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    2013 Kia Sorento

    Used from

    $37,490 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    5 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.6 - 9.8 L / 100km

    About the Kia Sorento

    The 2013 Kia Sorento is a large SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $37,490 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 October of 2012.

    Engine options include 2.2L turbo diesel common rail (145kW/436Nm) and 3.5L multi-point injection (204kW/335Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The 2013 Sorento was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

    2013 Kia Sorento Price

    *excl. on-roads

    2013 Kia Sorento Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Kia Sorento

    SLi

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Audio system
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electrically foldable mirrors
      • Operation: Electric
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Lumbar Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Number: 2
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.2
      • Headroom Front: 996
      • Headroom Rear (in): 39.2
      • Headroom Rear: 995
      • Hip Room Front (in): 56.3
      • Hip Room Front: 1431
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 55.9
      • Hip Room Rear: 1421
      • Leg Room Front (in): 41.3
      • Leg Room Front: 1048
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 37.6
      • Leg Room Rear: 955
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 59.3
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1506
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 58.7
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1491
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
      • Includes Rear View Camera
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Roof rails
      • Cross Bars: Removable
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 7
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3+2
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Third row seats
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • 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

    Si

    Adds to SLi:
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    Removes from SLi:
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Lumbar Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
      • Includes Rear View Camera
    • Roof rails
      • Cross Bars: Removable
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather

    SLi Global Circuit

    Adds to Si:
    • Bull bar
      • Type: Deformable
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Lumbar Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
      • Includes Rear View Camera
    • Roof rails
      • Cross Bars: Removable
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Step
      • Type: Platform
    • Towbar
      • Hook Fixture: Removable
      • Tow Ball
    Removes from Si:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Heated
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Platinum

    Adds to SLi Global Circuit:
    • Blind
      • Type: Manual
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Heated
    • Front seat
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
      • Ventilated
    • Headlight control
      • Directional Headlights
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Xenon
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 10
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    Removes from SLi Global Circuit:
    • Bull bar
      • Type: Deformable
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Step
      • Type: Platform
    • Towbar
      • Hook Fixture: Removable
      • Tow Ball

    Platinum Global Circuit

    Adds to Platinum:
    • Bull bar
      • Type: Deformable
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Carbon Fibre Look
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 8
    • Step
      • Type: Platform
    • Towbar
      • Hook Fixture: Removable
      • Tow Ball
    Removes from Platinum:
    • Blind
      • Type: Manual
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Heated
    • Front seat
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
      • Ventilated
    • Headlight control
      • Directional Headlights
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 10
    See all 2013 Kia Sorento Specs

    2013 Kia Sorento Fuel Economy

    There are 4 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 6.6L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Kia Sorento that uses the most amount of fuel is the SLi with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.5L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 9.8L of unleaded 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 SorentoFuel TypeCombined
    3.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWDUnleaded9.8 L/100km
    2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4Diesel7.3 L/100km
    See all Kia Sorento Fuel Economy

    2013 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 $37,490.

    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 SLi 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 Platinum which weighs 2575 kg (kerb weight).

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