2020 Kia Telluride Features & Specs
2020 Kia Telluride in Rochester, MN
Wildly popular and ready for adventure, the 2020 Kia Telluride is the 2020 MotorTrend SUV of the Year. This roomy SUV features three rows of seating, competing with similar offerings from car manufacturers like Chevrolet, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Honda. As the Telluride continues to sell quickly on Kia lots nationwide, the affectionately dubbed “Sell-U-Ride” offers an overall value andprice appeal to Americans from all walks of life.
There are many features that make this SUV something special, including its many color offerings and its innovative design. Let’s take a look at the Telluride’s most exciting elements that inspire drivers to get behind the wheel.
Features: Exterior and Interior
The exterior of the Telluride features an aesthetically pleasing and sophisticated design. Depending on the trim level you choose, your color options include Gravity Gray, Sangria, Everlasting Silver, Snow White Pearl, Black Copper, Dark Moss, and Ebony Black.
Because the Telluride is a mid-size SUV, its large grille and headlight placements bring a perfect balance to the rest of the vehicle. The base model LX and next-level S come with 18-inch rims, while the EX and SX have 20-inch rims. You won’t want to miss the experience of the sunroof available in higher trim packages, especially the double sunroofs in the SX package, to enhance your view of the outside world. (Scroll down for a view for yourself.)
In the interior department, the Telluride features a contemporary design with a luxury feel. With an enhanced driving experience for all drivers and passengers who enter its interior space, the Telluride seats up to eight passengers comfortably with three rows of seating that cater to adults. Rochester customers can opt for the captain’s chairs in upgraded trim packages. The Telluride, like the Kia Sorento, features third-row seating. Look closer and you'll find the Telluride offers reclining third-row seats for extra comfort. Each row offers air controls and power outlets, ideal for long road trips. When you need lots of cargo space, 60/40 folding second-row seats and 50/50third-row seats provide plenty of additional space.
Higher-level trim packages include luxurious upgrades like heated, ventilated, and power-adjustable seats, plus power-folding mirrors and tailgates that open at the touch of a button. The SX package offers Driver’s Seat Integrated Memory System (IMS) which stores individual seat preferences, plus window shades for the second-row seats that provide greater comfort and privacy.
Pricing
Starting prices for a base model of the 2020 Kia Telluride vary by trim level are as follows:
2020 Kia Telluride LX
$31,890
2020 Kia Telluride S
$34,290
2020 Kia Telluride EX
$37,290
2020 Kia Telluride SX
$41,790
To learn more, check out our page on the 2021 Kia Telluride's features and specs.
Performance and MPG
While driving the Telluride, you may notice how comfortable and smooth it feels as its suspension absorbs bumps in the road. Despite being the largest crossover SUV in the Kia lineup, it easily navigates winding Winona roads and narrow streets with great precision. Eight inches of ground clearance allows the Telluride to enter into more rugged terrain without worry. With the AWD option, drivers can confidently forge ahead to their next adventure.
Although the Telluride has one powertrain option, its 291-horsepower 3.8-liter V-6 provides plenty of power for any job.
Drivers who journey through many landscapes will appreciate special modes like Eco, Sport, Snow, Comfort, and Smart, which adjust the vehicle’s settings via a controller on the center console for a personalized high-performing driving experience.
With all of these muscular engine specs, you may believe that the Telluride fails in the MPG department. Not so. The 2020 Kia Telluride produces strong results in its miles per gallon (mpg) stats, in both front-wheel-drive (20/26/23 mpg city/highway combined) and all-wheel-drive (19/24/21mpg city/highway/combined) models.
Technology Features
One of the biggest reasons people buy newer vehicles is to take advantage of the latest technology features that come standard in updated models. You can expect this and more with all Telluride models, especially when it comes to safety. All Telluride trim levels feature a forward-collision alert system that identifies external objects like pedestrians, rear cross-traffic alert, active cruise control, lane-keeping assistant, and torque vectoring.
Because the SX package features the most bells and whistles of any trim level, it includes an additional tech-savvy safety feature. The blind-spot monitor displays a high-definition image of the vehicle’s side view when the turn signal activates. This makes changing lanes and maneuvering through tight spaces safer and more accurate, which prevents collisions.
Additional tech features include:
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Available on the LX and the S trims, this smartphone connectivity suite is perfect for cruising to yourfavorite tunes.
Wireless Phone Charger
You’ll find this upgrade on the EX trim. You’ll also find a 10.5-inch touch screen with UVO linkintegration.
Harman Kardon Audio
Get the bass pumping with Harmon Kardon’s 10-speaker surround-sound audio.
As discussed above, the SX configuration offers dual sunroofs, ideal forthose warm Rochester summers.
Second row captain’s chairs provide added luxury in this configuration, too.
Exterior and Interior Colors
The 2020 Kia Telluride comes in seven colors. Choose between:
Gravity Gray
Sangria
Everlasting Silver
Snow White Pearl
Black Copper
Dark Moss
Ebony Black
Hop inside, and you may find one of the following stunning interior color choices. Note that not all interior colors are compatible with each exterior color option: