Information on repair and maintenance of Kia Sorento cars electronically
The Korean company Kia Motors is known all over the world for a huge number of its models. The cars are distinguished by their exquisite design and reliability. One of the cars of this Korean company is the Kia Sorento. It is a mid-size crossover that sits between the full-size Mohave and the smaller Sportage.
The Kia Sorento was unveiled at the 2002 Chicago Auto Show. And the Sorento brand itself comes from the name of a small resort town in Italy - Sorrento. And in the same 2002, sales of the Korean crossover started.
The history of the car goes back four generations. Representatives of the latter are still produced today.
The first representative of the Kia Sorento was a frame SUV. Production started in 2002 and ended in 2009. Under the hood was a 3.5-liter engine. and a capacity of 192 horsepower. In addition, there were models with a five-speed manual gearbox and a 4, 5-speed automatic transmission. The cars had anti-lock braking systems. In 2006, and then in 2008. there have been changes. The manufacturer has improved the design and added more powerful motors.
The first 2nd generation car was introduced in Seoul in 2009. The manufacturer has developed a new body, and also abandoned the frame structure, which was inherent in its predecessors. The body is designed for 7 people. Under the hood, now you could find a new diesel engine with 197 hp.
The restyling of the generation fell on 2013. In the course of it, the engines were modernized: gasoline with a volume of 2.4 liters. and two diesel options (2.0l. and 2.2l.). Crossovers received updated headlights, new false radiator grilles, decorated with chrome plastic. & Nbsp; The updates took place in the front bumper. It changed the geometry and enlarged the slots of the air ducts.
As the manufacturer assured, the car became better in handling and also provided more comfort. In addition, the models have become even more secure.
The third generation was introduced in Paris in 2014. The cars were equipped with powerful 2.2 liter gasoline engines. and 3.3 liters., as well as a 2.0 liter turbodiesel. and 2.2 l. All representatives of this generation are all-wheel drive crossovers designed for 5 or 7 seats.
In 2020, a new 4th generation was introduced in native Korea. Crossovers were the first to be built on the new Hyundai platform. Unlike its predecessors, now & nbsp; Kia Sorento can be 5, 6 or 7 seats and have up to eight airbags.
Today, you can meet representatives of all generations on the roads, and the owners of Kia Sorento periodically still face the repair of their cars. Among the main questions that arise before motorists, the main ones can be distinguished:
- how to change oils;
- how to repair the chassis;
- how the electronics work;
- how to change brake pads, etc.
To save time and money and not go to the workshop for help, it is a great idea to have an electronic repair manual.
The Kia Sorento repair book in PDF format has detailed information about the structure of the car, detailed repair instructions with illustrations. All information is based on many years of professional experience and is presented in an accessible language. Download the book to your smartphone or tablet and the information you need will always be at your fingertips.