In easy commutes and highway driving, it’s more like driving a luxury vehicle than a Kia. The steering is direct and it turns well for a tall crossover. The Kia is a quiet cruiser that handles most bumps without much complaint only a few times did I notice the suspension get a bit jarring over larger bumps where they are replacing pipes on Maryland state Route 29. Once on the road, the Kia seems to drive a little smaller than it is, except in tighter spaces where your mirrors and the around-view monitor help out. Hitting the road in the 16.5-feet long 2020 Kia Telluride takes a few minutes to get used to if you’re coming from a smaller ride. Stand behind it with the key on you and it pops open in an instant.
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This Kia has a lot of glass around the entire vehicle and even continues to the hand-free rear hatch. Large 20-inch black wheels are not as rough and tough looking as the rest of the Telluride. My tester came with a Dark Moss paint color that switches from dark green to brown depending on the light. The LED lighting is a modern touch and the daytime running lights look cool. Its grill takes up most of the front end. A huge grill is almost necessary in this class and the new Kia doesn’t disappoint.
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While it might be somewhat boxy, it’s not boring to look at. The Telluride sits up high and is boxier than many of the larger three-row crossovers in its class. The new Kia Telluride isn’t trying to hide its larger size and it seems to prefer the style of a rough and tumble SUV over a rounded carlike crossover. The SX trim level also comes with a large power sunroof and a large rear fixed sunroof in the back.Ī simple-to-use Nav with a large 10-inch touch screen and an around-view monitor are nice features and help out with parking and extra awareness in and around the vehicle. The lift to get cargo inside is pretty high for this big ride. Or fold all the seats and get plenty of storage for large bulky items. The second row seats also tip and move forward for easy access. Even riders in the third row are treated better than most other third rows in the class.Ĭlimbing through the middle of the second row is easy for children or small adults. Passengers in the second row are treated to captain’s chairs that slide and recline and offer plenty of space and comfort for the long haul. The front seats, and especially the 12-way power adjustable driver’s seat, make it easy to find a comfortable seating position. The front and second row seats are heated and ventilated. My tester came with the Prestige package that adds Nappa leather seat trim - a step above in quality than most of the competitors in this size class. It might cost less but you don’t notice it in the interior as it’s near luxury-class nice with a premium look and feel.
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That price is less than a top-trim level Chevy Traverse or Honda Pilot. Kia seems to be taking the same approach with the 2020 Telluride, especially if you choose the top-of-the-line $46,860 Telluride SX model. But a large seven- or eight-seat crossover was missing from its lineup until now. If you haven’t shopped for a new ride lately, you might be surprised that Kia has been making waves, offering competitive vehicles at a good value. Business & Finance Click to expand menu.