The hardest thing to do when you’ve reached the top of the mountain is to stay there. The Kia Telluride has achieved 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 crossover might have found its edge.
Improved technology keeps the Kia Telluride ahead
While there are many obvious changes to this Kia SUV, you can find some of the more subtle upgrades in the cabin area. This is where 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 warning is a standard offering to help you stay within legal speed limits. The optional Forward Collision-Avoidance System works at intersections to avoid collisions. This feature also works for traffic directly in front of the SUV. There is also a Wi-Fi hotspot which is now standard on all models.
Autoblog.com also highlights new digital key technology and Highway Driving Assistant 2 feature for the new 2023 Telluride. Highway Driving Assistant 2 allows this SUV to change lanes without driver input. The head-up display is larger and has multiple colors, and drivers can select a digital backup camera rear view mirror, which comes in handy when the rear end is jam-packed with gear.
Does the Telluride SUV have an upgraded exterior?
Yes. You can quickly see the design evolution in the headlights with the new twin bar design and larger air dam under the grille. These are subtle changes, but they are present and give this SUV a little more style. The taillights also get a slight change, although they retain the current shape. These exterior design changes feel like Kia wanted to improve the Telluride a bit without going overboard. That’s probably smart considering this SUV’s current place in the market.
Can you take the 2023 Kia Telluride to the trails?
The revealed version of the Telluride comes with a pair of trims that use AWD exclusively. These versions are X-Line and X-Pro, both of which give you off-road capability. Car and Driver tells us the X-Line has:
- 0.4 inch higher ride height
- New towing mode
- Wider roof bars
- Redesigned grille
- 20 inch wheels
While the X-Pro version adds:
- 110 volt outlet in cargo area
- 18-inch wheels with all-terrain tires
- Increased towing capacity to 5,500 pounds (standard is 5,000 pounds)
Something new in all trims is Hill Descent Control, which can help drivers control their downhill driving and is part of both FWD and AWD trims 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 takes it up a notch while keeping family driving comfort in mind. The added technology improves safety features and makes it easier for the driver to see information than in the previous version. The addition of two off-road models gives families the option to get off the paved roads. You could go camping on the weekends by the lake or ride the trails with the ATVs towed behind this SUV.
This new Kia Telluride goes the extra mile to provide freedom on and off the roads for anyone ready to drive this impressive, award-winning SUV. Will you be one of those people?
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