2024 Kia Telluride

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Rating7.9
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$36,190 - $53,385
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on January 5, 2024

ProsConsWhat's New

Pliant ride quality

Less storage cubbies

Minor exterior styling tweaks

Well-contoured seats for excellent comfort

Lower fuel economy

Amber-colored DRLs

A long list of standard tech features

Driver-assist features can be invasive

X-Line and X-Prom trims get glossy black exterior trim

Ideal cabin size for large families

Specs & Features

$36,190

price

291 hp @ 6000 rpm

horsepower

262 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm

torque

8-Speed Automatic

transmission

3.8L 6cyl FWD 8A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The Kia Telluride has made a name for itself in the midsize SUV segment. It's main USPs are a spacious three-row interior, practical cargo space, a refined V6 engine, an elegant interior, and the availability of X-Pro trim for mild off-roading. The 2024 Kia Telluride aims to continue its strong hold on the market while offering minor styling changes to the exterior.

The 2024 Kia Telluride price starts at $35,990, and it is among the top new car offerings by Kia for 2024. The Kia Telluride 2024 model joins the Hyundai Palisade on the list of the best new SUVs under $40K in 2024. The 2024 Kia Telluride mpg ratings are 20 mpg city, 26 mpg highway, and 22 mpg combined, and it can tow up to 5,500 pounds. Check out the video by Raiti's Rides to learn about its specs, features, and if it's any better than the Honda Pilot.

Buying Advice

Among the 2024 Kia Telluride configurations, the SX trim level makes the most sense for its price. At its price tag, the SX trims many features, such as 20-inch black alloy rims, second-row captain chairs, a Harman/Kardon audio system, a big 12.3-inch display for the instrument cluster, dual sunroof, blind spot monitoring, and an enhanced forward collision mitigation system with an evasive steering assist.

Comparative Analysis against Competition

The 2024 Kia Telluride comes with subtle changes to the exterior, and nothing else has changed. However, that's not a bad thing, as it has been well-packaged for a midsize SUV right from the base trim. Coming to the 2024 Kia Telluride trims, there are ten in total: LX, S, EX, SX, EX X-Line, SX X-Line, SX X-Pro, SX Prestige, SX Prestige X-Line, and SX Prestige X-Pro.

The prices for the mentioned trims are $35,990, $37,890, $41,590, $45,885, $45,790, $49,285, $50,285, $50,690, $52,185, and $53,185, respectively. An additional destination fee of $1,365 is levied across all the trims. The 2024 Kia Telluride LX trim can be financed at an APR of 7.25% for a term of 60 months with monthly payments of $704.

The same model can also be leased for a term of 36 months with monthly payments of $457, with $2,457 due at the time of signing the agreement. The annual mileage limit is 10,000 miles. The above calculations are based on a credit score of 720. The 2024 Kia Telluride specs are very similar to the previous model year. Under the hood is a 3.8-liter V6 engine making 291 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque.

All that power is sent to the front wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission. However, AWD is also available for an additional $2,000. When opting for the AWD, the gas mileage drops to 18 mpg city, 24 mpg highway, and 20 mpg combined. To compensate for lower fuel economy, Kia offers 18.8 gallons of large fuel tank capacity.

The Kia Telluride cargo space of 21 cu-ft behind the third row, 46 cu-ft behind the second row, and 87 cu-ft behind the first row makes it a proper family SUV. Kia's class-leading warranty of 10 years or 100,000 miles on the powertrain sets it apart from its rivals. The Telluride 2024 received an overall score of 84/100 in the J.D. Power Consumer Rating. Stay tuned for a complete review.

