Kia Telluride gets bolder design and updated equipment in facelift
16 Apr 2022|2,062 views
Kia has revealed the new facelifted Telluride.
The exterior design of the SUV has been altered to further build on its rugged styling. Up front, the vertical head lights of the Kia Telluride now adopt a new design, which flank a redesigned grille.
There's also new bumpers front and back, while Kia states the taillights have also been revised.
The cabin of the Kia Telluride has also been improved. Ahead of the driver now rests a new dual 12.3-inch display setup, a redesigned steering wheel, as well as a redesigned dashboard with revised trim panels air-conditioning vents.
The car is also being offered internationally with two new trim levels, 'X-Line' and 'X-Pro', both designed for adventure-ready customer.
X-Line trim cars will get a unique radiator grille design, alongside bridge-type roof rails, exclusive 20-inch wheels, as well as a 10mm higher ground clearance, and a dedicated tow mode for travelling with a trailer attached
In the cabin, the SUV now sports dual 12.3-inch displays, while the infotainment unit retains the ability to pair with two smartphones at once X-Pro trim cars meanwhile, will get all these upgrades, alongside exclusive 18-inch black wheels and 18-inch all-terrain tyres, an increased towing limit from 2,668kg to 2,595kg, as well as a 110V inverter outlet in the cargo area.
The Kia Telluride is powered by the firm's Lambda II 3.8-litre V6 engine producing 287bhp at 6,000rpm and 255Nm torque at 5,200rpm. This engine is paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission alongside an active on-demand all-wheel drive that can transfer up to 50% of available power to the rear wheels.
Kia states that the Telluride has been a huge success for the firm, with over 75% of its buyers being new to the brand.
The exterior design of the SUV has been altered to further build on its rugged styling. Up front, the vertical head lights of the Kia Telluride now adopt a new design, which flank a redesigned grille.
There's also new bumpers front and back, while Kia states the taillights have also been revised.
The cabin of the Kia Telluride has also been improved. Ahead of the driver now rests a new dual 12.3-inch display setup, a redesigned steering wheel, as well as a redesigned dashboard with revised trim panels air-conditioning vents.
The car is also being offered internationally with two new trim levels, 'X-Line' and 'X-Pro', both designed for adventure-ready customer.
X-Line trim cars will get a unique radiator grille design, alongside bridge-type roof rails, exclusive 20-inch wheels, as well as a 10mm higher ground clearance, and a dedicated tow mode for travelling with a trailer attached


The Kia Telluride is powered by the firm's Lambda II 3.8-litre V6 engine producing 287bhp at 6,000rpm and 255Nm torque at 5,200rpm. This engine is paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission alongside an active on-demand all-wheel drive that can transfer up to 50% of available power to the rear wheels.
Kia states that the Telluride has been a huge success for the firm, with over 75% of its buyers being new to the brand.
Kia has revealed the new facelifted Telluride.
The exterior design of the SUV has been altered to further build on its rugged styling. Up front, the vertical head lights of the Kia Telluride now adopt a new design, which flank a redesigned grille.
There's also new bumpers front and back, while Kia states the taillights have also been revised.
The cabin of the Kia Telluride has also been improved. Ahead of the driver now rests a new dual 12.3-inch display setup, a redesigned steering wheel, as well as a redesigned dashboard with revised trim panels air-conditioning vents.
The car is also being offered internationally with two new trim levels, 'X-Line' and 'X-Pro', both designed for adventure-ready customer.
X-Line trim cars will get a unique radiator grille design, alongside bridge-type roof rails, exclusive 20-inch wheels, as well as a 10mm higher ground clearance, and a dedicated tow mode for travelling with a trailer attached
In the cabin, the SUV now sports dual 12.3-inch displays, while the infotainment unit retains the ability to pair with two smartphones at once X-Pro trim cars meanwhile, will get all these upgrades, alongside exclusive 18-inch black wheels and 18-inch all-terrain tyres, an increased towing limit from 2,668kg to 2,595kg, as well as a 110V inverter outlet in the cargo area.
The Kia Telluride is powered by the firm's Lambda II 3.8-litre V6 engine producing 287bhp at 6,000rpm and 255Nm torque at 5,200rpm. This engine is paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission alongside an active on-demand all-wheel drive that can transfer up to 50% of available power to the rear wheels.
Kia states that the Telluride has been a huge success for the firm, with over 75% of its buyers being new to the brand.
The exterior design of the SUV has been altered to further build on its rugged styling. Up front, the vertical head lights of the Kia Telluride now adopt a new design, which flank a redesigned grille.
There's also new bumpers front and back, while Kia states the taillights have also been revised.
The cabin of the Kia Telluride has also been improved. Ahead of the driver now rests a new dual 12.3-inch display setup, a redesigned steering wheel, as well as a redesigned dashboard with revised trim panels air-conditioning vents.
The car is also being offered internationally with two new trim levels, 'X-Line' and 'X-Pro', both designed for adventure-ready customer.
X-Line trim cars will get a unique radiator grille design, alongside bridge-type roof rails, exclusive 20-inch wheels, as well as a 10mm higher ground clearance, and a dedicated tow mode for travelling with a trailer attached


The Kia Telluride is powered by the firm's Lambda II 3.8-litre V6 engine producing 287bhp at 6,000rpm and 255Nm torque at 5,200rpm. This engine is paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission alongside an active on-demand all-wheel drive that can transfer up to 50% of available power to the rear wheels.
Kia states that the Telluride has been a huge success for the firm, with over 75% of its buyers being new to the brand.
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