Thankfully, Kia’s work on the Telluride’s chassis and suspension tuning more than make up for the lack of engine performance. However, the Nissan Pathfinder, Toyota Highlander and Honda Pilot all get better MPG.

Granted, this is a 3-row SUV that weighs 4,300 lbs. However, the EPA rates our tester at 19 MPG city, 24 MPG highway and 21 MPG combined. This would be fine if the Telluride got exceptional MPG. As such, the 3.8-liter V6 only makes 291 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. This is an Atkinson-Cycle V6 which is typically designed to favor fuel economy over power. Power is sent to your choice of the front wheels or (in our case) all four wheels through an 8-speed automatic transmission. All 2020 Kia Telluride models come powered by a 3.8-liter naturally aspirated V6. Unfortunately, it is what’s under the hood that comes up short in the Telluride’s case. Styling is always a personal choice, so please drop us a comment down below and tell us what you think of the Telluride’s looks. Though, there is a striking resemblance to the GMC Yukon Denali. So, the 2020 Kia Telluride fits into the brand’s lineup well, but also has its own distinct shape. The grille features Kia’s range-sweeping ‘Tiger Nose” shape.

Kia, chose to have the DRLs show up orange, rather than white like most manufacturers. Start at the front, you notice the LED headlights with LED daytime running lights. Kia managed to design a rather handsome looking vehicle. The long list of positives start the moment you lay your eyes on the 2020 Kia Telluride. However, there are a couple areas where Kia could have made some improvements. The 2020 Kia Telluride is one of the newest entries to the three-row SUV segment and, frankly speaking, Kia knocked it out of the park with this SUV.

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