2022 Kia Telluride Review

Performs as Smooth as Butter

Although there are four different 2022 Kia Telluride trims to consider, rest assured that the capabilities of each are consistent throughout its lineup.

Each of the four trims includes a 3.8L Lambda V6 engine, capable of producing 291 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. This engine is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.

Other standard and available features offered with each trim include:

• Standard Sportmatic™ Sports Shifter
• Standard Torque Vectoring Cornering Control
• Available Active On-Demand All-Wheel Drive with Lock and Snow Mode

The front-wheel drive models achieve the best EPA-estimated fuel economy, maxing out at a generous 20 city/26 highway MPG.¹ Expect to travel at great lengths thanks in part to its 18.8-gallon fuel tank capacity.

Situate, Adjust, and Store With Ease

Perhaps one of the best features of the 2022 Kia Telluride is its maximum seating capacity, fitting up to eight passengers. The front, second, and third rows each provide their own unique comfort and amenities—and that begins with the thoughtful design of the interior cabin.

The Kia Telluride doesn’t skimp on cargo capacity either. Depending on which seating rows you leave up or down, up to 87 cubic feet of cargo space is available for use. Meanwhile, 46 cubic feet of cargo room is present, with the second-row seats positioned upwards, and 21 cubic feet is there for use, with all three rows in their upright position.

Safety for All Those Inside

The tenacious offerings of the Kia Drive Wise safety suite range in variety from maneuvering in and out of parking spots to providing a quaint drive amid congested traffic. Except for a small number of available features, the 2022 Kia Telluride includes each of these features as standard:

• Forward Collision Warning
• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (Pedestrian & Cyclist)
• Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist-Rear
• Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
• Lane Departure Warning
• Lane Keeping Assist & Lane Following Assist

These are only the tip of the iceberg, however. Other standard features, such as Driver Attention Warning and Highway Driving Assist, make for assertive yet attentive driving on the roadways.

Drivers may want to consider the available Surround View Monitor as well for safely and efficiently leaving the parking lot without coming close to a bump or a scratch.