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2011 Kia Sorento Styles

The 2011 Sorento moves to a car-based crossover platform with up to three rows from a truck-based SUV platform with two rows of seats. This also marks the first year the Sorento will offer a 4-cylinder engine. In Kia's lineup, the Sorento sits between the three-row, truck-based Borrego and the compact Sportage crossover. It competes roughly with smaller crossovers that also offer a third row, like the Toyota RAV4, Mitsubishi Outlander and Dodge Journey.

Trim levels include the base, EX and LX. Base models come with a stick shift and the four-cylinder. The EX and LX have a standard automatic, and the EX offers an optional V-6. AWD is optional on the EX and LX.

Standard Specs and Dimensions
Engine typeI-4 (V-6)
Engine displacement143 (212) cu.in.
Engine horsepower175-hp (276) @ 6,000 rpm
Engine torque169 (248) @ 3,750 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC
Valves16 (24)
Engine bore x stroke3.5" x 3.8"
Compression ratio10.5 to 1
Fuel tank capacity18.0 gal.
Fuel economy city21 mpg
Fuel economy highway28 mpg
Drag coefficient.30
Curb weight3,700 lbs.
Exterior183.9" x 74.2" x 67.3"
Wheelbase106.3"
Turning radius17.9'
Approach angle28 degrees
Departure angle23 degrees
Ground clearance (min.)7.2"
Passenger volume105.5 cu.ft.
Interior cargo volume9.1 cu.ft.

Sorento Front-wheel Drive Sport Utility Base

Engines
175-hp, 2.4-liter I-4 (regular gas)Standard
Transmissions
6-speed manual w/ODStandard

Sorento Front-wheel Drive Sport Utility LX

Engines
175-hp, 2.4-liter I-4 (regular gas)Standard
Transmissions
6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manualStandard

Sorento 4x4 Sport Utility LX

Engines
175-hp, 2.4-liter I-4 (regular gas)Standard
Transmissions
6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manualStandard

Sorento Front-wheel Drive Sport Utility EX

Engines
175-hp, 2.4-liter I-4 (regular gas)Standard
Transmissions
6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manualStandard

Sorento 4x4 Sport Utility EX

Engines
175-hp, 2.4-liter I-4 (regular gas)Standard
Transmissions
6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manualStandard

Sorento Front-wheel Drive Sport Utility EX V6

Engines
276-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (regular gas)Standard
Transmissions
6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manualStandard

Sorento 4x4 Sport Utility EX V6

Engines
276-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (regular gas)Standard
Transmissions
6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manualStandard