The Kia Telluride Manages to Be Rugged and Upscale at the Same Time

When the Kia Telluride first came out, it was a big hit in Thornton. Like our other Kia models at Grand Kia, it's competitively priced, stylish, and packed with high-tech systems. The fact that it's a three-row SUV makes it more appealing to many customers around Lakewood.

Performance

Under the hood of the Telluride is a 3.8-liter V6 engine. With this engine, you can take advantage of 291 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque. Towing capacity is an impressive 5,000 pounds. This is a great amount of capability, and there's no doubt that you'll have confidence as you drive around Arvada. If you think you'll run into slippery roads or trails on your travels, it would be a good idea to get your Telluride equipped with all-wheel drive. Kia has given the Telluride an eight-speed automatic transmission, and there's a Sportmatic sports shifter that you can use to manually shift whenever you want to.

Technology

The Kia Telluride comes standard with a 10.25-inch touchscreen. With that touchscreen, you'll have Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Bluetooth. Sweetening the package even more is navigation. Since the Kia has remote connectivity, you can remotely start your engine and lock or unlock the doors. In total, there can be up to seven USB ports. This will keep everyone happy when you're on the road in Westminster or elsewhere.

Interior and Exterior

There are so many convenient things about the Kia Telluride. It has three 12-volt power outlets, a smart key with push-button start and tri-zone climate control. With rear climate control, your passengers can determine what temperature is ideal, just like you and the front passenger can. Seat upholstery can be synthetic leather, leather or Nappa leather. In the third row, three people can fit together, and they'll have a comfortable amount of leg room. The second row can either have captain's chairs or a bench seat. If you get the bench seat, you'll have seating for up to eight. Either way, the second-row seats can easily slide forward and back and fold down when you need more storage space. The third-row seats can recline, and they have a convenient 60/40 split configuration.

The stylings on the outside of the Telluride make it look muscular and athletic. You can get chrome or black accents, depending on the trim you select. A smart power liftgate is available, which can be opened without the use of your hands. It's great for when you're loaded down with groceries, luggage or anything else. The Telluride can have a full array of LED lighting, including in projector beams, daytime running lights, positioning lights and front fog lights. A rear spoiler is standard, and so are 18-inch wheels. Premium models can have 20-inch wheels, one or two sunroofs, and power-folding side mirrors.

Trim Levels

Denver customers have four trims to think about. The LX starts off the lineup. What's impressive about the LX is that it has the same powerful engine, large touchscreen with navigation and driver-assist systems as all the other trims have. In many ways, it feels like much more than an entry-level model. The S is the next one available. Its upgrades include wireless charging, captain's chairs in the middle row, heated front seats and a power sunroof. With the EX, things go a step further. For instance, the EX has an auto-dimming rearview mirror, leather upholstery and heated and ventilated front seats. Finally, the SX has dual sunroofs, a ten-speaker audio system, wireless charging and a surround view monitor.

Give us a call at Grand Kia if you'd like to take a Kia Telluride for a test drive around Thornton.