New Kia Telluride Model Review

Under the hood of a new Kia Telluride, you'll find a 3.8-liter V6 engine. This engine gives the Telluride a nice amount of power. It generates 291 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque. Kia offers all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive with this SUV, so you'll get to decide whether you need the additional traction that an all-wheel-drive system can provide. Note that the trims in the X-Line and X-Pro families come standard with all-wheel drive, and they have Tow modes and self-leveling rear suspensions. Across the lineup, there's a maximum towing capacity of 5,000 pounds.

Kia has equipped the Telluride with a 12.3-inch touchscreen, navigation, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and SiriusXM. Some trims have 4.2-inch digital instrument displays, but most feature 12.3-inch digital instrument displays. It might be hard to pass up the opportunity to get two huge screens. There are also multiple USB ports and a wireless charging pad.

The Telluride comes standard with driver-assist systems that can help you avoid harm. Forward collision warning and rear cross-traffic collision warning, along with other systems, are included in the basic safety package. Further, the Telluride can hit the brakes and correct its steering on your behalf.

With three rows of seats, the Telluride can be a practical option. It can fit seven or eight passengers and is available with heated and ventilated power-adjustable front seats and heated and ventilated second-row seats. The optional dual sunroofs and leather seats are a nice touch, as is the LED interior lighting.

The exterior of the Telluride features LED lights and can come with a smart power tailgate. The wheels can measure 18 or 20 inches, and the optional black or chrome accents can add to the SUV's style.

,The LX and S start things off with advanced technology and comfortable cabins, and the EX and SX take things a bit further with their upscale interiors and more advanced driver-assist programs. Their counterparts, the EX X-Line and SX X-Line, have more stylistic details. The SX X-Pro stands out because it's suited for rough terrain. While the SX Prestige is very capable, it's quite refined, too, with its Nappa leather upholstery. Finally, the SX Prestige X-Line and SX Prestige X-Pro offer the most amenities.