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Kia Sorento I 3.5 i V6 24V (195 Hp)
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Kia Sorento:
The Kia Sorento is a series of two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive family SUVs manufactured by the South Korean manufacturer Kia since 2002 through four generations. Initially a compact SUV built on a body-on-frame chassis, the second-generation Sorento transitioned to a larger car-based platform which placed it into the mid-size crossover SUV class, and has been developed alongside the Hyundai Santa Fe. It is presumably named after the Italian city of Sorrento, although Kia did not confirm this....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I Overview:
Kia Sorento (I). With 300 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1930 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 10.2 s). The top speed reaches 192 km/h. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Kia Sorento I achieved a respectable 4-star rating for adult occupant protection in 2003, indicating good crashworthiness for its time, though child and pedestrian protection were less impressive.
3.5 i V6 24V (195 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The V6 provides the best performance of the lineup, offering strong acceleration (10.2s 0-100km/h) and ample power for highway cruising and demanding situations.
Fuel Economy
As expected for a large V6 SUV of this era, fuel consumption is high at 12.6 l/100 km combined, making it the most expensive to run in terms of fuel.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Robust body-on-frame construction, capable off-road
- • Spacious and practical interior with good cargo capacity
- • Strong value proposition, especially in the used market
- • Generally considered reliable and durable
- • Powerful diesel engine (2.5 DCR) offers good torque for towing
Cons:
- • High fuel consumption for petrol engines, particularly the V6
- • Sluggish acceleration, especially with the 2.4L petrol and automatic diesel
- • Dated interior design and materials by modern standards
- • Limited advanced safety features compared to newer vehicles
- • Ride can be firm on rougher roads due to its rugged nature
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Kia |
| Model: | Sorento |
| Generation: | I |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.5 i V6 24V (195 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2002 |
| End of production: | 2006 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 195 Hp @ 5800 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 55.8 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 300 Nm @ 3000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | Sigma / G6CU |
| Engine displacement: | 3497 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.4 l |
| Coolant: | 11 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 93 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 85.8 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 17.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 9.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 12.6 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 10.2 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 10.2 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 192 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.9 kg/Hp, 101 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.4 kg/Nm, 155.4 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 9.7 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1930 |
| Max. weight: | 2560 |
| Max load: | 630 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1900 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 890 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4567 mm mm |
| Width: | 1857 mm mm |
| Height: | 1730 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2710 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1580 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1580 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 245/70 R16 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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