What drivetrain does the Kia Sorento have?

The Kia Sorento car is equipped with the following types of drive: Front (FF), Full (4WD), Rear (FR). Let's figure out which type of drive is best for a car.

There are only three types of drive. Front wheel drive (FF) - when the torque from the engine is transmitted only to the front wheels. Four-wheel drive (4WD) - when the moment is distributed to the wheels and the front and rear axles. As well as Rear (FR) drive, in his case, all the power of the motor is completely given to the two rear wheels.

Front-wheel drive is more “safe”, front-wheel drive cars are easier to handle and more predictable in motion, even a beginner can handle them. Therefore, most modern cars are equipped with a front-wheel drive type. In addition, it is inexpensive and requires less maintenance.

Four-wheel drive can be called the dignity of any car. 4WD increases the cross-country ability of the car and allows its owner to feel confident both in winter on snow and ice, and in summer on sand and mud. However, you will have to pay for the pleasure, both in increased fuel consumption and in the price of the car itself - cars with a 4WD drive type are more expensive than other options.

As for rear-wheel drive, in the modern automotive industry, either sports cars or budget SUVs are equipped with it.

Drive Kia Sorento 2020, 5-door SUV/SUV, 4th generation, MQ4

02.2020 - p.t.

Packages	type of drive
2.5 MPI AT Classic	Front (FF)
2.2 CRDi DCT 4WD Prestige	Full (4WD)
2.2 CRDi DCT 4WD Luxury	Full (4WD)
2.2 CRDi DCT 4WD Premium+	Full (4WD)
2.2 CRDi DCT 4WD Premium	Full (4WD)
2.5 MPI AT 4WD Comfort	Full (4WD)
2.5 MPI AT 4WD Prestige	Full (4WD)
2.5 MPI AT 4WD Luxe	Full (4WD)
2.5 MPI AT 4WD Premium	Full (4WD)
3.5 MPI AT 4WD Prestige	Full (4WD)
3.5 MPI AT 4WD Luxe	Full (4WD)
3.5 MPI AT 4WD Premium	Full (4WD)
3.5 MPI AT 4WD Premium+	Full (4WD)

Drive Kia Sorento restyling 2017, jeep / suv 5 doors, 3rd generation, UM

07.2017 – 11.2020

Packages	type of drive
2.4 GDI AT Classic	Front (FF)
2.2 CRDi AT Luxury	Full (4WD)
2.2CRDi AT Prestige	Full (4WD)
2.2 CRDi AND Premium	Full (4WD)
2.2 CRDi AND GT-Line	Full (4WD)
2.2 CRDi AT Europa League Special Series	Full (4WD)
2.2 CRDi AT Special edition “Edition Plus”	Full (4WD)
2.2 CRDi AT Prestige+	Full (4WD)
2.4 GDI AT Luxury	Full (4WD)
2.4 GDI AT Comfort	Full (4WD)
2.4 GDI AT Prestige	Full (4WD)
2.4 GDI AT Europa League Special Series	Full (4WD)
2.4 GDI AT Special edition “Edition Plus”	Full (4WD)
2.4 GDI AT Prestige +	Full (4WD)
3.5AT Prestige	Full (4WD)
3.5AT Premium	Full (4WD)
3.5 AT GT-Line	Full (4WD)
3.5 AT Europa League Special Series	Full (4WD)
3.5 AT Special edition “Edition Plus”	Full (4WD)

Drive Kia Sorento 2014, jeep/suv 5 doors, 3rd generation, UM

08.2014 – 01.2018

Packages	type of drive
2.2 CRDi AT Luxury	Full (4WD)
2.2CRDi AT Prestige	Full (4WD)
2.2 CRDi AND Premium	Full (4WD)
2.2 CRDi AND GT-Line	Full (4WD)
2.4 GDI AT Luxury	Full (4WD)
2.4 GDI AT Comfort	Full (4WD)
3.3AT Premium	Full (4WD)
3.3AT Prestige	Full (4WD)
3.3 AT GT-Line	Full (4WD)

