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Available in LX, EX, S and SX trims, every Telluride is powered by a naturally aspirated, 3.8-liter V6 engine, with 291 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque. An eight-speed automatic transmission handles shifting duties, and while front-wheel drive is standard, all-wheel drive can be added to any model for an extra $2,000.
The V6 might seem unremarkable on paper, but it does a great job of getting the Telluride up to speed quickly, and there's plenty of midrange punch for passing -- though the engine is rather loud at full throttle. The automatic transmission works well, largely fading into the background. Downshifts could stand to be a little snappier, but most drivers won't find the transmission's action too off-putting most of the time.
The best thing about the Telluride is that all of this comes at a very competitive price: $31,690 to start. My fully loaded SX AWD tester with the optional Prestige pack comes in at $48,860, including $1,045 for destination. That's a small bargain compared to the VW Atlas, which doesn't offer nearly as many features and can easily crest $50,000. Even the well-liked, slightly cheaper Subaru Ascent can't match the Telluride's list of standard and available equipment, even if it tries to make up for it with a bevy of cup holders.
Kia's Telluride offers big, bold style and excellent value across all trims. I don't think it'll have any trouble finding its way toward the top of the midsize SUV class.
https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/reviews/2020-kia-telluride-preview/
