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.

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. If the 2014 Sorento feels like the car for you, then CoPilot can help you find one at a dealer near you and we’ll help make sure you pay a fair price for a great car.

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