The 2011 Kia Sorento, a complete retooling of the company’s mid-size SUV and now the first Kia built in the USA. The all-new 2011 Kia Sorento has a unibody construction and also offers a carlike ride, which Americans crave for, and at the same time has got most of its other bases covered as well. The 2011 Kia Sorento is a completely redesigned for the model year 2011. The major changes for the vehicle include a button to carlike unibody construction, a fresh third-row seat and more powerful engines.

The 2011 Kia Sorento comes in a single body style of a crossover SUV and is available in three body styles: base, EX and LX. The base Sorento comes equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission, complete power accessories, 17-inch alloy wheels, a tilt-and-telescoping multifunction steering wheel, air-conditioning, Bluetooth connectivity, a trip computer and a CD/MP3 audio system having a USB audio jack and satellite radio.

The power for all the 2011 Kia Sorento comes from a standard 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine set to generate 175 hp and 169 lb-ft of torque. The base model comes with a six-speed manual transmission, while the engine on the other models is mated a six-speed automatic. The standard drive-terrain across the board is front-wheel drive, though the EX and LX models here could be got with all-wheel drive. The All-wheel-drive system comes loaded with a locking center differential for enhancing the low-speed traction in off-road or icy situations.

Specifications

Length   ;- 183.5 inches
Towing Capacity (Std/Max)   ;-  3500 lbs.
Cargo Capacity (Std/Max)  ;- 72.50 cu.ft.
Fuel Capacity   ;- N/R
Height  ;-  68.3 inches
Seating Capacity (Std/Max)   ;-  7/7
Ground Clearance    :-  7.10 inches
Front Shoulder Room   ;- 59.30 inches
Front Legroom  ;-  41.3 inches
Tonnage   ;-  N/R
Rear Headroom    ;-  36.60 inches
Rear Legroom   ;-  31.3 inches
Front Headroom    ;-  39.2 inches
Width  :- 74.2 inches
Wheelbase  ;-  106.3 inches

Curb Weight  ;-  3896 lbs.

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2011 Kia Sorento SUV will be released the base price MSRP: $19,995 – $29,095.