2006 Kia Sorento Specifications

Specifications

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Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	2003 - 2013
Price :	$19,665
Weight :	4123 lbs \| 1870.161 kg
MPG City :	16
MPG Highway :	22

Engine & Transmission

V 6
Displacement :	3497 cc \| 213.4 cu in. \| 3.5 L.
Power :	192 BHP (141.312 KW) @ 5500 RPM
Torque :	217 Ft-Lbs (294 NM) @ 3000 RPM
Compression :	10.0:1
Valvetrain :	24 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)

Transmission:
5 Manual , 5 Automatic

Handling

Recall

Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Manufacturer	KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
Mfr Report Date	20060601
NHTSA Campaign ID	09V130000
Summary	HUYNDAI-KIA IS RECALLING 139,844 MY 2006-2007- SEDONA, SPORTAGE, SORENTO AND MY RONDO AND AMANTI VEHICLES. THE STOP LAMP SWITCH IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION. A MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED. A STOP LAMP SWITCH MALFUNCTION MAY ALSO AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE BRAKE-TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK FEATURE SO THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO BE SHIFTED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. IT MAY ALSO CAUSE THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) MALFUNCTION LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, AND IT MAY NOT DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE CONTROL WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.
Consequence	ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS, ALONE OR IN COMBINATION, MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 17, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA'S CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes	HYUNDAI-KIA RECALL NO. SC077.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

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Data updated June 2024

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2006 Kia Sorento? A: The 2006 Kia Sorento has a wheelbase size of 106.70 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2006 Kia Sorento? A: The 2006 Kia Sorento has a length of 179.80 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2006 Kia Sorento? A: The 2006 Kia Sorento has a width of 73.30 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2006 Kia Sorento have?A: The 2006 Kia Sorento has 39.70 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2006 Kia Sorento have?A: The 2006 Kia Sorento has legroom of 42.60 inches.

Q: What is the 2006 Kia Sorento's towing capacity?A: The 2006 Kia Sorento has a towing capaicty of 3500.00 lbs.

Q: How much did the 2006 Kia Sorento cost when new?A: The 2006 Kia Sorento had a base price of approximately $19,665 (USD).

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2006 Kia Sorento? A: The 2006 Kia Sorento was a .

Q: What engine did the 2006 Kia Sorento have? A: The engine powering the 2006 Kia Sorento was a V 6 (3497 cc | 213.4 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 192 BHP (141.312 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 217 Ft-Lbs (294 NM) @ 3000 RPM.

Q: What transmissions did the 2006 Kia Sorento have? A: The 2006 Kia Sorento had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual, 5 speed Automatic.