Kia sold its very first car in the United States
in 1994: The tiny-engined Sephia, which generated just 88 horsepower and did
not even have a radio. An article in the L.A. Times proclaimed that even with its
setbacks, it was absolutely not the worst car out there, and that there was
still absolute value embedded deep in its small frame. Now 25 years later, the
game has changed drastically for all of us proudly promoting Kia's vehicles.
The new 2020 Telluride was just highlighted here on the Outsideonline.com blog, and
it begins by stating that it is every bit as good as any single other example
you'll find in the same segment.
It also has one very key feature that sets it far
apart from the competition: full-time four-wheel-drive. Just like much of its
competition, the Telluride does come standard with front-wheel drive, and
all-wheel drive available as an option. With the ability on the customer's
behalf to add features such as nice leather, a glass roof, LED headlamps, and
other luxuries, it is the most costly Kia ever. Writer Wes Siler here proclaims
that he would definitely pick the Telluride over the Subaru Ascent, as our
beloved model is “way better looking”.
If you happen to encounter slippery conditions,
the Telluride's AWD system will respond by distributing a keen extra boost of
power to the rear wheels, but as the testing team on duty for this piece
claims, “once you push the diff-lock button nestled in the middle of the
selectable drive modes, something very special happens”. Much like a Land
Rover, the Kia roars to live from all-wheel drive to four-wheel drive. It was
also decided by the astute-and-able team here that the Kia will definitely be
better able to make use of the tire traction it has than any of its
competition, including the brunt of sworn rival Subaru.
Kia claims that this lock is software-based
instead of mechanical, and it will automatically deactivate at 25 miles per
hour. At any speeds greater than this, the AWD functions in a manner the same
as its competitors. Getting out onto a sandy beach or climbing a snowy hill
will be two of the Telluride's definitive strengths, and it possesses a grunty
capability that is more in line to larger, heavier three-row family SUVS like
the Chevy Tahoe.
One thing that we pride ourselves on greatly here
at Jim Butler Kia of St Louis
is the stellar warranty Kia has: 10 years or 100,000 miles, all-inclusive. It
really is an added dose of tranquility at bay to know that if anything happens
to your engine or other elements, you are automatically covered by the best and
most detailed professionals in the business!
