Images: Kia BL Sorento (2003-09)
Released in February 2003, the Kia BL Series I (BL.I) Sorento was a five-seat 4WD wagon. Manufactured in Hwasung, South Korea, the BL.I Sorento was powered by a 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine that was initially available with either a four-speed automatic or five-speed manual transmission. In October 2004, however, the four-speed auto was replaced with a five-speed unit… Read full Kia BL Sorento review
Images: Kia BL.II Sorento (2006-07)
Released in November 2006, the Kia BL Series II (BL.II) Sorento introduced 3.8-litre V6 petrol engines and subtle cosmetic updates. The BL.II Sorento range initially consisted of a limited run Global Circuit edition with a standard, unnamed variant following in 2007. The Kia BL.II Sorento could be identified by its projector beam headlights and new tail-lights. Inside, there was a revised dashboard, centre console and reshaped front seats which increased rear seat legroom.
Images: Kia BL.III Sorento (2007-09)
Released in August 2007, the Kia BL Series III (BL.III) Sorento was a five-seat SUV which introduced new engines, a revised range and improved safety equipment. The BL.III Sorento was available with either a 2.5-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine or 3.3-litre petrol V6 and in a choice of three variants: the entry-level LX, mid-range EX and range-topping EX-L.
