Kia Sorento

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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)¹ and the highest possible rating in rear impact evaluations from the International Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)².

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.

Just follow a few simple steps and get a hassle free price quote on a new Sorento today. Or schedule a test drive at one of our 650 retailers and experience Kia quality and value firsthand.

EXTERIOR: LX EX

16" tires w/full-size spare S S
17" tires w/full-size spare O --
Alloy wheels S S
Solar glass -- S
Power sunroof w/tilt & slide -- O
Fog lights O S
Auto-off projector headlights S S
Two-tone body side cladding/bumpers -- S
Roof rails S* S
Rear spoiler O O
Side-Step bars O O
Remote keyless entry w/panic alarm and flip-up rear glass S* S

INTERIOR AND CONVENIENCE LX EX

Delphi premium AM/FM/CD/MP3 w/10 speakers and separate amplifier S S
Steering-wheel audio controls - S
Air conditioning S S
Power windows/heated mirrors/door locks S S
Cruise control w/steering-wheel controls S* S
Tilt steering wheel S S
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror w/HomeLink® -- S
Slide-out sunvisors w/dual covered & illuminated vanity mirrors S S
Overhead sunglasses storage S S
Map/Courtesy/Cargo lights S S
Multimeter (compass, avg speed, travel time) -- S
Center console w/armrest and dual storage S S
Lockable, dual-compartment glove box S S
Under-seat storage bin S S
Dual front/rear cup holders S S
Four 12-volt power points S S
Rear cargo cover S* S
Rear under-cargo-floor storage compartments S S
Floor-mounted cargo tie-down/cargo-net hooks S S
Cargo net O S
Floor mats O S
Variable intermittent front wipers S S
Front windshield de-icer S S
Rear-window intermittent wiper/washer S S
Rear-window defogger S S

SEATING AND TRIM LX EX

Cloth seat/door trim S S
8-way adjustable driver’s seat S --
8-way power adjustable driver’s seat -- S
Driver’s seat w/adjustable lumbar S S
Adjustable headrests -- S
60/40 split flat-folding rear seat S S
Leather-wrapped steering wheel/shift knob -- S
Wood-grain accents -- S

RESTRAINT AND SAFETY SYSTEMS LX EX

Dual front advanced airbags S S
Full-length side curtain airbags S S
Driver’s knee airbag S S
Front active headrests S S
Front seat-belt pretensioners w/force limiters S S
Front & rear 3-point seat belts S S
Rear child-safety door locks S S
Lower Anchors & Tethers for Children (LATCH) S S
Fuel cut-off system S S
Side-impact door beams S S
Energy-absorbing steering column S S
4-wheel disc brakes w/ABS S S
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) S S
Traction Control System (TCS) S S
Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) S S

SPORT PACKAGE (LX)

17" tires & alloy wheels
Rear spoiler
Leather wrapped steering wheel & shift knob
Side-Step bars
Fog lights

Black cloth seat trim

Black interior trim
Black leather seat trim*

LUXURY PACKAGE (EX)

16" machined alloy wheels
6-disc in-dash CD changer (replaces single CD)
Leather seats/interior trim
Dual-zone automatic temperature control
Heated front seats
Torque-On-Demand® full-time 4WD (4x4)
Chrome door handles
Automatic headlights
Power sunroof w/tilt & slide

ACCESSORIES

Bike attachment
Tow hitch
Load warrior
Side-Step bars

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.

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