The Telluride can haul up to eight people when configured with a 60/40-splitting second-row bench that comes standard on the base LX and EX. All are available in a choice of front-wheel or all-wheel-drive. There are four Telluride trim levels ranging from the base LX with starting price of $34,015, including the destination fee, and then there are the S, EX and the top SX, which has a near-luxury interior and starts at $49,915 including destination fee. That last option pushes the top trim levels north of $50,000. There are lots of features, including all-wheel-drive, captain chairs, leather seating, excellent sound systems and a comprehensive advanced driver assistance safety suite.

The 2022 Kia Telluride is attractively styled inside and out, and at higher trims, it looks and feels more expensive than it actually is. However, the Palisade has slightly better steering tuning that gives it a touch better road feel on the highway and in twisty sections of mountain road. The Telluride looks more rugged and ready for an outdoor adventure. Many of the components, including the platform, engine, transmission and safety equipment are shared with its corporate sibling the Hyundai Palisade. The engine’s harmony with the eight-speed gearbox truly helps it shine in terms of refinement and smoothness. There’s more than enough power for in-town grocery runs and long-haul road trips. The Telluride’s 3.8-liter V6 gasoline engine produces up to 291 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque. 2022’s most noticeable changes are the slightly redesigned radiator grille and the new futuristic Kia logo. Two years later, it’s still in its first generation and has undergone only minor improvements since its debut.

The Kia Telluride took the three-row SUV market by storm in 2020, offering a hard-to-beat combination of style and luxury and a price lower than many of its competitors.

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