Interesting Facts About the Kia Sorento UM
The Kia Sorento entered the market in the early 2000s and has evolved through several generations. The UM internal code marks the model's third generation, which brought a fresh redesign to the popular midsize SUV.
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Fact 1 – Birth of the Sorento
The Kia Sorento was introduced in 2002 as a 2003 model year, debuting as a midsize SUV built on a truck‑style body‑on‑frame platform with heavy‑duty four‑wheel drive.
Fact 2 – UM Signals a New Era
Starting with the 2016 model year, Kia launched the Sorento redesign under the UM internal code, designating it as the third generation of the SUV.
Fact 3 – UM’s Place in the Timeline
The UM‑coded third generation ran from 2016 through 2020, after which it was succeeded by the MQ4 fourth generation beginning in the 2021 model year.
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