2023 – 2024 Kia Telluride
The midsize SUV Kia Telluride is made by Kia Motors. The Telluride offers a versatile and well-appointed cabin with a range of trim levels and optional packages to meet different preferences and purposes. It is designed to carry up to eight passengers. This three-row SUV features a roomy interior cabin, strong performance capabilities, and cutting-edge technology both inside and out. The Kia Telluride’s most recent generation for the 2023 model year is expected to be the most thrilling ever! The 2023 Telluride includes two new trim levels and a slew of cutting-edge technologies to make your commute more connected and easy than ever, in addition to visual upgrades inside and outside the cabin. More details on the 2023 Kia Telluride’s arrival date, anticipated starting price, telluride specs, and features can be seen in the table below, courtesy of Riverside Kia.
Kia is the brand name for Kia Motors Corporation, a South Korean automaker with its corporate headquarters in Seoul. One of the biggest automotive firms in the world, the Hyundai Motor Group, owns it as a subsidiary. When Kia was first established in 1944, it made steel tubing and bicycles. Before entering the automobile industry in the 1960s, it eventually branched into several other industries. Over time, Kia has developed into a recognized and prosperous automaker, renowned for creating a variety of cars, SUVs, and minivans. The automobiles made by Kia are renowned for their affordability, cutting-edge styles, and competitive features. The brand is now well-known throughout the world and is widely present in numerous foreign marketplaces.
Total units sold Approx: 74,190(Till September)
2023 Kia Telluride Pricing
| Model | Engine | Price |
| Telluride LX | 3.8L V6 Engine w/ 291hp | $36,000 |
| Telluride S | 3.8L V6 Engine w/ 291hp | $37,990 |
| Telluride EX | 3.8L V6 Engine w/ 291hp | $41,890 |
| Telluride EX-Line | 3.8L V6 Engine w/ 291hp | $45,950 |
| Telluride SX | 3.8L V6 Engine w/ 291hp | $46,000 |
| Telluride SX-Line | 3.8L V6 Engine w/ 291hp | $49,550 |
| Telluride SX-Pro | 3.8L V6 Engine w/ 291hp | $50,650 |
| Telluride SX Prestige | 3.8L V6 Engine w/ 291hp | $50,950 |
| Telluride SX Prestige X-Line | 3.8L V6 Engine w/ 291hp | $52,850 |
| Telluride SX Prestige X-Pro | 3.8L V6 Engine w/ 291hp | $53,990 |
Color 2023 Kia Telluride
2023 Kia Telluride Features
| Trim Level | LX | S | EX | X-Line EX | SX | X-Line SX | X-Pro SX | SXP | X-Line SXP | X-Pro SXP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Transmission | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Front-wheel drive | ● | ● | ● | — | ● | — | — | — | — | — |
| AWD | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Torque Vectoring | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Electronic Brake | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Drive Modes | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Towing Capacity | 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs | — | 5,000 lbs | 5,500 lbs | — | 5,500 lbs |
| Tow Mode | — | — | — | ● | — | ● | ● | — | ● | ● |
| Self-leveling Rear Suspension | — | — | † | — | † | ● | † | † | ● | ● |
Exterior
| Trim Level | LX | S | EX | X-Line EX | SX | X-Line SX | X-Pro SX | SXP | X-Line SXP | X-Pro SXP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic LED dual projector headlights w/ High Beam Assist | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| LED fog lights | — | — | — | — | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| LED rear taillights | — | — | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| X-Line/X-Pro exclusive black headlight & fog light bezels | — | — | — | ● | — | ● | — | ● | ● | ● |
| Body color w/ silver accent front & rear bumpers | ● | ● | ● | — | ● | — | ● | — | — | — |
| X-Line/X-Pro exclusive body-color front & rear bumpers | — | — | — | ● | — | ● | — | ● | ● | ● |
| Black grille w/ satin chrome surround | ● | ● | ● | — | ● | — | ● | — | — | — |
| X-Line/X-Pro exclusive grille design | — | — | — | ● | — | ● | — | ● | ● | ● |
| Satin chrome window surround & lower door trim | ● | ● | ● | — | ● | — | ● | — | — | — |
| Dark metallic window surround & lower door trim | — | — | — | ● | — | ● | — | ● | ● | ● |
| Body color, heated exterior mirrors w/ turn signal | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Power-folding exterior mirrors | — | — | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Acoustic-laminated front windshield | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Acoustic-laminated front windshield & front door windows | — | — | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Single, power tilt & sliding sunroof | — | ● | ● | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dual sunroofs, front power tilt & sliding/rear fixed glass | — | — | — | — | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Low-profile satin chrome roof rails | — | — | — | ● | — | — | ● | — | — | — |
