Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Carbuzz.com Leaks Multiple Kia Telluride Future Updates

Earlier in the week, the staff on duty at Carbuzz.com cranked out the report that Kia may be hard at work on a more rugged trim level of the Telluride, complete with unique skid plates, tires, and a few other new extras. An anonymous Kia employee had supposedly contacted Motor1 recently and had claimed that we were deciding whether to offer up an “X-line” appearance package that brandished unique skid plates. This anonymous employee also supposedly possessed evidence that there was an internal survey underway that will assess what the take rate might be for each unique trim.

This “X-line” package does differ a bit from the off-road package that was originally rumored to be in the development stages. At first, it was hinted heavily that a Telluride with very knobby tires and a brush guard was a possibility, which could offer up some exceptional overlanding capability. It seems that the package being considered is a bit more everyday-driver-focused, with high-gloss black skid plates in the front and rear, a satin black grille, body-color door handles, window trim, lower door trim, body emblems, and front bumper side air duct trim.

On top of it all, the X-Line could see 20-inch black alloy wheels along for the ride, and not offer as much of an off-road-ready contender as much as it provides an upper-end cosmetic touch and urban flair. Even though it has not been on the market for long, the Telluride has already won over many excited members of the automotive press, racking up honors such as the North American Utility Vehicle of the year award. Also snagging up the Motor Trend's 2020 SUV of the Year, this is the premier vehicle that is truly packed with what you need for life's adventures.
You'll enjoy the 10.25” touchscreen display on board, as well as features that allow you to amplify your voice to rear passengers and reclining dual captain's chairs. Rear passengers can enjoy available double sunroofs, and standard USB ports, and the available voice-command navigation system engages the real-time highway traffic app to help you locate the most efficient route for your journey.

Ask us here at Jim Butler Kia of St Louis just how Kia’s UVO Link services allow you to connect to certain features remotely through the Key Access with the online portal at Owners.Kia.com. The SX trim is our most favored option, offering LED headlights and front fog lamps, dual sunroofs, 20-inch black sport alloy wheels, premium 10-speaker Harman Kardon audio, and blind-spot view monitor!