Drive Kia Sorento restyling 2012, jeep / suv 5 doors, 2nd generation, XM

07.2012 – 02.2021

Packages	type of drive
2.4MT 2WD Classic	Front (FF)
2.4AT 2WD Comfort	Front (FF)
2.4AT Classic	Front (FF)
2.2CRDi MT Comfort	Full (4WD)
2.2 CRDi AND Comfort	Full (4WD)
2.2 CRDi AT Luxury	Full (4WD)
2.2CRDi AT Prestige	Full (4WD)
2.2 CRDi AND Premium	Full (4WD)
2.4MT Comfort	Full (4WD)
2.4MT Classic	Full (4WD)
2.4AT Comfort	Full (4WD)
2.4AT Luxe	Full (4WD)
2.4AT Prestige	Full (4WD)
2.4AT Premium	Full (4WD)
2.4AT Classic	Full (4WD)

Drive Kia Sorento 2009, jeep / suv 5 doors, 2nd generation, XM

05.2009 – 06.2012

Packages	type of drive
2.4 Classic	Front (FF)
2.2D Comfort MT	Full (4WD)
2.2D Luxe AT	Full (4WD)
2.2D Prestige AT	Full (4WD)
2.2D Premium AT	Full (4WD)
2.4 Comfort MT	Full (4WD)
2.4 ComfortAT	Full (4WD)
2.4 Luxe AT	Full (4WD)
2.4 Prestige AT	Full (4WD)
2.4 Premium AT	Full (4WD)

Drive Kia Sorento restyling 2006, jeep / suv 5 doors, 1 generation, BL

04.2006 – 01.2011

Packages	type of drive
2.5 CRDi MT Comfort	Full (4WD)
2.5 CRDi MT Classic	Full (4WD)
2.5 CRDi AT Lux	Full (4WD)
2.5 CRDi AT Elegance	Full (4WD)
3.3 AT Elegance	Full (4WD)

Drive Kia Sorento 2002, jeep/suv 5 doors, 1 generation, BL

02.2002 – 03.2006

Packages	type of drive
2.4 MT Basic	Full (4WD)
2.5 CRDi MT Basic	Full (4WD)
2.5 CRDi AT Basic	Full (4WD)
3.5 AT Basic	Full (4WD)

Drive Kia Sorento 2014, jeep/suv 5 doors, 3rd generation, UM

08.2014 – 01.2018

Packages	type of drive
2.0 AT EX	Front (FF)
2.4 AT L	Front (FF)
2.4 AT LX	Front (FF)
3.3 V6 AT SX	Front (FF)
3.3 V6 AT SX Limited	Front (FF)
3.3 V6 AT EX	Front (FF)
3.3 V6 AT LX	Front (FF)
2.0 AT AWD EX	Full (4WD)
2.4 AT AWD LX	Full (4WD)
3.3 V6 AT AWD SX	Full (4WD)
3.3 V6 AT AWD SX Limited	Full (4WD)
3.3 V6 AT AWD EX	Full (4WD)
3.3 V6 AT AWD LX	Full (4WD)

Drive Kia Sorento restyling 2012, jeep / suv 5 doors, 2nd generation, XM

07.2012 – 07.2014

Packages	type of drive
2.4 AT 2WD LX	Front (FF)
3.3 AT 2WD LX	Front (FF)
3.3 AT 2WD EX	Front (FF)
3.3 AT 2WD SX	Front (FF)
3.3 AT 2WD Limited	Front (FF)
2.4 AT 4WD LX	Full (4WD)
3.3 AT 4WD LX	Full (4WD)
3.3 AT 4WD EX	Full (4WD)
3.3 AT 4WD SX	Full (4WD)
3.3 AT 4WD Limited	Full (4WD)

Drive Kia Sorento 2009, jeep / suv 5 doors, 2nd generation, XM

05.2009 – 06.2012

Packages	type of drive
2.4 MT 2WD Sorento	Front (FF)
2.4 MT 2WD LX	Front (FF)
2.4 AT 2WD LX	Front (FF)
2.4 AT 2WD Sorento	Front (FF)
3.5 AT 2WD Sorento	Front (FF)
3.5 AT 2WD LX	Front (FF)
2.4 MT 4WD LX	Full (4WD)
2.4 MT 4WD EX	Full (4WD)
2.4 AT 4WD EX	Full (4WD)
2.4 AT 4WD LX	Full (4WD)
3.5 AT 4WD Sorento	Full (4WD)
3.5 AT 4WD EX	Full (4WD)
3.5 AT 4WD LX	Full (4WD)

