Complaint
| Production years | since 2001 |
| Displacement, cc | 2497 |
| Fuel system | Common Rail |
| Power output, hp | 116 - 177 |
| Torque output, Nm | 314 - 441 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 91 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 96 |
| Compression ratio | 16.4 - 17.7 |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Turbocharging | yes |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30, 5W-40 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 8.2 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Euro standards | EURO 3/4/5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Kia Sorento 2008) - city - highway - combined | 10.1 6.7 7.9 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~350 000 |
| Weight, kg | 263.2 |
