Kia Sorento Owner's Manual
When the mid-size Kia Sorento first appeared, it featured a traditional truck-like body-on-frame construction that provided a level of toughness not typical of crossover SUVs. Equipped with excellent off-road and towing capability, the first-generation Sorento with V6 engine earned our respect for its practicality. It also boasted impressive value, offering mid-size SUV dimensions at the price of a compact crossover. However, the original Sorento clearly did not follow the crossover craze. Today, most consumers want their SUVs to have a unibody construction, so Kia delivered exactly that in the second- and third-generation Sorento models. These newer Sorentos are among the best choices in the small and mid-size crossover segment, thanks to a choice of four-cylinder or V6 engines, a spacious cabin, an available third-row seat, and Kia's comprehensive warranty package.
XM 2nd Generation (2011-2023)
The redesigned Sorento crossover (platform code XMA) was launched in South Korea in 2009. It is the first Kia model to be produced in the United States, at the new $1 billion Kia plant in West Point,
First Generation BL (2003-2009)
The Kia Sorento is a mid-size SUV introduced in 2003. Sorento sales were strong, and it became the best-selling Kia model in the United States. It was launched at the same time as the Mitsubishi Outla
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