How many Kia Sorento are there on UK roads?

Approximately 40,556 Kia Sorento are licensed in the UK, according to DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025).

Kia Sorento wheel fitment — Ii XM FL

By Torque, AIWheelTech vehicle & fitment specialist · 2009–2014

Kia Sorento wheel fitment at a glance: The Kia Sorento (Ii) XM FL (2009–2014) uses a 5x114.3 bolt pattern, 67.1 mm centre bore, M12x1.5 nuts. It accepts ~7J–9J wheels at ET35–ET51.

Overview

The second generation of the Kia Sorento (XM) was launched in South Korea in April 2009, marking a significant shift from its body-on-frame predecessor to a unibody platform with fully independent suspension. This redesign made it Kia's first model manufactured in the United States at their new Georgia factory and introduced the brand’s Tiger Nose grille design alongside advanced features like Kia UVO. The Sorento became lighter by 475 pounds, enhancing performance and fuel efficiency while retaining its SUV capabilities.

Kia Sorento wheel fitment

Start with the hub. The Kia Sorento (Ii) XM FL spec table gives the bolt pattern and bore; the second table is the aftermarket window for Kia Sorento wheel fitment.

Bolt pattern (PCD)	5x114.3
Centre bore	67.1 mm
Bolt / thread	M12x1.5 (nuts)
Seat type	tapered
Factory setup	square
TPMS	direct

Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:

Position	Width	Offset
Front	7J–9J	ET35–ET51

Go wider and the offset has to rise with it, about 8 to 10 ET per extra 1J, or the wheel pokes past the arch. The fit-check settles the exact offset and any spacer.

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UK popularity & demand

~40,556 Kia Sorento licensed on UK roads — top 7% of models by volume.

Based on DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025), there are approximately 40,556 Kia Sorento on UK roads, placing it in the top 7% of car models by volume across our fitment database.

That makes Kia Sorento wheel fitment a high-demand spec to keep in stock. It is one reason we track it here.

Source: DfT/DVLA licensed-vehicle statistics (VEH0124), matched to the AIWheelTech fitment database.

Engines & drivetrain

Variant	Engine	Fuel	Power	Drive, years
2.4 L Theta II MPi I4		petrol
2.4 L Theta II GDi I4		petrol
3.3 L Lambda II GDI V6		petrol
3.5 L Lambda II MPi V6		petrol
2.7 L Mu V6		petrol
2.0 L R II CRDi I4		diesel
2.2 L R II CRDi I4		diesel

Source: Kia Sorento, en.wikipedia.org.

Dimensions

Length	4,660 to 4,684 mm
Width	1,885 mm
Height	1,710 mm
Wheelbase	2,700 mm
Kerb weight	1,710 to 2,008 kg

Source: Kia Sorento, en.wikipedia.org; EU type-approval data (EEA).

Body styles & production

Produced

2009–2014

Trim levels

BaseLXEXSX

Factory colours

Experience Green

History & notable variants

The second generation of the Sorento underwent a mid-cycle refresh for the 2014 model year, featuring updated styling with new tail lights inspired by the Optima. It received top safety picks from various organizations including Euro NCAP and IIHS, earning it recognition as an excellent choice in its class. The vehicle was also marketed through innovative campaigns like 'It has an answer for everything' during Super Bowl XLVII.

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