2020 Kia Telluride Values

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80

Years

Consumer Rating

The J.D. Power 100-Point Score is based on hundreds of thousands of independent and unbiased opinions of verified car owners.
J.D. Power
80
Out of 100

Quality & Reliability

Average
79/100
Measures the level of defects, malfunctions, and design flaws experienced by vehicle owners. Covers the entire vehicle from engine to infotainment system. A higher rating means fewer problems.

Driving Experience

Great
90/100
Owners' evaluation of the vehicle's design, performance, comfort, functionality, safety, and technology, comprise this rating. Newer and recently-redesigned vehicles tend to score better.

Resale

Average
80/100
J.D. Power's forecast of depreciation (how much of its current value the vehicle will likely lose) over the next three years. Lower depreciation equals a higher rating.

Dealership Experience

Average
73/100
Owners' experience with this brand's dealerships during the purchase and service process make up this rating. Key factors include customer service, dealership facilities, and the quality of work.

Best Upper Midsize SUV of 2020

All J.D. Power rankings are powered by VIN verified vehicle owners. See ratings methodology.
Upper Midsize SUV
Rating
#4 Kia Telluride
80
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Owners Like

Measured owner satisfaction with 2020 Kia Telluride after 90-days of ownership.
  • Getting in/out of the third row seats is rated as easier than most vehicles in this segment
  • The vehicle cabin is well insulated from outside noises
  • High ratings for the sound of the vehicle's engine

Owners Don't Like

The problems experienced by owners of the 2020 Kia Telluride during the first 90-days of ownership.
  • Customers give lower than average ratings for effectiveness of the vehicle's headlights
  • The experience of using navigation in the vehicle is rated lower than average
  • Lower than average ratings for power of the vehicle's engine

Performance Specs

MPG City

19 - 20

MPG Hwy

24 - 26

Horsepower

291

Transmission

8 speed, Automatic w/OD

Engine

Regular Unleaded V-6

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive

Available Trims

2020 Kia Telluride Review

Overview
It’s big. It’s bold. It’s boxy. It’s the Kia Telluride. This go-anywhere do-anything SUV is ready for your next adventure—and it’ll get you there in majestic splendor. Choose from four models starting with the LX and moving through the well-appointed SX. Designed in California and built in Georgia the Telluride is an SUV built by Americans for Americans. Powerful comfortable burly good looks—it’s an SUV straight out of Central Casting. A 3.8-liter V-6 turns mountains into molehills. Tow up to 5 000 pounds. Get up to 26 miles per gallon. Available Active On-Demand All-Wheel-Drive adds even more capability. Inside the cabin Done-touch Slide-and-Fold second-row seats make third-row access easy—or give you up to 87 cubic feet of storage space. And from Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility to Kia DriveWise driver-assistance systems4 you’ll be connected and protected. Choose from a variety of colors options and accessories and build a Kia Telluride that’s all yours. The Kia Telluride. Explore the unknown—in uncommon luxury.
Technology
The Kia Telluride is ready to drive your adventures. The standard UVO infotainment system brings Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability SiriusXM Satellite Radio and more to an eight-inch touchscreen. Navigation is available and comes with a ten-and-a quarter-inch split-screen display. Available UVO Link also turns your compatible smartphone into a remote control for your Telluride. Use Remote Climate Control to warm or cool the cabin before you get in. And with Remote Lock/Unlock you’ll always know your car is secure. The Kia Telluride. Drive into the future.
Safety
The Kia Telluride can help make your next adventure better. You’ll be more confident on the road with AKia Drive Wise driver-assistive technologies. Forward Collision Avoidance Assist and Lane Keeping Assist come standard. So does Blind Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist so you can change lanes more confidently. And Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist so you can back out of driveways and parking spots more confidently. And every Telluride comes with Electronic Stability Control. It works with the Traction Control System to reduce wheelspin and keep you on track. The Kia Telluride. Safe adventures are better adventures.
Performance
The Kia Telluride is a go-anywhere do-anything SUV that’s ready for your next adventure. A 3.8-liter V-6 turns mountains into molehills. Tow up to 5 000 pounds. Get up to 26 miles per gallon. Available Active On-Demand All-Wheel-Drive adds even more capability. Choose from four Drive Modes to optimize power economy or comfort. Or use smart mode—it’ll learn your driving habits. Tackle just about any road with the Telluride’s multi-link four-wheel independent suspension. Available Self-Leveling Rear Suspension adds even more control and stability.

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