Price Starting at
$32,735
Overview
With enormous proportions, the boldly styled Telluride will be Kia's biggest crossover, set to go on sale by May 2019. Although it's based on the Sorento, the Telluride is more interesting to look at, with nifty designs for its head- and taillights and a boxy, angular silhouette.
Engines, Ride, and Handling
Under the hood there is a 3.8-liter V-6 that makes 291 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque with an eight-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is optional and can vary the torque split from 100 percent to the front wheels to a 65/35 split in sport mode. A self-leveling rear air suspension will also be available. Until given the chance to drive Kia’s plus-size SUV, we won't speculate here on its ride and handling.
Interior and Technology
Because the Telluride—and its corporate cousin, the Hyundai Palisade—is several inches longer than the seven-passenger Kia Sorento, its cabin is even more spacious, especially for those in the wayback seat. There will be room for eight with a second-row bench seat or room for seven with the optional captain's chairs. Interior options include quilted nappa leather seats and a 10.3-inch touchscreen. Kia is packaging a comprehensive suite of driver-assistance features on all Telluride models, including blind-spot monitoring, automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane-keeping assist, and rear parking sensors. Other driver assists will include sensors that can detect whether there are children or pets left behind in the back seats as well as a lockout feature for the rear doors in case a fast-moving object approaches too close.
