These are standard specifications for the 2015 Kia Sorento, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
6 Automatic Overdrive with Sportmatic
Information provided by NHTSA
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 : | 2014 - |
| Price : | MSRP: $24,300-41,700 |
| Weight : | 4983 lbs | 2260.251 kg |
| MPG City : | 20 |
| MPG Highway : | 27 |
| Combined MPG : | 23.00 |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2359 cc | 144.0 cu in. | 2.4 L. |
| Power : | 191 HP (140.576 KW) @ 6300 RPM |
| Torque : | 181 Ft-Lbs (245 NM) @ 4250 RPM |
| Bore : | 88.0 mm | 3.465 in. |
| Stroke : | 97.0 mm | 3.819 in. |
| Compression : | 11.3:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| V 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3342 cc | 203.9 cu in. | 3.3 L. |
| Power : | 290 HP (213.44 KW) @ 6400 RPM |
| Torque : | 252 Ft-Lbs (342 NM) @ 5200 RPM |
| Bore : | 92.0 mm | 3.622 in. |
| Stroke : | 84.0 mm | 3.307 in. |
| Compression : | 11.5:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 24 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
6 Automatic Overdrive with Sportmatic
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 4.639 |
| 2nd Gear : | 2.826 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.841 |
| 4th Gear : | 1.386 |
| 5th Gear : | 1 |
| 6th Gear : | 0.772 |
Handling
Safety
| NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
|---|---|
| 2015 Kia Sorento SUV FWD | |
| Frontal driver : |  |
| Frontal passenger : | |
| Side driver : | |
| Side rear passenger : | |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : |  16.4% |
| 2015 Kia Sorento SUV AWD | |
| Frontal driver : | |
| Frontal passenger : | |
| Side driver : | |
| Side rear passenger : | |
| Rollover 4 Wheel Drive : | 15.5% |
Recall
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V331000 |
| Summary | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles previously recalled under recall 20V-519. Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short. |
| Consequence | An electrical short in the HECU increases the risk of a fire while parked or driving. |
| Remedy | Owners are advised to park outside and away from other vehicles and structures until the recall repair is completed. Dealers will install a new multi-fuse, and inspect the HECU for leaks, replacing the HECU if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 2, 2021. This recall supersedes previous NHTSA recall number 20V-519. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC212. |
| 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 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 20V519000 |
| Summary | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short. |
| Consequence | If the HECU short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire. |
| Remedy | Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the HECU for leaking brake fluid and replace the HECU if necessary, free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside and away from other vehicles and structures until the recall repair is completed. The recall began October 20, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC197. |
| 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 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V331000 |
| Summary | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles previously recalled under recall 20V-519. Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short. |
| Consequence | An electrical short in the HECU increases the risk of a fire while parked or driving. |
| Remedy | Owners are advised to park outside and away from other vehicles and structures until the recall repair is completed. Dealers will install a new multi-fuse, and inspect the HECU for leaks, replacing the HECU if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 2, 2021. This recall supersedes previous NHTSA recall number 20V-519. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC212. |
| 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 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 20V519000 |
| Summary | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short. |
| Consequence | If the HECU short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire. |
| Remedy | Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the HECU for leaking brake fluid and replace the HECU if necessary, free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside and away from other vehicles and structures until the recall repair is completed. The recall began October 20, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC197. |
| 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 | ENGINE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
| Mfr Report Date | 20110419 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 18V907000 |
| Summary | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak. |
| Consequence | A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. |
| Remedy | Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC172. |
| 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
2015 Averages
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $2.71 |
| Total Car Production : | 12,100,095 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2015 Kia Sorento?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2015 Kia Sorento? A: The 2015 Kia Sorento has a wheelbase size of 106.30 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2015 Kia Sorento? A: The 2015 Kia Sorento has a length of 184.45 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2015 Kia Sorento? A: The 2015 Kia Sorento has a width of 74.21 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2015 Kia Sorento have?A: The 2015 Kia Sorento has 39.20 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2015 Kia Sorento have?A: The 2015 Kia Sorento has legroom of 41.30 inches.Q: What is the 2015 Kia Sorento's towing capacity?A: The 2015 Kia Sorento has a towing capaicty of 1650.00 lbs.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2015 Kia Sorento? A: The 2015 Kia Sorento was a SUV.Q: How much did the 2015 Kia Sorento cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2015 Kia Sorento had an MSRP of $24,300 - $$41,700 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2015 Kia Sorento have? A: The 2015 Kia Sorento had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2359 cc | 144.0 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 191 HP (140.576 KW) @ 6300 RPM and 181 Ft-Lbs (245 NM) @ 4250 RPM V 6 (3342 cc | 203.9 cu in. | 3.3 L.) with 290 HP (213.44 KW) @ 6400 RPM and 252 Ft-Lbs (342 NM) @ 5200 RPM Q: What transmission did the 2015 Kia Sorento have? A: The 2015 Kia Sorento had a 6 speed Automatic Overdrive with Sportmatic gearbox.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2015 Kia Sorento? A: The 2015 Kia Sorento has a wheelbase size of 106.30 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2015 Kia Sorento? A: The 2015 Kia Sorento has a length of 184.45 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2015 Kia Sorento? A: The 2015 Kia Sorento has a width of 74.21 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2015 Kia Sorento have?A: The 2015 Kia Sorento has 39.20 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2015 Kia Sorento have?A: The 2015 Kia Sorento has legroom of 41.30 inches.Q: What is the 2015 Kia Sorento's towing capacity?A: The 2015 Kia Sorento has a towing capaicty of 1650.00 lbs.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2015 Kia Sorento? A: The 2015 Kia Sorento was a SUV.Q: How much did the 2015 Kia Sorento cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2015 Kia Sorento had an MSRP of $24,300 - $$41,700 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2015 Kia Sorento have? A: The 2015 Kia Sorento had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2359 cc | 144.0 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 191 HP (140.576 KW) @ 6300 RPM and 181 Ft-Lbs (245 NM) @ 4250 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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