Skip's 4x4 My Kia Sorento Turbo Diesel 4x4.

 My Kia Sorento 

So, why did I choose a Kia Sorento? Click here to read about my vehicle selection process.
What have I added to my car? Click here to view my vehicles fit-out page.
How is the Sorento? Any problems with it? Click here for a my Reviews and Service History.

Model	2008 Kia Sorento EX Turbo Diesel
Purchase date	30 Nov 2008
Colour	Silver, with grey interior trim
Engine	2.5L  4 cylinder Turbo Diesel with 16 valves, DOHC, common rail, intercooler. Power and torque: 125Kwatt, 392Nm
Exhaust	Standard
Transmission	5 speed tip-tronic Automatic, Part time 4WD with high and low range
Suspension	Rear - live axle, coil springs, gas shockies.  Front - independent, dual wishbones, coil springs, gas shockies.
Air Conditioning	Yes, Factory fitted
Seats	2 front buckets, 60/40 split fold rear seat, with retractable centre arm rest
Doors	4 door + 2 piece rear tail gate
Fuel tank	80 litre main tank
Instruments	Speedo, Tacho, Fuel, Temp
Radio	AM/FM stereo CD/MP3 with Aux inputs, 4 door speakers, and front tweaters
Floor coverings	Carpet
Other standard features:	Electric windows, central remote locking, tilt adjustable steering wheel, intermittent wipers, rear wiper, instrument light dimmer, disc brakes all round, cruiser control, ABS, Electronic Stability Program, fog lights
Wheels	17x7" Alloys
Extras that came with the Global Circuit Pack:
Nudge bar	Chrome Nudge Bar with spottie mounts
Tow Bar	KIA genuine tow bar.
Roof Rack	KIA genuine roof rack rails.
Rear cargo mat / floor matts	KIA genuine rubber rear cargo mat, and Kia floor mats
Recovery kit	ARB recovery kit, including snatch strap, 2 shackles, and a pair of gloves
Extras fitted:
Tinting	Tint-a-car "Formula 1" window tinting
Suspension	"King Spring" coils with 50mm lift all round
Tyres	245/70R17 Mickey Thompson ATZ (All Terrains)
Driving lights	2 x Hella Comet 500 spotties (spread beam)
Communications	GME Hand-held UHF CB.
Compressor	Malz 72L/minute portable compressor
Inverter	Waeco 300watt inverter
My wishlist:
Bash Plate	I hope to fit a custom stainless steel bash plate to protect the front end's underside shortly.
UHF CB	GME UHF CB
25mm strut-top spacers for front suspension
25mm spacers for rear springs

    Click here to view my vehicles fit-out page.

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This page was last updated on 1 June 2010