The 2012 Kia Sorento is a five- or seven-passenger SUV that offers midsize space in a compact package. Few SUVs in this class offer three rows of seating as an option, and those that do don't offer the space you'll find in the Sorento. This Kia also provides a healthy number of features, including a punchy optional V6 engine. If you're interested in a small SUV that doesn't skimp on passenger space, the Kia Sorento is well worth a look.
2012 Kia Sorento
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Kia Sorento highlights
Customer reviews
RepairPal reliability rating**
Pros
- Lots of standard features
- Spacious optional third row
- Optional V6 offers strong power
- Sporty handling
Cons
- Ride is a bit firm
- Five-passenger model lacks sliding second-row seat
Mileage (EPA estimate)
21 city, 27 highway, 22 combined
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal reliability rating**
Excellent
RepairPal gave the Kia Sorento an overall reliability rating of 4 out of
5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Kia Sorento 9th out of 26 among Compact SUVs.
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Explore Kia Sorento details
(no trim) 2WD 4D Sport Utility
Engine type | Gas |
Drive type | 2WD |
Transmission | Manual 6 |
Horsepower | 175 @ 6000 |
Torque | 169 @ 3750 |
Seating capacity | 5 |
Towing capacity | 165/1650 lbs. |
* Price excludes taxes, title, registration, and fees. Applicable transfer fees are due in advance of vehicle delivery and are separate from sales transactions.