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2008 Kia Sorento Information Page
Kia Sorento -
The midsize SUV heralded for an impressive combination of luxury and ruggedness.
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The 2008 Kia Sorento.
The Kia Sorento is the midsize SUV that's been heralded for its impressive combination of luxury and ruggedness by the automotive press--so wherever you go you'll get the best of both worlds.
With its powerful V6 engine, outstanding towing capacity, stylish interior and premium sound system with MP3 player, the Sorento was made to conquer the road in total comfort.
Plus, Sorento has earned the five-star crash safety rating in all four categories from the National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA)*** and the highest possible rating in rear impact evaluations from the International Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)**.
Stylish, rugged and roomy. It's easy to see why the Sorento is a great value and miles ahead of the competition. All this plus an unbeatable 10-year/100,000-mile warranty. So you can hit the road with peace of mind.
*** Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) New Car Assessment Program (safercar.gov). Model tested with side-impact air bags (SABs). ** IIHS bases their ratings of "Good," "Acceptable," "Marginal" or "Poor" on geometric measurements of head restraints and simulated crashes that, according to the IIHS, when combined assess how well people of different sizes would be protected in an average rear crash.
2008 KIA SORENTO SPECIFICATIONS
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| ENGINE |
LX 3.3L V6 |
EX 3.8L V6 |
| Type |
3.3-liter, 6-cylinder, aluminum block, aluminum |
3.8-liter, 6-cylinder, aluminum block, aluminum heads |
| Valve gear |
DOHC, four valves/cylinder |
DOHC, four valves/cylinder |
| Displacement |
3,342 cc |
3,778cc |
| Compression ratio |
10.4:1 |
10.4:1 |
| Horsepower (SAE net) |
242 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque (SAE net) |
228 lb.-ft @ 4,500 rpm |
260 lb.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm |
| Transmission |
5-speed automatic Sportmatic® shifting |
5-speed automatic Sportmatic® shifting |
| 4WD |
Electronic switch part-time w/low range |
Electronic switch part-time w/low range Torque-On-Demand®, automatic full time w/low range (EX LUX) |
| DIMENSIONS |
LX & EX |
| Wheelbase |
106.7 in. |
| Track (front/rear) |
62.2 in./62.2 in. |
| Length |
180.7 in. |
| Width |
73.3 in. (LX)
74.2 in. (EX) |
| Height |
68.1 in. (LX)
71.3 in. (w/roof rail) |
| Ground clearance |
8.2 in. |
| Approach angle |
28.4 degrees |
| Departure angle |
25.8 degrees |
| Headroom (front/rear) |
39.7 in./39.5 in. (LX)
38.3 in./38.0 in. (EX w/sunroof) |
| Shoulder room (front/rear) |
58.9 in./58.4 in. |
| Leg room (front/rear) |
42.6 in./36.1 in. |
| Hip room (front/rear) |
55.3 in./58.0 in. |
| Passenger (SAE) volume |
137.5 cu. ft. |
| Cargo, rear seat up: |
31.7 cu. ft. |
| CURB WEIGHT |
LX 3.3L V6 4X2 |
LX 3.3L V6 4X4 |
EX 3.8L V6 4X2 |
EX 3.8L V6 4X4 |
| 5-speed automatic |
4,068-4,264 lbs. |
4,274-4,469 lbs. |
4,083-4,277 lbs. |
4,290-4,462 lbs. |
| CAPACITIES |
LX 3.3L V6 4X2 |
LX 3.3L V6 4X4 |
EX 3.8L V6 4X2 |
EX 3.8L V6 4X4 |
| Towing capacity |
3,500 lbs. |
3,500 lbs. |
5,000 lbs. |
5,000 lbs. |
| (see Owner's Manual) |
| BODY AND CHASSIS |
LX & EX |
| Layout |
Front engine, rear-wheel or 4-wheel drive |
| Body type |
Ladder frame with nine crossmembers |
| Front suspension |
Double-wishbone, coil spring with shock absorber and stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension |
5-link, coil spring with damper and stabilizer bar |
| Steering |
Rack-and-pinion, power assisted |
| BRAKES |
LX & EX |
| Type |
Dual-diagonal, split-circuit, power-assisted with EBD (4-wheel ABS) |
| Front |
11.8 in. vented discs |
| Rear |
12.4 in. vented discs |
| TIRES |
LX & EX |
| Tires |
P245/70R16, P245/65R17 (LX Sport only) |
| EPA FUEL |
LX 3.3L V6 4X2 |
LX 3.3L V6 4X4 |
EX 3.8L V6 4X2 |
EX 3.8L V6 4X4 |
| (Estimated City/Highway MPG) |
| 5-speed automatic |
16/22 |
15/22 |
15/21 |
15/20 |
| Fuel tank capacity (gallon) |
21.1 |
21.1 |
21.1 |
21.1 |
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