Category Archives: Comparisons

2021 Kia K5 front and side view

What are the Differences Between the 2021 Kia Forte and K5?

2021 Kia Forte vs 2021 Kia K5

Here at Palmen Kia, we’ve compared the all-new Kia K5 midsize sedan model against the outgoing Optima, which it’s replacing, as well as its big brother, the Stinger sports sedan. To round out this examination of the 2021 Kia K5, we lastly wanted to compare this new Kia sedan model against its younger sibling in terms of size within the Kia catalog. Is the Kia Forte or the Kia K5 the right sedan for you? It’s the 2021 Kia Forte vs the 2021 Kia K5!

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2021 Kia Stinger red

What are the Differences Between the 2021 Kia K5 and Stinger?

2021 Kia K5 vs 2021 Kia Stinger

The Kia K5 has come to replace the Kia Optima with a freshly redesigned exterior style and new powerful engine options in tow. With that in mind, we were wondering how the all-new Kia K5 model compares to the sporty Kia Stinger sedan. Today, at Palmen Kia, it’s the 2021 Kia K5 midsize sedan vs the 2021 Kia Stinger sports sedan!

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2021 Kia Sorento red

What are the Engine Options of the 2021 Kia Sorento?

2021 Kia Sorento Gasoline, Hybrid, and Plug-In Hybrid Engine Options

The Kia brand recently premiered the all-new 2021 Kia Sorento, the first of the model’s 4th generation with completely new looks, technology, and so much more. In addition to its baseline engine getting a boost in power output over the 2020 Kia Sorento model, the 2021 Kia Sorento will also offer a turbocharged engine option, a hybrid powertrain engine option, and a plug-in hybrid powertrain engine option. Today, here at Palmen Kia, we’ll be looking over all of the engine options of the upcoming 2021 Kia Sorento midsize SUV model!

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2021 Kia Sorento red

What are the Differences Between the 2021 and 2020 Kia Sorento?

2021 Kia Sorento vs 2020 Kia Sorento

The Kia Sorento is all-new and redesigned for its 2021 model year, starting the 4th generation of the Sorento midsize SUV model. Changes include, but are not limited to, a more powerful and efficient standard powertrain, hybrid model options, a completely redesigned exterior and interior, new standard safety features, and much more! Today, we’ll find out what’s changed with the new Sorento. It’s the 2021 Kia Sorento vs the 2020 Kia Sorento here at Palmen Kia!

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2021 Kia K5 front and side view

What are the Differences Between the Kia K5 and the Kia Optima?

2021 Kia K5 vs 2020 Kia Optima

The 2021 Kia K5 midsize sedan model will be arriving later this summer. At that time, it will replace the 2020 Kia Optima in the North American Kia catalog. So, what are the differences between this new generation of the Kia midsize sedan model? It’s the 2021 Kia K5 vs the 2020 Kia Optima! 

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2021 Kia Sportage on a dusty road

What are the Differences Between the 2020 Kia Niro and Sportage?

2020 Kia Niro vs 2020 Kia Sportage

The Kia Niro and the Kia Sportage SUVs are priced with only a $500 difference between their base models. So, for those in the market for an affordable compact SUV model, which is the better pick from the Kia catalog for their driving lifestyle? It’s the 2020 Kia Niro vs the 2020 Kia Sportage!

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Two 2020 Kia Stinger on the road

What are the Differences Between the Kia Stinger, Cadenza, and K900?

2020 Kia Stinger vs 2020 Kia Cadenza vs 2020 Kia K900

After the redesigned debut of the 2020 Kia Cadenza at the 2020 Chicago Auto Show, all 2020 model years of upper-tier Kia sedans have made an appearance. Therefore, we wanted to take a chance to compare them all to see what’s changed. It’s the 2020 Kia Stinger sports sedan vs the 2020 Kia Cadenza premium sedan vs the 2020 Kia K900 luxury sedan!

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2021 Kia Seltos sideview

What are the Differences Between the Kia Seltos and Telluride?

2021 Kia Seltos vs 2020 Kia Telluride

We’ve already compared the new 2021 Kia Seltos model against the slightly smaller Kia Soul and the slightly bigger Kia Sportage to show the differences in size, power, and price between these compact Kia SUV models. However, seeing as the production of the 2021 Kia Seltos was heavily influenced by the Telluride SUV, most notably in its style and inclusion of all-wheel drive, we thought it’d be interesting to compare the two. 

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2021 Kia Seltos sideview

2021 Kia Seltos LX to SX Turbo Trim Level Comparison

2021 Kia Seltos Trim Level Pricing, Specs, and Features

The brand-new 2021 Kia Seltos model is out now, hyped up by a Super Bowl LIV commercial. We previously did an overview of the Seltos model after its L.A. Auto Show debut. However, now we have more information to explore. Today, here at Palmen Kia, we’ll take a look at the pricing, specs, and features of the LX, S, EX, S Turbo, and SX Turbo trim levels of the 2021 Kia Seltos SUV model!

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