Teamed with an 8-speed automatic, it doles out power to the front wheels or to all four wheels.

The 291-hp, 3.8-liter V-6 found under the Telluride’s hood may sound familiar it’s shared by the Hyundai Palisade. We’d pick the $39,015 Telluride EX and its leather upholstery, power tailgate, sunroof, and cooled front seats-but the $43,915 Telluride SX is sorely tempting.Īll versions can be upgraded from standard front-wheel drive to all-wheel drive. The base $34,015 Telluride LX comes with seating for eight, power features, the 10.3-inch touchscreen, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay. How much does the 2022 Kia Telluride cost? With up to 86 cubic feet of cargo space, the Telluride’s flexible at multitasking, too-and it’s safe, with top crash-test scores and an abundance of standard active-safety gear.

Up to eight passengers will notice cut-above trim in the base versions those in the SX will ride in cooled second-row captain’s chairs covered in quilted leather and wonder how they ever got along in the Before Times. We’re still bowled over by the Telluride’s wealth management: It makes the most of its interior space by upgrading finishes from very good to spectacular. Gas mileage is middling, and there’s no hybrid offered. Ride quality shines, especially compared to the dated Pilot and the too-taut Explorer: the Telluride quietly smothers bumps and road seams, while it also provides up to 5,000 lb of towing capacity. Performance doesn’t soar to the same heights, but the Telluride’s 291-hp 3.8-liter V-6 works well with its 8-speed automatic to provide ample acceleration through the front or all four wheels. The body’s appealing the cabin’s a cut above even that, especially with the SX’s quilted nappa leather and wood trim. With a shape that neatly slips between the rugged and the urbane, the sleek 2022 Telluride wears just the right balance of angles and curves.

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