The 2020 Kia Telluride Is Shaping Up to Be a Good Value

From Car and Driver

The 2020 Telluride, Kia's newest three-row SUV offering, is set to go on sale soon, and we now know how much it will cost. The base LX model starts at $32,735, and loaded SX versions come in just under $47,000-a good value, considering other competitors in this segment can top $50,000 easily. As expected, it's also priced a bit higher than the Sorento, Kia's other mid-size SUV offering, which also offers a third row but is significantly smaller in most dimensions.

All Telluride models come with a 3.8-liter V-6 engine and front-wheel drive, with all-wheel drive optional. Standard equipment on the $32,735 LX includes:

• 18-inch wheels

• Eight-passenger seating with a second-row bench

• 8.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability

• Six USB ports

• Adaptive cruise control

• Blind-spot monitoring

Next is the Telluride S, at $35,035, which comes with a few desirable upgrades such as:

• 20-inch wheels

• Seven-passenger seating with second-row captain's chairs

• 10-way power driver's seat

• Heated front seats

• Power sunroof

The Telluride EX starts at $38,135, which gets you the following:

• Leather upholstery

• 10.3-inch touchscreen

• Eight-way power passenger seat

• Cooled front seats

• Eight-passenger seating with a second-row bench

• Power liftgate

The top of the lineup is the Telluride SX (pictured), which for $42,535 has equipment including:

• 20-inch black wheels

• Dual sunroofs

• LED headlights

• Seven-passenger seating with second-row captain's chairs

• Harman Kardon audio system

• Digital gauge cluster

• 360-degree camera view

A $4000 SX Prestige package is also available, which makes for the most luxurious Telluride available. It has the following:

• All-wheel drive

• Nappa leather upholstery

• Head-up display

• Second-row heated and cooled seats

• Heated steering wheel

The Telluride made its official debut at the 2019 Detroit auto show in January after being previewed during New York Fashion Week. It is slated to go on sale in a few months. Check out more information on this new SUV here.

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