← Kia Sorento · 2002-2009 · BL

Kia Sorento BL

Headline trim: 2.5 CRDi — 168 bhp, 0-62 in 12.1s.

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Verdict
C
BHP
168 bhp
0–60
12.1 s
Top speed
112 mph
MPG
27 mpg (US)
Used
$1,100-$4,400

Strengths

  • Cheap to buy
  • Body-on-frame durable for towing
  • Low-range 4WD

Weaknesses

  • Crude on-road
  • Rusts on UK cars
  • Heavy fuel consumption

Notable tech

  • Body-on-frame construction
  • 2.4 petrol, 3.5 V6 petrol, 2.5 CRDi diesel
  • 5MT / 5AT
  • Selectable 4WD with low-range

Common issues

  • Diesel turbo failures
  • Rear axle rust
  • 5AT slow

Engine derivatives

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

Pick two engines to compare
3.5 V6 petrol
BHP191
Torque300 Nm
0–6011.0 s
Top116 mph
MPG (US)18 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox5AT
2.5 CRDi diesel
BHP168
Torque392 Nm
0–6012.1 s
Top112 mph
MPG (US)27 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox5MT / 5AT