Kia Telluride
With the Telluride, Kia demonstrates all of its SUV expertise in a three-row midsize package that surpasses more established competitors on many levels. This big Korean rig is equipped with a 3.8-litre V6 engine that delivers 291 horsepower and tows up to 5,000 pounds. The interior is nicely appointed and can accommodate up to eight people. Meanwhile, the Telluride’s suspension is calibrated to provide a smooth ride. A blacked-out Special Edition is new for 2021.
Kia Telluride
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$46,195 |
| Fees | CA$1,895 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$869/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.8 l V6 |
| Power | 291 hp @ 6,000 rpm (217 kW) |
| Torque | 262 lb·ft @ 5,200 rpm (355 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Regular |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | SUV |
| Category | Mid-size SUV |
| Assembly | West Point, GA, US |
| Generation | 1 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 12.6 L/100km |
| Highway | 9.7 L/100km |
| Combined | 11.3 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 628 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 265 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | not available |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | not available |
| Head-up display | not available |
| Surround-view camera | not available |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | standard |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard |
| Remote engine start | standard |
| GPS | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| Front USB ports | standard |
| Rear USB ports | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wireless phone charging | standard |
| Premium audio system | not available |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P245/60R18 |
| Rear tires | P245/60R18 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 8 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 5,000 mm (197″) |
| Width | 1,990 mm (78″) |
| Height | 1,759 mm (69″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm (114″) |
| Weight | 1,975 kg (4,354 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 8 |
| Trunk | between 601 l and 2,455 l |
| Fuel tank | 71 l (16 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 2,268 kg (5,000 lb) |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.6 s |
| 80-120 km/h | 5.1 s |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | 40 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Infotainment | 8/10 |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Overall | 9/10 |
| Average | 84%(view ratings) |