Kia Sorento 2006 3.3 V6

Kia Sorento 2006 3.3 petrol description

Crossover / SUV Kia Sorento 2006 3.3 V6 has been produced from September, 2006 to January, 2009. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.3 litres, which produces power of 241 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 307 Nm (Newton metres) on 4500 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. Engine versions compliant with Euro 3 and Euro 4 emission standards available.
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This Kia Sorento 3.3 engine oil type is 5W-30, 5W-40 and oil capacity is 6 litres.

Kia Sorento 2006 3.3 V6 has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
Kia Sorento 2006 3.3 V6 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9.2 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 190 km/h.

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 90 from 100, children safety: very good mark - 83 from 100, for pedestrian protection Kia Sorento got 67 points from 100.
Kia Sorento safety equipment has been rated as good - 71 percents from 100.

Kia Sorento 3.3 service information and maintenance intervals Oil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.
Kia Sorento 2006

Kia Sorento 2006 3.3 V6 technical data

Model: Kia Sorento 3.3 V6
Body style: Crossover / SUV
Production period: 2006. September ... 2009. January 
Engine: 3340 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 241 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 307 NM ON 4500 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Maximum speed: 190 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.2 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): no data
Fuel tank capacity: 80 litres (21.1 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.59m (length) 1.88m (width) 1.72m (height)
Turning diameter: 11 meters
Ground clearance: 208 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 486 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1751 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2400 kg

Kia Sorento 2006 3.3 V6 engine G6DB

Engine displacement 3342 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 92 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 83.8 mm
Compression ratio 10.4 : 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.

More service info
Timing chain change interval 120,000 km (recommended)

Sometimes manufacturers do not specify timing chain replacement intervals and design chains for engine life. However, once the recommended change interval has been reached, it is recommended to periodically check the condition of the chain and to change the chain if excessive stretching is detected or if unusual noises from the engine or other symptoms occur.

Fuel system Injection
Kia Sorento 2006 3.3 V6 oil type 5W-30, 5W-40
Oil capacity 6 litres (6.3 quarts) More service info
Power 233 - 259 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 304 - 316 NM ON 4500 RPM
Engine manufacturer Hyundai
Start of production (year) 2004
Duration of production 7 years

Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 2007 onwards.

Engine also used on Hyundai Sonata

All Kia Sorento crossover [2006 - 2009] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Kia Sorento 2006 2.5 CRDi VGT 4x4 Sep 2006 — Jan 2009

Most fuel efficient diesel version
Only version with manual transmission

2.5 Diesel 170 HP 7.9 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Kia Sorento 2006 2.5 CRDi VGT 4x4 Sep 2006 — Jan 2009 2.5 Diesel 170 HP 8.6 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Kia Sorento 2006 3.3 V6 4x4 Sep 2006 — Jan 2009

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9.2 seconds

3.3 Petrol 241 HP - Automatic (5) All wheel
Kia Sorento 2006 3.8i V6

Most powerfull petrol version (262 HP)

3.8 Petrol 262 HP 12.4 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
Kia Sorento 2006 3.8i V6 4x4

Most powerfull petrol version (262 HP)

3.8 Petrol 262 HP 12.4 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Kia Sorento 2006 reviews
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