About the Kia Sorento
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2010 Kia Sorento is a large SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $35,290 for the LX variant and topping out at $48,990 for the Platinum.
There are 4 variants of the Sorento available in Australia and this generation went on sale in October of 2009.
Engine options include 2.2L turbo diesel common rail (145kW/436Nm), 2.3L multi-point injection (128kW/226Nm) and 2.5L turbo diesel common rail (125kW/392Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic, 6-speed manual, 5-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.
The 2010 Sorento was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
2010 Kia Sorento Price
LX
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $35,290 |
| 2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $35,290 |
Si
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $36,490 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $36,490 |
| 2.3L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $36,490 |
SLi
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $45,990 |
Platinum
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $48,990 |
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2010 Kia Sorento Fuel Economy
There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Sorento
The most fuel efficient Kia Sorento is the Si with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.2L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 6.7L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Kia Sorento that uses the most amount of fuel is the LX with a 5-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.5L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 9.4L of diesel per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Kia Sorento variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Kia Sorento | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
2010 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 $35,290.
The most expensive Kia Sorento is the Platinum that starts from $48,990.
The best towing capacity of a Kia Sorento is 2800 kg offered by the following variants: LX and Platinum.
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 Platinum which has 145kW of power from its 2.2L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL 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.