2021 Kia Telluride Review: The Creme de la Creme of Family SUVs
Admiration for the 2021 Kia Telluride continues to burgeon throughout the USA after a very prosperous debut in 2020. With its suave and contemporary design, strapping and efficient powertrain, and its impressively commodious and ergonomic cabin, the 2021 Telluride receives very few enhancements and alterations, being an already exceptionally successful offering. Under its stylish, girthy hood is a 291-horsepower 6-cylinder engine that moves the hefty cruiser with gusto. Kia has also managed to deliver a surprisingly commodious and ergonomic cabin that can be configured to seat up to eight people. All-in-all, the 5-door SUV is beloved for its attractive styling, balanced performance, and truly versatile interior. Those qualities along with its excellent crashworthiness, reliability ratings, and impressive basic warranty coverage have the Telluride contrast favorably against its main competitors - the Toyota Highlander, Mazda CX-9, and Honda Pilot.
2021 Telluride Exterior
Dimensions
Length | Wheelbase | Height | Max Width | Front Width | Rear Width | Curb Weight |
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196.9 in | 114.2 in | 68.9 in | 78.3 in | 67.2 in | 67.6 in | 4,112.0 lbs |
2021 Telluride Performance
2021 Telluride Interior
2021 Telluride Trunk and Cargo Space
Warranty
Basic | Drivetrain | Corrosion | Roadside Assistance |
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5 Years / 60,000 Miles | 10 Years / 100,000 Miles | 5 Years / 100,000 Miles | 5 Years / 60,000 Miles |
US NHTSA Crash Test Result
Overall Rating | Frontal Barrier Crash Rating | Side Crash Rating | Rollover Rating |
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5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Verdict: Is the 2021 Kia Telluride A Good SUV?
There are very few cars that are as well-rounded and as rich in value as the 2021 Kia Telluride SUV at its price, which comes in at just $31,990. The V6 engine, which is standard-fit across the board, is both sturdy and reasonably fuel efficient. With that said, we still feel the Kia would benefit from a more modern and refined turbocharged small-capacity motor. Nevertheless, performance remains a strong point for the Korean SUV, along with a modern and genuinely stylish exterior design and surprisingly commodious interior. There's plenty of stretch room for all of the Telluride's passengers from the front through to the third-row of seating, with space left over in the trunk for cargo. Even the entry-spec Telluride comes comprehensively outfitted with advanced driver assists and other up-to-the-minute features. If you take into account the NHTSA and IIHS's exceptiional safety review of the 2021 Kia Telluride, along with its extensive standard warranty plan, it's easy to see why it is so popular.
What Kia Telluride Model Should I Buy?
Every first-gen Telluride model will provide you with plenty of value for the money. The base LX trim comes standard with a comprehensive selection of advanced creature comforts, conveniences, and technology, but it also comes with the five-inch infotainment touchscreen and six cabin speakers. This makes the EX a better pick, as it gets a larger eight-inch infotainment touchscreen along with an extensive list of other desirable features such as heated front seats, tri-zone automatic climate control, a wireless charging pad, and leather seating upholstery.