| Low-profile silver paint roof rails | — | ● | ● | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| X-Line/X-Pro exclusive gloss black high-mounted roof rails | — | — | — | ● | — | ● | — | ● | ● | ● |
| Smart Power Liftgate w/ auto-close function | — | — | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| 18-in. silver finish alloy wheels | ● | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| X-Pro exclusive 18-in. black finish alloy wheels | — | — | — | — | — | — | ● | — | — | ● |
| 20-in. black w/ machined-finish alloy wheels | — | ● | ● | — | ● | — | ● | — | — | — |
| X-Line exclusive 20-in. black finish alloy wheels | — | — | — | ● | — | ● | — | ● | ● | — |
| 18-in. rear-mounted temporary spare wheel & tire | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
Interior
| Trim Level | LX | S | EX | X-Line EX | SX | X-Line SX | X-Pro SX | SXP | X-Line SXP | X-Pro SXP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2-in. TFT meter cluster display | ● | ● | ● | ● | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 12.3-in. touch-screen Navigation display | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot & multi-device Bluetooth streaming | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Dual Curved Integrated Display w/ 12.3-in. meter cluster display | — | — | — | — | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| 10-in. LCD Head-Up Display | — | — | — | — | — | — | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Smart Key w/ remote engine start via key fob | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Digital Key 2 Touch | — | — | — | — | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| 6-speaker audio system | ● | ● | ● | ● | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Harman Kardon® 10-speaker premium audio system | — | — | — | — | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Kia Connect | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Apple CarPlay® integration | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Android AutoTM | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| 8-passenger seating w/ Slide & Fold 2nd row | ● | — | ● | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 7-passenger seating w/ 2nd-row captain’s chairs | — | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Tri-Zone – Full Automatic Temperature Control | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Painted metallic dash & door trim inlays | ● | ● | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Woodgrain dash & door trim inlays | — | — | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Syntex seating materials | ● | ● | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Leather seat trim | — | — | ● | ● | ● | ● | — | — | — | — |
| Trim Level | LX | S | EX | X-Line EX | SX | X-Line SX | X-Pro SX | SXP | X-Line SXP | X-Pro SXP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Nappa leather seat trim | — | — | — | — | — | — | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| 8-way power driver’s seat w/ 2-way lumbar support | — | ● | ● | ● | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 8-way power passenger’s seat w/ 2-way lumbar support | — | — | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| 10-way power driver’s seat | — | — | — | — | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| 4-way active anti-fatigue driver lumbar support | — | — | — | — | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Driver’s & front passenger’s tri-level heated seats | — | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Driver’s & front passenger’s tri-level ventilated seats | — | — | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Heated & ventilated 2nd-row captain’s chairs | — | — | — | — | — | — | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Manual 2nd-row window shades | — | — | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Cargo area remote folding button for 2nd-row seats | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Manual day & night rearview mirror | ● | ● | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Automatic day & night rearview mirror | — | — | ● | ● | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Automatic day & night rearview mirror w/ HomeLink® | — | — | — | — | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Full-display digital rearview mirror | — | — | — | — | — | — | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Driver Talk voice amplification via rear speaker | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| LED interior cabin lighting, including cargo area | — | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| 