The Telluride is not fast by any means, and there are times when we wish it had 50 more horsepower, but the average buyer will never notice. The 3.8-liter direct-injected V6 is naturally aspirated, with creamy smoothness in its power delivery. The boxy styling evokes that of the flagship Range Rover, with its 20-inch wheels, crisp lines and an attractive stance on the road. In fact, it even surpasses certain luxury entries like the Acura MDX and Volvo XC90 ( reviewed here) in many aspects, including road feel and overall comfort. I’ll get this right out of the way – the new Telluride, along with its sibling the Hyundai Palisade, is just about the best large crossover currently offered by a mainstream manufacturer. With three rows as standard equipment, the Telluride is a size up from its Sorento sibling, which gets pretty tight if you load up all of the seats. This 2020 Kia Telluride SX makes a great first impression and seeks to provide more than just basic transportation. We have carefully evaluated every entry in this segment and typically recommend the Pilot for its overall package and the new Subaru Ascent Convenience ( reviewed here) to those who really seek basic value – until now. These twins, built on the same underpinnings and packing the same powertrain, are trying to change the game by bringing their respective brands upmarket, offering more premium amenities and higher quality than their Japanese rivals at a very similar price. ![]() ![]() In 2019, two new entries from South Korea have captured this market by storm – the Hyundai Palisade ( reviewed here) and Kia Telluride. ![]() From segment leaders like the Honda Pilot ( reviewed here) and the Toyota Highlander to more engaging entries like the Mazda CX-9, there’s a family hauler for everyone. Regardless, if you’re in the market for a large crossover, the choices are endless. In my day, we all got by with sedans, coupés and in some cases, station wagons. This latest generation of parents is most curious – it seems as though everybody needs a three-row crossover immediately after their first child is born.
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