Interesting Facts About the Kia Sorento XM
The Kia Sorento first rolled out in 2002 (as a 2003 model) as a mid‑size SUV built on a truck‑style body‑on‑frame chassis with heavy‑duty four‑wheel drive. After a decade of production, Kia skipped the 2010 model year and launched the completely redesigned second‑generation Sorento (code‑named XM) for the 2011‑2013 model years.
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A Decade‑Long First Generation
The original Sorento (first generation, BL) was produced from 2002 until 2011, with model years running from 2002 to 2009 in South Korea and Europe, and even a localized version called the Naza Sorento in Malaysia.
2011 Redesign Marks the XM Era
Kia introduced the second‑generation Sorento (XM) for the 2011 model year, delivering a full redesign that replaced the earlier body‑on‑frame architecture with a more modern SUV shape and updated features.
Generation Overlap in Model Year Listings
While some sources list the second generation as spanning 2010‑2014 (XMA), the XM designation specifically covers the 2011‑2013 model years, highlighting Kia’s transition period between the first and later generations.
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