The KIA SORENTO (2003-10) 5DR SUV 2.5 CRDI 138 XT AUTO5 is a large, five-door diesel SUV, aimed at buyers wanting more space and a higher driving position than a family hatchback. In the UK used-car market, it sits among affordable older 4x4-style family vehicles, offering automatic convenience and practical versatility. Its roomy cabin and useful load space make the Sorento well suited to families, holidays and drivers who regularly carry passengers or bulky gear; the automatic suits relaxed journeys, though this older, sizeable SUV is less at home in tight city streets. Compared with contemporaries such as the Nissan X-Trail and Hyundai Santa Fe, it is known for straightforward, sturdy, value-focused appeal. Across 259 checks covering 138 different VINs, average recorded mileage is 124,000 miles, with about 4,000 miles driven yearly; the average private-sale valuation is £1,500, and cars have averaged five previous keepers in checks made to date.