The Kia Telluride has risen to the top of the SUV ranks, becoming one of the most popular and award-winning SUVs in the market. This solid SUV is taking the automotive world by storm, and it does not appear to be letting up anytime soon!
It's almost impossible to imagine Kia being nothing but a cheap brand in the car industry just 20 years ago. It was around 2010 that Kia decided that they didn't want to maintain this poor reputation anymore, and they made serious moves to become more competitive, standing up against its new rivals. This move massively paid off, considering that Kia vehicles are now among the most desirable automobiles worldwide.
With more and more families wanting to experience a good old-fashioned road trip and days out now that normal life has fully resumed, the recently updated 2023 Kia Telluride is one of the most wanted SUVs's on the market today, and here's why.
Firstly, Let's Look At The 2023 Kia Telluride's Performance
Before moving onto the Kia Telluride's fantastic interior, let's talk a little about its engine and performance statistics. Contained within the Kia Telluride sits a 3.8-liter V6 naturally aspirated engine that outputs an impressive 291 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque. This mechanical set up allows the 2023 Kia Telluride to reach 0-60 mph in a reasonable 7.1 seconds, that of course in the top-of-the-line Telluride SX.
The Kia Telluride's fairly powerful engine is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission that feeds power to the front-wheel drive system. Despite the front-wheel drive system, all-wheel drive is also available as an additional extra. Another additional extra made available in the Kia Telluride is a self leveling rear air suspension, to help glide across difficult terrain.
While the Kia Telluride's brakes and steering abilities are pinpoint accurate, its responsiveness to throttle changes at lower speeds makes the new 2023 Kia Telluride sluggish and difficult to control. Albeit, in general the Kia Telluride's 8.0-inch ground clearance makes for a smooth and effortless drive. Its capabilities of towing 5500 lb also makes for an even larger desirability, especially for families carrying large amount of luggage for holidays.
What's New For The 2023 Kia Telluride?
Now, it's no secret that the Kia Telluride has always been a popular SUV among families and off-road enthusiasts but the new 2023 Kia Telluride has plenty of new features. These new attributes include a modernized grille and bumper alongside a reconstructed headlight layout. At the top-end of the Telluride's line-up, the X-line and X-pro have a much improved towing capacity at 5500 lb. Also, new for the 2023 Kia Telluride is a brand-new infotainment system with a 12.3-inch screen, navigation system and an onboard Wi-Fi hotspot. An impressive number of new and improved features to say the least.
Now, Let's Check Out The 2023 Telluride's Efficient Interior
The new design and layout of the Kia Telluride's interior is incredible. In fact, the interior is so incredible that it's been compared to the BMW iX and Mercedes-Benz GLS-class' interior. As mentioned before, the 2023 Kia Telluride's infotainment system has had somewhat of a facelift. A brand-new, larger 12.3-inch touchscreen has been fitted into the Kia Telluride with popular features built within such as Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Wi-Fi hotspots and a navigation system.
A rare feature that is made available in the Kia Telluride is a feature named ''Driver Talk'' which allows the driver to better converse with passengers seated in the rear of the vehicle. This is due to speakers amplifying the driver's voice into the rear. Also, available in the 2023 Kia Telluride is a wireless charging point, a 110-volt power inverter and a 10-speaker audio system which will leave passengers entertained for hours.
While many believe that the exterior of the 2023 Kia Telluride is rather courageous and dissatisfying, the interior is a completely different story. It's indisputable that the interior is high-end and luxury, while the seating offers a relaxing and comfortable ride. Within the Kia Telluride you are greeted with sufficient interior storage and a rather large luggage area.
Due to the length of the 2023 Kia Telluride, the cabin is huge with a very spacious rear. It can carry up to 8 passengers without any struggle at all. The construction quality is outstanding, while the design is beautiful. Within the SX trim, the interior has more to offer than any other trim level with driver seat memory settings, nappa leather upholstery, a head-up display and heated, ventilated rear seats.
It's clear that the 2023 Kia Telluride is a highly impressive vehicle. And while the exterior design is unconventional, the interior is fantastic, and the powertrain and performance is remarkable for an SUV. With the base model, the LX, coming in at $35,000 and the top trim model, the X-pro, coming in at $49,000, it's a fantastic car for the money, and it's certainly worth thinking about.