4-19-24 Featured Vehicle
Perhaps you’ve noticed a lot more of the Kia Telluride on the roads these days. It’s not surprising. Having won a slew of Best Family Car awards this year has not only driven sales, but it also accounts for the many things Kia has done right with their full lineup of vehicles.
We here at RPM News Weekly had the opportunity to take the 2024 Telluride SX-Prestige X-Line edition for a weeklong test drive. Our colleagues in the automotive press have certainly gotten it right to award this vehicle. The Telluride clearly has a bounty to offer families seeking a three-row SUV – solid performance, ample roominess and plenty of amenities to please everyone onboard.
If there’s anything to hedge on in this love-fest with the model, it’s that we wish it had a bit more fuel economy and tad more softness to the ride. Nothing over the top, just a little more icing on the cake.
In any case, we’ve put together this slide show of the SX-Prestige X-Line that we drove. We hope it gives you some sense of how well-equipped this particular trim is. At $54,540, which includes $990 in options and a $1,365 freight and handling charge, one should consider it competitively priced for a vehicle at the high end of the lineup. In the coming week, check out our YouTube channel for a video version of this presentation, and subscribe for all the updates.
RPM News Weekly Photos by Rich Taber
STANDARD SX-PRESTIGE AWD FEATURES
MECHANICAL
- 3.8L Gas Direct Injection V6 Engine
- 8-Speed Automatic Transmission
- Active On-Demand All Wheel Drive
ADVANCED DRIVER-ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS
- Forward Collision Avoidance (Cyclist, Junction Turning)
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Safe Exit Assist & Highway Driving Assist 2
- Parking Distance Warning – Forward / Reverse
- Smart Cruise Control w/Stop & Go
- Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist – Reverse
SAFETY
- Dual Front, Driver’s Knee, Full-Length Side Curtain Airbags
- 1st & 2nd Row Outboard Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
EXTERIOR
- 20″ Alloy Wheels
- Dual Sunroofs (2nd Row Fixed)
- LED Projection Headlights
- Smart Power Liftgate
- Pwr Folding Heated Outside Mirrors w/Turn Signals
- Roof Rails and Rear Privacy Glass
INTERIOR, COMFORT & CONVENIENCE
- Dual 12.3″ Screen Panoramic Display w/ Navigation
- Surround View Monitor & Blind-Spot View Monitor
- Head-Up Display
- Kia Connect w/Free 12-Mo. Trial.* Where Available**
- SIRIUSXM® w/Free 3-Mo. Subscription*
- Harman/Kardon Premium Audio System
- Smart Key w/ Push Button & Remote Start
- Digital Rear View Mirror & 110V Inverter Outlet
- Wireless Phone Charger
- Nappa Leather Seat Trim
- Memory Driver’s Seat
- Heated & Ventilated Power Adjustable Front Seats
- Heated & Ventilated 2nd Row Captain’s Chairs (2 Seats)
- Smartphone Digital Key* (Requires Kia Connect**)
- Rear Occupant Alert w/Ultrasonic Sensors
- Heated Steering Wheel
WARRANTY
- 10 Year/100,000 Mile Limited Powertrain Warranty
- 5 Year/60,000 Mile Limited Basic Warranty
- 5 Year/60,000 Mile Roadside Assistance
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MANUFACTURER’S SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE $52,185.00
COMPARE SX-P X-LINE AWD FEATURES
Added to/in place of standard SX-P AWD features
- X-Line 20″ Black Alloy Wheels included
- X-Line Exterior Styling included
- Self-Leveling Rear Suspension included
- Tow Mode included
ADDITIONAL INSTALLED EQUIPMENT:
In addition to or in place of standard features
- Wolf Gray Paint $495.00
- Carpeted Floor Mats $225.00
- Cargo Cover $155.00
- Carpet Cargo Mat $115.00
w/Seatback Protection
MSRP INCLUDING OPTIONS $53,175.00
INLAND FREIGHT AND HANDLING $1,365.00
TOTAL MANUFACTURER’S SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE $54,540.00
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