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About the Kia Sorento
The new Kia Sorento is a large SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $38,490 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the SI variant and topping out at $51,490 for the Platinum.
There are 4 variants of the Sorento available in Australia and this generation went on sale in August of 2011.
Engine options include 2.2L turbo diesel common rail (145kW/436Nm) and 3.5L multi-point injection (204kW/335Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2014 Sorento is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
73.98 - 111.41 kW/t
52.16 kW/t
135.63 kW/t
Boot Space
258 litres
142 litres
742 litres
Fuel Efficiency
6.6 - 9.8 L/100km
6 L/100km
11.9 L/100km
Vehicle Range
714 - 1,061 km
619 km
1,083 km
Price
$38,490 - $51,490
$35,000
$92,590
Warranty (Years)
5 - 7 years
3 years
7 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year - 4 years
1 year
4 years
Service Interval
12 months
6 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,540 - 2,575 kg
2,040 kg
3,030 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
2,000 - 2,500 kg
1,500 kg
3,000 kg
Approach Angle
19.7°
14.7°
36.6°
Departure Angle
22.4°
21.9°
28°
Ground Clearance Unladen
185 mm
147 mm
225 mm
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2014 Kia Sorento Price
SLi
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $40,990 |
| 3.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $41,490 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $44,490 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $44,990 |
Si
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $41,990 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $42,490 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $39,990 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $40,490 |
| 3.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $38,490 |
| 3.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $38,990 |
Sli Sat Nav
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $45,990 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $46,490 |
| 3.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $42,490 |
| 3.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $42,990 |
Platinum
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $50,790 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $51,490 |
*excl. on-roads
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2014 Kia Sorento Specs
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2014 Kia Sorento Fuel Economy
There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Sorento
The most fuel efficient Kia Sorento is the Si with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.2L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 6.6L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Kia Sorento that uses the most amount of fuel is the Sli Sat Nav with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.5L Multi-Point Injection and uses 9.8L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
| Kia Sorento | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 9.8 L/100km |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 7.3 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Kia Sorento?
You should service your Sorento at your authorised Kia dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the Sorento's warranty.
2014 Kia Sorento Warranty
What is the warranty on a Kia Sorento?
The Kia Sorento offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Kia Sorento FAQs
The cheapest Kia Sorento is the Si that starts from $38,490.
The most expensive Kia Sorento is the Platinum that starts from $51,490.
The best towing capacity of a Kia Sorento is offered by the Si which can tow 2500 kg
The largest Kia Sorento is the SLi which measures 1885mm wide, 4685mm in length and sits 1735mm tall.
The most powerful Kia Sorento is the SLi which has 204kW of power from its 3.5L Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Kia Sorento is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Kia Sorento is the SLi which weighs 2575 kg (kerb weight).
The Kia Sorento may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Unleaded.