Bigger is better when it comes to crossover SUVs, and the Kia Telluride just got a few exciting updates for its 2022 model. These updates look to uphold the Telluride’s reputation for its comfort and style, while still offering luxury touches and practicality.
The Telluride's goal is to comfortably shuttle families and all of their belongings. The Nightfall Edition makes a return appearance in 2022, and the engine choice is the potent and ready-for-action 3.8-liter V6 that cranks out 291 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque. The top trims offer travel-ready features such as ventilated rear seats at a reasonable price, and can easily lug around a 5000-pound trailer when it's time for a move to college or a fun-filled weekend at a campsite.
This SX trim can zip up to 60 mph in just 7.1 seconds, and the self-leveling air suspension proved to add an excellent cushioning for the “many potholes and ruts” experienced on the commute. The Telluride is known for having a fairly firm ride and is apt to turn sharply and be amazingly responsive to throttle inputs at lower speeds. If you're planning to head off-road for a more challenging ride, 8.0 inches of ground clearance is standard. Just a decade or so ago, no vehicles came equipped straight from the factory to handle rocks and ruts!
All-wheel-drive models of the Telluride average around 19 mpg city and 24 mpg highway, yielding better results than its competition, including the Volkswagen Atlas and Honda Pilot. With a top-notch build quality, very attractive materials, and luxury-themed options such as driver's seat memory settings and Nappa leather upholstery, the Telluride has always been near the peak of SUV models.
