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Care to guess why the Kia Telluride, an all-new vehicle for the 2020 model year, couldn’t get Top Safety Pick+ from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety? The answer to that is headlight performance, a big problem of many cars and SUVs in this day and age.
Depending on trim and option, the headlights in the mid-size utility vehicle are rated “acceptable” or “poor” over inadequate visibility of glare from the low beams. You’d think automakers would pay more attention to such an important feature of the car, but oh no!
On the upside, the Telluride aced all six crashworthiness evaluations. These are the small overlap front driver’s side and passenger’s side, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength, head restraints, and seats tests. The standard crash prevention system has also managed to avoid collisions at 12 and 25 mph, featuring a forward collision warning component that meets the criteria laid out by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Pricing for the Telluride starts at $31,690 in the United States, and production of the seven- and eight-seat utility vehicle is handled locally in West Point, Georgia. A 3.8-liter engine with six cylinders and natural aspiration comes standard along with an eight-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. Active on-demand AWD is also available, but the list of goodies doesn’t ent there.
“The all-new Telluride packs a long list of standard features, impressive handling and power, advanced technology, and the most interior passenger room in its segment,” according to Kia. Highlights include is the UVO Link infotainment system with an available 10.25-inch touchscreen and head-up display.
No fewer than four trim levels are available, starting with the LX, S, and EX. The range-topping SX comes with second-row captain’s chairs, a 5,000-pound towing capacity, dual sunroofs, surround-view monitor, and upgrades such as the optional Prestige Package. Sales are strong ever since the first vehicles were delivered at the beginning of the year, and customers are also treated to an alternative from Hyundai with the Palisade.
In terms of pricing, the Hyundai is a bit cheaper at $31,550 before destination charge even though it’s imported from Ulsan, South Korea to North America.
On the upside, the Telluride aced all six crashworthiness evaluations. These are the small overlap front driver’s side and passenger’s side, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength, head restraints, and seats tests. The standard crash prevention system has also managed to avoid collisions at 12 and 25 mph, featuring a forward collision warning component that meets the criteria laid out by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Pricing for the Telluride starts at $31,690 in the United States, and production of the seven- and eight-seat utility vehicle is handled locally in West Point, Georgia. A 3.8-liter engine with six cylinders and natural aspiration comes standard along with an eight-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. Active on-demand AWD is also available, but the list of goodies doesn’t ent there.
“The all-new Telluride packs a long list of standard features, impressive handling and power, advanced technology, and the most interior passenger room in its segment,” according to Kia. Highlights include is the UVO Link infotainment system with an available 10.25-inch touchscreen and head-up display.
No fewer than four trim levels are available, starting with the LX, S, and EX. The range-topping SX comes with second-row captain’s chairs, a 5,000-pound towing capacity, dual sunroofs, surround-view monitor, and upgrades such as the optional Prestige Package. Sales are strong ever since the first vehicles were delivered at the beginning of the year, and customers are also treated to an alternative from Hyundai with the Palisade.
In terms of pricing, the Hyundai is a bit cheaper at $31,550 before destination charge even though it’s imported from Ulsan, South Korea to North America.
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