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2003 – 2009 · 1 body style available

BL

The 2003-2009 Kia Sorento is the BL generation and, unusually for a vehicle that later became a unibody crossover, it was built on a body-on-frame chassis with…

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Midsize SUV

2011 – 2015 · 1 body style available

XM

The 2011-2015 Kia Sorento is the XM generation and changed the model's character completely, abandoning the body-on-frame layout for a unibody crossover…

Body styles
Midsize SUV

2016 – 2020 · 1 body style available

UM

The 2016-2020 Kia Sorento is the UM generation and grew substantially over its predecessor, with a longer wheelbase that made the third row genuinely usable…

Body styles
Midsize SUV

2021 – present · 1 body style available

MQ4

The 2021-present Kia Sorento is the MQ4 generation and adopts a much more angular, upright design along with a substantially broader powertrain range. Options…

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Midsize SUV

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What generations of the Kia Sorento are there?

BL (2003 to 2009); XM (2011 to 2015); UM (2016 to 2020); MQ4 (2021 to present).

Should I get a pre-purchase inspection on a used Kia Sorento?

Yes. A Squeezed guide is the triage before the inspection: it shows what to check and what to ask the seller, so you know which listings are worth a mechanic's time.