2024 KIA Telluride Review, Specs, and Features
July 18 2023 - joshkim
- The KIA Telluride returns for 2024 with an affordable $35,990 Starting MSRP.
- Up to 10 trims are available, providing endless customization for your specific needs and preferences.
- The KIA Telluride offers one engine option: a naturally aspirated 3.8-liter V6
2024 KIA Telluride: Performance, Fuel Economy & Driving Experience
Under the hood, the 2024 KIA Telluride is equipped with a robust, naturally aspirated 3.8-liter V6. Delivering 291 horsepower and 262 lb-feet of torque, the Telluride's 3.8-liter V6 effortlessly pushes the 2024 KIA Telluride in any terrain. Regarding fuel economy, the KIA Telluride offers 20/26 mpg in FWD form and 18/24 mpg in AWD, lasting longer than much of the competition.
In terms of driving experience, the 2024 KIA Telluride is surprisingly luxurious. Acceleration is responsive, steering precise, and engine and road noise is nonexistent. We'll go over the interior specs of the Telluride in a second, but just know that driving the 2024 KIA Telluride is a painless experience; different from its bulky and sluggish competition.
2024 KIA Telluride: Luxurious and Feature-Rich Interior
First things first, the 2024 KIA Telluride comes with 3-row seating and seats up to 8 people. Unlike most 3-row SUVs that provide a claustrophobic third-row as an afterthought, the third-row in the KIA Telluride is spacious and functional, providing ample leg (31.4 inches) and headroom (38.1 inches). Total interior volume comes out to 199.1 ft³. Regarding available and standard interior features, the 2024 KIA Telluride offers:
- Nappa Leather trim
- Premium Harman Kardon Audio
- Head-Up Display
- Dual-Pane Sunroof
- 10-Way Power Driver's Seat
- Ventilated Second Row Seats
- Smart Key - Proximity Key Fob
- Hands-Free Power Liftgate
- Wi-Fi Hot Spot
- Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control
- 5-USB Ports
- Adaptive Suspension
- and much, much more.
2024 KIA Telluride: Safety Features Galore
The 2024 KIA Telluride offers 17 standard driver assistance features known as KIA Drivewise Standard and available features include:- Blind-Spot Collision Warning If an object is detected in the vehicle’s blind spot, the system can provide visual and/or auditory signals to help warn you.
- Forward-Collision Warning Forward Collision Warning employs front-mounted radar to detect a potential collision with the car in front, and provides the driver audible warnings and/or visual signals on the meter display.
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist w/ Pedestrian, Cyclist & Junction Turning Detection Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist w/ Pedestrian, Cyclist & Junction Turning Detection works independently of the driver in critical situations by potentially detecting vehicles, objects, or cyclist and applying the brakes to help prevent or lessen the effects of a frontal collision.
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist Sensors hidden in the corners of the rear bumper scan for passing cars, motorcycles, and/or other vehicles as you back up. If the system detects a potential hazard crossing into your intended path, audio and visual warnings and possible braking intervention are activated.
- Highway Driving Assist 1.5 On highways where information is available, Highway Driving Assist can control the vehicle’s steering, acceleration, and deceleration functions.
- Rear Occupant Alert w/ Ultrasonic Sensors Upon exiting the vehicle, the vehicle can provide audible and visual warnings if unattended passengers remain in the rear seating area. Furthermore, if enrolled in Kia Connect, the push notification will be sent to the registered account holder upon triggering of audible warning.