Kia · model year 2012
2012 Kia Sorento
Specifications and certified data for the 2012 model year. All Kia Sorento model years →
2012 UK builds, engines & trims
| Build | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Power hp | CO₂ g/km | MPG | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | — | Petrol | Automatic | 320 | 202 | — | Dossier |
| Plug-in Hybrid | — | Hybrid | Automatic | 260 | 55 | — | Dossier |
| Core Diesel | — | Diesel | Manual | 170 | 123 | — | Dossier |
| Core Petrol | — | Petrol | Manual | 140 | 141 | — | Dossier |
| '1' 2.0 CRDi 148bhp 6-speed manual | 1,995 cc | Diesel | Manual | — | 169 | 44.1 | Dossier |
| '1' 2.2 CRDi 194bhp 6-speed auto 7-seat | 2,199 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 192 | 38.7 | Dossier |
| '1' 2.2 CRDi 194bhp 6-speed manual 7-seat | 2,199 cc | Diesel | Manual | — | 171 | 43.5 | Dossier |
| 'Atlas' 2.2 CRDi 194bhp 6-speed auto 7-seat SLS | 2,199 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 194 | 38.2 | Dossier |
| 'KX-1' 2.2 CRDi 194bhp 6-speed auto 7-seat | 2,199 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 194 | 38.2 | Dossier |
| 'KX-1' 2.2 CRDi 194bhp 6-speed manual 7-seat | 2,199 cc | Diesel | Manual | — | 177 | 42.2 | Dossier |
| 'KX-2' 2.2 CRDi 194bhp 6-speed auto 7-seat | 2,199 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 194 | 38.2 | Dossier |
| 'KX-2' 2.2 CRDi 194bhp 6-speed manual 7-seat | 2,199 cc | Diesel | Manual | — | 177 | 42.2 | Dossier |
| 'KX-3 Sat Nav' 2.2 CRDi 194bhp 6-speed auto 7-seat SLS | 2,199 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 194 | 38.2 | Dossier |
| 'KX-3 Sat Nav' 2.2 CRDi 194bhp 6-speed manual 7-seat SLS | 2,199 cc | Diesel | Manual | — | 177 | 42.2 | Dossier |
| 'KX-3' 2.2 CRDi 194bhp 6-speed auto 7-seat SLS | 2,199 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 194 | 38.2 | Dossier |
| 'KX-3' 2.2 CRDi 194bhp 6-speed manual 7-seat SLS | 2,199 cc | Diesel | Manual | — | 177 | 42.2 | Dossier |
UK Vehicle Certification Agency fuel & emissions data and ACS catalogue records, Open Government Licence v3.0, VCA ↗.
2012 US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 24 | 370 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 24 | 370 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 22 | 404 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 2.4 L 4-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 22 | 404 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 2.4 L 4-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 23 | 386 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 3.5 L 6-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 22 | 404 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 3.5 L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 444 | — | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
US safety recalls
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23V652000 2023-09-25 · model years 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an…
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk,…
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
Generation in 2012
Sources
- UK VCA fuel & emissions data — https://carfueldata.vehicle-certification-agency.gov.uk/Open Government Licence v3.0
- US EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtmlUS Government public domain
- NHTSA recalls database — https://www.nhtsa.gov/recallsUS Government public domain
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.