Up to eight passengers will notice cut-above trim in the base versions those in the SX will ride in cooled second-row captain’s chairs covered in quilted leather and wonder how they ever got along in the Before Times. We’re still bowled over by the Telluride’s wealth management: It makes the most of its interior space by upgrading finishes from very good to spectacular. Gas mileage is middling, and there’s no hybrid offered. Ride quality shines, especially compared to the dated Pilot and the too-taut Explorer: the Telluride quietly smothers bumps and road seams, while it also provides up to 5,000 lb of towing capacity. Performance doesn’t soar to the same heights, but the Telluride’s 291-hp 3.8-liter V-6 works well with its 8-speed automatic to provide ample acceleration through the front or all four wheels. The body’s appealing the cabin’s a cut above even that, especially with the SX’s quilted nappa leather and wood trim. If you take into account the NHTSA and IIHS's exceptiional safety review of the 2021 Kia Telluride, along with its extensive standard warranty plan, it's easy to see why it is so popular.With a shape that neatly slips between the rugged and the urbane, the sleek 2022 Telluride wears just the right balance of angles and curves. Even the entry-spec Telluride comes comprehensively outfitted with advanced driver assists and other up-to-the-minute features. There's plenty of stretch room for all of the Telluride's passengers from the front through to the third-row of seating, with space left over in the trunk for cargo. Nevertheless, performance remains a strong point for the Korean SUV, along with a modern and genuinely stylish exterior design and surprisingly commodious interior. With that said, we still feel the Kia would benefit from a more modern and refined turbocharged small-capacity motor. The V6 engine, which is standard-fit across the board, is both sturdy and reasonably fuel efficient. There are very few cars that are as well-rounded and as rich in value as the 2021 Kia Telluride SUV at its price, which comes in at just $31,990.

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