Kia Sorento I (facelift 2006) (2006–2009)

The Kia Sorento I (facelift 2006) was offered with 6 engine versions (3 diesel, 3 gasoline), from 170 to 262 hp, built 2006–2009.

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Production years2006–2009
Body styleOff-road vehicle, SUV
Doors5
Length180.7 in (4,590 mm)
Width73.4 in (1,865 mm) – 73.3 in (1,863 mm)
Height68.1 in (1,730 mm) – 71.3 in (1,811 mm)
Cargo volume15.6 cu ft (441 l)
Fuel tank21.1 gal (80 l)

All Kia Sorento I (facelift 2006) engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
2.5 CRDi (170 hp)2006–2009Diesel170 hp (125 kW)295 lb-ft (400 Nm)12.4 s112 mph (180 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
2.5 CRDi (170 hp) 4x4 Automatic2006–2009Diesel170 hp (125 kW)295 lb-ft (400 Nm)12.4 s112 mph (180 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
2.5 CRDi Automatic (170 hp)2006–2009Diesel170 hp (125 kW)All-wheel drive (4x4)
3.3i V6 Automatic (238 hp)2006–2009Gasoline238 hp (175 kW)9.8 s118 mph (190 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
3.8i V6 (262 hp) 4WD Automatic2006–2009Gasoline262 hp (193 kW)260 lb-ft (353 Nm)All-wheel drive (4x4)
3.8i V6 (262 hp) Automatic2006–2009Gasoline262 hp (193 kW)260 lb-ft (353 Nm)Rear-wheel drive

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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