The 2020 Kia Telluride has made its Middle East debut and is now available in the UAE car market. Kia Telluride is a midsize family SUV that comes with a powerful V6 engine that delivers impressive performance. The vehicle boasts an authoritative stance, thanks to a rugged yet aerodynamic exterior while the interior of the vehicle is packed with advanced in-cabin technologies and latest convenience features.
The all-new Kia Telluride comes with a wide range of safety features including the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist and Safe Exit Assist systems. The vehicle has been equipped with a Surround View Monitor (SVM), a unique system that offers a zoomable overhead representation of the midsize SUV and its surroundings to make parking easier when driving backwards.
Here is a review of the 2020 Kia Telluride available in the UAE with a closer look at its design, performance, safety features and a lot more.
Design of the 2020 Kia Telluride
The design of the 2020 Kia Telluride combines style with practicality to offer an interesting combination of striking looks and purposeful function. The exterior of the SUV has an athletic appeal that makes it stand out in the midsize family SUV segment whereas the interior has been purposefully designed to offer utmost convenience to all occupants.
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Exterior
The exterior of the 2020 Kia Telluride features wide dimensions and bold proportions that captivate the attention of onlookers and the sturdy build quality of the SUV enables it to perform well on difficult terrain. The adventure-ready SUV has a stylish exterior that is accentuated by high ground clearance and wide wheelbase.
The bold and dynamic hood of the SUV features chiseled lines and sharp curves to make the 2020 Kia Telluride a sight to behold. The front fascia of the SUV features a dynamic metallic grille with a distinctive dark metallic center and satin silver surround.
The stylish grille is flanked on both sides by state-of-the-art LED Projector Beam Headlights and Daytime Running Lights that provide bright and crisp lighting to illuminate the road and its surroundings. LED front fog lights have been seamlessly infused into the lower front fascia of the SUV to provide crisp illumination in low visibility conditions.
A strong sculpted line runs all the way from the headlights to the taillamps and can also be seen on the doors and fenders. Body-colored heated exterior mirrors feature integrated LED turn-signal indicators that add a contemporary appeal to the exterior while the 20-inch large alloy wheels further accentuate the sporty stance of the SUV.
The windshield and front windows feature Sound-Absorbing Glass to reduce wind noise penetration at higher speeds. The SUV comes with a Shark Fin Antenna and low-profile roof rails in satin chrome finish to provide a subtle and modern detailing to the Telluride’s exterior.
The rear of the vehicle features exquisitely designed Rear Combination LED taillamps and a power liftgate to add to the urban appeal of the vehicle. There is a body-colored rear spoiler that enhances the aerodynamics of the 2020 Kia Telluride while boosting its performance-oriented look. The all-new Kia Telluride also features dual sunroofs that complete the striking profile of the exterior.
The 2020 Kia Telluride is available in nine exterior colors that are Snow White Pearl, Sparkling Silver, Everlasting Grey, Gravity Grey, Dark Moss, Imperial Blue, Sangria Red, New Black Copper and Ebony Black.
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Interior
The interior of the all-new Kia Telluride has been built around the comfort of the occupants and features many advanced technologies. The interior of the SUV has three rows of reclining seats with a capacity to accommodate 7 occupants. The 2020 Kia Telluride offers sufficient legroom and headroom for all occupants and is arguably one of the most spacious vehicles in the segment. All seats have been upholstered with double-stitched, quilted and extra-padded Nappa leather.
The 12-way power-adjustable driver seat has been made available with a power thigh cushion extender and 2-way power lumbar support to deliver utmost comfort to the driver. There is also a convenient 8-way power-adjustable passenger seat that can be easily personalized according to the preference of the passenger.
The second-row seats have been made available with independent reclining captain’s chairs featuring adjustable headrests that can slide forward at the touch of a button to provide easy access to the rear seats. These seats come with 50/50 split-folding function that can be operated from buttons located at the trunk of the vehicle. The third-row seats offer 60/40 split-fold functionality to offer added customization options for storage.
The front of the cabin has been fitted with a leather-wrapped heated steering wheel that features audio, hands-free phone and cruise controls. The Supervision Meter Cluster comes with a 7-inch LCD display inside the gauge cluster that displays essential driver information. The 2020 Kia Telluride also comes with a Head-Up Display (HUD) that allows the driver to see key driving information reflected on the windshield. To ensure optimal driver comfort, the vehicle features a tilt and telescopic steering column.
The 2020 Kia Telluride has been made available with a Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control System. The second and third row seats have separate air conditioning controllers and roof mounted vents for additional comfort. Mood lighting has been provided in the main cabin in 64 stylish illuminated accents.
The 2020 Kia Telluride features Harman Kardon premium sound system that comes with an external amplifier and 12 strategically positioned speakers. Other in-cabin technologies of the 2020 Kia Telluride are AM/FM radio, Bluetooth, carpeted floors, dual level cargo floor, stainless-steel scuff trim, Driver Talk, Quiet Mode for the driver, 10.25-inch Touch-Screen Display, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth Wireless Technology, Hands-Free Connectivity, Wireless Phone Charger, 6 USB Charger Ports, three 12V Power Outlets, 110V Power Inverter and LED roof lights.
Performance of the 2020 Kia Telluride
The 2020 Kia Telluride is now available in the UAE with a 3.8-litre Lambda DOHC 24-valve V6 engine that has been paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The durable 8-speed automatic transmission comes with coasting control and works in harmony with the engine and the AWD system to deliver smooth shifts and gear selections that best match the driving conditions.
The 3.8-litre Lambda DOHC 24-valve V6 engine is capable of generating 291 horsepower and 355Nm of torque. This engine enables the all-new Kia Telluride to accelerate from 0 to 100 Km/h in 8.0 seconds and have a top speed of 210 Km/h.
The 2020 Kia Telluride comes with six driving modes that determine how the power is distributed to the wheels. The Eco and Smart modes utilize the front wheels of the SUV while the Comfort and Snow modes deliver 20% of power to the rear wheels. There is a Sport mode that splits the engine power between the front and rear wheels while the Lock mode delivers power evenly to all four wheels.
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Safety Features
The 2020 Kia Telluride is a stylish SUV that makes no compromise on safety of the occupants. The all-new Telluride stands out for its state-of-the-art safety features and advanced driver assistance technologies that deliver a safe and stress-free commuting experience to all occupants.
Listed below are some of the standout safety features and driver-assistance technologies of the 2020 Kia Telluride:
- Dual Front Advanced Airbags
- Driver’s Side Knee Airbag
- Dual Front Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
- Side Curtain Airbags (1st, 2nd, and 3rd Rows)
- Rollover Sensor
- 3-Point Seat Belts for All Seating Positions
- Front Seat-Belt Pretensioners
- Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Hill Start Assist Control (HAC)
- High Line Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- Three Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
- Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist-Rear (BCA-R)
- Blind Spot View Monitor (BVM)
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
- Forward Collision Avoidance (FCA), w/ Pedestrian Detection
- Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
- Highway Driving Assist (HDA)
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
- Lane Following Assist (LFA)
- Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
- Park Distance Warning – Forward (PDW-F)
- Park Distance Warning – Reverse (PDW-R)
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
- Rear View Monitor w/ Dynamic Parking Guidance
- Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)
- Safe Exit Assist (SEA)
- Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop and Go (SCC)
- Surround View Monitor (SVM)
Price of the 2020 Kia Telluride
The 2020 Kia Telluride is now available in the UAE with a wide variety of active safety features and advanced driver-assistance technologies. The starting price of the 2020 Kia Telluride is AED 119,000 that can go as high as AED 170,000 based on optional features and customizations selected.
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