Does the Kia Sorento come with a spare tire? This is one of the common queries that potential buyers of Kia Sorento are interested in! As many of you have heard, the majority of the Kia vehicles today don’t feature a spare tire.
Is it the same case for Kia Sorento’s spare tire as well? Let’s find it out:
The Quick Answer:
Kia Sorento does come with a spare tire. The spare tire is located underneath the vehicle near the back bumper.
But the above answer is a general statement. We know that Kia Sorento has four generations. So is the availability of the spare the same for all models? Yes, it is!
I have personally checked the official specifications and details of the Kia Sorento and have found that they feature a standard spare tire. The details are:
| Generation | Years | Spare Tire Availability |
|---|---|---|
| First Generation | 2003-2009 | Yes, Standard spare tire |
| Second Generation | 2011-2015 | Yes, Standard spare tire |
| Third Generation | 2016-2020 | Yes, Standard spare tire |
| Fourth Generation | 2021-2024 Hybrid | Yes, Space Saver spare tire |
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How to locate Kia Sorento Spare Tire:
Now we know that, unlike the Kia Fortes, the Kia Sorento has a spare tire. But how are we going to locate this tire, and also how to get it down?
Here are the steps to locate and take down the spare tire for Kia Sorento:
- Open the rear hatch of the Kia Sorento.
- Locate the spare tire compartment under the trunk floor.
- Remove the cover from the spare tire compartment.
- Loosen the lug nut on the spare tire using the tire iron.
- Use the jack to lower the spare tire to the ground.
- Release the cable that holds the spare tire in place.
- Pull the spare tire out from under the vehicle.
To understand this further, you can make use of this Youtube video as well:
Final Words:
To conclude, we have learned that the Kia Sorento does feature a spare tire. We have also learned about the location of this spare tire and how to take it down as well!
If you have any queries, feel free to comment below!
I am Kashif Riaz – founder and author at Tiremonk.com. I am an automotive DIY enthusiast and tire blogger with a background in Mechanical Engineering. I have been in the field for more than seven years. I love to write about automobiles, especially about their tires – design, construction, functioning, and maintenance.
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