Kia Sorento 2020 2.5 T-GDI
Kia Sorento 2020 2.5 petrol description
Crossover / SUV Kia Sorento 2020 2.5 T-GDI is being produced from January, 2020. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.5 litres, which produces power of 281 horsepower on 5800 rpm - this is the most powerfull Kia Sorento 2020 version and torque 422 Nm (Newton metres) on 1700 revolutions per minute.
This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 5 and Euro 6 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 180 000 and 300 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs
This Kia Sorento 2.5 engine oil type is 0W-30 and oil capacity is 6.2 litres.
Kia Sorento 2020 2.5 T-GDI has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 8 gears.
Kia Sorento 2020 2.5 T-GDI accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 7.4 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 210 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Kia Sorento 2020 2.5 T-GDI fuel consumption is 9.4 litres per 100km (10.6 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 10.7 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 8.1 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 67 litres or 17.7 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 700 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 820 kilometers on highway.
Kia Sorento safety
During safety testing Kia Sorento has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Kia Sorento is evaluated with very good rate 82 from 100, children safety: very good mark - 85 from 100, for pedestrian protection Kia Sorento got 63 points from 100.
Kia Sorento safety equipment has been rated as very good - 87 percents from 100.

Kia Sorento 2020 2.5 T-GDI technical data
Model: | Kia Sorento 2.5 T-GDI | ||
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Body style: | Crossover / SUV | ||
Production period: | 2020. January | ||
Engine: | 2497 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
Power: | 281 HP ON 5800 RPM | Torque: | 422 NM ON 1700 RPM |
Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (8 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Top speed: | 210 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 (combined) 10.7 (urban) 8.1 (highway) | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres (17.7 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 4.81m (length) 1.90m (width) 1.70m (height) | ||
Ground clearance: | 175 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle) | ||
Seats: | 6 seats | ||
Trunk capacity: | 357 litres | ||
Trunk max capacity: | 2138 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
Gross weight: | 2430 kg |
Kia Sorento 2020 2.5 T-GDI engine G4KP
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 180,000 to 300,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement | 2497 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 4 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 88.5 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 101.5 mm |
Compression ratio | 10 : 1 |
Camshaft drive | Timing chain Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more. |
Fuel system | Injection |
Kia Sorento 2020 2.5 T-GDI oil type | 0W-30 |
Oil capacity | 6.2 litres (6.6 quarts) |
Coolant capacity | 3.3 litres (3.5 quarts) |
Power | 280 - 294 HP ON 5800 RPM |
Torque | 422 NM ON 1700 RPM |
Engine manufacturer | Hyundai |
Start of production (year) | 2020 |
Duration of production | 5 years |
Engine also used on | Hyundai Sonata |
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All Kia Sorento crossover [2020 modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Drive type |
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Kia Sorento 2020 1.6 T-GDI AWD | 1.6 Petrol | 230 HP | - | All wheel |
Kia Sorento 2020 1.6 T-GDI 4x4 | 1.6 Hybrid | 91 HP | 1.6 l/100km | All wheel |
Kia Sorento 2020 2.2 CRDi | 2.2 Diesel | 201 HP | - | Front wheel |
Kia Sorento 2020 2.2 CRDi | 2.2 Diesel | 201 HP | - | Front wheel |
Kia Sorento 2020 2.2 D AWD
Most powerfull diesel version (202 HP) |
2.2 Diesel | 202 HP | - | All wheel |
Kia Sorento 2020 2.5 GDI
Most fuel efficient petrol version |
2.5 Petrol | 191 HP | 9.0 l/100km | Front wheel |
Kia Sorento 2020 2.5 GDI 4x4 | 2.5 Petrol | 191 HP | 9.8 l/100km | All wheel |
Kia Sorento 2020 2.5 T-GDI
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.4 seconds |
2.5 Petrol | 281 HP | 9.4 l/100km | Front wheel |
Kia Sorento 2020 2.5 T-GDI AWD
Most powerfull petrol version (281 HP) |
2.5 Petrol | 281 HP | 9.8 l/100km | All wheel |