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

See our full review here.

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

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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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