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Derek Boshouwers
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4 - Kia Telluride

Kia Telluride
Kia Telluride | Photo: Kia

To say the Kia Telluride landed on its feet when introduced two short years ago is an understatement. Both it and close cousin the Hyundai Palisade gave the Korean automotive behemoth a successful route into the large people-mover category. Here, once again, Kia sticks to its proven formula: quality product, refinement and standard equipment galore, for a decent price.

What C&D liked:

 - Tons of features for the money
 - Surprisingly pleasant to drive
 - Smooth ride
 - Reliability (so far)
 - With AWD, you can go places
 - Exterior styling
 - Quality of finishing inside

Our long-distance review of the 2020 Kia Telluride

See also: Comparison: 2020 Hyundai Palisade vs 2020 Kia Telluride

See also: 2020 Kia Telluride: 10 Things Worth Knowing

See also: 2020 World Car of the Year: The Kia Telluride Racks Up Another Win

Kia Telluride, three-quarters rear
Kia Telluride, three-quarters rear | Photo: Kia
Kia Telluride, interior
Kia Telluride, interior | Photo: Kia
Derek Boshouwers
Derek Boshouwers
Automotive expert
  • Over 8 years' experience as an automotive journalist
  • More than 50 test drives in the past year
  • Participation in over 30 new vehicle launches in the presence of the brand's technical specialists