Drive Kia Sorento restyling 2006, jeep / suv 5 doors, 1 generation, BL

04.2006 – 04.2009

Packages	type of drive
2.5 CRDi MT 4WD EX	Full (4WD)
2.5 CRDi MT 4WD LX	Full (4WD)
2.5 CRDi AND 4WD LX	Full (4WD)
2.5 CRDi AND 4WD EX	Full (4WD)
3.3 AT 4WD LX	Full (4WD)
3.3 AT 4WD EX	Full (4WD)
3.8 AT 4WD LX	Full (4WD)
3.8 AT 4WD EX	Full (4WD)
2.5CRDi MT 2WD Base	Rear (FR)
2.5 CRDi MT 2WD EX	Rear (FR)
2.5 CRDi MT 2WD LX	Rear (FR)
2.5 CRDi AND 2WD LX	Rear (FR)
2.5 CRDi AND 2WD EX	Rear (FR)
2.5 CRDi AND 2WD Base	Rear (FR)
3.3 AT 2WD Base	Rear (FR)
3.3 AT 2WD LX	Rear (FR)
3.3 AT 2WD EX	Rear (FR)
3.8 AT 2WD Base	Rear (FR)
3.8 AT 2WD LX	Rear (FR)
3.8 AT 2WD EX	Rear (FR)

Drive Kia Sorento 2002, jeep/suv 5 doors, 1 generation, BL

02.2002 – 03.2006

Packages	type of drive
3.5 AT 4WD LX	Full (4WD)
3.5 AT 4WD EX	Full (4WD)
3.5 AT 2WD EX	Rear (FR)
3.5 AT 2WD LX	Rear (FR)

Drive Kia Sorento 2020, 5-door SUV/SUV, 4th generation, MQ4

03.2020 - p.t.

Packages	type of drive
HEV 1.6 AT 2WD Prestige	Front (FF)
HEV 1.6 AT 2WD Noblesse	Front (FF)
HEV 1.6 AT 2WD Signature	Front (FF)
HEV 1.6 AT 2WD Gravity	Front (FF)
2.2 D DCT 2WD Trends	Front (FF)
2.2 D DCT 2WD Prestige	Front (FF)
2.2 D DCT 2WD Noblesse	Front (FF)
2.2 DCT 2WD Signature	Front (FF)
2.2 D DCT 2WD Gravity	Front (FF)
2.5 T-GDi DCT 2WD Trends	Front (FF)
2.5 T-GDi DCT 2WD Prestige	Front (FF)
2.5 T-GDi DCT 2WD Noblesse	Front (FF)
2.5 T-GDi DCT 2WD Signature	Front (FF)
2.5 T-GDi DCT 2WD Gravity	Front (FF)
HEV 1.6 AT 4WD Prestige	Full (4WD)
HEV 1.6 AT 4WD Noblesse	Full (4WD)
HEV 1.6 AT 4WD Signature	Full (4WD)
HEV 1.6 AT 4WD Gravity	Full (4WD)
2.2 D DCT 4WD Trends	Full (4WD)
2.2 D DCT 4WD Prestige	Full (4WD)
2.2 D DCT 4WD Noblesse	Full (4WD)
2.2 DCT 4WD Signature	Full (4WD)
2.2 D DCT 4WD Gravity	Full (4WD)
2.5 T-GDi DCT 4WD Trends	Full (4WD)
2.5 T-GDi DCT 4WD Prestige	Full (4WD)
2.5 T-GDi DCT 4WD Noblesse	Full (4WD)
2.5 T-GDi DCT 4WD Signature	Full (4WD)
2.5 T-GDi DCT 4WD Gravity	Full (4WD)

