The 2023 Kia Telluride offers one of the most luxurious interiors in the midsize SUV market. Highlighted by a gorgeous dual-screen infotainment and gauge cluster setup, the Telluride's redesigned upscale interior stands out from the competition. With comfortable seating amenities, class-leading cargo storage, a range of helpful driver assistance systems, and lavish convenience systems, the 2023 Telluride has it all. Let's take a closer look at what makes the Telluride's interior so unique.
Seating and Cargo
The three-row Telluride can hold seven or eight passengers, depending on your selected trim. It boasts a multitude of available seating upgrades, including a class-leading 157.1 cubic feet of passenger room and best-in-class legroom for second-row passengers. Enjoy an upscale interior with a premium cloth headliner, premium stitching, and Nappa leather seating trim available in five color options. Heated and ventilated first- and second-row captain's chairs create a comfortable experience for both drivers and passengers.
Passengers can enjoy a panoramic skyline view with dual sunroofs, making the Telluride perfect for long road trips. Additionally, the SUV's QuietZone technology helps prevent outside noise from invading the interior, producing a calm and peaceful driving experience.
The Telluride designates 21 cubic feet of trunk space behind its third-row seats, a figure that skyrockets to 87 cubic feet with both rows of seating folded down. You can find various built-in storage options throughout the vehicle's interior, such as wide door pockets and a spacious bin inside the center armrest. The Telluride's smart power tailgate with auto close makes accessing the rear cargo storage a breeze.
The Telluride's X-Pro trims provide powerful towing capabilities, allowing for a 5,500-pound capacity. The vehicle comes equipped with a tow mode offering trailer stability assist in addition to the self-leveling rear suspension and heavy-duty cooling. The standard 291 horsepower V-6 engine will give you confidence in your Telluride's capabilities over the long haul.
Driver Assistance Systems
The Telluride offers 17 standard driver assistance features and an assortment of available advanced safety systems. Some of the vehicle's most notable driver assistance systems are listed below:
Blind-Spot Collision Warning
If an object is located out of your range of visibility, the available blind-spot collision warning will notify you through visual and auditory signals. An available parallel exit feature provides useful alerts when departing a parallel parking spot.
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
This system will keep you safe from harm when backing up. When oncoming obstacles are detected while in reverse, an alert will be issued to apply the brakes. The vehicle is also equipped with front and rear sensors to prevent collisions when maneuvering into a parking spot.
Lane Departure Warning
Kia's lane-keeping assist system will make sure you stay between the lines, ensuring the safety of yourself and other drivers. This feature can function in a few different modes:
- Active lane-keeping assist : The system will frequently provide steering adjustments to prevent you from drifting out of the lane.
- Standard lane-keeping assist : This mode will be used when the driver departs from a lane without the use of a turn signal.
- Lane departure warning : In this mode, the system will use visual, auditory, and haptic signals when it detects the driver is on the verge of leaving a lane.
- Off : The driver can disable the lane-keeping assist feature if they desire.
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
The standard forward collision-avoidance can halt potential accidents before they occur when turning left at intersections. The Telluride also offers available junction crossing, which detects vehicles approaching from the side when crossing through intersections.
Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control
This system can maintain a predetermined following distance from the vehicle directly ahead of you, adjusting driving speed as necessary or even braking to a full stop before resuming motion in certain situations. This technology also benefits from navigation-based information, which adapts to varying speed limits and sharp curves in the road.
Highway-Driving Assist
An available highway-driving assist system helps keep a selected speed and distance from the vehicle detected ahead of you through a forward-facing camera, radar sensors, and navigation data. The available upgraded version, dubbed "Highway Driving Assist 2," can even assist with steering wheel control when executing a lane change.
Convenience Technology
The dual-screen infotainment and gauge cluster is our favorite part of the updated Telluride interior. With a pair of eye-popping 12.3-inch displays, you'll truly feel like you're stepping into a luxury SUV. In addition to the dual-screen setup, Kia has added a pair of new features for 2023: a Wi-Fi hotspot and integrated navigation standard on all trims.
You can enhance your Telluride experience with the Kia Connect app, unlocking a host of new remote features and services. Some of these include a digital key, climate control, charging, and a "Find My Car" vehicle tracking service. The available smartwatch app for iOS and Android allows you to control the vehicle with the touch of your wrist.
Here are some of the other highlights of the 2023 Telluride's advanced interior technology:
- Heads-up display : The available 10" heads-up display provides a holographic view of important driving information directly on the windshield, providing a clear view of your driving performance without having to look away from the road.
- Full display digital rearview mirror : With the available digital rearview mirror, you'll receive a full unobstructed view of the road behind you no matter how full the vehicle is.
- Charging ports : Standard USB-C fast-charging ports are located in all three rows. You can also opt for the available wireless charging phone tray near the front center console.
- Harman Kardon premium audio : This available 12-speaker premium audio system reveals the intricate details often lost when music is digitally compressed, providing unmatched clarity and immersion.
Interested in checking out the 2023 Telluride's interior for yourself? Browse our online inventory of available trims, contact our experienced staff, or stop by our El Cajon dealership today. Remember, whether you're in the market for a new ride or need your current Kia vehicle serviced, our team of certified experts at Team Kia of El Cajon has your back.