Trims

    LX
    $36,190 onwards
    • Engine: 3.8L 6cyl FWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 291 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 262 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.3 sec
    • Top Speed: 135 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 22 mpg
    S
    $38,090 onwards
    • Engine: 3.8L 6cyl FWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 291 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 262 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.3 sec
    • Top Speed: 135 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 22 mpg
    EX
    $41,790 onwards
    • Engine: 3.8L 6cyl FWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 291 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 262 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.4 sec
    • Top Speed: 135 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 22 mpg
    SX
    $45,990 onwards
    • Engine: 3.8L 6cyl FWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 291 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 262 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.6 sec
    • Top Speed: 135 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 22 mpg
    EX X-Line
    $46,085 onwards
    • Engine: 3.8L 6cyl AWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 291 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 262 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.1 sec
    • Top Speed: 135 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 20 mpg
    SX X-Line
    $49,485 onwards
    • Engine: 3.8L 6cyl AWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 291 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 262 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.4 sec
    • Top Speed: 135 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 20 mpg
    SX X-Pro
    $50,485 onwards
    • Engine: 3.8L 6cyl AWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 291 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 262 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.3 sec
    • Top Speed: 135 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 20 mpg
    SX Prestige
    $50,890 onwards
    • Engine: 3.8L 6cyl AWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 291 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 262 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.4 sec
    • Top Speed: 135 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 20 mpg
    SX Prestige X-Line
    $52,385 onwards
    • Engine: 3.8L 6cyl AWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 291 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 262 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.4 sec
    • Top Speed: 135 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 20 mpg
    SX Prestige X-Pro
    $53,385 onwards
    • Engine: 3.8L 6cyl AWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 291 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 262 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.4 sec
    • Top Speed: 135 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 20 mpg

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Price

$36,190- $53,385

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.91

Horsepower

291 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

262 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm

Capacity

8

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Gasoline

7.36

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-

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Gasoline

7.71

291 hp @ 6000 rpm

262 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

8

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Gasoline

7.19

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178 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

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Gasoline

7

228 hp @ 5000 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

5

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Gasoline

7.46

295 hp @ 6400 rpm

270 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

7

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Gasoline

6.94

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240 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

5

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Gasoline

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278 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

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Gasoline

7.17

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310 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

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Gasoline

7.45

285 hp @ 6100 rpm

262 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

8

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2024 Kia Telluride vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    7.3 sec15.4 sec135 mph
    6.4 sec14.9 sec112 mph
    6.5 sec15 sec112 mph
    6.6 sec15.2 sec119 mph
    6.6 sec15 sec131 mph
    6.6 sec15 sec-

    2024 Kia Telluride vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      20 mpg26 mpg22 mpg18.8 gal.-
      26 mpg32 mpg28 mpg18.5 gal.-
      22 mpg29 mpg25 mpg17.9 gal.- -
      22 mpg29 mpg25 mpg19.4 gal.-
      21 mpg28 mpg24 mpg17.9 gal.-
      20 mpg28 mpg23 mpg19 gal.-

      2024 Kia Telluride vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        196.9 in.78.3 in.68.9 in.8 in.114.2 in. -

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        204.9 in.84.6 in.71.5 in.8.5 in.121.7 in. -
        199.9 in.78.5 in.70.9 in.-113.8 in. -
        198.8 in.77.9 in.73.7 in.7.7 in.114.2 in. -
        198.8 in.89.3 in.69.9 in.8.2 in.119.1 in. -
        196.7 in.77.8 in.68.9 in.7.9 in.114.2 in. -

        2024 Kia Telluride vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          21 cu.ft.157.1 cu.ft.87 cu.ft.
          41.2 cu.ft.114.9 cu.ft.100.8 cu.ft.
          47.2 cu.ft.-89.7 cu.ft.
          18.2 cu.ft.152.7 cu.ft.87.8 cu.ft.
          18.6 cu.ft.158.4 cu.ft.87 cu.ft.
          18 cu.ft.155.3 cu.ft.86.4 cu.ft.

          2024 Kia Telluride vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            87 cu.ft.21 cu.ft.87 cu.ft.
            73.4 cu.ft.39.2 cu.ft.73.4 cu.ft.
            80.5 cu.ft.16.6 cu.ft.80.5 cu.ft.
            89.7 cu.ft.47.2 cu.ft.89.7 cu.ft.
            100.8 cu.ft.41.2 cu.ft.100.8 cu.ft.
            67 cu.ft.32.1 cu.ft.67 cu.ft.

            2024 Kia Telluride vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              5000 lbs.1664 lbs.4134 lbs.
              6200 lbs.1280 lbs.4238 lbs. -
              6000 lbs.1295 lbs.4605 lbs.
              5300 lbs.1425 lbs.4345 lbs.
              5000 lbs.1685 lbs.4155 lbs. -
              5000 lbs.948 lbs.4236 lbs.

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              0-60 : 7.3 sec

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