Interesting Facts About the Kia Sorento BL
The Kia Sorento BL marked Kia's entry into the mid‑size SUV segment in the early 2000s, offering a rugged, truck‑based design that appealed to many markets worldwide.
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Launch and Alternate Name
The first‑generation Kia Sorento (code BL) was introduced in 2002 as a 2003 model year. In Malaysia it was marketed under the name Naza Sorento.
Body‑on‑Frame Construction
When launched, the Sorento BL used a body‑on‑frame architecture and featured heavy‑duty four‑wheel‑drive, giving it a truck‑style robustness uncommon among its contemporaries.
Global Production Span
Production of the BL generation ran from 2002 to 2011, with model years 2002‑2009 in South Korea and Europe. A specific Russian production run occurred between 2007 and 2009.
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