Kia SORENTO
Built: 2002-2024 · Series: SORENTO
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Kia Sorento as a commercial vehicle – SUV with N1 registration: 2.2 to 3.5 litres, four- and six-cylinder, CRDi diesels with Torque on Demand four-wheel-drive clutch, 103 to 125 kW
This page gathers the Kia Sorento in the version registered as a commercial vehicle – a Korean SUV with a grey-market registration as a light N1 commercial vehicle, in which the rear bench and rear side windows are converted for commercial use. The Sorento launched in 2002 as Kia's first large SUV and is built in South Korea; the model list in the register spans the first generation with the 2.5-litre CRDi diesel and the 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine to the second generation with the smaller 2.2-litre CRDi. The abbreviations in the register show transmission and drive: A/T stands for automatic, M/T for manual, and TOD for Kia's electronically controlled four-wheel-drive clutch, Torque on Demand.
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The register lists 19 versions here with four- and six-cylinder engines of 2,199 to 3,497 cc displacement, unladen weights from 1,580 to 2,196 kg, gross weights from 2,455 to 2,670 kg and widths from 1,860 to 1,890 mm; for part of the models, outputs of 103 to 125 kW and lengths of 4,570 to 4,625 mm.
The Sorento shares its technical base with the Hyundai Santa Fe from the same group and sits in the large-SUV segment; as an N1 commercial vehicle it is common above all in the Netherlands, where trades businesses and small firms benefit from the lower tax burden when registered for cargo rather than passengers.
On a used example, the condition of injectors and turbocharger on the CRDi diesels, wear and tightness on the TOD four-wheel-drive clutch, the condition of the automatic transmission and propshaft, and corrosion on the underbody and suspension all count; for the commercial registration, the mandatory load-bay partition too. Parts run through the Kia dealer network.
Sources: Kennwerte der Modelle Kia Sorento (Transporter), Kia (Hersteller)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 103 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 2,497 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 4,570 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,870 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,050 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,600 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 5correct |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 4correct |
| Top speed | 171 km/hcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 50.2 kW/t (103 kW / 2 t)
Stronger than 70% of the vans in the register — out of 7,145 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Kia SORENTO have?
The Kia SORENTO delivers 103 kW.
How much does the Kia SORENTO weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,050 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Kia SORENTO?
2,600 kg.
What engine does the Kia SORENTO have?
4 cylinders, 2,497 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Kia SORENTO?
4,570 mm × 1,870 mm.
When was the Kia SORENTO built?
Production years: 2002-2024.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 15 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
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Other models in this series
SORENTO 2.2 CRDI 2WD A/T VAN
SORENTO 2.2 CRDI 2WD M/T VAN
SORENTO 2.2 CRDI 4WD A/T VAN
SORENTO 2.2 CRDI 4WD M/T VAN
SORENTO 2.4 16V VAN LX M/T
SORENTO 2.4 2WD A/T VAN
SORENTO 2.4 2WD M/T VAN
SORENTO 2.5 CRD
SORENTO 2.5 CRDI VAN A/T (TOD)
SORENTO 2.5 CRDI VAN LX M/T
SORENTO 2.5 CRDI VAN M/T (EST)
SORENTO 2.5 CRDI VAN M/T (TOD)
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