2012 Kia Sorento
Kia Sorento highlights
Customer reviews
4.4 out of 5
RepairPal reliability rating
4 out of 5
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, 30 highway, 24 combined
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2012 Kia Sorento is a spacious and sporty SUV
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.
All Kia Sorento years
New for 2012
- Sorento trims have been upgraded with A/C Seat(s), Heated Steering Wheel, Memory Seat(s), and Full Roof Rack as standard equipment this year.
- Sunroof(s), Rear Seat Heaters, and Remote Start features are now available as options on select trims.
- The EX trim now comes with Rear View Camera as standard equipment.
- The SX trim now comes with Parking Sensors as standard equipment.
Explore Kia Sorento details
Base 2WD 4D Sport Utility
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Manual Transmission
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
Optional Features
- Bluetooth Technology
- Full Roof Rack
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Tow Hitch
Drive type
2WD
Engine size
2.4L
Horsepower
175
Torque (ft-lbs)
169
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
18
Wheelbase
106.3"
Overall length
183.9"
Width
74.2"
Height
67.3"
Leg room
F 41.3"/R 37.6"
Head room
F 39.2"/R 39.2"
Front tires
P235/65R17
Rear tires
P235/65R17
Seating capacity
5
Max towing capacity
165/1650 lbs.
Transmission
Manual 6
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal reliability rating
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 10th out of 27 among Compact SUVs.
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