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2012 Kia Sorento

2012 Kia Sorento Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$21,250 - $34,850

Original MSRP:
$20,530 - $32,720

2012 Kia Sorento Review
The 2012 Kia Sorento is a 4-door, 7-passenger new SUV that is carried over and refreshed from 2011. The 2012 Kia Sorento is available in ten different models starting with the LX FWD and extending to the SX AWD. The 2012 Sorento LX FWD comes with a 2.4 liter, I4, 175hp engine and a 6-speed manual transmission. The 2012 Kia Sorento SX AWD has a standard 3.5 liter, V6, 276hp engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission. The 2012 Kia Sorento carries a 60,000/60 basic warranty and is a new car over 20 MPG that averages over 20 MPG city and 32 mpg highway.

The 2012 Kia Sorento SX AWD comes with these standard features - full power accessories, AWD, hill start/descent control, ABS brakes, traction/stability control, front/rear power outlets, CD player, GPS navigation aid, USB port, voice-activated Bluetooth®, MP3 player, engine start/stop button, fog lights, automatic halogen headlights, front air dam, a rear spoiler, front/rear climate controls, air filter, cruise control, steering wheel mounted controls, tire pressure monitor, trip computer, leather steering wheel, second/third row floor mats, keyless entry, universal garage door opener, electronic parking aid, driver power lumbar seat, leather interior, third row seat, tilt steering, exterior rails, chrome wheels, folding/heated/power/signaling mirrors, illuminated vanity mirrors and privacy glass. *Some of the above features may not come as standard on other trims.

Some of the optional upgrades for the 2012 Suzuki Models include: a tow hitch receiver, power sunroof, wheel locks, remote ignition, cargo area cover and cargo area ties.

The 2012 Kia Sorento is a new suv under $25,000 that has a starting price of $21,250.
Warranty Information
Basic: 5 Years/60,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 23V652000
Mfg's Report Date September 25, 2023
Component SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Number of Units Affected 1,730,192
Summary 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 electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Consequence An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
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. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 14, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC284.
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.nhtsa.gov.

2012 Kia Sorento Models & Prices

2012 Kia Sorento Base
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
2WD 4dr I4 Base $21,250 $20,530 $335 / Month*

2012 Kia Sorento LX
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
2WD 4dr I4 LX $23,150 $22,370 $365 / Month*
2WD 4dr I4-GDI LX $23,150 $22,370 $365 / Month*
2WD 4dr V6 LX $24,950 $24,110 $393 / Month*
AWD 4dr I4-GDI LX $25,350 $24,495 $399 / Month*
AWD 4dr V6 LX $26,650 $25,750 $420 / Month*

2012 Kia Sorento EX
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
2WD 4dr I4-GDI EX $25,950 $24,595 $401 / Month*
AWD 4dr I4-GDI EX $27,650 $26,205 $427 / Month*
2WD 4dr V6 EX $27,950 $26,490 $432 / Month*
AWD 4dr V6 EX $29,650 $28,100 $458 / Month*

2012 Kia Sorento SX
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
2WD 4dr V6 SX $33,150 $31,125 $507 / Month*
AWD 4dr V6 SX $34,850 $32,720 $533 / Month*

