2006 Kia Sorento LX Auto 4WD
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- Photo: 2005 Kia Sorento CRDi XS Automatic 2.5 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: KIA SORENTO (BL) China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: KIA SORENTO (BL) China (3) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2005 Kia Sorento CRDi XS Automatic 2.5 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2003 Kia Sorento LX, Rear Left, 06-16-2020 by SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2006 Kia Sorento LX Auto 4WD is a 192-hp V6 with a 5-speed automatic and four-wheel drive. It starts at $24,595 MSRP and is rated at 15 mpg combined.
It makes 192 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 217 lb-ft of torque at 3000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 13 mpg city and 18 mpg highway (15 mpg combined).
The Sorento measures 179.8 inches long on a 106.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,387 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $24,595 ($39,650 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $25,265 ($40,730 *) |
| Destination Charge | $670 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Sigma G6CU 3.5L DOHC V6, MPI, naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 192 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 217 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 24-valve |
| Injection Type | Multi-point fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Four-Wheel Drive |
| Differential Type | 2-speed transfer case, limited-slip rear differential |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 13 MPG |
| Highway | 18 MPG |
| Combined | 15 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16 in |
| Wheels Rear | 16 in |
| Tires Front | P245/70R16 |
| Tires Rear | P245/70R16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 179.8 in |
| Width | 74.2 in |
| Height | 71.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 31.7 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,387 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.3 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.6 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 58.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 58.4 in |
| Hip Room Front | 55.3 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 55.3 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (20.4 % risk) |
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2006 Kia SORENTO. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 17, 2009 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
HUYNDAI-KIA IS RECALLING 139,844 MY 2006-2007- SEDONA, SPORTAGE, SORENTO AND MY RONDO AND AMANTI VEHICLES. THE STOP LAMP SWITCH IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION. A MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED. A STOP LAMP SWITCH MALFUNCTION MAY ALSO AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE BRAKE-TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK FEATURE SO THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO BE SHIFTED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. IT MAY ALSO CAUSE THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) MALFUNCTION LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, AND IT MAY NOT DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE CONTROL WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.
Consequence: ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS, ALONE OR IN COMBINATION, MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 17, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA'S CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-333-4542.
NHTSA campaign 09V130000
242 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2006 Kia SORENTO
Owner Complaints
242 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2006 Kia SORENTO (12 mention a crash, 8 a fire, 7 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine | 67 |
| Exterior Lighting | 56 |
| Electrical System | 53 |
| Power Train | 35 |
| Steering | 33 |
| Service Brakes | 26 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2006 KIA SORENTO. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.