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Kia Sorento UM

Headline trim: 2.2 CRDi — 197 bhp, 0-62 in 9.0s.

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Verdict
B
BHP
197 bhp
0–60
9.0 s
Top speed
124 mph
MPG
35 mpg (US)
Used
$10,000-$25,000

Strengths

  • Cabin a big step on
  • Refined diesel
  • Seven-seat practical

Weaknesses

  • Heavy and softly sprung
  • No hybrid yet
  • 8AT shudder

Notable tech

  • Unibody platform
  • 2.2 CRDi diesel
  • 6MT / 6AT / 8AT (post-2018)
  • On-demand AWD
  • 2018 facelift sharpened front and added 8-speed auto

Common issues

  • Theta II noise (rare UK)
  • DPF clogging
  • 8AT shudder

Engine derivatives

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

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2.2 CRDi diesel
BHP197
Torque440 Nm
0–609.0 s
Top124 mph
MPG (US)35 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT / 6AT / 8AT