About the Kia Sorento
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 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 Price
LX
Configuration | Price From* |
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3.3L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $34,290 |
2.5L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $34,290 |
2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $34,290 |
EX
Configuration | Price From* |
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3.3L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $36,790 |
2.5L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $36,790 |
EX-L
Configuration | Price From* |
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3.3L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $41,790 |
2.5L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $41,790 |
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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.
Kia Sorento | Fuel Type | Combined |
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3.3L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Unleaded | 10.9 L/100km |
2.5L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 9.4 L/100km |
2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 8.5 L/100km |
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.