2017 Kia Sorento Specifications

Specifications

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Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel (standard), AWD
Body / Chassis :	Steel unibody
Production Years for Series :	2014 -
Price :	MSRP: $25,400-45,700
Weight :	3700 lbs \| 1678.292 kg
MPG City :	21
MPG Highway :	25
Combined MPG :	22.00

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	2359 cc \| 144.0 cu in. \| 2.4 L.
Power :	185 BHP (136.16 KW) @ 6000 RPM
Torque :	178 Ft-Lbs (241 NM) @ 4000 RPM
Bore :	88.0 mm \| 3.465 in.
Stroke :	97.0 mm \| 3.819 in.
Compression :	11.3:1
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Aluminum block and head

V 6
Displacement :	3342 cc \| 203.9 cu in. \| 3.3 L.
Power :	290 HP (213.44 KW) @ 6400 RPM
Torque :	253 Ft-Lbs (343 NM) @ 5200 RPM
Bore :	92.0 mm \| 3.622 in.
Stroke :	83.8 mm \| 3.299 in.
Compression :	12.0:1
Valvetrain :	24 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Aluminum block and head
Direct Fuel Injection

Transmission:
6 Automatic Electronically-controlled

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	4.639:1
2nd Gear :	2.826:1
3rd Gear :	1.841:1
4th Gear :	1.386:1
5th Gear :	1.000:1
6th Gear :	0.772:1

Handling

Recall

Component	TRAILER HITCHES
Manufacturer	Kia America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign ID	22V703000
Summary	Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Consequence	A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy	Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect the vehicle, and, as necessary, replace the fuse and/or tow hitch harness module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC249.
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.nhtsa.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.

Component	TRAILER HITCHES
Manufacturer	Kia Motors America
Mfr Report Date	20141027
NHTSA Campaign ID	16V862000
Summary	Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Sorento vehicles manufactured October 27, 2014, to August 25, 2016, and 2017 Sportage vehicles manufactured December 10, 2015, to August 26, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, ' Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.'
Consequence	If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trailer tow hitch harness, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC142.
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 AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Manufacturer	Kia Motors America
Mfr Report Date	20170327
NHTSA Campaign ID	17V586000
Summary	Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017 Sorento vehicles equipped with 3.3L engines. The engine crankshaft may have been improperly heat treated and may fail.
Consequence	If the crankshaft fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A failed crankshaft also increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy	Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the crankshaft, and, as necessary, replace the engine sub assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC153.
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.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2017 Kia Sorento? A: The 2017 Kia Sorento has a wheelbase size of 109.45 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2017 Kia Sorento? A: The 2017 Kia Sorento has a length of 187.40 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2017 Kia Sorento? A: The 2017 Kia Sorento has a width of 74.41 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2017 Kia Sorento have?A: The 2017 Kia Sorento has 39.53 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2017 Kia Sorento have?A: The 2017 Kia Sorento has legroom of 44.10 inches.

Q: What is the 2017 Kia Sorento's towing capacity?A: The 2017 Kia Sorento has a towing capaicty of 2000.00 lbs.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2017 Kia Sorento? A: The 2017 Kia Sorento was a Crossover.

Q: How much did the 2017 Kia Sorento cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2017 Kia Sorento had an MSRP of $25,400 - $$45,700 (USD).

Q: What engines did the 2017 Kia Sorento have? A: The 2017 Kia Sorento had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2359 cc | 144.0 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 185 BHP (136.16 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 178 Ft-Lbs (241 NM) @ 4000 RPM

V 6 (3342 cc | 203.9 cu in. | 3.3 L.) with 290 HP (213.44 KW) @ 6400 RPM and 253 Ft-Lbs (343 NM) @ 5200 RPM

Q: What transmission did the 2017 Kia Sorento have? A: The 2017 Kia Sorento had a 6 speed Automatic Electronically-controlled gearbox.