Kia Sorento Ground Clearance

Ground clearance (also acknowledged as Ride height) denotes the height from the minimum tip of the car’s undercarriage and the point of the tires’ contact with the horizontal road. But, the maker of the model might exploit little tweaks to the standard measure to come up with appealing outcome suggesting the actual length from the shock absorbers, the engine oil pan or the muffler to the ground is lesser than specified in the printed manual.

It is no wonder while reasonable car buyers chase an increased ground clearance to bypass issues when parking near the bumps or on trip through the rough area. The exact ride height of the model deviates from 180 to 210 mm based on the year of production and equipment. Don’t forget that a heavy- packed auto will easily miss about 1 inch of ground clearance.

Luckily, the model ground clearance can be gained via spacers for shock absorbers to make the auto sit higher off the ground. While enjoying a taller model, you forfeit a piece of the original stability and maneuverability in angled turns. Contrarily model ground clearance can be trimmed in the name of sharpened handling and stability.

There a number of ways to increase ground clearance. When it comes to lifting or lowering your Kia Sorento you can choose between bigger tires, a leveling kit, coil spring assisters, coilovers, airlift suspension, suspension lifts, etc.

08.2014 – 01.2018

Trims	Ground Clearance, mm
2.0 AT EX	185
2.0 AT AWD EX	185
2.4 AT L	185
2.4 AT LX	185
2.4 AT AWD LX	185
3.3 V6 AT SX	185
3.3 V6 AT SX Limited	185
3.3 V6 AT EX	185
3.3 V6 AT LX	185
3.3 V6 AT AWD SX	185
3.3 V6 AT AWD SX Limited	185
3.3 V6 AT AWD EX	185
3.3 V6 AT AWD LX	185

How to raise Ground Clearance on your Kia Sorento. Tip 1 – Get Bigger Tires.

You can raise the ground clearance of your Kia Sorento by upgrading tires to the bigger size. This will earn you extra 0,5-1 inch of clearance.

07.2012 – 07.2014

Trims	Ground Clearance, mm
2.4 AT 2WD LX	180
2.4 AT 4WD LX	180
3.3 AT 2WD LX	180
3.3 AT 2WD EX	180
3.3 AT 2WD SX	180
3.3 AT 2WD Limited	180
3.3 AT 4WD LX	180
3.3 AT 4WD EX	180
3.3 AT 4WD SX	180
3.3 AT 4WD Limited	180

How to raise Ground Clearance on your Kia Sorento. Tip 2 – Install Leveling Kit.

Leveling kits are designed to level out the uneven stance and increase the ground clearance of your Kia Sorento. In most cases, the slight lift will allow for bigger tires. Please refer to Plus Sizing Guides.

05.2009 – 06.2012

Trims	Ground Clearance, mm
2.4 MT 2WD Sorento	180
2.4 MT 2WD LX	180
2.4 MT 4WD LX	180
2.4 MT 4WD EX	180
2.4 AT 2WD LX	180
2.4 AT 2WD Sorento	180
2.4 AT 4WD EX	180
2.4 AT 4WD LX	180
3.5 AT 2WD Sorento	180
3.5 AT 2WD LX	180
3.5 AT 4WD Sorento	180
3.5 AT 4WD EX	180
3.5 AT 4WD LX	180

How to raise Ground Clearance on your Kia Sorento. Tip 3 – install Suspension Lift Kit.

Kia Sorento Suspension Lift Kits (only available for trucks and SUVs) provide the proper clearance between the tire and chassis when going off-road. Normally, it increases the ground clearance from 2 to 8 inches.

04.2006 – 04.2009

Trims	Ground Clearance, mm
2.5 CRDi MT 4WD EX	210
2.5 CRDi MT 4WD LX	210
2.5 CRDi MT 2WD Base	210
2.5 CRDi MT 2WD EX	210
2.5 CRDi MT 2WD LX	210
2.5 CRDi AT 4WD LX	210
2.5 CRDi AT 4WD EX	210
2.5 CRDi AT 2WD LX	210
2.5 CRDi AT 2WD EX	210
2.5 CRDi AT 2WD Base	210
3.3 AT 4WD LX	210
3.3 AT 4WD EX	210
3.3 AT 2WD Base	210
3.3 AT 2WD LX	210
3.3 AT 2WD EX	210
3.8 AT 4WD LX	210
3.8 AT 4WD EX	210
3.8 AT 2WD Base	210
3.8 AT 2WD LX	210
3.8 AT 2WD EX	210

