The Kia Sorento is a mid-size crossover SUV produced since 2002 by the South Korean automaker Kia Motors. The first generation Kia Sorento was a traditional truck-based SUV. It was very capable off-road, with an automatic four-wheel drive system featuring low range gearing. A sport package was available for the LX base model which added a 5-speed manual transmission, fog lamps, alloy wheels, step bars, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a roof rack and remote keyless entry. All American Sorentos also came with dual front airbags and dual side-curtain airbags in the front and rear. The 4x4... system was a shift-on-the-fly knob located usually on the lower panel to the left of the steering column. Three modes were available: Two-Wheel Drive, Four-High, and Four-Low. On-dash indicators show when the Four Wheel Drive System is active. It had two transmission options: a 5-speed manual or 4/5-speed automatic transmission . Sorentos are equipped with a Hyundai-manufactured 3.
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| Make: | Kia |
| Parent company: | Kia Motors |
| Debut year: | 2003 |
| Automotive class | Sport utility vehicle, Crossover SUV, Compact car, Compact SUV, Mid-size car |