[ĐÁNH GIÁ XE] Kia Telluride - World Car of the Year 2020

With its huge overall size and 3 spacious rows of seats, the 2020 Kia Telluride is the Korean automaker’s largest crossover SUV.

Overview

With a sturdy and strong exterior design, Telluride is truly an ideal companion for every family, with spacious interior space and a series of modern and convenient equipment features. Although it only has a powertrain with a standard V6 engine that is not really effective, the 2020 Telluride is completely capable of stable operation with a towing capacity of up to 5000 pounds (equivalent to about 2268 kg). Previously, the 2020 Kia Telluride underwent a comparison test with leading competitors in the segment, and proved its comprehensive excellence by entering the 10Best list.

What does the new 2020 version have?

The 2020 Kia Telluride has all the details and a new design. Although developed and built based on the Kia Sorento, the Telluride is significantly larger – inside and out. Similar to the 2020 Telluride is the new “compatriot” Hyundai Palisade, which also possesses new features from design to equipment, bringing a bolder and sharper exterior design.

Price of Kia Telluride 2020

LX version: $33,060 (about 766 million VND)

Version S: $35,460 (about 822 million VND)

EX version: $38,460 (about 891 million VND)

Production version: $42,960 (about 995 million VND)

When buying a car, customers should usually not buy the most expensive and high-end version with full features and equipment. However, for the 2020 Kia Telluride, the SX version with the highest selling price is recommended to own. Because this version with a price of nearly 1 billion VND includes all the convenient and necessary features such as: 12-way electrically adjustable driver’s seat, 20-inch wheels, automatic lighting system, blind spot monitoring system, dual sunroof,…

In addition, when owning the SX version, customers can choose an option package equipped with a 4-wheel drive system for the Kia Telluride for only 2,000 USD. More specifically, for the 2020 Kia Telluride EX and SX versions, the Tow Package option will add a HUD head-up display, heating and ventilation features for the second row of seats, rain-sensing wipers, 110V outlet and more premium interior materials.

Engine and operating equipment

Under the hood of the Kia Telluride 2020 is a 3.8L V6 engine block, producing a maximum capacity of 291 horsepower and maximum torque of 355 Nm. Comes equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission and standard front-wheel drive. The 4-wheel drive system on the 2020 Telluride is an option package for customers.

The most advanced version of Telluride SX is capable of accelerating from 0 – 100 km/h in 7.0 seconds. However, the 2020 Kia Telluride does not feel responsive when entering the throttle at low speeds. This makes Telluride inferior to competitors in the same segment using turbocharged engines. Overall, the 2020 Telluride provides quite solid and stable performance. However, some rough roads make the car a bit disoriented and difficult to control.

The automatic air suspension system at the rear works quite well, keeping the car stable and moving smoothly. Although it is a large SUV, the Kia Telluride is fully capable of providing a neat and light driving experience. Besides, with a ground clearance of 8.0 inches (about 203mm), Telluride becomes quite flexible when encountering rough roads or light off-road.

Fuel consumption

Unlike its competitors, 3-row SUVs, the Telluride only uses a V6 powertrain. According to estimates, the 2020 Kia Telluride version using front-wheel drive has the most fuel economy, with 11.7L/100km on urban roads and 9.0L/100km on highways. Meanwhile, the Telluride version with 4-wheel drive system has an estimated fuel consumption of 12.3L/100km on urban roads and 9.8L/100km on highways, slightly higher than competitors using the same V6 engine such as the Volkswagen Atlas.

Interior amenities and storage compartment

Besides its bold and strong appearance with massive size, the 2020 Kia Telluride also has a high-class and extremely comfortable interior. The overall excellent design with high-quality materials and a series of advanced equipment features makes the Telluride cabin impressive. Because the Telluride is several inches longer than its Sorento, its cabin is more spacious, especially for rear passengers. Therefore, in addition to the ability to transport up to 8 people, the 2020 Kia Telluride also provides a comfortable storage compartment with a base capacity of 595 liters. If both last rows of seats are folded flat, the storage capacity will increase to 2,463 liters.

Infotainment system

Even the standard 2020 Kia Telluride model has an impressive infotainment system with an 8.0-inch touch screen, supporting Apple Carplay and Android Auto connectivity and many other strengths. Meanwhile, more advanced versions are equipped with a 10.25 inch touch screen and wireless phone charger. The Harman/Kardon premium sound system is only equipped on the most expensive SX version.

Safety and driver assistance features

The new 2020 Telluride version is equipped by Kia Motors with a series of safety features and comprehensive driver assistance technology, notably: Automatic emergency braking system with pedestrian detection feature; Lane departure warning and lane keeping assist; Blind spot monitoring system; Electronic balance system and hill start assist; Reverse camera and 7 safety airbags.

Quang Hung (Tuoitrethudo)

Source: caranddriver