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 and price appeal to Americans from all walks of life.
There are many features that make this SUV something special, including its design. Let’s take a look at the Telluride’s most exciting elements that inspire drivers to get behind the wheel.
Trim Levels
The 2020 Kia Telluride comes in four trim levels: LX, S, EX, and SX. In addition to the trim levels, you can choose between front-wheel drive (FWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD). With so many options, you’re sure to find the right configuration for your family’s budget and needs.
Exterior Features
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.
Interior Features
Featuring a contemporary design with a luxury feel, the Telluride offers an enhanced driving experience for all drivers and passengers who enter its interior space. You can fit up to eight passengers comfortably with three rows of seating that cater to adults, or you can opt for the captain’s chairs in upgraded trim packages. The third row features reclining 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 50/50 third-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.
Technology
Each trim level includes technology packages that differ in many ways. Here is what you can expect to find within the four trim types:
- LX: Despite being the bottom-trim package, the LX offers great technology options on an 8-inch touch screen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth Audio Streaming, and Sirius XM radio.
- S: The S trim package includes the same technological features as the LX.
- EX: Upgraded features in the EX trim package include a 10.5-inch touch screen with UVO link integration, a wireless phone charger, Quiet Mode, and Driver Talk (which amplifies the driver’s voice to the back rows).
- SX: The fully loaded SX features 64-color mood lighting, Harman Kardon 10-speaker surround-sound audio with Clari-Fi, plus an external amplifier and subwoofer.
Smart Engineering
Although the Telluride has one powertrain option, its 291-horsepower 3.8-liter V-6 provides plenty of power. Front-wheel drive comes standard, though buyers can choose to upgrade to all-wheel drive on every trim package for an additional $2,000. 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 driving experience.
Fuel Efficiency
Even with the extra space that comes with an SUV, 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 (19/24/21 mpg city/highway/combined) models.
Safety Features
One of the biggest reasons people buy newer vehicles is to take advantage of the latest safety features that come standard in updated models. You can expect this and more with all Telluride models, which 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 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.
Performance
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 canyon 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.
Overall Value
The Telluride has been hailed by car experts as one of best SUVs for families because of its quality features at a great price. It comes standard with a powerful engine, average fuel efficiency, state-of-the-art technology, and the latest in safety features. But in addition to that, it has an incredibly spacious interior designed to transport larger families without feeling too boxy. Its various trim levels provide drivers with several options for upgrades, depending on their preferences. Those who desire a new vehicle without paying a premium price will appreciate everything the Telluride has to offer.
When you’re ready to see the 2020 Kia Telluride in person, our sales team at Tom Kadlec Kia can help you find the best choice for your lifestyle and answer any questions you may have. In fact, we encourage buyers to take a test drive for a fully immersive experience. Give us a call or visit our dealership in Rochester, Minnesota, to learn more about this popular, family-friendly SUV.
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