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The 2020 Telluride is a solid SUV for getting you where you want to go and back again, in style. There are plenty of reasons to choose a Telluride; the following are a few of the features that make it stand out from the crowd. Overview The 2020 Telluride is all new and the largest SUV manufactured by Kia with seating for up to eight passengers. The SUV is available in four trim levels — LX, S, EX, and SX — with your choice of all-wheel drive or front-wheel drive. Front-wheel drive comes standard. Performance The 2020 sport utility is powered by a 3.8-liter V-6 engine paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission with overdrive. It's supported by a strut-front suspension and rear multi-link suspension. The engine produces 291 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 262-pound feet of torque at 5,200 rpm. Towing capacity is generous with the SUV capable of towing up to 5,000 pounds. For a large SUV, the Telluride has a competitive fuel economy. For comparison, the front-wheel drive has a fuel economy rating of 20 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway. The all-wheel drive has an estimated fuel rate of 19 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway. Interior The interior is spacious and fitted with premium synthetic seats, a second-row bench seat, pass-through rear seat, and an additional rear seat. Travel time is comfortable in the city and on the highway with ample head, hip, leg, and shoulder room. An available option for winter travel is the availability of heated and ventilated second-row seats. Connectivity is supported by UVO link services that connect the SUV's features remotely. This feature is available with a 10.25-inch touch screen with head-up display. When room is needed for cargo space, the Telluride provides 87 cubic feet of cargo volume from the back to seat one. With the first and second seats in use, the cargo volume is 46 cubic feet to seat two. With all seats in place, the storage area is 21 cubic feet to seat three. more Safety Features The Telluride comes with an abundance of features dedicated to passenger and vehicle safety. Air bags are available for the driver and front passenger, front and rear head air bag, and front side air bag. Child safety locks are also part of the safety features. The SUV also has standard safe exit assist. Driver assisted safety features promote a confident drive. There are several available systems to aid the driver, such as a blind spot view monitor, blind spot collision avoidance assist-rear, lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, integrated turn signal mirrors, and daytime running lights. Four-wheel disc brakes, four-wheel anti-lock braking system, electronic stability control, traction control, and brake assist each support a safer driving experience. When choosing the 2020 Telluride, you'll be selecting a well-designed SUV that was awarded "Best in Show" at the Detroit Auto Show. The award was based on the SUV's high-end technology, spacious interior, and a well-designed comfortable cabin. Image via Flickr by Crown Star Images used under CC By

When you're in the market for an affordable, fuel efficient, and eco-friendly vehicle but not sure which model fits your lifestyle the best, consider one of these three hybrids available from Kia. Optima Hybrid Power and Performance When you blend classic style with elegance, the result is the 2020 Optima Hybrid fitted with a 2.0-liter GDI (gasoline direct injection) engine supported by a 6-speed automatic transmission. The engine produces 271-pound feet of torque. The Optima's hybrid system uses a gasoline injection engine and electric motor power to enhance drive time, whether working in unison or separately while remaining green. The Optima has an estimated EPA of 40 miles per gallon (mpg) in the city and 45 mpg on the highway for a combined fuel economy of 42 mpg. The high-density lithium polymer battery in the current model has significantly improved over the prior generation, delivering an increase of 19 percent to power and 13 percent more energy. Regenerative braking provides on-going support by charging the battery each time the hybrid decelerates. Driver-Assisted Technology Convenience features are part of the hybrid's likeability. These include an 8-inch rear-view monitor fitted with dynamic parking guidance, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, blind spot collision warning, smart cruise control with stop and go, and driver attention warning. Optima Plug-in Power and Performance Like the hybrid, the Optima Plug-in is designed with efficiency in mind. The stylish sedan operates on a full parallel hybrid system, providing an impressive 202 combined drivetrain horsepower at 6,000 revolutions per minute (rpm) and 101 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe). The plug-in is equipped with an interior-permanent magnet synchronous motor and a gasoline direct injection engine. more Interior The Optima Plug-in offers comfort, convenience, and entertainment features, such as heated front seats, a 12-way power-adjustable driver's seat with 4-way power lumbar support, an UVO link with an 8-inch touch screen display, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and an Harman Kardon QuantumLogic surround sound audio system. Niro Plug-in Power and Performance For SUV enthusiasts, the Niro Plug-in is designed with you in mind. The stylish car is powered by a 1.6-liter engine providing 104 horsepower at 5,700 rpm and an AC synchronous permanent magnet motor. Using a 240-volt power outlet, the plug-in's high capacity battery recharges in about two and a half hours. Using a 120-volt household outlet, the system takes about nine hours to recharge. Safety Features Safety features enhance driving capability, and the Optima Hybrid, Optima Plug-in, and Niro Plug-in each provide plenty of passenger and vehicle coverage. The hybrid has dual front advanced air bags, dual front seat-mounted side air bags, a driver's knee air bag, front seatbelt pretensioners, and lower anchors and tethers for children (LATCH). The vehicle is equipped with 4-wheel disc brakes with an anti-lock braking system, electronic brake-force distribution, traction control, hill start assist control, and a brake assist system. Take your driving adventures to a higher level of efficiency and fuel and energy economy when you're behind the wheel of a 2020 hybrid from Kia.

Most crossovers are not known for their size. Instead, they are known for being smaller versions of larger SUVs. However, the 2020 Kia Telluride stands on its own as a large, spacious, and enjoyable crossover with many of the features of an SUV. If you are looking for a vehicle that can perform like an SUV but is made for families and daily driving, check out the 2020 Kia Telluride. Spacious Design The 2020 Kia Telluride is the largest crossover that Kia offers, which gives it a distinct advantage over other models. It has the extra size needed to be more spacious on the inside. Kia designed it with this in mind so that drivers and passengers won't feel like they are crammed into a small car. Instead, it has plenty of open space for your passengers with a third row. This also translates into a lot of cargo space that you can use when the seats are folded. All around, the 2020 Kia Telluride is a very versatile vehicle because of its extra space. Towing Power The 2020 Kia Telluride comes standard with a 3.8L V-6 engine. Combined with an eight-speed transmission and Active On-Demand AWD, it can tow up to 5,000 lbs. That is more than most crossovers and enough for vehicle trailers, campers, and medium boat trailers. You can take advantage of this to get more power out of your Telluride for fund driving, or for taking your favorite recreational vehicles with you on vacation. Either way, the Telluride has what it takes to get there. more Standard Driver-Assist Systems The 2020 Kia Telluride comes equipped with many of Kia's top safety features. These include the Active Cruise Control. It works like normal cruise control, except an onboard monitoring system watches for other vehicles and adjusts accordingly. If there is a vehicle ahead of you, the Telluride slows down to match its speed. Once the vehicle is gone, the Telluride returns to the speed that you set. It can even come to a stop, making it useful even in stop and go traffic. While it is not a full replacement for a driver, it does make long-trips much easier. Comfortable Seating The 2020 Kia Telluride is designed for long trips and the seating stays comfortable throughout. It uses well seats to cushion and cradle your body so that even rough roads are more pleasant. The cabin is designed to be very quiet as well, which makes it easy to talk to people while you drive. A 10-speaker sound system also sounds great for music since the cabin controls sound so well. The AC system effectively heats and cools all three rows, making it possible for everyone to be comfortable the entire time. There is much more to the 2020 Kia Telluride that you should explore in person. You'll get a much better sense of how great it can be. Visit your local Kia dealer today to see what the Telluride is like in person and what it can do for you on the road.