Other notable features include the available dual sunroofs and heads up display (HUD). It allows the driver to amplify their voice through the speakers in the second and third row.
But the piece-de-resistance for attracting parents is the Driver Talk button on the dashboard. To keep rear seat occupants happy, there is available heated and cooled second row seats. It can seat up to eight, there are USB ports thoughtfully placed throughout and the second row slides and folds with one-touch buttons. It’s because Kia has done a lot of work to make this vehicle family friendly. I mentioned that as a parent, the Telluride is high on my list of wants. As noted in George’s video, the Telluride has a comfortable, quiet ride with excellent steering, brake and throttle feel. All models come with a 291 horse 3.8 liter V6 putting the power to the front or all four wheels through an 8-speed automatic. You can step into the base LX trim for $31,990 or go for the fully outfitted SX model – tested in the review video above – for $42,190 to start. Kia is widely known for providing tremendous value in their vehicles and the Telluride is no different. For 2021, you can opt for the Nightfall Edition that blacks out virtually everything giving the Telluride an almost sinister appearance. Available 20” wheels fill out the corners nicely and the teardrop shaped taillights are as visually pleasing as what’s up front. And those double stacked projector headlights are unique especially with the optional LED treatment. From the front, the Telluride incorporates a wide version of the signature “tiger nose” grille beautifully.
Solid styling is not surprising considering Kia hired two former VW designers in the past few years that were responsible for, amongst other vehicles, the Audi TT and Lamborghini Murcielago. I’m a big fan of the Telluride’s exterior look, brawny and elegant at the same time. Add to that Kia’s reputation for loads of features at reasonable prices and it’s no surprise the Telluride has captured the minds of so many, including mine. The design is a showstopper in that it doesn’t look like every other SUV on the market and it’s a bold look compared to Kia’s of the past. I remember seeing the ad for the Telluride during the Super Bowl a few years ago. As a parent, if I were to stick a poster on my wall, it would be the 2021 Kia Telluride. As a kid, I had a Lamborghini Countach poster stuck to my wall.
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