If you want a mid-size SUV that’s ready to take on the suburban streets or challenging off-road terrain, then the 2024 Kia Telluride is an ideal vehicle for you. The Telluride has a rugged body style with a modern edge, an expansive collection of standard features, and an exceptional driving experience.
Discover the Adventure-Ready 2024 Kia Telluride
The 2024 Kia Telluride has a total of 10 trim levels this year, starting with the incredible baseline LX model. The standard powertrain for the base model is a 3.8-liter V6 engine, which generates 291 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. An eight-speed automatic transmission, torque vectoring corner control, and selectable drive modes are standard. Drivers can upgrade to an AWD system with a center-locking differential and snow driving mode.
The LX has a standard front-wheel-drive drivetrain. Mechanical features such as an independent MacPherson front suspension, an independent multi-link rear suspension, an electronic parking brake, and a four-wheel brake disc with anti-locks are standard.
Appearance
The standard exterior colors for the LX are Gravity Gray, Ebony Black, Everlasting Silver, and Glacial White Pearl. This model comes with Black SynTex seating material.
Higher trims like the EX-X-Line have paint color options such as Wolf Gray, Jungle Green, and Dawning Red. The EX model has upgraded interior trim options like Black leather, Gray leather, Mahogany leather, and Gray/Navy with Gray leather.
Dimensions
This mid-size SUV has a 114.2-inch wheelbase. This model is 196.9 inches in length, 78.3 inches in width, and 68.9 inches in height without roof rails. The Telluride offers eight inches of ground clearance.
The total interior volume for the 2024 Kia Telluride LX is 178.1 cubic feet. There are 87 cubic feet of cargo space behind the first row, 46 cubic feet of space behind the second row, and 21 cubic feet of space behind the third row. The first-row legroom is 41.4 inches, the second-row legroom is 42.4 inches, and the third-row legroom is 31.4 inches.
Fuel Economy
An LX model with the standard FWD drivetrain has a fuel economy of 20 MPG in the city, 26 MPG on the highway, and 22 MPG combined. When this trim has an upgraded AWD system, the SUV gets 18 MPG in the city, 24 MPG on the interstate, and 20 MPG combined. The fuel tank capacity for this model is 18.8 gallons.
Exterior
The LX is equipped with power-adjustable heated outside mirrors with integrated LED turn indicators, automatic headlight control, LED projector headlights, LED positioning lights, amber LED daytime running lights, and taillights. This model comes with 18-inch Silver alloy wheels and a space-saver spare tire.
Other standard exterior features for the LX include a front emergency tow hook attachment, a Black and Satin Chrome front grille, Satin Chrome window surrounds, body-color door handles, body-color outside mirrors, a body-color rear spoiler, and a shark fin antenna.
Interior
The LX has an eight-passenger seating capacity. This model comes with a six-way manual-adjustable driver’s and passenger’s seat, 60/40 split-folding second-row seats with one-touch sliding and folding, and 60/40 folding third-row seats. The LX has a dual-level cargo floor, solar control glass, and a sound-absorbing windshield.
Other standard interior features include dual-zone climate control, an automatic de-fog system, rear A/C vents, and rear passenger automatic climate control. The LX comes with a leather steering wheel, interior lighting, and illuminated vanity mirrors. Models like the SX have dual sunroofs, interior wood grain accents, stainless-steel pedals, and 64-color LED interior mood lighting as standard features.
Convenience
Some key convenience features for the base 2024 Kia Telluride model are a smart key, push-button start, a day/night rearview mirror, and a rear window washer. The LX comes with Quiet Mode, which can focus the sound system to the first row if passengers in the second or third-row seats prefer a quiet environment.
A higher trim like the SX Prestige X-Line has standard convenience features such as automatic rain-sensing windshield wipers, aero wiper blades, an auto-dimming rearview mirror with integrated HomeLink, a full display mirror, and reverse tilt-down outside mirrors. Higher trims also have Driver Talk, a feature that allows the passengers in the front seat to use a microphone to speak to rear-seat passengers without shouting.
Technology
Standard technology onboard the LX includes a 12.3-inch touchscreen with integrated navigation, a 4.2-inch instrument display, a six-speaker sound system, and a wireless phone charger. The LX is compatible with Android and Apple apps, wireless Bluetooth technology, and SiriusXM radio. This model also supports Kia Connect and features accessible through the Kia Access App, such as pre-cooling and pre-heating.
Upper trims like the SX Prestige have a few advanced technology features, such as a 12.3-inch instrument display, a 10-inch HUD, a 10-speaker premium Harman Kardon stereo system, and a second-row power inverter located in the center console.
Safety
The Telluride LX comes with Kia Drive Wise technologies such as blind spot collision warning, rear cross-traffic collision avoidance, forward collision warning, a rear park distance warning, lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, and lane following assist. Forward collision avoidance with cyclist, pedestrian, and junction turning detection is standard. Navigation-based smart cruise control, highway driving assist 1.5, intelligent speed limit assist, and safe exit assist are also standard.
The LX is equipped with other safety features, such as a rear occupant alert with ultrasonic sensors, a rollover sensor, a LATCH system, seat belt reminders for the second and third-row seats, and vehicle stability management. This model also has a standard rearview monitor with dynamic parking guidance.
Warranty
All new Kia Telluride models come with Kia’s 10-year or 100,000-mile warranty program. This warranty will cover the powertrain for 10 years and offers a basic limited warranty for the entire vehicle for five years or up to 60,000 miles. As a bonus, the Kia warranty also provides five years of coverage for anti-perforation and a roadside assistance program.
The 2024 Telluride is a perfect option if you want an affordable, road-ready SUV that covers all the basics. Get in touch with Auffenberg Kia of Cape Girardeau in Girardeau, MO to book a test drive today.
