Generation 3, UM

Kia Sorento Crossover / SUV

01.2016 - 04.2018 · United States

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Generation 3, UM

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Kia Sorento, Generation 3, UM, USA market. This overview covers 13 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (01.2016 - 04.2018). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 13 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats: 5–7
Engine codes: G4KE, G4KH, G6DB
Engine displacement, cc: 1998–3342
Drive layout: Front-wheel drive, All-wheel drive (4WD)
Transmission: Automatic 6
Wheelbase, mm: 2779
Ground clearance, mm: 185
Fuel: Petrol AI-95

Equipment and practical details

Kia Sorento · Generation 3, UM · USA · 01.2016 - 04.2018. 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.

Generation and equipment description ↗

MacPherson front suspension: For a version with MacPherson front suspension, identify parts by body code and specification. The layout name alone does not establish that struts and springs are interchangeable.
Blind-spot monitoring: Check the mirror indicators and system settings. Operating conditions depend on the specification and are described in the vehicle manual.
Automatic braking assistance: Check the sensor equipment and fault messages. Confirm recognized obstacles and operating speeds for the specific version.
Lane-keeping assistance: Confirm whether the system warns the driver or also provides steering assistance. Check its settings and error messages.
Rear cross-traffic monitoring: Check for alerts when reversing out. Warning and automatic braking are separate functions.

Specifications and technical details

13 versions

2.4 L, 185 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

G4KE · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.4 AT LBase grade	01.2016 - 04.2018
2.4 AT LXTop grade	01.2016 - 04.2018

2.4 L, 185 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

G4KE · 6-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

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2.4 AT AWD LX	01.2016 - 04.2018

2.0 L, 240 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

G4KH · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

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2.0 AT EX	01.2016 - 04.2018

2.0 L, 240 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

G4KH · 6-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

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2.0 AT AWD EX	01.2016 - 04.2018

3.3 L, 290 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

G6DB · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
3.3 V6 AT SXUpper grade	01.2016 - 04.2018
3.3 V6 AT SX LimitedTop grade	01.2016 - 04.2018
3.3 V6 AT EX	01.2016 - 04.2018
3.3 V6 AT LXBase grade	01.2016 - 04.2018

3.3 L, 290 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

G6DB · 6-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
3.3 V6 AT AWD SXUpper grade	01.2016 - 04.2018
3.3 V6 AT AWD SX LimitedTop grade	01.2016 - 04.2018
3.3 V6 AT AWD EX	01.2016 - 04.2018
3.3 V6 AT AWD LXBase grade	01.2016 - 04.2018

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