2021 KIA Telluride LX

The 2021 Telluride is Kia's largest SUV, a three-row family hauler that slots above the Sorento. It competes with the Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, and Hyundai Palisade in the midsize three-row segment. The V6 pulls strongly and the transmission shifts smoothly, making the Telluride feel more athletic than its size suggests. The ride is composed and quiet on the highway, with a suspension that soaks up most bumps without float. The cabin is roomy and well-built, with comfortable seating for up to eight and generous cargo space behind the third row. The base LX is the entry point to the Telluride range, skipping the S trim's extra convenience features to keep the price down. The same 3.8L V6 makes 291 horsepower here as in every Telluride, and with front-wheel drive it returns an EPA-rated 23 mpg combined.