The Telluride also comes with a terrain mode selector with three settings (snow, mud and sand) for off-pavement driving. Sure, sport will bump up engine revs and sharpen throttle response, while eco will do the opposite, but this is an SUV we’re talking about, a vehicle that is neither built for performance or efficiency.Īs with most SUV’s, the Telluride’s sweet spot is either in comfort or smart, which not only relaxes the transmission, but also produces an acceptable compromise between performance and efficiency for most everyday driving situations. While more low-end torque would be appreciated, I didn’t find the Telluride’s performance be lacking during my week of driving.Ī drive mode selector that includes eco, smart and sport, in addition to comfort, can tailor engine and transmission responsiveness as one desires, but it doesn’t alter the Telluride’s character much. Its 291-horsepower peak is high in the rev range (6,000 r.p.m.), as is torque (5,200 r.p.m.), but one needn’t bury the needle to get this thing moving. On the road, the Telluride’s 3.8-litre V6 offers good acceleration, both from rest and in traffic, with smooth, linear power delivery. The materials aren’t the fanciest or most expensive, but they look good and touch points are pleasing to interact with. It’s as if they were reading my mind! And it all works beautifully. Kia’s designers have literally checked all my preferred boxes when it comes to dashboard-centre console design: climate controls on hard keys, volume and tune knobs for the stereo, console-mounted gear shifter, seat heaters and heated steering wheel functions on hard switches and even twin analogue gauges in the instrument cluster. I mean this in the best way, but the Telluride’s cabin has a no-frills aesthetic even though it comes with plenty of stuff. While handsomely finished, the appeal here is not in the size of its multimedia screen (10.25-inch, in this instance) or the shape of its dashboard, but rather about how everything works together. On the inside, the Telluride is comfortable, roomy and well-appointed, but I wouldn’t say that it really wows in any respect.
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