02.2002 – 03.2006

Trims	Ground Clearance, mm
2.4 MT 4WD LX	210
2.4 MT 4WD EX	210
2.4 MT 2WD EX	210
2.4 MT 2WD LX	210
2.5 CRDi MT 4WD EX	210
2.5 CRDi MT 4WD LX	210
2.5 CRDi MT 2WD LX	210
2.5 CRDi MT 2WD EX	210
2.5 CRDi AT 4WD LX	210
2.5 CRDi AT 4WD EX	210
2.5 CRDi AT 2WD EX	210
2.5 CRDi AT 2WD LX	210
3.5 AT 4WD LX	210
3.5 AT 4WD EX	210
3.5 AT 2WD EX	210
3.5 AT 2WD LX	210

08.2014 – 07.2017

Trims	Ground Clearance, mm
2.0 VGT AT 2WD Deluxe 5 seats	184
2.0 VGT AT 2WD Luxury 5 seats	184
2.0 VGT AT 2WD Prestige 5 seats	184
2.0 VGT AT 2WD Noblesse 5 seats	184
2.0 VGT AT 2WD Noblesse Special 5 seats	184
2.0 VGT AT 2WD Prestige 7 seats	184
2.0 VGT AT 2WD Noblesse 7 seats	184
2.0 VGT AT 2WD Noblesse Special 7 seats	184
2.0 VGT AT 4WD Prestige 5 seats	184
2.0 VGT AT 4WD Noblesse 5 seats	184
2.0 VGT AT 4WD Noblesse Special 5 seats	184
2.0 VGT AT 4WD Prestige 7 seats	184
2.0 VGT AT 4WD Noblesse 7 seats	184
2.0 VGT AT 4WD Noblesse Special 7 seats	184
2.2 VGT AT 2WD Noblesse Special 7 seats	184
2.2 VGT AT 2WD Noblesse 7 seats	184
2.2 VGT AT 2WD Prestige 7 seats	184
2.2 VGT AT 2WD Noblesse Special 5 seats	184
2.2 VGT AT 2WD Noblesse 5 seats	184
2.2 VGT AT 2WD Prestige 5 seats	184
2.2 VGT AT 2WD Luxury 5 seats	184
2.2 VGT AT 4WD Noblesse Special 7 seats	184
2.2 VGT AT 4WD Noblesse 7 seats	184
2.2 VGT AT 4WD Prestige 7 seats	184
2.2 VGT AT 4WD Noblesse Special 5 seats	184
2.2 VGT AT 4WD Noblesse 5 seats	184
2.2 VGT AT 4WD Prestige 5 seats	184
2.2 VGT AT 4WD Luxury 5 seats	184

07.2012 – 07.2014

Trims	Ground Clearance, mm
2.0 VGT AT 2WD LX	184
2.0 VGT AT 2WD TLX Special	184
2.0 VGT AT 2WD TLX	184
2.0 VGT AT 2WD LIMITED Special	184
2.0 VGT AT 2WD LIMITED	184
2.0 VGT AT 2WD Prestige	184
2.0 VGT AT 2WD Noblesse	184
2.0 VGT AT 4WD Prestige	184
2.0 VGT AT 4WD LIMITED	184
2.0 VGT AT 4WD TLX	184
2.0 VGT AT 4WD TLX Special	184
2.0 VGT AT 4WD LX	184
2.0 VGT AT 4WD Noblesse	184
2.0 VGT AT 4WD LIMITED Special	184
2.2 VGT AT 2WD Noblesse	184
2.2 VGT AT 2WD LX	184
2.2 VGT AT 2WD TLX Special	184
2.2 VGT AT 2WD TLX	184
2.2 VGT AT 2WD LIMITED Special	184
2.2 VGT AT 2WD LIMITED	184
2.2 VGT AT 2WD Prestige	184
2.2 VGT AT 4WD Prestige	184
2.2 VGT AT 4WD LIMITED	184
2.2 VGT AT 4WD LIMITED Special	184
2.2 VGT AT 4WD TLX	184
2.2 VGT AT 4WD TLX Special	184
2.2 VGT AT 4WD LX	184
2.2 VGT AT 4WD Noblesse	184

