- Kia has brought back the Telluride for the 2024 model year, and this time, the vehicle comes with minor exterior tweaks.
- All models now come with amber-coloured daytime running lights, and X-Line and X-Pro models get glossy black exterior trim in place of the 2023 models’ dark metallic highlights.
- The 2024 Kia Telluride competes favourably over vehicles in its category like the Honda Pilot, Hyundai Palisade, Nissan Pathfinder, and Toyota Highlander.
This three-row SUV has been the top option for years because of its space, comfort, and value. But how well does it hold up over time? The 2024 Kia Telluride is holding up very fine. The 2024 model comes with lots of adjustments made to the vehicle and its trims.
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While it does not entirely differ from the 2023 model, the difference between both model years is evident from the new tweaks to the 2024 model. In this article, we will be taking a closer look at the 2024 Kia Telluride and its accompanying features.
Overview of the 2024 Kia Telluride
The Kia Telluride is the best three-row SUV you can buy today. Since its debut in 2020, the Telluride has impressed experts every year. In particular, the Telluride rises above the rest of the class with a smooth ride quality, luxurious interior, and a third row of seats accommodating adult passengers. On top of all that, you get a lot of features for the money as well as a generous warranty.
Kia is also making a few updates to the 2024 Telluride, most notably introducing two new sub-trim levels to the Telluride lineup: the X-Line and the X-Pro. These are more like option packages that can be added to a few of the existing trim levels to make them more rugged. The X-Line is offered on the EX, SX, and SX Prestige, while the X-Pro is only offered on the SX and SX Prestige.
The Telluride is quite comfortable. The seats are supportive and nicely contoured, with almost pillow-like headrests. Outside noise barely works its way inside, making for a luxury-car-quiet cabin even at freeway speeds. Engine noise is present, but it’s never unpleasant or intrusive.
Engine and Performance of the 2024 Kia Telluride
The engine area of every Telluride is a naturally aspirated V-6 that makes 291 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque. Its engine pairs with an eight-speed automatic transmission that feeds the front wheels, though all-wheel drive is optional across the board. The Telluride X-Line we tested sped to 60 mph in 6.8 seconds.
However, the big Kia didn’t feel as responsive to throttle inputs at lower speeds as did some of its turbocharged rivals. The Telluride’s ride is on the firm side, with harsh pavement sometimes throwing the three-row SUV off its intended path. A self-leveling rear air suspension is also available.
Fuel Economy in the 2024 Kia Telluride
Unlike many rival three-row SUVs, the Telluride is only offered with a gasoline V-6 powertrain. The EPA estimates the front-drive version to have 20 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway. All-wheel-drive models drop to 19 mpg city and 24 mpg highway. The all-wheel-drive Telluride we tested on our 75-mph highway fuel economy route returned 26 mpg—exceeding its government highway rating.
The Interior Features and Quality of the 2024 Kia Telluride
The Telluride offers a very roomy and upscale-feeling cabin with easy access to all three rows. Passenger space is excellent in both the second and third rows. The space feels more open thanks in part to the abundance of large windows. Only the front passenger knee room is a little tight.
The Telluride is quite comfortable. The seats are supportive and nicely contoured, with almost pillow-like headrests. Outside noise barely works its way inside, making for a luxury-car-quiet cabin even at freeway speeds. Engine noise is present, but it’s never unpleasant or intrusive. For a three-row SUV, the Telluride is generally smooth-riding, although it can get a little rough over uneven pavement. The off-road-oriented X-Pro turns out to be great on pavement as well, providing another layer of ride comfort and insulation from potholes and road seams.
The controls are clearly labelled and grouped logically. Kia has repositioned the touchscreen closer to the driver, making a once extra-long reach a thing of the past. Visibility is excellent thanks to plenty of large windows. The camera systems and parking sensors are helpful extras.
Regardless of people’s opinions about the Telluride’s bold outward appearance, its interior is undeniably upscale and comfortable, especially in the top trims. The build quality is excellent, the materials are attractive, and features are plentiful.
The SX trim tops them all with the fanciest options, which include driver’s seat memory settings, a head-up display, heated and ventilated rear seats, a rich-looking headliner, and Nappa leather upholstery. Because the Telluride is several inches longer than the seven-passenger Kia Sorento, its cabin is even more spacious, especially for those on the way back.
There is room for eight with a second-row bench seat or seating for seven with the optional captain’s chairs. Along with ample interior storage throughout the cabin, we managed to fit four carry-on suitcases behind its third row and stuffed a total of 35 carry-ons with both back rows folded flat.
All Tellurides come with numerous collision avoidance and mitigation systems as well as adaptive cruise control that operates down to a stop. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration also comes standard, and numerous USB ports are spread across all three rows, although only one can transmit data.
Wireless smartphone connectivity remains absent in the vehicle. A standard 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen is mounted in a housing that puts it right next to the gauge cluster. It gives all trim levels a large display that’s easily reached from the driver’s seat.
Safety Features in the 2024 Kia Telluride
Kia Telluride 2024 comes with a host of driving safety features. The Kia Highway Driving Assist system in the vehicle is great. It accelerates and slows down smoothly while keeping the Telluride centred in its lane without ping-ponging from side to side. Other key safety features in the SUV include:
- Forward-collision warning and automated emergency braking
- Lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist
- Blind-spot monitoring
Prices of the 2024 Kia Telluride in Nigeria
The expected starting price of the 2024 Kia Telluride in Nigeria is from N52,000 to N70,000. The price could go up depending on the dealership, the increase in dollar rates, and as well the import duties on these cars.
