Front Quarter View of the 2022 Kia Telluride

How Powerful Is the 2022 Kia Telluride?

Engine Specifications of the 2022 Kia Telluride 

The 2022 Kia Telluride is the Kia brand’s offering in the mid-size SUV segment. It boasts a rugged and practical exterior, advanced technology elements, a range of driver-assistance technology, and skilled handling along with formidable power. Additionally, the interior is designed with a special focus on passenger comfort and ease for you in the driver’s cockpit. Auffenberg Kia of Cape Girardeau in Cape Girardeau, MO, houses the 2022 Kia Telluride. We elaborate on the engine specifications of the 2022 Kia Telluride. 

What Is the Engine on the 2022 Kia Telluride? 

The 2022 Kia Telluride has a 3.8-liter V6 Lambda-II engine with an output of 291 hp and a torque rating of 262 lb.-ft. The engine has a Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) fuel delivery system and a DOHC with a DUAL CVVT valve system. It is combined with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The 2022 Kia Telluride has a compression ratio of 13.0:1, which means that the engine squeezes energy from every drop of fuel.  

Dashboard View of the 2022 Kia Telluride
Seating in the 2022 Kia Telluride

Read more: The 2022 Kia Telluride is Available in Cape Girardeau, MO! 


What Is the Fuel Economy of the 2022 Kia Telluride? 

The 2022 Kia Telluride has a fuel tank capacity of 18.8 gallons. Thus, you could go a long distance without having to fill gas. With a towing capacity of 5,000 lbs., the 2022 Telluride is equipped to haul heavy loads. Meanwhile, this stylish SUV delivers a fuel economy of 20 mpg in the city, 26 mpg on the highway, and 23 mpg combined on its front-wheel drivetrain. Its all-wheel drivetrain makes 19 mpg in the city, 24 mpg on the highway, and 21 mpg combined. 

To learn more about the 2022 Kia Telluride, visit us at Auffenberg Kia of Cape Girardeau in Cape Girardeau, MO, or schedule a test drive today!