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Kia Sorentos

Kia Sorento
2015 Kia Sorento (cropped).jpg
Overview
Manufacturer Kia Motors
Production 2002–present
Body and chassis
Class Mid-size SUV (2003–2010)
Mid-size crossover SUV (2010–present)
Body style 5-door SUV
Chronology
Predecessor Kia Borrego (North America)
First generation (BL)
Kia Sorento CRDI XE 2005 - Flickr - mick - Lumix.jpg
Overview
Also called Naza Sorento (Malaysia)
Pyeonghwa Ppeokkuggi 2405 (North Korea)
Production 2002–2009
2007–2009 (Russia)
Assembly South Korea: Hwaseong (Hwaseong Plant)
Malaysia: Gurun (NAM)
Russia: Izhevsk (Izh Auto)
Layout Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine 2.4 L I4
3.3 L Lambda V6 (2005–2009)
3.5 L Sigma V6 (2002–2006)
3.8 L Lambda V6 (2007–2009)
2.5 L Diesel I4
Transmission 4-speed automatic (2002–2005)
5-speed manual (2002–2007)
5-speed automatic (2005–2009)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,710 mm (106.7 in)
Length 2002–2006:
4,570 mm (179.9 in)
2006–2009:
4,590 mm (180.7 in)
Width 1,865 mm (73.4 in)
1,885 mm (74.2 in)
Height 1,435 mm (56.5 in)
1,515 mm (59.6 in)
Second generation (XM)
2011 Kia Sorento EX -- 06-30-2010.jpg
Overview
Also called Kia Sorento R (South Korea & China)
Production 2009–2014 (South Korea)
Model years 2010–2014 (South Korea)
Assembly South Korea: Hwaseong (Hwaseong Plant)
Kazakhstan: Oskemen (Azia Avto)
Malaysia: Gurun (NAM)
Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor)
United States: West Point, GA (KMMG)
Designer Peter Schreyer
Body and chassis
Layout Front engine, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
Related Hyundai Santa Fe
Hyundai Veracruz/ix55
Powertrain
Engine 2.4L Theta II I4 petrol
2.7L Mu V6 LPG
3.3L Lamba II GDI V6 petrol
3.5L Lambda II V6 petrol
2.2L CRDI R-Line I4 diesel
Transmission 5-speed manual
6-speed manual
5-speed automatic
6-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,700 mm (106.3 in)
Length 4,685 mm (184.4 in)
Width 1,885 mm (74.2 in)
Height 1,710 mm (67.3 in)
Third generation (UM)
2015 Kia Sorento (UM MY15) Platinum CRDi wagon (2015-11-13) 01.jpg
Overview
Also called Kia Sorento Prime (Russia)
Kia KX7 (China)
Production 2014–present (South Korea)
Model years 2015–present (South Korea)
Assembly South Korea: Hwaseong (Hwaseong Plant)
Malaysia: Gurun (NAM)
United States: West Point, GA (KMMG)
Body and chassis
Layout Front engine, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
Related Hyundai Santa Fe
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
Kia Carnival/Sedona
Powertrain
Engine 3.3 V6 MPi Gasoline
2.4 MPi Gasoline
2.2 CRDi Diesel engine
Transmission 6-speed manual
6-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,780 mm (109.4 in)
Length 4,760 mm (187.4 in)
Width 1,890 mm (74.4 in)
Height 1,685 mm (66.3 in)

The Kia Sorento is a mid-size crossover SUV (mid-size SUV in its first generation) produced since 2002 by the South Korean manufacturer Kia Motors.

Debuting in 2002, the first generation Sorento was a traditional truck-based body-on-frame SUV. It was offered in two trim levels: LX and EX. All American Sorentos also came with dual front airbags and dual side-curtain airbags in the front and rear. An optional four-wheel drive system with low range received praise for adding to the vehicle's off-road ability.

It had two transmission options, namely a 5-speed manual or 4/5-speed automatic transmission (pre-2005 models have a 4-speed automatic, whilst 2005 Sorentos came with a 5-speed tip-tronic style automatic transmission). First generation Sorentos are equipped with a Hyundai-manufactured 3.5L 24-valve DOHC V6 producing 192 hp (143 kW) at 5500 rpm, and 217 lb·ft (294 N·m) of torque at 3,000 rpm.

Common features of the first generation Sorento were 4-wheel disc brakes (standard on all models), optional anti-lock braking system (ABS), and a 21.1-gallon (79.9 litres) fuel tank.

The 2007 Sorento received upgrades, such as the transition from the 3.5L Sigma to the 3.3L with 235 hp 226 lb·ft for the LX trim, and the 3.8L Lambda for the EX trim, boosting horsepower to 263 and torque to 257 lb·ft and increased tow capacity from 3500lbs to 5000lbs. Projector beam head lamps were added, along with new tail lamps. The 5-speed manual transmission was no longer available; the 5-speed Sportmatic tip-tronic automatic transmission was made standard for all vehicles. The EX trim had full-time AWD and 4x4 Low modes; The LX had a part-time system with 2WD High (rear wheel drive), 4WD High (not for dry pavement) and 4WD Low modes. The 2007 Kia Sorento earned a five-star crash safety rating, the highest rating possible, for all seating positions in frontal and side impact crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).


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