2012 Kia Sorento is a 5 to 7-seat SUV with gas powertrain. 2012 Kia Sorento offers AWD and FWD; the exact drivetrain can change efficiency or capability, so the version matters.
2012 Kia Sorento gives shoppers 3 published trims and 3 documented versions to compare. Start with the version that matches the way you plan to use the vehicle, then verify the exact version and equipment that matter to you.
2012 Kia Sorento is a 5 to 7-seat SUV with gas powertrain. 2012 Kia Sorento offers AWD and FWD; the exact drivetrain can change efficiency or capability, so the version matters.
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The published 2012 Kia Sorento trim lineup includes LX, EX, and SX. Trim names are the shopper-facing starting point, while engines, drivetrains, equipment, packages, pricing, and exact versions can still vary inside the lineup.
The 2012 Kia Sorento powertrain record includes versions such as EX ICE AWD automatic:6 191 hp, LX ICE FWD automatic:6 175 hp, and SX ICE FWD automatic:6 276 hp. Use the exact version details whenever output, drivetrain, transmission, fuel type, or electrification changes within the lineup.
Published performance-related specifications for 2012 Kia Sorento include EX 191 hp AWD automatic:6, LX 175 hp FWD automatic:6, and SX 276 hp FWD automatic:6. AutoUnite keeps output and hardware tied to the supported version and does not invent acceleration or handling claims when they are not governed.
Published capability information for 2012 Kia Sorento includes 1,650 lb towing, 72.5 cu ft max cargo and 3,500 lb towing, 72.5 cu ft max cargo. Capability belongs to specific supported versions, so maximums are never universalized across the whole lineup.
Exterior information for 2012 Kia Sorento includes 183.9 in long, 74.2 in wide, 67.3 in high, 106.3 in wheelbase and 183.5 in long, 74.2 in wide, 66.9 in high, 106.3 in wheelbase. Body dimensions, wheels, colors, lighting, roof or bed equipment, and appearance details can vary by trim and package, so exact applicability stays tied to the supported version.
Interior information for 2012 Kia Sorento includes 5 seats, 72.5 cu ft cargo, 1,650 lb towing and 7 seats, 72.5 cu ft cargo, 3,500 lb towing. Cabin layout, seating, materials, controls, and equipment can differ by trim or version, so exact availability remains scoped to the supported version.
Shown infotainment, connectivity, or vehicle technology details for 2012 Kia Sorento are not complete enough to support a specific model-year claim. AutoUnite keeps that point open rather than borrowing a fact from another version, and the rest of the Guide remains available for research and comparison.
Shown safety rating or driver-assistance details for 2012 Kia Sorento are not complete enough to support a specific model-year claim. AutoUnite keeps that point open rather than borrowing a fact from another version, and the rest of the Guide remains available for research and comparison.
Everyday-use information for 2012 Kia Sorento includes 5 seats, 72.5 cu ft cargo, 1,650 lb towing and 7 seats, 72.5 cu ft cargo, 3,500 lb towing. AutoUnite uses documented convenience, climate, seating, access, and capacity information to explain daily usability without turning subjective impressions into facts.
Published seating and cargo information for 2012 Kia Sorento includes 5 seats, 72.5 cu ft cargo, 1,650 lb towing and 7 seats, 72.5 cu ft cargo, 3,500 lb towing. Passenger and cargo capacity can change by body style, seating layout, battery packaging, bed setup, or exact version.
Shown color, wheel, or appearance details for 2012 Kia Sorento are not complete enough to support a specific model-year claim. AutoUnite keeps that point open rather than borrowing a fact from another version, and the rest of the Guide remains available for research and comparison.
Documented packages for 2012 Kia Sorento include premium Package, 3Rd Row Seating Package, and premium Plus Package. Package eligibility and contents can vary by trim or version, and package availability never proves installation on an individual vehicle.
Shown standalone option or optional equipment details for 2012 Kia Sorento are not complete enough to support a specific model-year claim. AutoUnite keeps that point open rather than borrowing a fact from another version, and the rest of the Guide remains available for research and comparison.
The 2012 Kia Sorento specification record includes EX ICE AWD automatic:6 191 hp, LX ICE FWD automatic:6 175 hp, SX ICE FWD automatic:6 276 hp, 183.9 in long, 74.2 in wide, 67.3 in high, 106.3 in wheelbase, 183.5 in long, 74.2 in wide, 66.9 in high, 106.3 in wheelbase, 5 seats, 72.5 cu ft cargo, 1,650 lb towing, 7 seats, 72.5 cu ft cargo, 3,500 lb towing, and combined 24. Exact numbers remain version-aware so dimensions, efficiency, powertrain, capacity, and capability are not incorrectly applied to every version.
Ownership information for 2012 Kia Sorento includes original warranty coverage. Model-year references are kept separate from the condition and history of any specific used vehicle.
Reliability and service context for 2012 Kia Sorento includes recalls: 5, complaints: 354, and manufacturer communications: 233. These records are information, not a failure-rate or reliability score, and AutoUnite does not turn complaint, recall, or service volume into an unsupported ranking.
Market information for 2012 Kia Sorento is intentionally kept separate from permanent vehicle truth. When fresh inventory, asking-price, incentive, or market observations are available they can be added here without changing the underlying model-year facts.
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