His prediction was true, and just a year later the
Stinger did take that honor. After driving our prized Kia Telluride, he said
that in an SUV-crazed USA, this is one of the best contenders out there,
period. His testing model was loaded up with many technology features, and he
enjoyed the opportunity to drive the luxury-rich SX trim. He immediately
enjoyed the power of the naturally-aspirated V6 and the smooth shifts that the
8-speed transmission offered up. Matthew goes as far as to say here that not
many people buy an SUV for looks, but still has A massive love for the way in
which the Telluride immediately presents itself as sharp, and still fits right
into the suburban commuter category.
Once you have your hands on the multifunction
steering wheel, you gain access to Kia's suite of semi-self-driving function,
which stacks autosteer on top of adaptive cruise control and an entire other
assortment of driver-assist features. When Matthew put the “smart” cruise
control to the test, he deemed it just as good as anything else on the market,
including Tesla Autopilot. The Telluride easily glided into curvy segments of
the freeway during action and did a great job of relieving some stress on his
5-hour drive at hand.
When a loyal customer is approaching us here at Jim Butler Kia of St Louis asking
which incoming vehicles are most practical for their next purchase, space
usually resides at one of the highest slots on their wish list. Maximum cargo
capacity within the Telluride is almost 90 cubic feet, and this is one area
where Matthew really commends our brand for stepping it up in all ways. He put
the Telluride to the test during a drive from suburban New Jersey to
Pennsylvania to pay a special visit to the C.F. Matin and Co. guitar factory.
After this journey, he simply lamented: “Kia, I
gotta hand it to you: You're killing it, and the Telluride is the latest
victory”. It was also held in high regard that the basic trim levels still
offer a V6 and All-wheel-drive, deeming anyone capable of handling what
Missouri weather doles out. The infotainment system offered up an old-school
feel that was welcome, yet still does the job of integrating device-paring,
Bluetooth, and navigation. Opting for a crossover instead of a minivan offers
plenty of advantages, and this 3-row champion is as clandestine and
surprise-prone as the Rocky Mountain township it was named for!
