26 Oct 2021
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Kia Sorento (BL) 2002-2009 with Menabo Brio XL roof bars

Showroom: Drumul Lunca Corbului 2, Sector 3, Bucharest, Romania

On a Kia Sorento (BL) we fitted a pair of Menabo Brio XL roof bars, in our SuportBicicleta.ro shop in Drumul Lunca Corbului 2, Sector 3, Bucharest, Romania.

In brief

Car: Kia Sorento (BL) 2002-2009, 5-door SUV with body-on-frame construction.
Fitted: a pair of Menabo Brio XL roof bars, 1,350 mm long.
Capacity: the roof bars carry 90 kg.
Fitting: the bars attach to the roof rails with 4 pre-assembled feet, and accessories without a 14 mm T-bolt fitting are fixed with U-bolts around the outside of the bar.

About the car: Kia Sorento (BL), 2002-2009

The Kia Sorento BL is a 5-door SUV with body-on-frame construction. Production ran from 2002 to 2011, and the 2002-2009 model years were sold in South Korea and Europe. In 2007 improvements appeared, including the change from the 3.5 Sigma engine to the 3.3 engine.

For roof bars, what matters is that the Sorento BL has raised roof rails, on which the Brio XL bars fit. Roof bars help you carry luggage, bikes or skis, depending on the accessory you choose.

What we fitted on this Sorento

The Menabo Brio XL roof bars for Kia Sorento (BL) 2002-2009 are made of aluminium, with an aerodynamic profile, 1,350 mm long, 48 mm wide and 28 mm high. They have a full-length 14 mm T-track, so accessories with a 14 mm T-bolt fitting fit directly, and those without this system can be attached with U-bolts around the outside of the bar. The set includes 2 bars, 4 pre-assembled feet, the Allen key and a lock. The maximum load is 90 kg.

Video: Menabo Brio roof bars for roof rails

Dark Kia Sorento BL with Menabo Brio XL roof bars fitted on the roof, photo 1

Technical details and what to watch for

The maximum load of the Brio XL bars is 90 kg. The weight of the fitted accessories is deducted from this total.
The 14 mm track runs along the full length of the bar. Accessories with a 20 mm T-bolt fitting do not fit in this track, so they are fixed with U-bolts around the outside of the bar.
The bars have a lock.
Before fitting, check the total height of the car with the accessories fitted, especially for car parks with barriers or underground car parks.
The maximum load may differ depending on the make and model of the car. Check the specifications given by the car manufacturer.
The instruction manual is included in the box.

Frequently asked questions

How much weight do the Menabo Brio XL bars carry on the Kia Sorento (BL) 2002-2009?

Menabo Brio XL bars have a maximum load of 90 kg. On the Kia Sorento BL 2002-2009 the effective limit may be lower, depending on the car maker's data, so check before loading.

Can accessories with a 20 mm T-bolt fitting be fitted on the Menabo Brio XL bars of the Kia Sorento BL?

The Menabo Brio XL bars have a 14 mm T-track. Accessories with a 20 mm T-bolt fitting are fixed with U-bolts around the outside of the bar, not directly in the track. To choose a bike rack, read bike racks on roof bars or on the towbar.

Which bike rack fits the Menabo Brio XL bars on the Kia Sorento BL?

A roof-mounted bike rack is fixed on the Menabo Brio XL bars with a 14 mm T-bolt fitting, if the rack has this system, or with U-bolts around the outside of the bar. The fitting steps are described in the steps for fitting bike racks on roof bars.