The 2012 Kia Sorento 2.2-litre CRDi diesel with a manual transmission is a practical, seven-seat family SUV featuring a monocoque chassis and a strong turbodiesel engine.

Key Specifications & Performance
• Engine: 2.2-litre CRDi 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel
• Power: 194 bhp (145 kW)
• Torque: 422 Nm for manual versions (at 1,800 rpm)
• Transmission: 6-speed manual
• Drive Configuration: Front-Wheel Drive (2WD) or Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (4WD) with a 50:50 lock mode
• Acceleration (0–62 mph / 0–100 km/h): ~9.1 to 9.5 seconds
• Top Speed: 118 mph (190 km/h)
• Towing Capacity: Up to 2,500 kg (braked) for the manual model.

Fuel Economy & Efficiency
• 2WD Manual Diesel: Approx. 43.5 mpg combined (5.8 l/100km / 171 g/km CO₂)
• 4WD Manual Diesel: Approx. 42.2 mpg combined

Interior & Practicality
• Seating: 7 seats across three rows, with reclining second-row seats providing extra legroom.
• Boot Capacity: Ranges from 116–260 litres with all seats up, expanding up to 1,050–1,530 litres with the rear rows folded.
• ⁠Standard Equipment: Alloy wheels, air-conditioning, keyless entry, RDS radio/CD with MP3, Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Downhill Brake Control (DBC), and Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
• ⁠Safety: Awarded a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating, featuring front, side, and curtain airbags.