The Kia Telluride has three rows of seats and room for eight people. This large SUV is new to the Kia lineup and offers a spacious option for families who want the room to stretch out and haul their gear at the same time. With a strong engine, high-end styling touches that make it look like a luxury SUV, and a long list of standard safety features, the Telluride is a top pick for a mid-size SUV.
The Power
Under the hood of the new Telluride is an all-new Atkinson Cycle 3.8-liter V-8 engine. It has 291 horsepower and will get 262 pound-feet of torque. An eight-speed automatic transmission sends power to the front wheels in the standard configuration, with all-wheel drive available for every trim. The front-wheel drive system has four driving modes to choose from that include Smart, Sport, Eco, and Comfort, and the all-wheel drive models add Snow and all-wheel drive lock to the list.
The Interior
Up to eight people can spread out in the Telluride in the standard configuration. The S and the SX have second-row captain’s chairs instead of the bench seat, which reduces seating to seven, and all trims have power-sliding and power-folding second-row seats. The split-folding bench seat makes it easy to accommodate either riders or gear. Synthetic leather upholstery comes in the lower trims, with genuine leather in the higher-end models, and premium leather in the top trim. Heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and power-adjustable front seats are all available options or upgrades depending on the trim.
The Safety Features
Standard safety features in the Telluride include downhill brake control, a trailer stability assist system, and a rearview camera. Rear cross-traffic alert also comes standard, along with a blind-spot monitoring system, driver attention warning, lane-departure warning, lane following assist, and rear parking sensors. The long list of standard safety features in the Telluride also includes adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, forward-collision warning, pedestrian detection, and lane-keep assist.
The high-end SX has a 360-degree surround-view camera system, and it also adds blind-spot monitoring and high beam headlight assist, and depending on the trim, you can get a rear occupant alert system. This will remind the driver to check the back seat before walking away from the Telluride.
The Technology
An 8-inch touch screen comes in the LX, along with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as well as the UVO infotainment system. The midlevel EX trim has a 10.25-inch touch screen display, and it adds a navigation system along with a wireless phone charger. It also comes with six USB ports, so even with a full car, almost everyone has their own place to plug in. A 10-speaker Harman-Kardon surround-sound system is one of the additional upgrades you’ll get for bumping up to the SX.
The new Telluride has the space for all its passengers to stretch out and the versatility drivers want in an SUV. The strong engine and variety of models make it the perfect choice for families who want a little bit of everything for everyone.
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