2012 Kia Sorento Features and Standard Equipment

EXTERIOR Features
Base LX EX SX
17" x 7.0" painted alloy wheels    
18" x 7.0" 10-spoke mirror finish alloy wheels      
18" x 7.0" 5-spoke hyper finish alloy wheels      
Auto headlamps    
Body-color heated pwr folding mirrors -inc: integrated turn signals, memory      
Body-color heated pwr mirrors -inc: integrated turn signals    
Chrome roof rails      
Chrome tail pipe finish      
Fixed rear wiper
Fog lamps    
Front/rear SX style body colored bumpers      
P235/60R18 tires    
P235/65R17 tires    
Privacy glass
Pwr mirrors      
Rear LED tail lamps      
Rear spoiler    
Silver roof rails    
Stainless steel greenhouse trim molding      
SX style chrome tail pipe      
Variable intermittent front windshield wipers
INTERIOR Features
Base LX EX SX
3rd row 50/50 split-folding seat    
4-way pwr passenger seat      
8-way pwr driver seat w/lumbar      
8-way pwr driver seat w/lumbar -inc: driver memory      
Auto-dimming rear view mirror w/HomeLink      
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors  
Dual visor vanity mirrors      
Dual-zone auto climate controls w/ionized air filtration    
EcoMinder indicator  
Fabric/leatherette front bucket seats -inc: YES essentials fabric treatment      
Front/rear carpeted floor mats      
Front/rear pwr outlets
Front/rear/3rd row carpeted floor mats    
Heated leather ventilated front bucket seats      
Heated leather-wrapped wood trimmed tilt & telescopic steering wheel -inc: audio, cruise, Bluetooth controls      
Interior accent illumination    
Leather shift knob    
Leather-wrapped tilt & telescopic steering wheel -inc: audio, cruise, Bluetooth controls      
Manual air conditioning    
Pwr door locks
Pwr windows w/driver one-touch auto down      
Pwr windows w/driver one-touch auto up/down  
Rear air conditioning    
Rear center armrest w/cup holder  
Rear map pockets
Rear window defroster
Remote keyless entry    
Smart keyless entry w/push button start    
Stainless pedals      
Stainless sill plate w/illuminated scuff trim      
Stitched meter housing cover      
SX meter cluster face      
Tilt & telescopic steering wheel -inc: audio, cruise, Bluetooth controls    
Tricot cloth front bucket seats -inc: YES essentials fabric treatment    
Trip computer
MECHANICAL Features
Base LX EX SX
2.4L DOHC GDI dual CVVT 16-valve I4 engine    
2.4L DOHC MPI dual CVVT 16-valve I4 engine    
3.5L DOHC dual CVVT 24-valve V6 engine  
6-speed automatic transmission w/OD, Sportmatic  
6-speed manual transmission w/OD      
All wheel drive  
Front wheel drive
Front/rear stabilizer bars
Front/rear stainless steel skid plates      
Hydraulic pwr rack & pinion steering
Independent MacPherson strut front suspension w/coil springs
Independent multi-link rear suspension
Pwr ventilated front/solid rear disc brakes
SAFETY Features
Base LX EX SX
3-point seat belts in all positions w/front pretensioners
4-wheel anti-lock brakes
Downhill brake control
Dual advanced front airbags -inc: passenger occupancy sensor
Electronic brake force distribution w/brake assist
Electronic stability control w/traction control
Energy-absorbing steering column
Front active headrests
Front seat-mounted air bags
Front/rear crumple zones
Full-length side curtain airbags
Height-adjustable front seatbelts
Hill assist control
Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH)
Rear child safety door locks
Side impact door beams
Sonar back-up warning system    
Tire pressure monitoring system
ENTERTAINMENT Features
Base LX EX SX
AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player -inc: auxiliary input jack, USB port
Bluetooth hands-free link
Infinity surround sound audio -inc: (10) speakers      
Navigation system -inc: real-time traffic data, rearview camera display      
SIRIUS satellite radio -inc: (3) months free subscription
UVO hands-free entertainment system -inc: rear camera display    

2012 Kia Sorento Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT Options
Base LX EX SX
CONVENIENCE PKG -inc: roof rails, back-up warning system, auto dimming mirror w/backup camera display, heated front seats, fog lamps      
EX V6 PREMIUM PKG -inc: leather trim seats, heated front seats, auto dimming mirror w/compass, panoramic sunroof, 4-way pwr passenger seat, Infiniti surround sound audio system      
LIMITED PKG -inc: air-cooled driver seat w/memory, pwr folding outside mirrors w/memory, navigation system w/SIRIUS Traffic, auto dimming rearview mirror w/HomeLink (REQ: PK2 EX V6 Premium Pkg)      
PREMIUM PLUS PKG -inc: leather trim seats, heated front seats, auto dimming mirror w/HomeLink, pwr folding outside mirrors w/memory, driver seat memory, 4-way pwr passenger seat, navigation system w/SIRIUS traffic, Infiniti surround sound audio system, third row seating      
SX PREMIUM PKG -inc: panoramic sunroof      
THIRD ROW PKG      
V6 CONVENIENCE PKG -inc: roof rails, back-up warning system, auto dimming mirror w/backup camera display, heated front seats, fog lamps, third row seats (REQ: TRS Third Row Pkg)      
PAINT Options
Base LX EX SX
BRIGHT SILVER
DARK CHERRY  
EBONY BLACK
JAVA BROWN      
PACIFIC BLUE      
SNOW WHITE PEARL  
SNOW WHITE PEARL *Late Availability* *No Longer Factory Orderable, See Dealer for Current Availability*  
TITANIUM SILVER  
TUSCAN OLIVE    
WHITE SAND BEIGE    
PAINT SCHEME Options
Base LX EX SX
STANDARD PAINT
PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS Options
Base LX EX SX
** VARIOUS ADDITIONAL PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS MAY BE AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA-SEE YOUR AREA DEALER FOR A COMPLETE LIST **    
1ST/2ND ROW ALL WEATHER FLOOR MATS (PIO)  
1ST/2ND ROW CARPETED FLOOR MATS (PIO)    
1ST/2ND/3RD ROW CARPETED FLOOR MATS (PIO)      
1ST/2ND/3RD ROW CARPETED FLOOR MATS (REQ: PK1 Premium Plus Pkg) (PIO)      
1ST/2ND/3RD ROW CARPETED FLOOR MATS (REQ: TRS Third Row) (PIO)      
AUTO-DIMMING REARVIEW MIRROR W/HOMELINK -inc: compass (N/A w/CPG Convenience Pkg) (PIO)      
AUTO-DIMMING REARVIEW MIRROR W/HOMELINK -inc: compass (N/A w/CPK Convenience Pkg) (PIO)      
AUTO-DIMMING REARVIEW MIRROR W/HOMELINK -inc: compass (N/A w/CPW Convenience Pkg) (PIO)      
AUTO-DIMMING REARVIEW MIRROR W/HOMELINK -inc: compass (PIO)  
BLACK CROSS BARS (PIO)    
BLACK CROSS BARS (REQ: CPG V6 Convenience Pkg) (PIO)      
BLACK CROSS BARS (REQ: CPK Convenience Pkg) (PIO)      
BLACK CROSS BARS (REQ: CPW Convenience Pkg) (PIO)      
BLACK CROSS BARS (REQ: PK2 EX V6 Premium Pkg) (PIO)      
BLACK REAR BUMPER PROTECTOR (PIO)  
CARGO COVER (PIO)
CARGO MAT (N/A w/PK1 Premium Plus Pkg) (PIO)      
CARGO MAT (N/A w/TRS Third Row Pkg) (PIO)      
CARGO MAT (PIO)      
CARGO NET (PIO)
CARGO ORGANIZER (N/A w/PK1 Premium Plus Pkg) (PIO)      
CARGO ORGANIZER (N/A w/TRS Third Row Pkg) (PIO)      
CARGO ORGANIZER (PIO)      
CARGO TRAY (N/A w/PK1 Premium Plus Pkg) (PIO)      
CARGO TRAY (N/A w/TRS Third Row Pkg) (PIO)      
CARGO TRAY (PIO)      
CHROME CROSS BARS (PIO)      
CHROME CROSS BARS (REQ: PR3 Premium Pkg)      
INTERIOR LIGHTING KIT (PIO)  
SIDE STEPS (PIO)  
TOW HITCH (PIO)
WHEEL LOCKS (PIO)
SEAT TRIM Options
Base LX EX SX
BEIGE, SEAT TRIM    
BLACK DOVE, SEAT TRIM -inc: high-style Black Dove black/light gray interior trim (REQ: PR3 SX Premium Pkg)      
BLACK, SEAT TRIM  
GRAY, SEAT TRIM    
MOCHA, SEAT TRIM -inc: high-style mocha interior trim (REQ: LPK Limited Pkg, PK2 EX V6 Premium Pkg)      

