These are standard specifications for the 2018 Kia Sorento, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
6 Manual , 8 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel (standard), AWD |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 2014 - |
| Price : | MSRP: $25,900-46,300 |
| Weight : | 3704 lbs | 1680.106 kg |
| MPG City : | 21 |
| MPG Highway : | 28 |
| Combined MPG : | 24.00 |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2359 cc | 144.0 cu in. | 2.4 L. |
| Power : | 185 HP (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 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| Direct Fuel Injection | |
| Turbocharged Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1998 cc | 121.9 cu in. | 2.0 L. |
| Power : | 240 HP (176.64 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque : | 260 Ft-Lbs (353 NM) @ 1450 RPM |
| Bore : | 86.0 mm | 3.386 in. |
| Stroke : | 86.0 mm | 3.386 in. |
| Compression : | 10.0:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| Direct Fuel Injection | |
| 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 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| Direct Fuel Injection | |
6 Manual , 8 Automatic
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. The remedy is currently under development. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 11, 2022. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. 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 | STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
| Mfr Report Date | 20170628 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 18V656000 |
| Summary | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2018 Kia Sorento vehicles. The cowl crossbar that connects to the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) steering column may be improperly welded, allowing the steering column to separate. |
| Consequence | If the steering column separates, it can cause a loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the cowl crossbar, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC167. |
| 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 | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
| Mfr Report Date | 20170905 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 17V784000 |
| Summary | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2018 Kia Sorento vehicles. The side curtain air bags on these vehicles have a component that may detach during deployment of the inflatable curtain air bag. |
| Consequence | If the component detaches during deployment, it may enter the passenger compartment and be a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger side curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC159. |
| 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
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2018 Kia Sorento?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2018 Kia Sorento? A: The 2018 Kia Sorento has a wheelbase size of 109.45 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2018 Kia Sorento? A: The 2018 Kia Sorento has a length of 188.98 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2018 Kia Sorento? A: The 2018 Kia Sorento has a width of 74.41 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2018 Kia Sorento have?A: The 2018 Kia Sorento has 39.53 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2018 Kia Sorento have?A: The 2018 Kia Sorento has legroom of 41.26 inches.Q: What is the 2018 Kia Sorento's towing capacity?A: The 2018 Kia Sorento has a towing capaicty of 2000.00 lbs.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2018 Kia Sorento? A: The 2018 Kia Sorento was a SUV.Q: How much did the 2018 Kia Sorento cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2018 Kia Sorento had an MSRP of $25,900 - $$46,300 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2018 Kia Sorento have? A: The 2018 Kia Sorento had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2359 cc | 144.0 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 185 HP (136.16 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 178 Ft-Lbs (241 NM) @ 4000 RPM Turbocharged Inline 4 (1998 cc | 121.9 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 240 HP (176.64 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 260 Ft-Lbs (353 NM) @ 1450 RPM V 6 (3342 cc | 203.9 cu in. | 3.3 L.) with 290 HP (213.44 KW) @ 6400 RPM and 253 Ft-Lbs (343 NM) @ 5200 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 2018 Kia Sorento have? A: The 2018 Kia Sorento had the following gearbox options: 6 speed Manual, 8 speed Automatic.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2018 Kia Sorento? A: The 2018 Kia Sorento has a wheelbase size of 109.45 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2018 Kia Sorento? A: The 2018 Kia Sorento has a length of 188.98 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2018 Kia Sorento? A: The 2018 Kia Sorento has a width of 74.41 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2018 Kia Sorento have?A: The 2018 Kia Sorento has 39.53 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2018 Kia Sorento have?A: The 2018 Kia Sorento has legroom of 41.26 inches.Q: What is the 2018 Kia Sorento's towing capacity?A: The 2018 Kia Sorento has a towing capaicty of 2000.00 lbs.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2018 Kia Sorento? A: The 2018 Kia Sorento was a SUV.Q: How much did the 2018 Kia Sorento cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2018 Kia Sorento had an MSRP of $25,900 - $$46,300 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2018 Kia Sorento have? A: The 2018 Kia Sorento had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2359 cc | 144.0 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 185 HP (136.16 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 178 Ft-Lbs (241 NM) @ 4000 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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