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 Published On May 19, 2023

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If you're in the market for a three-row midsize SUV, you'd do well to check out the 2023 Kia Telluride. Since its introduction in 2020, the Telluride has accumulated a long list of awards and accolades for its blend of comfort, convenience, and value.

For 2023, the Telluride receives a mild styling refresh, but it remains instantly recognizable. The interior is new and its modern execution includes a curved glass display. The cabin continues to draw praise for its sturdy construction and materials that rival some luxury vehicles. There are also two new trim levels available with added off-road capabilities: the X-Line and X-Pro.

The Kia Telluride is the standard by which other SUVs in the class are judged. The related Hyundai Palisade is its closest rival since they share most of their mechanical components. Other worthy competitors include the Honda Pilot, Volkswagen Atlas, and Mazda CX-9.

The 2023 Kia Telluride is available in 10 trim levels: LX, S, EX, EX X-Line, SX, SX X-Line, SX X-Pro, SX Prestige, SX Prestige X-Line, and SX Prestige X-Pro. All come with front-wheel or optional all-wheel drive.

At a time when many carmakers are replacing larger six-cylinder engines with turbocharged four-cylinders, the 2023 Kia Telluride sticks with a burly 3.8-liter V6 that produces 291 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque. That makes it one of the most powerful in the class and gets the Telluride to 60 mph in about 7.5 seconds, which is respectable for a three-row SUV. The eight-speed automatic transmission strikes a good balance between fuel economy and responsiveness, delivering power on demand.
All that horsepower from the Kia's big, brawny V6 does limit the 2023 Telluride's fuel economy. Mileage is only average for this class. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates the front-wheel-drive 2023 Kia will deliver 20 mpg in city driving and 26 mpg on the highway. All-wheel drive dips those numbers to 19/24 mpg city/highway. During our testing, an all-wheel-drive 2022 Telluride earned 20 mpg in mixed driving around Southern California cities and freeways. In this class, the Toyota Highlander is the fuel-efficiency leader, especially in hybrid trim.



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