Kia is always looking for innovation in the automobile industry. The vehicles from Kia are safe and quite reliable in terms of their drive and comfort. The Kia Telluride is a mid-size crossover SUV, built by Kia. It was introduced as a concept in 2016 before finally launching it in 2019. Kia Telluride is named after the town of Colorado, Telluride. The Telluride is also the largest vehicle Kia has ever produced in the U.S.
Overview
The Telluride is a 5-door mid-size crossover SUV with both front-wheel and all-wheel-drive transmission layouts. It utilizes a 3.8-liter Lambda V6 DOHC engine which produces 291 horsepower. In terms of speed, with the help of 8-speed automatic transmission, the Telluride speeds up to 60mph in 7.1 seconds. In 2020, the Telluride won MotorTrend’s SUV of the year award and was named the 2020 World Car of the Year.
Reliability
With such hype of high performance, the Kia Telluride truly deserves it as it does live up to its hype in case of reliability score as well. The Kia Telluride has all the essential features to add to its reliability. According to J.D. Power’s predicted reliability scorer, the Telluride scores 85 out of 100, which is a great score.
Safety
Kia is considered a reliable safe brand as almost all the vehicles from Kia have a top rating from NHTSA and IIHS. The same is the case with Telluride, it has a rating of five out of five stars from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. It is well equipped with all the mandatory safety features. However, there’ve been complaints related to its exterior light’s power.
Depreciation Rate
The vehicles from Kia usually hold their value. The Kia Telluride has an estimated depreciation rate of 55% after 5 years and a resale value of around $18,174. Many factors influence the value of the vehicle with time.
Maintenance and Repair
The cost of maintaining a KIA Telluride during its first 10 years will be about $8,069 per year. KIA Tellurides are $811 less expensive than popular SUVs. During that time, there is also a 23.71% chance of a major repair being required on a Telluride.
FAQ
Is Telluride a Front-Wheel-Drive, Rear-Wheel-Drive or All-Wheel-Drive car?
The Kia Telluride is a Front Wheel Drive car.
How many seats are in the Kia Telluride?
The Kia Telluride is a car with 7 seats. The EPA Classification for this car is: Small SUV 2WD
What is the horsepower in a Telluride and does it have a turbo?
The Kia Telluride has 291 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. The engine is a Regular Unleaded V-6 with a displacement of 3.8 L The fuel system is: Gasoline Direct Injection.
What type of wheels does it have?
Kia Telluride has 20 X 7.5 inch Aluminum Front Wheels and 20 X 7.5 inch Aluminum Rear Wheels.
What problems does the Kia Telluride have?
A number of complaints have been made about the Kia Telluride. Transmission problems can cause vibration in the steering wheel. Poor acceleration on the freeway.
Does the Kia Telluride have transmission problems?
2021 Kia Telluride Transmission Problems could include shifting delays or grinding when accelerating. There may also be a feeling or whistling sound or burning smell from under the hood.
Does the Kia Telluride have engine problems?
Ten powertrain issues were also reported for the 2020 Telluride. At 4,900 miles, one driver experienced acceleration problems. Their Telluride couldn’t accelerate at highway speeds. It wouldn’t accelerate to highway speeds even with the RPM increased to 6,000 and the pedal pushed down.