The 2022 Kia Telluride is the very essence of a sport utility vehicle (SUV) in every way. Its sporty and spirited driving characteristics make it fun to drive. It’s functional, practical, and offers loads of utility, such as the ability to tow up to 5,000 pounds. And the best part about the new Telluride is that it doesn’t sacrifice luxury, comfort, or style as it provides you with impressive performance. Let’s look at how the 2022 Kia Telluride lives up to its SUV classification.
Sports Utility
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The SUV has become a worldwide staple in the automotive industry, and the 2022 Kia Telluride stands out from the competition with exceptional power, performance, towing capacity, and cargo space. These are the categories that an SUV either lives or dies by, and the Telluride is an overachiever in all of these categories.
Power
A powerful engine breathes life into the 2022 Telluride, giving it the power it needs to provide you with an exciting driving experience. The Telluride’s engine is a 3.8-liter V-6 with 291 horsepower and 262 pounds-feet of torque. The Telluride uses an efficient and smooth-shifting eight-speed automatic transmission, transferring power to either a front-wheel-drive or available all-wheel-drive system. In addition, you can upgrade every trim level of the 2022 Telluride to the all-wheel-drive system.
Performance
The 2022 Telluride’s powerful engine is only the first piece of the puzzle regarding its overall performance. The Telluride has responsive handling, a smooth ride, and exceptional grip with spirited acceleration. These attributes are linked to Telluride’s front and rear independent suspension and available all-wheel-drive system. These two features work together to provide maximum stability, grip, and ride comfort, regardless of road conditions.
Even snow-covered roads are no match for the Telluride with its all-wheel-drive system locked in a power split ratio of 50:50. Though the Telluride isn’t a true off-roading vehicle, it can handle dirt roads and well-maintained trails with ease, letting you get out and explore the world around you.
Towing
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The 2022 Telluride leads its class in towing capacity to tow up to 5,000 pounds. This allows you to use the Telluride to easily pull a utility trailer, boat, or even a small camper. In addition, the Telluride not only offers impressive towing capacity but provides you with a plethora of standard and optional towing safety features. A few of these towing safety features include:
- All-wheel drive.
- Available blind-spot view monitor.
- Standard parking distance warning — reverse.
- Standard rear cross-traffic collision avoidance assist.
- Standard safe exit assist.
- Hill-start assist control.
The towing capacity and safety features of the new Telluride are exceptional additions to its already impressive SUV characteristics. So if you are ready for an exciting adventure, load up the family and all your gear, hook up the camper and head out for the adventure of a lifetime in the 2022 Kia Telluride.
Cargo Space
There’s no doubt that a towing capacity of up to 5,000 pounds expands your options when traveling, but don’t forget that the 2022 Telluride has class-leading interior cargo space as well. You can load up all your gear and supplies for the trip in the Telluride’s impressive cargo space:
- Cargo space up to the first row: 87 cubic feet.
- Cargo space up to the second row: 46 cubic feet.
- Cargo space up to the third row: 21 cubic feet.
With such copious amounts of available cargo space in a large crossover SUV, you’ll have room for all you need.
Spacious Interior
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The interior of the 2022 Telluride is spacious, with up to 178.1 cubic feet of passenger space. This allows all three rows of passengers to spread out and enjoy comfort with plenty of head and legroom. Let’s explore the head and legroom, seating, luxury features, and entertainment and connectivity of the 2022 Telluride.
There’s plenty of room for every passenger to stretch out throughout the 2022 Telluride’s spacious interior. Head and legroom are as follows:
Interior Headroom With No Sunroof
- Front row: 40.9-inches.
- Second row: 40.2-inches.
- Third row: 38.1-inches.
Interior Headroom With a Single Sunroof
- Front row: 39.5-inches.
- Second row: 40.2-inches.
- Third row: 38.1-inches.
Interior Headroom With Dual Sunroof
- Front row: 39.5-inches.
- Second row: 38.8-inches.
- Third row: 37.8-inches.
Interior Legroom
- Front row: 41.4-inches.
- Second row: 42.4-inches.
- Third row: 31.4-inches.
Seating
You will find three rows of seating in the 2022 Telluride, with the second and third rows capable of folding out of the way to increase cargo space. The second row comes standard as a bench seat and allows the Telluride to carry eight passengers. Second-row captain’s chairs are available but limit the Telluride to only seven passengers when equipped. Whether you choose the bench seat or captain’s chairs in the second row, they both conveniently fold down or slide forward for cargo or access to the third row at the touch of a button.
Luxury Features
You will find that the 2022 Telluride has many of the finest available luxury features, such as:
- Premium Nappa leather seat trim.
- 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with a two-way power lumbar support.
- Driver’s seat integrated memory system.
- Eight-way power-adjustable passenger’s seat.
- Reclining third-row seats.
- Heated and ventilated front and second-row seats.
- Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel.
- Premium headliner.
- Leather gearshift knob.
- Woodgrain interior accents.
- Stainless-steel door sill scuff trim.
- Stainless-steel pedals.
Entertainment and Connectivity
There is no doubt that the 2022 Telluride has the available entertainment and connectivity features you are looking for, such as:
- Kia Connect with navigation.
- 10.25-inch touch screen.
- Apple CarPlay.
- Android Auto.
- 10-speaker Harman Kardon premium audio, including Clari-Fi, a subwoofer, and an external amplifier.
- USB input jack.
- Wireless phone charger.
- Seven USB charger ports.
- Interior mood lighting with 64 colors.
Check Out the 2022 Kia Telluride at Huffines Kia McKinney
If you find yourself excited to learn more about the 2022 Kia Telluride and all of its features, feel free to visit or contact us at Huffines Kia McKinney. Our knowledgeable sales team is ready to assist you online, over the phone, or in person. Then, schedule a test drive in the impressive 2022 Telluride and experience this incredible SUV in person. You may find this SUV is the one you never knew you needed, especially if you are interested in class-leading performance, luxury, connectivity, and towing capacity. Stop by Huffines Kia McKinney today.