Fuel economy rings in at 19 mpg city/ 24 mpg
highway/ 21 mpg combined. The SX that Tim got to test sported 20-inch
blacked-out wheels that replaced the 18-inch wheels found as standard on the
EX, LED headlights and fog lamps, rear sunroof, second-row captain's chairs,
12-way power driver's seat, memory for the driver's seat and side-view mirrors,
blind-spot monitoring, surround-view camera, premium audio, park-distance
warning, and HomeLink. He said he would not want to do without the Prestige
Package: it adds a head-up display, 110-volt inverter, Nappa leather, premium
cloth for the headliner and visors, heated and cooled second-row seats, and
rain-sensing windshield wipers.
The layout of controls is a very important quality
of a vehicle: once the driver gets inside and is ready to go, they enjoy a
logical and easy-to-use structure. The Telluride has two rows of buttons on the
center stack, and faux wood trim that is visually appealing and gives an
earthier rather than “cold steel” appearance. As far as the all-important
factor of “having fun” during his drives, this is where he really enjoyed
himself, and with minimal body roll could really enjoy the firm and grippy
steering. He appreciated the fact that there was not the “large vehicle float”
sensation common in 3-row crossovers and claims that it is dynamically sound
enough that it suggests that some other automakers “weren't even trying with
their land barges.”
Everyone here on staff at Jim Butler Kia of St Louis would agree
that the closest competition for the Telluride is the Palisade as well as Honda
Highlander. For the price, we are very proud of the fact that you are getting
as standard Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, leather seats, heated and cooled front
seats, lane-keep assist, highway-driving assist, park-distance warning for
reverse, blind-spot collision assist, rear cross-traffic alert,
forward-collision avoidance assist, adaptive cruise control, rear occupant
alert, safe-exit assist, UVO infotainment, navigation, 10-inch touchscreen,
tri-zone climate control, heated steering wheel, satellite radio, front
sunroof, and wireless cell-phone charger.
We hope to see you here this March for a test
drive of this amazing vehicle that has racked up many awards and been an
absolute shining star in a sea of bland models with a lack of personality. This
is the epic engineering win that Car and Driver themselves billed as “utterly lavish”
as well as “Bold while uniquely appointed”, and we can’t wait for you to experience
the thrill and precise handling of this high-tech and comfy hauler!