64-color cabin mood lighting | — | — | — | — | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| 10-watt wireless phone charger | — | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| 5 USB-C charge ports (1x front, 2x 2nd row, 2x 3rd row) | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Additional USB-C charge port in front center console | — | — | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| 3 12V power ports (1x front, 1x 2nd row, 1x 3rd row) | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| 110V inverter, 2nd-row center console | — | — | — | — | — | — | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| 110V inverter, passenger-side cargo area | — | — | — | — | — | ● | — | — | ● | — |
Kia Drive Wise
| Trim Level | LX | S | EX | X-Line EX | SX | X-Line SX | X-Pro SX | SXP | X-Line SXP | X-Pro SXP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Warning | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist w/ Pedestrian/Cyclist Detection & Junction Turning | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist w/ Junction Crossing, Lane Change Oncoming/Side & Evasive Steering Assist | — | — | — | — | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Lane Departure Warning | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Lane Following Assist | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Lane Keeping Assist | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Highway Driving Assist 2 | — | — | — | — | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go — Curve | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Smart Cruise Control — Machine Learning | — | — | — | — | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Intelligent Speed Limit Assist | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Rear View Monitor w/ Parking Guidance | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Surround View Monitor w/ 3D View | — | — | — | — | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Parking Distance Warning — Reverse | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Parking Distance Warning — Forward | — | — | — | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist — Reverse | — | — | — | — | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
Safety
| Trim Level | LX | S | EX | X-Line EX | SX | X-Line SX | X-Pro SX | SXP | X-Line SXP | X-Pro SXP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dual front advanced airbags | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Driver’s knee airbag | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Dual front seat-mounted side airbags | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Dual 2nd-row side airbags | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Side curtain airbags (1st, 2nd & 3rd rows) | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Rollover sensor | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| 3-point seat belts for all seats | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Front seat-belt pretensioners | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Anti-lock Braking System w/ 4-wheel disc brakes | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Vehicle Stability Management | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Electronic Stability Control | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Hill-start Assist Control | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Downhill Brake Control | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Individual Tire Pressure Monitoring System | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH), 3 total | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
2023 Kia Telluride Specifications
| Engine | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | 6-cylinder, aluminum block & head |
| Valve gear | DOHC (Dual Overhead Camshaft) with Dual CVVT |
| Horsepower | 291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 262 lb.-ft. @ 5,200 rpm |
| Transmission | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Electronically controlled 8-speed automatic |
| AWD (optional) | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Active On-Demand AWD† |
| Towing capacity | Up to 5,500 lb. (see Owner’s Manual)2 |
| Body & Chassis | Details |
|---|---|
| Body type | Steel unibody w/Iso-StructureTM construction |
| Front Suspension | Independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Independent, multi-link, stabilizer bar |
| Tires & Brakes | Details |
|---|---|
| Tire size | 245/60R18 (LX, X-Pro SX, X-Pro SXP) |
| 245/50R20 (S, EX, X-Line EX, SX, X-Line SX, X-Line SXP) | |
| Brake type | Dual-diagonal, split-circuit, power-assisted braking |
| Front brake size | 13.4 inches ventilated disc |
| Rear brake size | 12.0 inches solid disc |
| EPA-Estimated Fuel Economy (MPG) | FWD | AWD |
