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2008 Kia Sorento
2008 Kia Sorento Rebates and Incentives
Prices and Incentives
Dealer Price:
$20,695 - $26,195
Original MSRP:
$19,715 - $24,370
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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
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| Overall Safety Rating |
Frontal crash ratings: Driver:  Passenger: Side crash ratings: Driver: Rear Passenger: Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags. NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars). |
2008 Kia Sorento Review
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Warranty Information
| Basic: | 5 Years/60,000 Miles |
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Recalls Issued
| US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID | 20V088000 |
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| Mfg's Report Date | February 14, 2020 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Number of Units Affected | 228,829 |
| Summary | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Sedona and 2007-2009 Sorento vehicles. Moisture may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short. |
| Consequence | An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the vehicle is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury. |
| Remedy | Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the main junction box to prevent power from being directed to the HECU when the vehicle's ignition switch is turned off, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 10, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC186. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
2008 Kia Sorento Models & Prices
2008 Kia Sorento BASE
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 2WD 4dr Base | $20,695 | $19,715 | $322 / Month* | |
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2008 Kia Sorento LX
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 2WD 4dr LX Base | $20,995 | $20,000 | $326 / Month* | |
| 2WD 4dr LX | $22,195 | $21,045 | $343 / Month* | |
| 4WD 4dr LX | $24,195 | $22,895 | $373 / Month* | |
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2008 Kia Sorento EX
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 2WD 4dr EX | $24,295 | $22,620 | $369 / Month* | |
| 4WD 4dr EX | $26,195 | $24,370 | $397 / Month* | |
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2008 Kia Sorento Features and Standard Equipment
EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATING Features
| BASE | LX | EX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| City 15/hwy 20 (3.8L engine/5-speed auto trans) | • | ||
| City 15/hwy 21 (3.8L engine/5-speed auto trans) | • | ||
| City 15/hwy 22 (3.3L engine/5-speed auto trans) | • | ||
| City 16/hwy 22 (3.3L engine/5-speed auto trans) | • | • |
EXTERIOR Features
| BASE | LX | EX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-tone bumpers & side cladding | • | ||
| Auto-off projector headlamps | • | • | • |
| Black heated pwr mirrors | • | • | |
| Body-color bumpers | • | • | |
| Body-colored heated pwr mirrors | • | ||
| Fog lamps | • | ||
| Privacy glass | • | • | |
| Rear liftgate | • | • | |
| Rear liftgate w/flip-open glass | • | • | |
| Rear window intermittent wiper/washer | • | • | • |
| Roof rails | • | • | |
| Solar glass windshield | • | • | |
| Variable intermittent front windshield wipers w/de-icer | • | • | • |
INTERIOR Features
| BASE | LX | EX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (4) 12V pwr outlets | • | • | • |
| (4) floor-mounted cargo tie-down cargo net hooks | • | • | • |
| 60/40 split flat-folding rear seat | • | • | • |
| Air conditioning | • | • | • |
| AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player-inc: dual front speakers | • | ||
| Cargo net | • | ||
| Carpeted floor mats | • | ||
| Center console w/armrest & dual storage | • | • | • |
| Cloth front bucket seats w/8-way manual driver seat | • | ||
| Cloth front bucket seats w/8-way manual driver seat, driver lumbar control | • | ||
| Cloth front bucket seats w/8-way pwr driver seat, driver lumbar control | • | ||
| Cruise control w/steering wheel controls | • | • | |
| Delphi AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player-inc: (10) speakers, separate amplifier | • | • | |
| Dual compartment locking glove box | • | • | • |
| Dual front/rear cup holders | • | • | • |
| Electrochromic rearview mirror w/HomeLink garage door opener | • | ||
| Front adjustable headrests | • | ||
| Leather shift knob | • | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel w/audio controls | • | ||
| Lighting-inc: map, courtesy, cargo | • | • | • |
| Multimeter-inc: compass, average speed, travel time | • | ||
| Overhead sunglass storage | • | • | • |
| Pwr door locks | • | • | • |
| Pwr windows | • | • | • |
| Rear cargo cover | • | • | |
| Rear window defogger | • | • | • |
| Remote keyless entry w/panic alarm | • | • | • |
| Slide-out sunvisors w/dual covered illuminated vanity mirrors | • | • | • |
| Tilt steering wheel | • | • | • |
| Tire pressure monitoring system | • | • | • |
| Trip computer | • | ||
| Under rear cargo floor storage compartments | • | • | • |
| Under seat storage bin | • | • | • |
| Wood grain accents | • |
MECHANICAL Features
| BASE | LX | EX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16" alloy wheels | • | • | • |
| 3.3L DOHC MPFI 24-valve V6 engine | • | • | |
| 3.8L DOHC MPFI 24-valve V6 engine | • | ||
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system w/EBD | • | • | • |
| 4-wheel drive | • | • | |
| 4-wheel pwr vented disc brakes | • | • | • |
| 5-link rear suspension | • | • | • |
| 5-speed automatic transmission w/OD, Sportmatic | • | • | • |
| Double wishbone front suspension | • | • | • |
| Electronic stability control w/traction control | • | • | • |
| Front/rear stabilizer bars | • | • | • |
| Full-size spare tire & wheel | • | • | |
| P245/70R16 tires | • | • | • |
| Pwr rack & pinion steering | • | • | • |
| Rear wheel drive | • | • | • |
SAFETY Features
| BASE | LX | EX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-point seat belts at all positions-inc: front force limiters & pretensioners | • | • | • |
