Kia Telluride

Kia Telluride
Overview
Manufacturer Kia Motors
Production 2016 (concept car)
2019– (production model)
Designer Tom Kearns (KCDA)[1]
Body and chassis
Class Full-size SUV[2]
Body style 5-door SUV
Layout F4 layout
Related Kia Sorento
Powertrain
Engine 3.5 L Lambda II V6 GDi
(270 hp)
Electric motor Electric motor (130 hp)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 3,081 mm (121.3 in)
Length 5,000 mm (196.9 in)
Width 2,010 mm (79.1 in)
Height 1,800 mm (70.9 in)[3]
Chronology
Predecessor Kia Borrego

The Kia Telluride is a concept car, and upcoming production SUV, built by Kia Motors. It was first introduced at the 2016 North American International Auto Show. A full-size, three-row, seven-passenger SUV, the Telluride is based on a modified Sorento chassis, and powered by a transversely-mounted 3.5-liter gasoline direct injected V6 producing 270 hp combined with an electric motor making 130 hp, for an overall output of 400 hp. Fuel consumption is claimed to be 30 miles per US gallon (7.8 L/100 km).[4]

The exterior is finished in dark myrite paint and features a squared off body riding on 22-inch rims, as well as an enlarged tiger nose grille and multiple LED headlamps, consistent with Kia's current design language (as of 2016).[2] The car's suicide doors swing open 90 degrees in opposite directions,[5] revealing a pillarless design.[3] Some of the interior components are 3D printed, marking Kia's first usage of 3D printing technology.[6]

The production version of the Kia Telluride will be launched in early 2019 as a 2020 model. The first public debut was a customized version, inspired by fashion designer Brandon Maxwell's Texas-inspired collection, at New York Fashion Week in September 2018.[7] The overall design is similar to the 2016 concept, except for the front end which was completely redesigned.

References

  1. ↑ "KIA TELLURIDE CONCEPT MAKES WORLD DEBUT AT NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW IN DETROIT". Kia Media. January 11, 2016. Retrieved February 14, 2016.
  2. 1 2 Atiyeh, Clifford (January 11, 2016). "Kia Telluride Concept: Fool's Gold". Car and Driver. Retrieved February 14, 2016.
  3. 1 2 Aaron, Chris (January 12, 2016). "Kia Telluride concept previews premium 7-seat SUV". Paul Tan's Automotive News. Retrieved February 14, 2016.
  4. ↑ Sheehan, Sam (January 11, 2016). "Kia Telluride concept SUV revealed". Autocar. Retrieved February 14, 2016.
  5. ↑ Hard, Andrew (January 11, 2016). "Kia debuts three-row, seven-passenger Telluride concept in Detroit". Digital Trends. Retrieved February 14, 2016.
  6. ↑ Garlitos, Kirby (January 12, 2016). "2016 Kia Telluride Concept". Top Speed. Retrieved February 14, 2016.
  7. ↑ "2020 Kia Telluride Makes Texas-Sized Debut At NY Fashion Week". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2018-10-01.
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