Passenger
Doors Rear Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control Dusk Sensor: yes
Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Xenon
Led Lights Rear Lights Location: Rear Lights
External Color: red
Type: Gloss
Roof Rails Cross Bars: Removable
Sunroof Front Location: Front
Sunroof Front Operation: Electric
Sunroof Front Type: Glass
Sunroof Rear Location: Rear
Sunroof Rear Operation: Electric
Sunroof Rear Type: Glass
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Indicator Lights: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Indicator Lights: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
Rear View Mirror Camera Auto Dimming: yes
Rear View Mirror Camera Includes Rear View Camera: yes
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Variable
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 2000
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 4409
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1653
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1884
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 4154
Tare Weight Kg: 1833
System Cd Player Reads Mp3: yes
System In Dash Cd: yes
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
Connection External Aux Jack Front: yes
Connection External Ipod Front: yes
Connection External Usb Front: yes
Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 8
Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming: yes
Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection: yes
Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
Parking Assistance Rear Type: Guidance Display
Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front
Power Outlet Rear Location12v: Rear
Smart Card Smart Key Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Smart Card Smart Key Includes Keyless Start: yes
Smart Card Smart Key Type: Automatic
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Carbon Fibre Look
Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20100420
Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
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: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints3rd Row Seats Location: 3rd Row Seats
Head Restraints3rd Row Seats Number: 2
Head Restraints Front Seats Active: yes
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
Front Seat Driver Electrically Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Driver Height Type: Electric
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Driver Lumbar Type: Manual
Front Seat Driver Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
Front Seat Driver Reach Type: Electric
Front Seat Driver Reclining Type: Electric
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Passenger Reach Type: Manual
Front Seat Passenger Reclining Type: Manual
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating Capacity: 7
Seating Configuration: 2+3+2
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning Type: Fully-Auto
Aircon Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
Secondary Ventilation Controls3rd Row Location: 3rd Row
Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System Digital Display: yes
Power Locks Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service Distance Km: 15000
Intermediate Service Distance Miles: 9321
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