PULLING PUNCHES
Since the launch of the new Sorento, buyers have come up in favour of its radical lines. While the previous model wasn’t much of a looker, it offered practical off-road performance. The question is, has the new Kia got both beauty and brawn?
Since the launch of the new Sorento, buyers have come up in favour of its radical lines. While the previous model wasn’t much of a looker, it offered practical off-road performance. The question is, has the new Kia got both beauty and brawn?
Additional Info
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Engine
Cylinders / Capacity 4 / 2 199
Valves 16
Bore and stroke 85.4 x 96
Fuel supply Common rail direct injection
Fuel Diesel
Max torque 436 Nm @ 1 800 rpm
Max power 147 kW @ 3 800 rpm
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Transmission
Shift type Automatic
First gear 4.212
Second gear 2.637
Third gear 1.800
Fourth gear 1.386
Fifth gear 1.000
Sixth gear 0.772
Final drive 3.913
Reverse 3.385
Low-range N/A
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Controls
4WD selection type Electronic button
Steering type Rack & pinion
Wheels 18” alloys
Full-size spare Yes
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Measurements (mm)
Height 1 710
Length 4 685
Width 1 885 (excl. mirrors)
Wheelbase 2 700
Front and rear track width 1 618 / 1 621
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Fuel Consumption
Combined cycle(urban & freeway) 10.9 l / km
Calculated range 642 km
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Performance
0 – 100 km/h 9.1
100 – 120 km/h 3.5
Maximum speed 190 km/h
rpm @ 120 km/h 2 100
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Recovery points
Front Centre
Rear LHS
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Underbody Protection
Sump Plastic guard
Centre diff Steel cross member
Fuel tank None
Rear diff None
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Load and Towing Capabilities (kg)
Tare 2 000
GVM 2 510
CVM 4 510
Towing capacity (unbraked) 750
Towing capacity (braked) 2 000
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Brakes
Front Ventilated discs
Rear Solid discs
ABS Yes
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Load Capacity (litres)
Boot (behind 3rd row) 258
Boot (behind 2nd row) 1 047
Boot (behind 1st row) 2 052
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Warranties, Maintenance and Service
Warranty 5 year / 100 000 km
Service plan 5 year / 100 000 km
Service intervals 20 000 km
