Kia Sorento 2012

This generation of Kia Sorento has been produced from January, 2012 to December, 2014. We can provide information about 7 modifications of this generation. 2012 Kia Sorento is available with four wheel (4x4) drive (5 versions) and front wheel drive (2 versions).

This Kia is available with one petrol engine with displacement 2.4 litres and power of 174 HP un two diesel engines with displacement from 2.0 to 2.2 litres and power of from 150 to 197 horsepower. All engines feature a timing chain-driven camshaft, which is considered a more reliable and less maintenance-intensive solution (What is an engine chain and belt?).
The car is available with both manual (4 versions), as well as automatic (3 versions) gearbox.

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Kia Sorento 2012 average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 8.5 to 8.8 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 6.4 to 7.4 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Kia Sorento 2012 petrol engine version is Kia Sorento 2.4 2WD, consuming 8.5 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient Kia Sorento 2012 diesel - Kia Sorento 2.0D 16V CRDi for 100 kilometers consumes 6.4 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, Kia Sorento real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 18 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy. For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Kia Sorento modification.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 9.7 seconds has Kia Sorento 2.2 CRDi version, conversely the tardiest one is Kia Sorento 2.4 4WD reaching this speed only in 11.5 seconds. The maximum top speed is 190 km/h for the 2.2 diesel 4-cylinder 197 hp version (Kia Sorento 2.2 CRDi) and 5 other versions.

Lenght of Kia Sorento is 469 cm, it is decent size car. For comparison - Kia Sorento is about 7 cm longer than Toyota RAV4, but 7 cm shorter than Jeep Grand Cherokee. Kia Sorento gross weight is 2510 kg, which is approximately the same as the average for cars of this age and class. Kia Sorento trunk space is 515 litres.

This Kia is in average price group - it can be purchased (in Latvia) for around 12 500 €. According to user reviews, average Kia Sorento repair costs are 35 € per year. Users calculated Kia Sorento 2012 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 3700 € cost per year and 0.25 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 54%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 20% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Kia Sorento for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Kia Sorento prices and costs.

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Kia Sorento prices

Kia Sorento 2012 - 2014 crossover price in Latvia is from 8500 € to 14500 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Kia Sorento price is average - Kia Sorento is approximately for 12 percents cheaper then average crossovers of this age (compare crossovers 2012 - 2014 prices). The reason of Kia Sorento low price could be its poor quality (see below) so we recommend particularly examine the car before purchase and do not choose it only by price.