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    2009 Kia Sorento

    Used from

    $34,290 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    5 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    8.5 - 10.9 L / 100km

    About the Kia Sorento

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2009 Kia Sorento is a large SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $34,290 for the LX variant and topping out at $44,790 for the Ex-l.

    There are 3 variants of the Sorento available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2008.

    Engine options include 3.3L multi-point injection (180kW/309Nm) and 2.5L turbo diesel common rail (125kW/392Nm). Available with 5-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The 2009 Sorento was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

    2009 Kia Sorento Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Kia Sorento

    LX

    • Audio system
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Front seat
      • Height Adjustment
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Lumbar Adjustment
      • Lumbar Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Number: 3
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.7
      • Headroom Front: 1008
      • Headroom Rear (in): 39.1
      • Headroom Rear: 994
      • Leg Room Front (in): 42.6
      • Leg Room Front: 1082
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 37.0
      • Leg Room Rear: 939
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 58.9
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1496
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 58.4
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1484
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Power locks
      • Includes Boot/hatch
      • Operation: Remote
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Rear window
      • Type: Hinge
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Roof rails
      • Cross Bars: Removable
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Type: Plastic
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    EX

    Adds to LX:
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    Removes from LX:
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic

    EX-L

    Adds to EX:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Leather
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    Removes from EX:
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    See all 2009 Kia Sorento Specs

    2009 Kia Sorento Fuel Economy

    There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Sorento

    The most fuel efficient Kia Sorento is the LX with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.5L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 8.5L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Kia Sorento that uses the most amount of fuel is the EX-L with a 5-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.3L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 10.9L of unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    See all Kia Sorento Fuel Economy

    2009 Kia Sorento Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Kia Sorento?

    The Kia Sorento offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Kia Sorento FAQs

    The cheapest Kia Sorento is the LX that starts from $34,290.

    The most expensive Kia Sorento is the EX-L that starts from $44,790.

    The best towing capacity of a Kia Sorento is 2800 kg offered by the following variants: LX, EX and EX-L.

    The largest Kia Sorento is the LX which measures 1885mm wide, 4590mm in length and sits 1810mm tall.

    The most powerful Kia Sorento is the LX which has 180kW of power from its 3.3L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.

    The Kia Sorento is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Kia Sorento is the LX which weighs 2640 kg (kerb weight).

    The Kia Sorento may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes diesel or unleaded.