2012 Kia Sorento LX

Exterior Features

• Rear Trunk/Liftgate: Liftgate
• Front Bumper Color: Body-Color
• Mirror Color: Body-Color
• Rear Bumper Color: Body-Color
• Window Trim: Black

Comfort Features

• Armrests: Rear Center With Cupholders
• Floor Material: Carpet
• Door Sill Trim: Stainless Steel
• Door Sill Trim: Illuminated Scuff Plate

Air Conditioning

• Front Air Conditioning Zones: Single
• Front Air Conditioning

Convenience Features

• Cupholders: Front
• Steering Wheel: Tilt And Telescopic
• Center Console: Front Console With Storage
• Power Outlet(s): 12V Cargo Area
• One-Touch Windows: 1
• Vanity Mirrors: Driver Illuminating
• Reading Lights: Front
• Power Steering: Variable/Speed-proportional
• Cargo Area Light
• Cruise Control
• Cupholders: 2
• Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: Audio
• Power Outlet(s): Two 12V
• Reading Lights: Rear
• Assist Handle: Passenger Side
• Assist Handle: Rear
• Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: Cruise Control
• Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: Phone
• Storage: Cargo Tie-Down Anchors And Hooks
• Storage: Door Pockets
• Cupholders: Rear
• Storage: Accessory Hook

Suspension

• Front Suspension Classification: Independent
• Rear Suspension Classification: Independent
• Front Struts: MacPherson
• Rear Suspension Type: Multi-Link
• Rear Spring Type: Coil
• Front Stabilizer Bar
• Rear Stabilizer Bar
• Front Spring Type: Coil
• Front Suspension Type: Lower Control Arms
• Rear Shock Type: Gas
• Front Shock Type: Gas

Brakes

• Rear Brake Type: Disc
• Rear Brake Diameter: 11.9
• Front Brake Diameter: 11.8
• Front Brake Type: Ventilated Disc
• Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
• ABS: 4-Wheel

Drivetrain

• 4WD Type: On Demand
• Axle Ratio: 3.2

Stability and Traction

• Off-Road Driving Assist: Hill Descent
• Stability Control
• Traction Control
• Hill Holder Control

Engine

• Battery Saver

Audio System

• Antenna Type: Mast
• In-Dash CD: Single Disc
• In-Dash CD: MP3 Playback
• Radio: AM/FM
• Auxiliary Audio Input: Jack
• Auxiliary Audio Input: USB
• Satellite Radio: SiriusXM

Instrumentation

• Fuel Economy Display: MPG
• Fuel Economy Display: Range
• Trip Odometer

Telematics

• Wireless Data Link: Bluetooth

Lights

• Exterior Entry Lights: Approach Lamps

Tires and Rims

• Wheels: Aluminum Alloy
• Spare Tire Size: Full-Size Matching
• Tire Type: All Season
• Spare Tire Mount Location: Underbody
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• Spare Wheel Type: Aluminum Alloy

Windows

• Rear Wiper: Intermittent
• Power Windows
• Front Wipers: Variable Intermittent
• Rear Privacy Glass

Safety

• Active Head Restraints: Dual Front
• Child Safety Door Locks
• Child Seat Anchors: LATCH System

Airbags

• Airbag Deactivation: Occupant Sensing Passenger
• Side Airbags: Front
• Front Airbags: Dual
• Side Curtain Airbags: Front
• Side Curtain Airbags: Rear

Mirrors

• Side Mirrors: Integrated Turn Signals
• Side Mirrors: Heated

Seats

• Driver Seat Manual Adjustments: Height
• Rear Headrests: 3
• Driver Seat Manual Adjustments: 8
• Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments: 6
• Front Headrests: 2
• Upholstery: Cloth
• Rear Seat Type: 60-40 Split Bench
• Driver Seat Manual Adjustments: Lumbar
• Rear Headrests: Adjustable
• Front Headrests: Adjustable
• Driver Seat Manual Adjustments: Reclining
• Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments: Reclining

Seatbelts

• Seatbelt Pretensioners: Front
• Rear Seatbelts: 3-Point
• Front Seatbelts: 3-Point

The Kia Sorento compact crossover enters its second model year with an impressive resume of awards, including being recognized as a 2011 "Top Safety Pick" by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

The 2012 Sorento offers additional cutting-edge technologies such as Kia's new UVO powered by Microsoft voice-activated infotainment system based on the Windows Embedded Automotive platform. Also new for 2012 -- and standard on all Sorento trims with cloth seating -- is YES-Essentials seat fabric that provides anti-bacterial, anti-soil and anti-static properties for added longevity and livability.

The 2012 Sorento introduces new convenience features, including: power-folding side mirrors, a heated wood trim steering wheel, memory driver seat and side mirror position, a power passenger seat and a cool ventilated driver's seat.

The Sorento offers standard 17-inch alloy wheels, heated outside mirrors with integrated LED turn signal indicators. The Sorento provides a feeling of spaciousness with both five- and seven-passenger seating configurations (third row optional), making the Sorento more versatile than most of its compact CUV competitors.

The 2012 Sorento offers three engines: an advanced 2.4-liter GDI four-cylinder engine providing class-leading 191 horsepower and 181 lb.-ft. of torque and a class-leading fuel efficiency rating of 32 mpg/highway; a 3.5-liter V6 providing class-leading 276 horsepower and 248 lb.-ft. of torque; and the affordable 2.4-liter Multi-Port Injected (MPI) four-cylinder engine producing 175 horsepower and 169 lb.-ft. of torque. All engines are coupled to a six-speed automatic transmission with Sportmatic shifting control.