The hardest thing once you get to the top of the mountain is staying there. The Kia Telluride has accomplished this feat and is looking for an edge to remain one of the most awarded SUVs on the market. With the recent debut of the 2023 model, this three-row, family-friendly crossover may have found its edge.
Improved technology keeps the Kia Telluride at the forefront
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While there are many obvious changes to this Kia SUV, some of the more subtle upgrades can be found in the cabin area. Here you will see a new display and dashboard. Edmunds tells us the display has two 12.3-inch screens with new controls. A smart speed alert is a standard offering to help you stay within legal speed limits. The optional front collision avoidance system works at intersections to avoid collisions. This feature also works for traffic directly in front of the SUV. There’s also a Wi-Fi hotspot, which is now standard on every model.
Autoblog.com highlights new digital key technology and Highway Driving Assistant 2 feature for the new 2023 Telluride. The Highway Driving Assistant 2 enables this SUV to change lanes without driver intervention. The head-up display is larger and has multiple colors, and drivers can select a digital rearview camera mirror, which comes in handy when the rear is filled to the brim with gear.
Does the Telluride SUV have an improved exterior?
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Yes, it does. You can quickly see the design evolution in the headlights with the new dual-bar design and larger air dam under the grille. These are subtle changes, but they are there and add a little more style to this SUV. The taillights also undergo a slight change, although they keep the current shape. These exterior design changes give the feeling that Kia wanted to upgrade the Telluride a bit without going too far. That’s probably smart considering where this SUV currently sits in the market.
Can you take the Kia Telluride 2023 to the trails?
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The revealed version of the Telluride comes with a pair of trims that use AWD exclusively. These fairings are X-Line and X-Pro, both of which give you some off-road opportunities. Car and Driver tells us that the X-Line has:
- 0.4 inch higher ride height
- New tow mode
- Larger roof rails
- Redesigned grille
- 20 inch wheels
While the X-Pro disguise adds:
- 110 volt socket in the cargo area
- 18-inch wheels with all-terrain tires
- Tow power increased to 5,500 pounds (default is 5,000 pounds)
Something new in all trims is Hill Descent Control, which can help drivers control their ride down a hill and is part of the FWD and AWD versions of the Kia Telluride.
Is the new Telluride still a family-oriented SUV?
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Yes, this new version of the Kia Telluride goes one step further, while still keeping driving comfort for the family in mind. The added technology improves safety features and allows the driver to see information more easily than the previous version. The addition of two off-road models gives families the opportunity to go off-road. You can spend a camping weekend by the lake or hit the trails with the ATVs towed behind this SUV.
This new Kia Telluride does more to offer freedom on and off the road for anyone willing to drive this impressive, award-winning SUV. Will you be one of those people?
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