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KIA Sorrento 3.3L EX
Sorento provides exhilarating off-road freedom combined with luxury and refinement. With exceptional strength, Kia's mid-size 4x4 is packed with style, features and advanced technology to triumph in all terrains. Let loose on the open road, or sit back and relax in city traffic - Sorento's roomy interior invites you to do it all in comfort. With air conditioning, cruise control, power steering, power windows and 6-speaker CD system, the journey will be as enjoyable as the destination. With the option of a 3.3 V6 litre petrol engine or 2.5 litre turbo diesel engine you can really gets things moving, while part time on the fly 4WD with high and low range takes you anywhere you want to go. And to make sure you get there safely, Sorento provides advanced ABS brakes and dual airbags.
Explore the luxury. Sorento accommodates five adults in superb, air-conditioned comfort with generous room front and back. Every effort has been made to deliver a truly quiet ride, resulting in a surround sound experience from the standard CD digital audio system with its 6 powerful speakers. There are also the twin illuminated vanity mirrors, sliding sun visors, an overhead display, keyless entry and panic alarm. Now discover the myriad of clever storage facilities - including the class-leading rear storage that offers about 900 litres under and a useful luggage cover. That's before you use the 60/40 split fold rear seating and expand the cargo capacity to 1960 litres. Another well designed standard feature - Sorento's air conditioning system. A host of vents up front and under the front seats channel and disperse cool air quickly and effectively around all passengers.
What some carmakers consider optional extras, Kia includes as standard features. The Sorento comes fully equipped with; speed sensitive power steering; remote operated rear window for cargo access; two power sockets (for the lap-top, phone charging, games and videos for backseat passengers); front and rear electric windows; power door mirrors; while keyless entry and engine immobiliser offer added security. The Kia Sorento has met with great acclaim overseas, and worldwide some 730,000 have been delivered to happy customers since it was launched.
The design of this true, mid-sized 4WD has a sculptured body with stylish two-tone body side cladding that oozes power and strength. The overt European influence is evident in the restrained use of strong, clean lines, while the alloy wheels make a quality statement of their own. At home on city streets or in the rugged outdoors, Sorento demonstrates Kia's commitment to providing benchmark performance, style and ability.
The remarkable engine performance is enhanced by the aerodynamic efficiency of the body design. While Sorento glides effortlessly along the bitumen, coping with the roughest terrain is also just a walk in the park for its sophisticated five-link rear suspension and the equally noteworthy double wishbone suspension up front. Stopping power is very impressive with ABS ventilated front and rear disc brakes with twin callipers up front, recognised as one of the best systems on today's market.
The rugged build incorporates high ground clearance, strong wheel arch extensions, large alloy wheels, dual-purpose tyres and integrates a sturdy ladder chassis. This surrounds and protects the drive train that possesses the latest 4WD technology - a fully selectable, on the fly, 4WD system with both high range and low range gearbox. To engage the 2-wheel drive, or the high or low range 4WD, simply turn the knob on the dash. It's that easy.
It's long been Kia's aim to provide safety measures that lead the class. Sorento offers a wide track design, responsive steering and sophisticated suspension, ABS braking, powerful ventilated disc brakes with twin callipers up front plus driver and passenger airbags. The ladder chassis extends to the extremities of the vehicle and works with the body shell's front and rear crumple zones to absorb impact while the passengers are surrounded by a safety cell compartment.
Kia has eliminated all asbestos from gaskets and brake linings. Air bag inflators are non-azide and the air conditioning system boasts the latest planet-friendly R134a refrigerant. Any plastic suitable for recycling is labelled for future use, and some components are already made from recycled plastic.
Overview
- V6 24 valve DOHC engine
- 180kW of power
- 5 speed Automatic Tiptronic-style (with manual mode)
- ABS brakes
- Electronic Stability Program
- Driver and front passenger SRS airbags
- Front & rear fog lights
- Roof rails
- Power door mirrors
- 17" Alloy wheels
- Rear centre armrest
- AM/FM radio MP3 compatible CD player
- Manual air-conditioning
Specifications
| Engine type | V6 24 valve DOHC |
|---|---|
| Fuel system | Mutli-point fuel injection with CVVT (continuously variable valve timing) |
| Capacity (cm3) | 3342 |
| Max power (kW @ rpm) | 180 @ 6000 |
| Max torque (Nm @ rpm) | 309 @ 4500 |
| Bore x stroke (mm) | 92.0 x 83.8 |
| Compression ratio | 10.4 |
| Fuel consumption (combined L/100km) ADR81/01 | 10.9 (Automatic) |
| Emission control | EURO III |
| Fuel type | Regular Unleaded |
| Fuel tank capacity (litres) | 80 |
| 5 speed Automatic Tiptronic-style (with manual mode) | Standard |
| Selectable 4WD with high and low range ratios | Standard |
| Free running front differential | Standard |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone with coil springs |
| Rear suspension | Rigid axle with 5 link, coil springs |
| Brake type | Dual circuit hydraulic power assisted vacuum |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Chassis | Separate ladder frame |
| Towing capacity unbraked (kg)* | 750 |
| Towing capacity braked (kg)* | 2800 |
| Download maximum on towball (kg) | 280 |
| Overall length (mm) | 4590 |
| Overall width/incl mirrors (mm) | 1863/1884 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1810 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2710 |
| Front track (mm) | 1580 |
| Rear track (mm) | 1580 |
| Kerb weight (automatic) (kg) | 2029 |
| GVM (automatic) (kg) | 2550 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 208 |
| Approach angle (degrees) | 27.9 |
| Departure angle (degrees) | 26.4 |
| Turning circle (m) | 11 |
| Luggage capacity seats up (litres) | 897 |
| Luggage capacity seats up (litres) | 1960 |
| ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) | Standard |
| Traction control | Standard |
| ESP (Electronic Stability Program) | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger SRS airbags | Standard |
| Active front headrests | Standard |
| Front seatbelts with pretensioners & load limiters | Standard |
| Anti-theft immobiliser | Standard |
| Wipers with intermittent settings (front & rear) | Standard |
| Side door impact beams (front & rear) | Standard |
| Remote keyless entry | Standard |
| Child seat anchor points | 3 |
| Tilt & height adjustable front headrests | Standard |
| Height adjustable rear headrests | Standard |
| Rear door child safety locks | Standard |
| Power windows with driver's auto-down | Standard |
| Speed sensitive rack & pinion with power assist | Standard |
| 3 x rear 3-point seatbelts | Standard |
| Power aerial | Standard |
| Rear view mirror day/night | Standard |
| 6 stacker indash CD with AM/FM radio | Optional |
| Tailored mat set (front and rear) | Optional |
| Cargo area mat | Optional |
| Steering wheel wood & leather | Optional |
| DVD player | Optional |
| Pet guard | Optional |
| Side step set - aluminium | Optional |
| Side step set polished stainless steel tube | Optional |
| Chrome accent set - door mirrors | Optional |
| Chrome Grille | Optional |
| Weathershield set slimline | Optional |
| Reversing mirror | Optional |
| Tailgate spoiler | Optional |
| Tow bar - hitch type, 2,800kg capacity | Optional |
| Headlamp protector | Optional |
| Bonnet protector | Optional |
| Reverse parking sensor kit | Optional |
| Roof rack set cross bars | Optional |
| Luggage tray use with roof rack set | Optional |
| Roof Pod use with roof rack set | Optional |
| Snow ski / fish rod carrier use with roof rack set | Optional |
| Bicycle carrier use with roof rack set | Optional |
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