About the Kia Sorento
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2012 Kia Sorento is a large SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $36,990 for the SI variant and topping out at $51,180 for the Platinum Global Circuit.
There are 5 variants of the Sorento available in Australia and this generation went on sale in August of 2011.
Engine options include 3.5L multi-point injection (204kW/335Nm) and 2.2L turbo diesel common rail (145kW/436Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The 2012 Sorento was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
2012 Kia Sorento Price
Si
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $36,990 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $39,990 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $41,990 |
Platinum Global Circuit
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $51,180 |
SLi Global Circuit
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $47,190 |
SLi
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $46,190 |
Platinum
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $50,180 |
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2012 Kia Sorento Specs
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2012 Kia Sorento Dimensions
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2012 Kia Sorento Fuel Economy
There are 3 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 Si with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.5L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 10L of unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
| Kia Sorento | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 10.0 L/100km |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 7.4 L/100km |
| 2.2L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 6.7 L/100km |
2012 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 Si that starts from $36,990.
The most expensive Kia Sorento is the Platinum Global Circuit that starts from $51,180.
The best towing capacity of a Kia Sorento is offered by the Si which can tow 2500 kg
The largest Kia Sorento is the Platinum which measures 1885mm wide, 4685mm in length and sits 1755mm tall.
The most powerful Kia Sorento is the Si which has 204kW of power from its 3.5L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.
The Kia Sorento is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Kia Sorento is the Si which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).
The Kia Sorento may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes unleaded or diesel.