KIA SORENTO (2003-10) 5DR SUV 2.5 CRDI 168 XS AUTO5
The KIA SORENTO (2003-10) 5DR SUV 2.5 CRDI 168 XS AUTO5 is a versatile and practical mid-size SUV designed to cater to families, adventurers, and those needing a reliable vehicle with ample space. This model is part of KIA’s early 2000s lineup, known for its robust build and comfortable interior, making it an appealing choice for both city driving and longer motorway journeys. In the UK market, the KIA Sorento is recognized for its affordability, dependability, and practicality, often appealing to buyers seeking a family-friendly SUV or a vehicle capable of light off-road or towing duties.
What makes the KIA SORENTO (2003-10) stand out is its spacious design, comfortable ride, and the efficient 2.5 CRDI diesel engine that offers good fuel economy for an SUV of its size. Its automatic transmission (AUTO5) provides smooth driving, making it easy for both new and experienced drivers alike. This SUV is often compared favorably against rivals with similar size and features, and it’s appreciated for its reliability and value for money. With an average recorded mileage of over 102,846 miles and a typical private sale valuation of around £2,267, the KIA Sorento from this period remains a practical and popular choice for those needing a dependable used SUV in the UK.
average use
The data indicates that the most common recorded mileage for this Kia Sorento model is between 90,000 and 100,000 miles, accounting for 17.8% of vehicles. Notably, a significant proportion of vehicles (around 15-16%) also have recorded mileages in the 100,000 to 120,000 and 130,000 to 140,000 miles ranges. Very low mileages under 10,000 miles are quite rare, at just 0.7%. Additionally, there are minimal entries for extremely high mileages over 180,000 miles, suggesting that most vehicles in this sample tend to be within the mid-range mileage bracket, with relatively few reaching very high mileages. This distribution provides useful insight into typical usage patterns for this model.
vehicle values
The data indicates that the majority of private sale prices for the 2003-2010 Kia Sorento 5DR SUV 2.5 CRDI 168 XS AUTO5 fall within the £1,000 to £3,000 range, with 42.8% priced between £1,000 and £2,000 and 40.1% between £2,000 and £3,000. This suggests that most vehicles of this model are typically sold at relatively low prices in the private market. Additionally, a small proportion, around 3.9%, sell for less than £1,000, while a minor segment, 10.5%, are valued between £3,000 and £4,000. Only a tiny fraction, 2.6%, are listed for over £4,000, indicating high-value private sales are quite rare for this model. Overall, the data highlights that the typical private sale price for this vehicle model tends to cluster in the lower to mid-thousands of pounds range.
production years
The data indicates that among the sample of Kia Sorento (2003-10) vehicles, the majority were manufactured in 2007, accounting for 37.5% of the vehicles. The next most common year is 2009, with 31.6%. Other notable years include 2008, at 20.4%, and 2006, at 10.5%. This suggests that most vehicles in this model range on the road today are from 2007 and 2009, which could reflect production trends or popularity during those years. There are no vehicles from before 2006 or after 2009 in this data sample.
colour popularity
The data indicates that for the Kia Sorento (2003-10) 5-door SUV 2.5 CRDI 168 XS AUTO5, the most common main paint colours are Black (31.6%) and Silver (29.6%), followed by Blue (25.7%). Less frequently chosen colours are Grey and Purple, each at 5.3%, and Red is quite rare at only 2.6%. This suggests that buyers during this period tended to favor darker, more neutral tones, with black being the most popular colour choice.
ownership cycle
The data on registered keepers for the 2003-2010 KIA SORRENTO 2.5 CRDI 168 XS AUTO5 indicates that the majority of these vehicles have had between 4 and 7 owners. Specifically, 17.8% have had 4 keepers, 21.7% with 6 keepers, and 14.5% with 5 keepers. Notably, a smaller proportion, around 9.2%, has only had 2 owners, suggesting some vehicles have remained relatively with fewer owners, while a significant portion (18.4%) has had 3 keepers. Very few vehicles have had a high number of owners, with only 0.7% each having 12 or 15 keepers, indicating that high ownership turnover is quite rare. Overall, the data suggests that these vehicles tend to change hands multiple times, with a typical range around 4-7 owners.
engine choices
The data indicates that all KIA SORENTO (2003-10) 5DR SUV 2.5 CRDI 168 XS AUTO5 models are equipped with a 2.5-litre engine capacity and run exclusively on diesel fuel. This reflects a consistent engine and fuel type specification across the entire sample, suggesting that these particular vehicle models consistently adhere to this configuration within the dataset.
