2020 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: $26,990-41,890
Weight :	3810 lbs \| 1728.187 kg
MPG City :	22
MPG Highway :	29
Combined MPG :	25.00

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 (4.0 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 :	252 Ft-Lbs (342 NM) @ 5200 RPM
Compression :	11.5:1
Valvetrain :	24 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Aluminum block and head
Direct Fuel Injection

Transmission:
6 Automatic with Sportmatic; overdrive

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

Production Figures

Total Kia Production for 2020 :	586,105
2020 Kia Sorento

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.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2020 Kia Sorento? A: The 2020 Kia Sorento has a wheelbase size of 109.45 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2020 Kia Sorento? A: The 2020 Kia Sorento has a length of 189.00 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2020 Kia Sorento? A: The 2020 Kia Sorento has a width of 74.41 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2020 Kia Sorento have?A: The 2020 Kia Sorento has 39.53 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2020 Kia Sorento have?A: The 2020 Kia Sorento has legroom of 44.10 inches.

Q: What is the 2020 Kia Sorento's towing capacity?A: The 2020 Kia Sorento has a towing capaicty of 2000.00 lbs.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2020 Kia Sorento? A: The 2020 Kia Sorento was a Crossover.

Q: How much did the 2020 Kia Sorento cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2020 Kia Sorento had an MSRP of $26,990 - $$41,890 (USD).

Q: How many vehicles did Kia produce in 2020? A: Kia produced 586,105 automobiles in 2020.

Q: What engines did the 2020 Kia Sorento have? A: The 2020 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

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 2020 Kia Sorento have? A: The 2020 Kia Sorento had a 6 speed Automatic with Sportmatic; overdrive gearbox.