Generation 1, BL

Kia Sorento Crossover / SUV

02.2002 - 03.2006 · Korea

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Generation 1, BL

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Kia Sorento, Generation 1, BL, Korea market. This overview covers 8 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (02.2002 - 03.2006). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 8 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats: 7
Engine codes: D4CB, G6CU
Engine displacement, cc: 2497–3497
Drive layout: Rear-wheel drive, All-wheel drive (4WD)
Transmission: Automatic 4, Automatic 5, Manual 5
Wheelbase, mm: 2710
Ground clearance, mm: 210
Fuel: Petrol AI-95, Diesel

Equipment and practical details

Kia Sorento · Generation 1, BL · Korea · 02.2002 - 03.2006. These features occur in different versions of this generation. They are not a shared specification for every car: check the selected trim for the equipment you need and how it operates.

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Folding rear seats: This changes the balance between passenger and luggage space. Check whether the folded surface is level and whether long items can pass through.
Separately opening rear glass: This gives access to small items without lifting the whole tailgate. Check the glass latch, seals and access to the luggage area.
Differential locking: Confirm which differential is controlled and how the mode operates. Electronic traction intervention and a mechanical lock need to be distinguished.

Specifications and technical details

8 versions

2.5 L, 145 hp, diesel, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

D4CB · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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2.5 MT 2WD	06.2002 - 03.2006

2.5 L, 145 hp, diesel, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

D4CB · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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2.5 AT 2WD	06.2002 - 06.2004

2.5 L, 145 hp, diesel, manual transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

D4CB · 5-speed manual · All-wheel drive

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2.5 MT 4WD	02.2002 - 03.2006

2.5 L, 145 hp, diesel, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

D4CB · 4-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

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2.5 AT 4WD	06.2002 - 06.2004

2.5 L, 174 hp, diesel, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

D4CB · 5-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

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2.5 AT 4WD	02.2005 - 03.2006

3.5 L, 195 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

G6CU · 4-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

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3.5 AT 4WD	06.2002 - 03.2006

2.5 L, 145 hp, diesel, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

D4CB · 5-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

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2.5 AT 4WD	06.2004 - 03.2006

2.5 L, 145 hp, diesel, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

D4CB · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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2.5 AT 2WD	06.2004 - 03.2006

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