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Kia Sorento XM

Headline trim: 2.2 CRDi — 195 bhp, 0-62 in 9.6s.

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Verdict
B
BHP
195 bhp
0–60
9.6 s
Top speed
118 mph
MPG
33 mpg (US)
Used
$3,800-$11,000

Strengths

  • Unibody — much better on-road
  • Seven seats standard from 2012
  • Better cabin

Weaknesses

  • Diesel injector reliability
  • Cabin still plasticky
  • No hybrid

Notable tech

  • Unibody construction
  • 2.4 petrol, 2.2 CRDi diesel
  • 6MT / 6AT
  • On-demand AWD
  • 2012 facelift sharpened front

Common issues

  • Diesel injector failures
  • AC condenser
  • Steering rack leaks

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across XM's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

Pick two engines to compare
2.4 GDi petrol
BHP192
Torque241 Nm
0–609.7 s
Top118 mph
MPG (US)24 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6AT
2.2 CRDi diesel
BHP195
Torque436 Nm
0–609.6 s
Top118 mph
MPG (US)33 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT / 6AT