These are standard specifications for the 2011 Kia Sorento, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
6 Manual , 6 Automatic Overdrive Electronically-controlled
Data updated January 2023
For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel (standard), AWD |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 2003 - 2013 |
| Price : | MSRP: $19,995-28,895 Invoice: $19,615-27,395 |
| Weight : | 3605 lbs | 1635.2 kg |
| MPG City : | 20 |
| MPG Highway : | 27 |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | With dual CVVT | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2359 cc | 144.0 cu in. | 2.4 L. |
| Power : | 176 HP (129.536 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque : | 169 Ft-Lbs (229 NM) @ 3750 RPM |
| Bore : | 88.0 mm | 3.465 in. |
| Stroke : | 97.0 mm | 3.819 in. |
| Compression : | 10.5:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| V 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3470 cc | 211.8 cu in. | 3.5 L. |
| Power : | 276 HP (203.136 KW) @ 6300 RPM |
| Torque : | 248 Ft-Lbs (336 NM) @ 5000 RPM |
| Bore : | 92.0 mm | 3.622 in. |
| Stroke : | 87.0 mm | 3.425 in. |
| Compression : | 10.6:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 24 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
6 Manual , 6 Automatic Overdrive Electronically-controlled
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 3.769 |
| 2nd Gear : | 1.931 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.696 |
| 4th Gear : | 1.276 |
| 5th Gear : | 1.027 |
| 6th Gear : | 0.897 |
Handling
Safety
| NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
|---|---|
| Sorento FWD | |
| Frontal driver : |  |
| Frontal passenger : |  |
| Side driver : | |
| Side rear passenger : |  |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : | |
| Sorento AWD | |
| Frontal driver : | |
| Frontal passenger : | |
| Side driver : | |
| Side rear passenger : | |
| Rollover 4 Wheel Drive : | |
Recall
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia Motors Corporation |
| Mfr Report Date | 20061121 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 13V114000 |
| Summary | Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 Soul, model year 2008-2011 Optima, model year 2010 Forte, model year 2007-2009 Amanti, and model year 2009 Borrego vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Kia recalled 623,658 model year 2007-2010 Rondo and Sportage, model year 2007-2011 Sorento, model year 2007 Sedona, model year 2010-2011 Soul, and model year 2011 Optima vehicles. In September 2013, Kia informed the agency that it was adding an additional 356,719 vehicles to this campaign. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 980,377. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate. |
| Consequence | Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of PARK without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Kia will send an interim notification to owners in May 2013. When parts are available, owners will receive a second notification and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall campaign number is SC098. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
| Mfr Report Date | 20091019 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 15V626000 |
| Summary | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Kia Sorento vehicles manufactured October 19, 2009, to January 31, 2013. In the affected vehicles, if excessive force is applied to the gear shift lever, the brake-shift interlock mechanism may chip or crack allowing the transmission being able to be shifted out of 'Park' without the brakes being depressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, 'Theft Protection.' |
| Consequence | Without requiring the brake to be pressed, the vehicle may be unintentionally shifted out of Park, allowing it to roll, which may result in a crash. |
| Remedy | Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake-shift interlock mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on November 9, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC124. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
2011 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $40,925 |
| Avg. Home : | $262,260 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $3.48 |
| Total Car Production : | 8,661,535 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2011 Kia Sorento?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2011 Kia Sorento? A: The 2011 Kia Sorento has a wheelbase size of 106.30 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2011 Kia Sorento? A: The 2011 Kia Sorento has a length of 183.90 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2011 Kia Sorento? A: The 2011 Kia Sorento has a width of 74.20 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2011 Kia Sorento have?A: The 2011 Kia Sorento has 39.20 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2011 Kia Sorento have?A: The 2011 Kia Sorento has legroom of 41.30 inches.Q: What is the 2011 Kia Sorento's towing capacity?A: The 2011 Kia Sorento has a towing capaicty of 1650.00 lbs.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2011 Kia Sorento? A: The 2011 Kia Sorento was a CUV.Q: How much did the 2011 Kia Sorento cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2011 Kia Sorento had an MSRP of $19,995 - $$28,895 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2011 Kia Sorento have? A: The 2011 Kia Sorento had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2359 cc | 144.0 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 176 HP (129.536 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 169 Ft-Lbs (229 NM) @ 3750 RPM V 6 (3470 cc | 211.8 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 276 HP (203.136 KW) @ 6300 RPM and 248 Ft-Lbs (336 NM) @ 5000 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 2011 Kia Sorento have? A: The 2011 Kia Sorento had the following gearbox options: 6 speed Manual, 6 speed Automatic Overdrive Electronically-controlled.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2011 Kia Sorento? A: The 2011 Kia Sorento has a wheelbase size of 106.30 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2011 Kia Sorento? A: The 2011 Kia Sorento has a length of 183.90 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2011 Kia Sorento? A: The 2011 Kia Sorento has a width of 74.20 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2011 Kia Sorento have?A: The 2011 Kia Sorento has 39.20 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2011 Kia Sorento have?A: The 2011 Kia Sorento has legroom of 41.30 inches.Q: What is the 2011 Kia Sorento's towing capacity?A: The 2011 Kia Sorento has a towing capaicty of 1650.00 lbs.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2011 Kia Sorento? A: The 2011 Kia Sorento was a CUV.Q: How much did the 2011 Kia Sorento cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2011 Kia Sorento had an MSRP of $19,995 - $$28,895 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2011 Kia Sorento have? A: The 2011 Kia Sorento had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2359 cc | 144.0 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 176 HP (129.536 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 169 Ft-Lbs (229 NM) @ 3750 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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