Test Vehicle's MSRP: $54,120 (Base LX FWD: $37,
255)
Seating Capacity: 7 or 8 passenger seating
Standard Safety
Features: air bags; ABS; rear view mirror; tire
mobility kit; hill start assist; stability control system; a tire pressure
monitoring system; a blind spot warning system; a lane keep assist system; a
lane following assist system; a high beam assist system; a radar activated cruise
control with stop and go system; a co-pilot assist system; a rear traffic cross
assist system; and a temporary spare tire
Standard Equipment (LX): 18-inch wheels; front wheel drive; a variety of
driving modes; manual operated tilt/telescopic steering wheel; a 4-inch
driver’s information cluster; a navigation system; pseudo leather; second row
center arm rests with cupholders; chrome interior door handles; standard door
scuff plates
Options: Wolf gray paint; Terracotta interior color; and carpeted floor mats
Other Trim Levels:
S
EX
SX Priop
SXP
Standard Audio On Test
Vehicle: a xx-speaker AM/FM/HD
Bluetooth Connectivity: Standard
USB Connectivity: Standard
Apple/Android
Connectivity: Standard
Bumper-to-Bumper
Warranty: 5 years or 60,000
miles
Powertrain Warranty: 10 years or 100,000 miles
Horsepower/Engine (Base
Model): 291-hp
Towing Capacity: 5,500 lbs (X-line/X Pro)
Standard Fuel Mileage: 31-city/41-hwy (base model)
Fuel Type: Regular
What’s New: The brand’s popular three-row crossover adds two
new all-wheel drive off road trims: X-Line and X-Pro. Both trims are designed
for off roading, enhance towing and a higher clearance level.
Moreover, the crossover
receives a midcycle exterior refresh and an optional dual 12-inch driver’s
screen and a navigation screen.
Pros:
A navigation system is
standard
A new offroad package, X Line and X Pro for ‘true off-roading’
All-wheel drive
available
A higher ground clearance
available
20-inch wheels
Roomy vehicle
Maintains a high resale
value
A co-pilot driving
assist system with a lane changing assist system
A dual gigantic driver’s
information screen and navigation screen
An available
self-leveling rear suspension
A new downhill brake
control system
A variety of driving
modes
A remote power liftgate
A premium sounding
10-speaker audio system
Wireless charging
An in-car driver talk
system, which enhances communication for both second and third-row occupants
A host of standard
safety driving aids
But:
Since its introduction,
the price of the base model has increased by $1,130 a year.
No plug-in model (PHEV)
Verdict: Since coming to the market into 2020, the Kia Telluride has
been a homerun for the Korean brand. The Telluride has hit a sweet spot with Kia, making
it the third best-selling vehicle in the brand’s portfolio. To some, it’s the poor
man’s Range Rover. However, unlike the pricey Range Rover, the Telluride offers the fit, finish, ride quality and features,
at a price point, that makes the vehicle affordable, even with a slight dealer mark up.
Kia's rugged looking vehicle expands its offering for the 2023 model year seeking to attract consumers who yearn to take their seven-passenger vehicle off-roading. New for this year, the X Line and X Pro trims can be configured with a raised roof rail, a higher ground clearance, a downhill brake control and increased towing capacity. In fact, Kia is pushing the vehicle closer in the lane of the body on frame SUVs like the Ford Explorer and Jeep Grand Cherokee L. The all-new X Line and X Pro trims on the Kia out tows the Ford Explorer, but doesn't match the Grand Cherokee L, the three-row SUV towing leader.
Moreover, the Telluride, with its larger display screen, and vast array of standard safety driver’s aids continue to attract a high number of conquest buyers to the brand.
Overall, the roomy Telluride, which is available in a variety of trims, is a fan favorite of ours, as well as most consumers who have invested in one.
Competition: Chevrolet Traverse; GMC Acadia; Honda Pilot; Mazda CX-9; Nissan Pathfinder; Toyota
Highlander; and Volkswagen Atlas
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