Kia Telluride looks Stronger and tougher than that. Well, Kia is changing that with a 2023 update.
Introduced at the 2022 New York Auto Show, the 2023 Kia Telluride adds X-Line and X-Pro trim levels. Both add ground clearance and towing capacity, Continental off-road tires, raised roof rails and downhill brake control.
The rest of the lineup has new front and rear fascias, new lighting, new wheels, a new dash and center console, and new tech features. These new technology features include two available 12.3-inch widescreen displays, standard navigation, standard Wi-Fi hotspot, and digital keys for iPhone, Apple Watch and Samsung Galaxy phones.
One of the advanced driver assistance systems that the head-up display is extended and available is Highway Driving Assist 2, which offers semi-autonomous hands-on capabilities and automatic lane-changing technology.
Other changes include a new grille, new bumpers, a vertical headlight layout that includes standard LED lighting and available fog lights, revised lower sills and trim, new wheel designs, and the addition of three exterior colors to choose from. Inside, the steering wheel, dash vents and trim pieces have also been reworked, and a new colour package is available.
X-Lines get exclusive trim 20-inch wheels, a unique grille and body-color door handles, as well as unique exterior and interior badging and an exclusive interior color package. As the ground clearance increases, approach and departure angles also improve.
The X-Pro adds trim-specific 18-inch wheels and tires (Continentals), unique badging, a 110-volt inverter socket for the cargo area, and a maximum towing capacity of 5,000 to 5,500 pounds, though key mechanical specs remain the same. .
Two more advanced driver assistance systems have been added: Standard Smart Speed Limit Assist (which alerts the driver to speed limit signs and can limit the speed if the driver wishes) and Forward Collision at Intersection, which applies the brakes if Stop Telluride driver turning left, potential collision detected.
The next Telluride is expected to be built at West Point, Georgia.
In other news, Kia has confirmed that the production version will go on sale in the US in the second half of 2023.
[Images: Kia, © 2022 Tim Healey/TTAC]
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