The Kia Telluride in the midst of the storm’s aftermath. Credit: Teia Collier
Here’s what you need to know about the 2020 Kia Telluride
Who This Car is For
- Families
- Fashionistas
- Buyers who want a prestige vehicle
- Buyers who want finer details in a well-priced car
- Drivers who regularly have 3rd-row passengers
- Drivers who may occasionally need extra cargo room
- Buyers who appreciate the large, well-proportioned shape of a classic SUV
- Buyers who need all the features of a minivan but just aren’t ready for that journey
What the Kia Telluride Costs
- LX Model, which adds positioning headlights, park distance warning, sound absorbing windshield, 8” touch screen display, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 6 USB ports, one touch sliding second row bench seat and safety features including forward collision warning, lane keep assist, rear cross traffic alert, rear occupant alert, adaptive cruise control with stop and go, $31,690
- S Model, which adds second row captains chairs, roof rails, power sunroof, heated front seats ad 20” wheels, $33, 990
- EX Model, which adds power lift gate, 10.25” infotainment display, vented and heated leather seats, enhanced navigation and options including tow hitch, self-leveling rear suspension, $37,090
- SX Model, which adds dual sunroof panels, automatic high beam headlights, Harman/Kardon premium sound and an ambient mood lighting system, $41,490
- Add all wheel drive: $2,000
- Add the Prestige package with Nappa leather, head up display, heated and vented 2nd row seats and a household plug, add $4,000
- Add delivery charge of $1,045
- Price of the SX model we test drove: $47,860
What We Loved
- The gorgeous interior and exterior details
- The easy to operate second and third row
- Head up display—never take your eyes off the road!
- The infotainment system. I’m now a devotee.
- 6 USB ports. Yes, 6!
- The sedan-like ride
- The Driver Talk PA system which interrupts the media signal so back seat passengers can hear you
- 360-degree surround view camera
- Rain sensing wipers
- The price 😂
- All the people who stopped to ask me about the Telluride!
What You Need to Know
- Uses regular fuel
- The 3.8 L 6 cylinder engine produces 291 horsepower
- Seats 8 with a center row bench
- Seats 7 with center row captains chairs
- There are 3 lower anchor tethers for child passenger car seats; two in the center row and one in the third row
- AWD model estimated to get 19 MPG city/24 MPG highway
- Front wheel drive model estimated to get 20 MPG city/26 MPG highway
- 10-year/100,000 mile powertrain warranty
- 5-year/60,000 mile basic warranty
- 5-year/60,000 mile roadside assistance plan
Teia Collier
Teia Collier is a mother of three, educator, social journalist, advocate for women’s and children’s issues and lover of the fine, gracious and beautiful. She is also on a mission to taste, explore and experience the very best that life has to offer, share the good, empower women to live the brightest life possible and bring her children along for the ride.
Follow Teia’s adventures at Dallas Single Mom.
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