Kia Sorento Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Kia Sorento

Overview
Manufacturer	Kia Motors
Production	2002–present
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size SUV (J) (2003–2010) Mid-size crossover SUV (J) (2010–present)
Body style	5-door SUV
Chronology
Predecessor	Kia Borrego (North America)

The Kia Sorento is a popular SUV made by the Kia Motors company. It's known as a "mid-size crossover SUV." This means it's a car that combines features of a regular car with the rugged look and higher driving position of an SUV. The Sorento is a great choice for families and people who need extra space.

What is the Kia Sorento?
Where is the Sorento Made?
Generations of the Sorento
- Sharing Car Platforms
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What is the Kia Sorento?

The Kia Sorento is a type of car called a crossover SUV. This means it mixes the best parts of a regular car, like how it drives smoothly, with the useful features of an SUV, such as more space and a higher view of the road. It's a mid-size vehicle, which means it's not too big or too small.

Where is the Sorento Made?

The Kia Sorento is built in several places around the world. These include South Korea, the United States, and Kazakhstan. This helps Kia Motors make sure Sorentos are available for many different countries.

Generations of the Sorento

The Kia Sorento has changed and improved over the years. These changes are called "generations." Each new generation brings updated designs, new technology, and better performance. The Sorento has had several generations since it was first made in 2002.

Sharing Car Platforms

The current version of the Kia Sorento shares its "platform" with another car, the Hyundai Santa Fe. A car platform is like the basic foundation or skeleton of a car. When cars share a platform, it means they use many of the same underlying parts and engineering. This helps car companies save money and time when designing new models.