| Driver knee airbag | • | • | • |
| Dual advanced front airbags | • | • | • |
| Energy-absorbing steering column | • | • | • |
| Front active headrests | • | • | • |
| Fuel cut-off system | • | • | • |
| Full-length side curtain airbags | • | • | • |
| Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH) | • | • | • |
| Rear child safety door locks | • | • | • |
| Side impact door beams | • | • | • |
2008 Kia Sorento Options and Addition Equipment
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
| BASE | LX | EX | |
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| APPEARANCE PKG -inc LA Luxury Pkg, body colored cladding, wheel arches *Affects Color Availability* | • | ||
| APPEARANCE PKG -inc LB Luxury Pkg, body colored cladding, wheel arches *Affects Color Availability* | • | ||
| LEATHER SEAT TRIM (REQ: SA Sport Pkg) | • | ||
| LUXURY PKG -inc: heated leather front seats, auto climate control, AM/FM stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD changer/MP3, sunroof, auto headlamps, chrome outside door handles, 16" type A machined alloy wheels | • | ||
| LUXURY PKG -inc: heated leather front seats, auto climate control, AM/FM stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD changer/MP3, sunroof, auto headlamps, chrome outside door handles, 16" type A machined alloy wheels, Torque-On-Demand | • | ||
| REAR SPOILER | • | ||
| SPORT PKG -inc: 17" silver alloy wheels, fog lamps, leather-wrapped steering wheel & shift knob, side step bars, rear spoiler, black interior trim *Affects Color Availability* | • | ||
| SUNROOF | • |
NOTE Options
| BASE | LX | EX | |
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| ** NO FACTORY INSTALLED OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE FROM KIA, CONTACT LOCAL DEALER FOR ADDITIONAL OPTION INFORMATION ** | • | • |
PAINT Options
| BASE | LX | EX | |
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| SOLID PAINT (STD) | • | • | • |
PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS Options
| BASE | LX | EX | |
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| ** VARIOUS ADDITIONAL PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS MAY BE AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA-SEE YOUR AREA DEALER FOR A COMPLETE LIST ** | • | • | • |
| ALL WEATHER FLOORMATS (PIO) | • | • | • |
| CARGO TRAY (PIO) | • | • | • |
| FRONT/REAR CARPETED FLOORMATS (PIO) | • | • | |
| REMOTE START (PIO) | • | • | • |
| SIDE STEP BARS (PIO) | • | • | • |
| TOW HITCH (PIO) | • | • | • |
| WHEEL LOCKS (PIO) | • | • | • |
2008 Kia Sorento Technical Specifications
Brakes
| BASE | LX | EX | |
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| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 11.8 x - TBD - | 11.8 x - TBD - | 11.8 x - TBD - |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 12.4 x - TBD - | 12.4 x - TBD - | 12.4 x - TBD - |
Cargo Area Dimensions
| BASE | LX | EX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft) | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft) | 31.7 | 31.7 | 31.7 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft) |
Engine
| BASE | LX | EX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.3L/204 | 3.3L/204 | 3.8L/231 |
| Engine Type | Gas V6 | Gas V6 | Gas V6 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 242 @ 6000 | 242 @ 6000 | 262 @ 6000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 228 @ 4500 | 228 @ 4500 | 260 @ 4500 |
Exterior Dimensions
| BASE | LX | EX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height, Overall (in) | 68.1 | 68.1 | 71.3 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 180.7 | 180.7 | 180.7 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 106.7 | 106.7 | 106.7 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 73.3 | 73.3 | 74.2 |
Fuel Tank
| BASE | LX | EX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 21.1 | 21.1 | 21.1 |
Steering
| BASE | LX | EX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.68 | 3.68 | 3.68 |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 35.4 | 35.4 | 35.4 |
Suspension
| BASE | LX | EX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | 5-link | 5-link | 5-link |
Tires
| BASE | LX | EX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | P245/70R16 | P245/70R16 | P245/70R16 |
| Rear Tire Size | P245/70R16 | P245/70R16 | P245/70R16 |
Transmission
| BASE | LX | EX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | 2 Wheel Drive | 2 Wheel Drive | 2 Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
| Trans Type | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Vehicle
| BASE | LX | EX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Head Room (in) | 38.3 | 38.3 | 38.3 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 42.6 | 42.6 | 42.6 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 58.9 | 58.9 | 58.9 |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft) | 137.5 | 137.5 | 137.5 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 38.0 | 38.0 | 38.0 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 36.1 | 36.1 | 36.1 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 58.4 | 58.4 | 58.4 |
Weight Information
| BASE | LX | EX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 4068 | 4068 | 4083 |
2008 Kia Sorento Safety Features
Safety Features
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system w/EBD |
| Dual advanced front airbags |
| Full-length side curtain airbags |
| Driver knee airbag |
| 3-point seat belts at all positions-inc: front force limiters & pretensioners |
| Front active headrests |
| Rear child safety door locks |
| Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH) |
| Electronic stability control w/traction control |
| Energy-absorbing steering column |
| Side impact door beams |
| Fuel cut-off system |
News Reports & Reviews
| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS | |
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| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS |
Frontal crash ratings: Driver: Passenger: Side crash ratings: Driver: Rear Passenger: Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags. NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars). |
