2022 KIA Telluride SX

The 2022 Telluride is Kia's three-row family SUV, slotting above the Sorento and competing with the Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander. The V6 pulls strongly from low revs, and the eight-speed automatic shifts smoothly, making the Telluride feel quicker than its size suggests. The ride is composed and quiet on the highway, with a supple suspension that soaks up bumps without wallowing. Inside, the cabin is roomy and well built, with comfortable seating for up to eight and generous cargo space behind the third row. Standard tech includes an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, while higher trims add a larger display and a head-up display. The SX is the trim for shoppers who want the Telluride's full tech suite without stepping up to the top-tier SX Prestige, adding the larger 10.25-inch screen and Harman Kardon audio over the EX. The 3.8L V6 makes 291 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque, routed through a smooth eight-speed automatic to all-wheel drive, and returns 21 mpg combined in mixed driving. Standard on the SX are ventilated front seats and a hands-free power liftgate, plus the Blind-Spot View Monitor that shows a camera feed in the gauge cluster when you signal.