We’re now three years into its time on sale, and the Kia Telluride remains one of the most popular SUVs. Kia’s adding two new rugged-lite trims for the 2023 model year and recently announced pricing for the family-hauler.
Pricing for the line starts at $37,025, which includes a $1,335 destination charge. The Telluride S starts at $38,925, the EX at $42,625, the SX at $46,825, and the top SX-Prestige at $51,725. Adding all-wheel drive bumps those prices by $2,000, except for the SX-Prestige, which gets it by default.
Kia calls the X-Line and X-Pro “models,” but they’re more of an upgrade package for the EX, SX, and SX-Prestige trims. The harder-core Telluride variants come with unique wheel designs, dark exterior trim, and an increased towing capacity. Both packages bring all-wheel drive, and more driver assistance features, including a new Highway Drive Assist 2 function with lane change assist.
The 2023 Telluride keeps the previous year’s powertrain, which includes a 3.8-liter V6 making 291 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque. It’s paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Standard towing capacity lands at 5,000 pounds, but the two “X” packages bump that number to 5,500.
Kia updated the Telluride’s interior with a 12.3-inch touchscreen and a larger available head-up display. Unlike some automakers, Kia opted for physical volume and tuning knobs, which makes navigating anything much easier than furiously tapping away trying to change the volume or radio stations. A 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster is available, and navigation comes standard.
Source: www.autoblog.com