Kia knocked it out of the park with the Telluride three-row SUV. Kia’s oddly-styled SUV is all things to all men. It packs a decent punch thanks to a 291-horsepower V6 engine and comes with a plush, family-friendly interior and standard features you wouldn’t expect in this price bracket.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety also gave it a Top Safety Pick award, so you know the safety features are up to scratch.
The entire range is equipped with forward collision warning, forward collision-avoidance assist with pedestrian, cyclist, and junction turning detection, blind-spot collision warning, rear cross-traffic collision avoidance assist, lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, lane following assist, and navigation-based intelligent cruise control.
Our only issue with the Telluride is the relatively restricted space in the third row. While it’s easy enough to get in and out, adults wouldn’t want to be stuck there for long.
Alternatives: The Hyundai Palisade is the Kia’s corporate cousin, so if you can’t swallow the styling, there is a worthy alternative. The Honda Pilot is also a great, reliable car, but it’s a bit dull compared to the South Korean duo.
