What new
features does the Kia Telluride have for 2023?
The newest
edition of the Telluride comes with a refreshed grille design, a new front
bumper and restyled headlamps. The cabin is impressive with a new instrument
panel that includes a pair of big 12.3-inch screens to manage the infotainment
system and serve as gauge displays. The editors at Car and Driver noted that
the layout is similar to what they've seen on luxury models like the
Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class.
What are
the trim levels on the 2023 Kia Telluride?
The Kia
Telluride gives customers in communities like Worcester and Westborough, MA a
total of seven models to choose from:
-
LX
- S
- EX
- X-
Line
- SX
-
X-Pro
-
SX-Prestige
Those
looking for extra value might want to note that the SX trim includes upscale
features like a 12-way power driver's seat, front and rear sunroofs and a
premium Harman/Kardon stereo.
What's
performance like in the 2023 Kia Telluride?
Every model of the new Kia Telluride comes
with a naturally aspirated V6 engine that's good for 291 horsepower. An 8-speed
automatic transmission come standard and so does front-wheel drive, but you can
go with the all-wheel drive option in every trim. The experts at Car and Driver
tested the Telluride and found it had a satisfying zero-to-60 time of 6.8
seconds.
How much
can the new Kia Telluride tow?
The
automotive character quality that helps a vehicle tow more is its torque. The
new Kia Telluride has a very credible torque measurement of 262 pound-feet.
That's arguably the main reason the new Kia Telluride for 2023 can tow up to
5,500 pounds when it's properly equipped. This comfortable family SUV also
gives you up to 8.4 inches of ground clearance when you want to go
off-road.
How nice is the interior?
The inside
of the latest Kia Telluride has a definite upscale appeal. In a higher trim,
you can get a head-up display that puts driving data discreetly on your
windshield. You can also get heated and ventilated rear seats and Nappa leather
upholstery. The cabin is spacious enough to accommodate up to eight people when
the second row is a bench seat, and seven people with the optional second-row
captain's chairs.
How good
is the infotainment system?
In a world
of 8-inch touch screens, Boston buyers will appreciate the fact that every
model of the new Kia Telluride comes with a large 12.3-inch screen. Every model
also includes standard Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration. Wireless smartphone
charging is an available option and so is a premium Harman/Kardon stereo with
10 speakers.
Why
should I buy the new 2023 Kia Telluride?
In
addition to all the impressive strengths of the new Kia Telluride listed above,
another reason to buy this new SUV is its advanced safety technology. That
includes an available 360-degree camera and a Blind Spot View Monitor that
projects a camera image of your blind spot into the gauge cluster display.
Clearly, this is a big family SUV you don't want to overlook. Test drive one
soon at Wagner Kia of Shrewsbury in Shrewsbury MA.