2012 Kia Sorento Technical Specifications

Brakes
Base LX EX SX
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.8 x - TBD - 11.8 x - TBD - 11.8 x - TBD - 11.8 x - TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.9 x - TBD - 11.9 x - TBD - 11.9 x - TBD - 11.9 x - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Base LX EX SX
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) - TBD - - TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft) 72.5 72.5 72.5 72.5
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft) 37.0 37.0 37.0 37.0
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft) 9.1
Engine
Base LX EX SX
Displacement 2.4L/144 2.4L/144 2.4L/- TBD - 3.5L/212
Engine Type Gas I4 Gas I4 Gas I4 Gas V6
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 175 @ 6000 175 @ 6000 191 @ - TBD - 272 @ 6300
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 169 @ 3750 169 @ 3750 181 @ - TBD - 248 @ 5000
Exterior Dimensions
Base LX EX SX
Height, Overall (in) 67.3 67.3 67.3 67.3
Length, Overall (in) 183.9 183.9 183.9 183.9
Min Ground Clearance (in) 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5
Wheelbase (in) 106.3 106.3 106.3 106.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 74.2 74.2 74.2 74.2
Fuel Tank
Base LX EX SX
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 18.0 18.0 18.0 18.0
Steering
Base LX EX SX
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 35.7 35.7 35.7 35.7
Suspension
Base LX EX SX
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Tires
Base LX EX SX
Front Tire Size P235/65R17 P235/65R17 P235/55R18 P235/55R18
Rear Tire Size P235/65R17 P235/65R17 P235/55R18 P235/55R18
Transmission
Base LX EX SX
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Manual Automatic w/manual shift Automatic w/manual shift Automatic w/manual shift
Trans Type 6 6 6 6
Vehicle
Base LX EX SX
Front Head Room (in) 39.2 39.2 39.2 39.2
Front Leg Room (in) 41.3 41.3 41.3 41.3
Front Shoulder Room (in) 59.3 59.3 59.3 59.3
Passenger Capacity 5 5 5 7
Passenger Volume (ft) 142.5 142.5 - TBD - - TBD -
Second Head Room (in) 39.2 39.2 39.2 39.2
Second Leg Room (in) 37.6 37.6 37.6 37.6
Second Shoulder Room (in) 58.7 58.7 58.7 58.7
Weight Information
Base LX EX SX
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3571 3845 3845 3977

2012 Kia Sorento Safety Features

Safety Features
4-wheel anti-lock brakes
Electronic brake force distribution w/brake assist
Hill assist control
Downhill brake control
Electronic stability control w/traction control
Side impact door beams
Front/rear crumple zones
Dual advanced front airbags -inc: passenger occupancy sensor
Front seat-mounted air bags
Full-length side curtain airbags
3-point seat belts in all positions w/front pretensioners
Height-adjustable front seatbelts
Front active headrests
Rear child safety door locks
Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH)
Tire pressure monitoring system
Energy-absorbing steering column
Sonar back-up warning system
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS N/A