|---|---|---|
| City | 20 | 18 |
| Highway | 26 | 24 |
| Combined | 23 | 21 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (gallons) | Value |
|---|---|
| FWD | 18.8 |
| AWD | 18.8 |
kia Telluride Dimensions 2023
| Specifications | FWD (8-passenger) | AWD (8-passenger) | FWD (7-passenger) | AWD (7-passenger) | X-Line AWD (7-passenger) | X-Pro AWD (7-passenger) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in. | 114.2 in. | 114.2 in. | 114.2 in. | 114.2 in. | 114.2 in. |
| Track Front | 67.2 in. | 67.2 in. | 67.2 in. | 67.2 in. | 67.2 in. | 67.2 in. |
| Track Rear | 67.6 in. | 67.6 in. | 67.6 in. | 67.6 in. | 67.6 in. | 67.6 in. |
| Length | 196.9 in. | 196.9 in. | 196.9 in. | 196.9 in. | 196.9 in. | 196.9 in. |
| Width | 78.3 in. | 78.3 in. | 78.3 in. | 78.3 in. | 78.3 in. | 78.3 in. |
| Height (w/o roof rails) | 68.9 in. | 68.9 in. | 68.9 in. | 68.9 in. | 69.3 in. | 70.5 in. |
| Ground Clearance (LX/S/EX/SX/SXP) | 8.0 in. | 8.0 in. | 8.0 in. | 8.0 in. | 8.4 in. | 8.4 in. |
| Ground Clearance (X-Line/X-Pro) | – | – | – | – | 8.4 in. | 8.4 in. |
| Approach Angle (LX/S/EX/SX/SXP) | 17.0 degrees | 17.0 degrees | 17.0 degrees | 17.0 degrees | 17.7 degrees | 17.9 degrees |
| Departure Angle (LX/S/EX/SX/SXP) | 22.4 degrees | 22.4 degrees | 22.4 degrees | 22.4 degrees | 23.0 degrees | 23.2 degrees |
| Headroom (front/middle/rear) w/o sunroof | 40.9 in./40.2 in./38.1 in. | 40.9 in./40.2 in./38.1 in. | 40.9 in./40.2 in./38.1 in. | 40.9 in./40.2 in./38.1 in. | 40.9 in./40.2 in./38.1 in. | 40.9 in./40.2 in./38.1 in. |
| Headroom (front/middle/rear) with single sunroof | 39.5 in./40.2 in./38.1 in. | 39.5 in./40.2 in./38.1 in. | 39.5 in./40.2 in./38.1 in. | 39.5 in./40.2 in./38.1 in. | 39.5 in./40.2 in./38.1 in. | 39.5 in./40.2 in./38.1 in. |
| Headroom (front/middle/rear) with dual sunroof | 39.5 in./38.8 in./37.8 in. | 39.5 in./38.8 in./37.8 in. | 39.5 in./38.8 in./37.8 in. | 39.5 in./38.8 in./37.8 in. | 39.5 in./38.8 in./37.8 in. | 39.5 in./38.8 in./37.8 in. |
| Shoulder Room (front/middle/rear) | 61.6 in./61.2 in./55.3 in. (middle row: 59.9 in. w/rear side-window sunshades) | 61.6 in./61.2 in./55.3 in. (middle row: 59.9 in. w/rear side-window sunshades) | 61.6 in./61.2 in./55.3 in. (middle row: 59.9 in. w/rear side-window sunshades) | 61.6 in./61.2 in./55.3 in. (middle row: 59.9 in. w/rear side-window sunshades) | 61.6 in./61.2 in./55.3 in. (middle row: 59.9 in. w/rear side-window sunshades) | 61.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The Kia Telluride is a midsize SUV manufactured by Kia Motors. It is designed to offer a spacious and comfortable interior, advanced safety features, and modern technology options.
The Kia Telluride can accommodate up to eight passengers with its standard 8-passenger seating configuration. Some trim levels offer a 7-passenger configuration with captain’s chairs in the second row.
The Kia Telluride is equipped with a 3.8-liter Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) V6 engine, providing 291 horsepower and 262 lb.-ft. of torque.
Yes, the Kia Telluride offers an available Active On-Demand AWD system, which provides improved traction and stability in various driving conditions.
The Kia Telluride has a towing capacity of up to 5,500 pounds when properly equipped. However, it’s essential to refer to the Owner’s Manual for specific towing guidelines and instructions.
The fuel economy of the Kia Telluride varies depending on the trim level and drivetrain. The EPA-estimated combined MPG ranges from 18 to 23 MPG, with FWD models generally offering better fuel efficiency than AWD models.
The Kia Telluride is available in various trim levels, which may include LX, S, EX, SX, X-Line EX, X-Line SX, X-Pro SX, SXP, X-Line SXP, and X-Pro SXP, depending on the model year.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Kia Telluride is a standout midsize SUV that has gained widespread recognition and praise in the automotive market. Kia’s flagship SUV offers a compelling combination of style, space, technology, and safety features, making it a top choice for families and individuals seeking a reliable and well-equipped vehicle. The Telluride’s spacious interior with seating for up to eight passengers (or seven with available captain’s chairs) provides ample room for both passengers and cargo, making it an ideal choice for families on the go. The high-quality materials and modern design elements create a comfortable and upscale driving experience. Under the hood, the Telluride’s 3.8-liter V6 engine delivers robust performance, offering plenty of power for everyday driving and the capability to tow up to 5,500 pounds. The available all-wheel-drive system enhances traction and stability, providing confidence in various driving conditions.
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