05.2009 – 06.2012

Trims	Ground Clearance, mm
2.0 VGT AT 2WD LX Premium	184
2.0 VGT AT 2WD TLX Premium	184
2.0 VGT AT 2WD TLX Premier	184
2.0 VGT AT 2WD TLX Maximum Premium	184
2.0 VGT AT 2WD LIMITED Premium	184
2.0 VGT AT 2WD TLX LIMITED Premium	184
2.2 VGT AT 2WD TLX LIMITED Premium	184
2.2 VGT AT 2WD LIMITED Premium	184
2.2 VGT AT 2WD TLX Maximum Premium	184
2.2 VGT AT 2WD TLX Premier	184
2.2 VGT AT 2WD TLX Premium	184
2.2 VGT AT 2WD LX Premium	184
2.2 VGT AT 4WD TLX LIMITED Premium	184
2.2 VGT AT 4WD LIMITED Premium	184
2.2 VGT AT 4WD TLX Maximum Premium	184
2.2 VGT AT 4WD TLX Premier	184
2.2 VGT AT 4WD TLX Premium	184
2.2 VGT AT 4WD LX Premium	184
2.4 MPI AT 2WD LX Premium	184
2.4 MPI AT 2WD TLX Premium	184
2.4 MPI AT 2WD TLX Premier	184
2.4 MPI AT 2WD TLX Maximum Premium	184
2.7 LPI AT 2WD LX Premium	184
2.7 LPI AT 2WD TLX Premium	184
2.7 LPI AT 2WD TLX Premier	184
2.7 LPI AT 2WD TLX Maximum Premium	184

04.2006 – 04.2009

Trims	Ground Clearance, mm
2.5 MT 4WD LX	210
2.5 MT 4WD LX Premium Type	210
2.5 MT 4WD TLX Premium	210
2.5 MT 4WD Type TLX Premium Type	210
2.5 MT 2WD LX	210
2.5 MT 2WD LX Premium Type	210
2.5 MT 2WD TLX Premium	210
2.5 MT 2WD Type TLX Premium Type	210
2.5 AT 4WD Type TLX Premium Type	210
2.5 AT 4WD TLX Premium	210
2.5 AT 4WD LX Premium Type	210
2.5 AT 4WD LX	210
2.5 AT 2WD Type TLX Premium Type	210
2.5 AT 2WD TLX Premium	210
2.5 AT 2WD LX Premium Type	210
2.5 AT 2WD LX	210
2.5 AT 4WD Limited	210
2.5 AT 4WD Premium	210
2.5 AT 2WD Limited	210
2.5 AT 2WD Premium	210
2.5 AT 4WD Type TLX Premium Type 7 seats	210
2.5 AT 4WD TLX Premium 7 seats	210
2.5 AT 4WD LX Premium Type 7 seats	210
2.5 AT 4WD LX 7 seats	210
2.5 AT 4WD Type TLX Premium Type 5 seats	210
2.5 AT 4WD TLX Premium 5 seats	210
2.5 AT 4WD LX Premium Type 5 seats	210
2.5 AT 4WD LX 5 seats	210
2.5 AT 4WD Limited 7 seats	210
2.5 AT 4WD Premium 7 seats	210
2.5 AT 2WD Type TLX Premium Type 7 seats	210
2.5 AT 2WD TLX Premium 7 seats	210
2.5 AT 2WD LX Premium Type 7 seats	210
2.5 AT 2WD LX 7 seats	210
2.5 AT 2WD Type TLX Premium Type 5 seats	210
2.5 AT 2WD TLX Premium 5 seats	210
2.5 AT 2WD LX Premium Type 5 seats	210
2.5 AT 2WD LX 5 seats	210

02.2002 – 03.2006

Trims	Ground Clearance, mm
2.5 MT 4WD Base	210
2.5 MT 2WD Base	210
2.5 AT 4WD Base	210
2.5 AT 2WD Base	210
3.5 AT 4WD Base	210

How to lower the Ground Clearance on your Kia Sorento.

Option 1 – Install Lowering Springs .

Option 2 – Install Coilovers

Option 3 – Install Air Suspension Kit

References

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