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The 2022 Kia Telluride is sure to be as popular as the 2021 Kia Telluride midsize SUV. You may even find yourself considering buying one. The biggest problem you’ll face when considering the 2022 Telluride is deciding which one to get. With four different 2022 Kia Telluride trims, how do you know which one is right for you?

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2022 Kia Telluride | Kia

Is the 2022 Kia Telluride LX worth getting?

If you want a simple, no-nonsense SUV, the 2022 Kia Telluride LX may be just right for you. The 2022 Kia Telluride LX has a 3.8-liter V6 engine that makes 291 horsepower and can tow up to 5,000 pounds. The LX can seat up to eight passengers and has a standard leather-wrapped steering wheel. Additionally, it has a push-button as well as a remote start.

The 2022 Kia Telluride LX comes with some important safety features like forward collision warning and blind-spot monitoring. It also has lane keep assist and lane following assist. Furthermore, the LX also has rear occupant detection, which will alert you if you accidentally forget a child or pet in the backseat.

The 2022 Telluride S trim adds serious style

If you want to spend a little bit more on your new midsize SUV, you can get more style and comfort with the 2022 Kia Telluride S. This model includes a front grille and gloss black insert, like the LX. Yet rather than a chrome surround, the S comes with a satin chrome surround. It may be a minor touch, but it has a big impact. The front and rear skid plates on the Telluride S also have a premium silver finish. The Kia Telluride S starts at $35,290.

The Telluride EX comes with a power liftgate

A green 2022 Kia Telluride midsize SUV is parked outdoors.
The 2022 Kia Telluride | Kia

Next is the 2022 Kia Telluride EX. It comes with power-folding outside mirrors and door handles that are the same color as the body of the EX. If you want a sunroof, you’ll have to get either the S or the EX, as they’re the only 2022 Kia Telluride trim levels with that feature.

The 2022 Telluride EX also comes with a power liftgate, as does its slightly more expensive sibling, the SX. These two models also include sound-absorbing front door window glass. The 2022 Telluride EX will cost you $37,790.

The fully loaded 2022 Kia Telluride SX is the most high-end Telluride

Only the 2022 Kia Telluride SX midsize three-row SUV has reverse tilt-down outside mirrors. While the S and EX have a power sunroof, only the SX comes with dual sunroofs, letting even more light into the cabin of your SUV. Only the SX has Aero Wiper blades and LED Projector Beam headlights. It also has High Beam Assist and LED Front Fog Lights.

The wheels on the fully loaded 2022 Kia Telluride SX also differentiate it from other models. The 2022 SX comes with a black sport finish on the 20-inch alloy wheels. Furthermore, while other models have six speakers, only the SX has 10. The 2022 Telluride SX is the most expensive trim, at $42,690. Which 2022 Kia Telluride trim do you think provides the most value for the money?

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