2019 Kia Forte EX by Kevauto — CC BY-SA 4.0 In mid-2008, Kia introduced one of the most reliable compact cars on the market, the Forte. You can buy a Forte as a two-door coupe, four-door sedan, or a five-door hatchback, reflecting the variety of options Kia offers. However, your options don’t stop there. Each year model also comes with different trim levels, each bundled with their own distinct features.

2018 Kia Sedona LX by Kevauto — CC BY-SA 4.0 The Kia Sedona, originally known as the Kia Carnival, is one of Kia’s flagship minivans and has been transporting groups of passengers safely since 1998. It’s undergone some changes in the past several years, with new features being added every year. Each of these year models has a variety of trim levels to choose from, and some are more robust than others.

2020 Kia Soul S by Kevauto - CC BY-SA-4.0 In 2008, Kia introduced an excellent subcompact crossover SUV to the market when they released the Kia Soul. It wasn’t long before the crossover became the preferred method of transportation for thousands across the country. In 2014, Kia released an electric model of the vehicle— the Soul EV. For now we’ll focus on the original Kia Soul— with several trim options to choose from across year models, it can be intimidating to figure out exactly which model you want.

2020 Kia Soul GT-Line by Kevauto - CC BY-SA-4.0 Kia introduced an amazing subcompact crossover SUV in 2008 when they introduced the Kia Soul. Since then, the Soul has become a favorite for thousands of drivers across the country. In 2014, Kia also released an electric version called the Soul EV, but for now we’ll focus on the original Kia Soul. The 2020 Kia Soul is a particularly formidable model with few complaints across the board.

2018 Kia Sportage by Vauxford — CC BY-SA 4.0 Modern vehicles are sitting a lot higher off the ground when compared to their older counterparts. This is largely because more automakers are realizing that there is an increase in demand for more ground clearance. Since the debut of crossover SUVs a few years back, consumers are looking for car options that can tackle rough terrain better. They want an ordinary daily commuter that can offer enough ground clearance—a feature that has mostly been reserved for monster SUVs and trucks.

2017 Kia Sorento by Makizox — CC BY-SA 4.0 There are a few notable features a vehicle must have in order for it to be a worthy contender for off-roading. One of those is ground clearance. So today, we’re taking an in-depth look at the Kia Sorento ground clearance and whether it stacks up as an off-road vehicle. We’ll also discuss some other prominent features that complement the Sorento’s ground clearance.

2017 Kia Niro by Vauxford — CC BY-SA 4.0 There are many reasons you might be in the market for an SUV. They’re big, powerful people-carriers that can haul your entire family AND all of their belongings up the side of a mountain. Plus, you’ll look good doing it. Far from being the specialty vehicles they once were, sports utility vehicles can be rough-and-tumble trail blazers, or luxurious highway cruisers.

2014 Kia Sorento by Makizox — CC BY-SA 4.0 If you’re looking for a great midsize SUV with seating for five or seven, then the Sorento is a wonderful option. Its base model is well-equipped and quite capable, while the higher trims have great luxury and performance options to choose from. And while it could get pretty expensive when new, a pre-owned 2014 Sorento can give you premium equipment without the premium price.

2020 Kia Telluride by Gold Pony - CC-BY-3.0 Kia Telluride Trim Levels by Year .tg {border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:0;} .tg td{border-color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px; overflow:hidden;padding:10px 5px;word-break:normal;} .tg th{border-color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px; font-weight:normal;overflow:hidden;padding:10px 5px;word-break:normal;} .tg .tg-0lax{text-align:left;vertical-align:top} Kia Telluride year Number of trims available Trims available: 2021 8 LX FWD, S FWD, EX FWD, SX FWD, LX AWD, S AWD, EX AWD, SX AWD 2020 8 LX FWD, S FWD, EX FWD, SX FWD, LX AWD, S AWD, EX AWD, SX AWD GET THE SAME INSIDER INFO THAT DEALERSHIPS USE