Drive Kia Sorento 2014, jeep/suv 5 doors, 3rd generation, UM

08.2014 – 07.2017

Packages	type of drive
2.0 VGT AT 2WD Deluxe 5 seats	Front (FF)
2.0 VGT AT 2WD Luxury 5 seats	Front (FF)
2.0 VGT AT 2WD Prestige 5 seats	Front (FF)
2.0 VGT AT 2WD Noblesse 5 seats	Front (FF)
2.0 VGT AT 2WD Noblesse Special 5 seats	Front (FF)
2.0 VGT AT 2WD Prestige 7 seats	Front (FF)
2.0 VGT AT 2WD Noblesse 7 seats	Front (FF)
2.0 VGT AT 2WD Noblesse Special 7 seats	Front (FF)
2.2 VGT AT 2WD Noblesse Special 7 seats	Front (FF)
2.2 VGT AT 2WD Noblesse 7 seats	Front (FF)
2.2 VGT AT 2WD Prestige 7 seats	Front (FF)
2.2 VGT AT 2WD Noblesse Special 5 seats	Front (FF)
2.2 VGT AT 2WD Noblesse 5 seats	Front (FF)
2.2 VGT AT 2WD Prestige 5 seats	Front (FF)
2.2 VGT AT 2WD Luxury 5 seats	Front (FF)
2.0 VGT AT 4WD Prestige 5 seats	Full (4WD)
2.0 VGT AT 4WD Noblesse 5 seats	Full (4WD)
2.0 VGT AT 4WD Noblesse Special 5 seats	Full (4WD)
2.0 VGT AT 4WD Prestige 7 seats	Full (4WD)
2.0 VGT AT 4WD Noblesse 7 seats	Full (4WD)
2.0 VGT AT 4WD Noblesse Special 7 seats	Full (4WD)
2.2 VGT AT 4WD Noblesse Special 7 seats	Full (4WD)
2.2 VGT AT 4WD Noblesse 7 seats	Full (4WD)
2.2 VGT AT 4WD Prestige 7 seats	Full (4WD)
2.2 VGT AT 4WD Noblesse Special 5 seats	Full (4WD)
2.2 VGT AT 4WD Noblesse 5 seats	Full (4WD)
2.2 VGT AT 4WD Prestige 5 seats	Full (4WD)
2.2 VGT AT 4WD Luxury 5 seats	Full (4WD)

Drive Kia Sorento restyling 2012, jeep / suv 5 doors, 2nd generation, XM

07.2012 – 07.2014

Packages	type of drive
2.0 VGT AT 2WD LX	Front (FF)
2.0 VGT AT 2WD TLX Special	Front (FF)
2.0 VGT AT 2WD TLX	Front (FF)
2.0 VGT AT 2WD LIMITED Special	Front (FF)
2.0 VGT AT 2WD LIMITED	Front (FF)
2.0 VGT AT 2WD Prestige	Front (FF)
2.0 VGT AT 2WD Nobility	Front (FF)
2.2 VGT AT 2WD Nobility	Front (FF)
2.2 VGT AT 2WD LX	Front (FF)
2.2 VGT AT 2WD TLX Special	Front (FF)
2.2 VGT AT 2WD TLX	Front (FF)
2.2 VGT AT 2WD LIMITED Special	Front (FF)
2.2 VGT AT 2WD LIMITED	Front (FF)
2.2 VGT AT 2WD Prestige	Front (FF)
2.0 VGT AT 4WD Prestige	Full (4WD)
2.0 VGT AT 4WD LIMITED	Full (4WD)
2.0 VGT AT 4WD TLX	Full (4WD)
2.0 VGT AT 4WD TLX Special	Full (4WD)
2.0 VGT AT 4WD LX	Full (4WD)
2.0 VGT AT 4WD Nobility	Full (4WD)
2.0 VGT AT 4WD LIMITED Special	Full (4WD)
2.2 VGT AT 4WD Prestige	Full (4WD)
2.2 VGT AT 4WD LIMITED	Full (4WD)
2.2 VGT AT 4WD LIMITED Special	Full (4WD)
2.2 VGT AT 4WD TLX	Full (4WD)
2.2 VGT AT 4WD TLX Special	Full (4WD)
2.2 VGT AT 4WD LX	Full (4WD)
2.2 VGT AT 4WD Nobility	Full (4WD)

