Kia Sorento
Now that the Borrego is gone, the Sorento has become Kia’s largest SUV. Thanks to its 2011 overhaul, it has joined the category’s top ranks – and now it features improved mechanics too. The small 2.4L 4-cylinder engine is now more efficient with fuel injection. AWD is still offered, as is a powerful 3.5L V6. Both the manual and automatic transmissions have six speeds. It is also very well made.
Kia Sorento
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$32,295 |
| Fees | CA$1,650 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$607/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3,5 l V6 |
| Power | 276 hp @ 6,300 rpm (206 kW) |
| Torque | 248 lb·ft @ 5,000 rpm (336 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Regular |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | SUV |
| Category | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 10.3 L/100km |
| Highway | 7.5 L/100km |
| Combined | 9.0 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 755 km |
| CO₂ emissions | N/A |
| Equipment | |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Smart key | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist |
| Turning diameter | 11 m (36′) |
| Front suspension | N/A |
| Rear suspension | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P235/65R17 |
| Rear tires | P235/65R17 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 7 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,671 mm (184″) |
| Width | 1,885 mm (74″) |
| Height | 1,745 mm (69″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm (106″) |
| Front track | 1,618 mm (64″) |
| Rear track | 1,621 mm (64″) |
| Weight | 1,767 kg (3,896 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 7 |
| Trunk | between 258 l and 2,052 l |
| Fuel tank | 68 l (15 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 907 kg (2,000 lb) |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Safety | 10/10 |
| Interior | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 8/10 |
| Winter driving | 8/10 |
| Comfort | N/A |
| Average | 82%(view ratings) |