Drive Kia Sorento 2009, jeep / suv 5 doors, 2nd generation, XM

05.2009 – 06.2012

Packages	type of drive
2.0 VGT AT 2WD LX Premium	Front (FF)
2.0 VGT AT 2WD TLX Premium	Front (FF)
2.0 VGT AT 2WD TLX Premier	Front (FF)
2.0 VGT AT 2WD TLX Maximum Premium	Front (FF)
2.0 VGT AT 2WD LIMITED Premium	Front (FF)
2.0 VGT AT 2WD TLX LIMITED Premium	Front (FF)
2.2 VGT AT 2WD TLX LIMITED Premium	Front (FF)
2.2 VGT AT 2WD LIMITED Premium	Front (FF)
2.2 VGT AT 2WD TLX Maximum Premium	Front (FF)
2.2 VGT AT 2WD TLX Premier	Front (FF)
2.2 VGT AT 2WD TLX Premium	Front (FF)
2.2 VGT AT 2WD LX Premium	Front (FF)
2.4 MPI AT 2WD LX Premium	Front (FF)
2.4 MPI AT 2WD TLX Premium	Front (FF)
2.4 MPI AT 2WD TLX Premier	Front (FF)
2.4 MPI AT 2WD TLX Maximum Premium	Front (FF)
2.7 LPI AT 2WD LX Premium	Front (FF)
2.7 LPI AT 2WD TLX Premium	Front (FF)
2.7 LPI AT 2WD TLX Premier	Front (FF)
2.7 LPI AT 2WD TLX Maximum Premium	Front (FF)
2.2 VGT AT 4WD TLX LIMITED Premium	Full (4WD)
2.2 VGT AT 4WD LIMITED Premium	Full (4WD)
2.2 VGT AT 4WD TLX Maximum Premium	Full (4WD)
2.2 VGT AT 4WD TLX Premier	Full (4WD)
2.2 VGT AT 4WD TLX Premium	Full (4WD)
2.2 VGT AT 4WD LX Premium	Full (4WD)

Drive Kia Sorento restyling 2006, jeep / suv 5 doors, 1 generation, BL

04.2006 – 04.2009

Packages	type of drive
2.5 MT 4WD LX	Full (4WD)
2.5 MT 4WD LX Premium Type	Full (4WD)
2.5 MT 4WD TLX Premium	Full (4WD)
2.5 MT 4WD Type TLX Premium Type	Full (4WD)
2.5 AT 4WD Type TLX Premium Type	Full (4WD)
2.5 AT 4WD TLX Premium	Full (4WD)
2.5 AT 4WD LX Premium Type	Full (4WD)
2.5 AT 4WD LX	Full (4WD)
2.5 AT 4WD Limited	Full (4WD)
2.5 AT 4WD Premium	Full (4WD)
2.5 AT 4WD Type TLX Premium Type 7 seats	Full (4WD)
2.5 AT 4WD TLX Premium 7 seats	Full (4WD)
2.5 AT 4WD LX Premium Type 7 seats	Full (4WD)
2.5 AT 4WD LX 7 seats	Full (4WD)
2.5 AT 4WD Type TLX Premium Type 5 seats	Full (4WD)
2.5 AT 4WD TLX Premium 5 seats	Full (4WD)
2.5 AT 4WD LX Premium Type 5 seats	Full (4WD)
2.5 AT 4WD LX 5 seats	Full (4WD)
2.5 AT 4WD Limited 7 seats	Full (4WD)
2.5 AT 4WD Premium 7 seats	Full (4WD)
2.5 MT 2WD LX	Rear (FR)
2.5 MT 2WD LX Premium Type	Rear (FR)
2.5 MT 2WD TLX Premium	Rear (FR)
2.5 MT 2WD Type TLX Premium Type	Rear (FR)
2.5 AT 2WD Type TLX Premium Type	Rear (FR)
2.5 AT 2WD TLX Premium	Rear (FR)
2.5 AT 2WD LX Premium Type	Rear (FR)
2.5 AT 2WD LX	Rear (FR)
2.5 AT 2WD Limited	Rear (FR)
2.5 AT 2WD Premium	Rear (FR)
2.5 AT 2WD Type TLX Premium Type 7 seats	Rear (FR)
2.5 AT 2WD TLX Premium 7 seats	Rear (FR)
2.5 AT 2WD LX Premium Type 7 seats	Rear (FR)
2.5 AT 2WD LX 7 seats	Rear (FR)
2.5 AT 2WD Type TLX Premium Type 5 seats	Rear (FR)
2.5 AT 2WD TLX Premium 5 seats	Rear (FR)
2.5 AT 2WD LX Premium Type 5 seats	Rear (FR)
2.5 AT 2WD LX 5 seats	Rear (FR)

Drive Kia Sorento 2002, jeep/suv 5 doors, 1 generation, BL

02.2002 – 03.2006

Packages	type of drive
2.5 MT 4WD Base	Full (4WD)
2.5 AT 4WD Base	Full (4WD)
3.5 AT 4WD Base	Full (4WD)
2.5 MT 2WD Base	Rear (FR)
2.5 AT 2WD Base	Rear (FR)