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The Kia Telluride can’t stop winning awards. The midsize three-row SUV is relatively new to the industry, but it is quickly becoming a favorite among consumers and critics alike. Here’s why drivers can’t get enough of the Kia Telluride.

All the 2022 Kia Telluride does is win

DJ Khaled must be a fan of the Kia Telluride because all it does is win. Puns aside, the three-row SUV debuted in 2020 and already has a huge fan base. The three-row SUV vehicle class is competitive, so how did the newbie SUV beat out the competition for the top spot?

According to Edmunds, the Kia Telluride is the current best midsize three-row SUV on the market. The Telluride beat seasoned models like the Toyota Highlander and Honda Pilot for the top spot by a long shot. Its refined cabin and awesome standard tech and features qualify the SUV as Edmunds’ top midsize three-row SUV pick. The SUV also received high praise from both Car and Driver and Kelley Blue Book.

The Kia Telluride comes with plenty of standard tech, including a huge 10.25-inch infotainment system. The previous model came standard with an 8.0-inch infotainment system. The Telluride’s large touchscreen is just the beginning of its many awesome standard features.

What features are standard on the 2022 Kia Telluride?

The interior of a Kia Telluride.
The interior of a 2022 Kia Telluride | Kia

The 2022 Kia Telluride comes standard with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It also features a six-speaker standard stereo system and USB ports. The Telluride even comes standard with voice recognition.

Remote start and proximity keyless entry are standard Telluride features as well. The Kia Telluride comes with a skid plate and has 8.0 inches of ground clearance in case drives plan on taking the road less traveled.

One of the main reasons that the Telluride is getting so much attention is its mile-long list of standard safety features. The Telluride comes with pedestrian and cyclist detection, forward collision warning, and rear cross-traffic alert. The SUV also features blind-spot monitoring, rear parking sensors, and safe exit assist.

Kia’s largest model ever features at least 10 standard safety features. It’s the perfect three-row SUV to transport large groups of friends or family members safely.

Should you buy a Kia Telluride?

A green Kia Telluride mid-size three-row SUV model is on display.
A green Kia Telluride midsize three-row SUV model is on display | Frederic J. Brown/ AFP via Getty Images

The 2022 Kia Telluride starts at $32,790. It gets 20 miles per gallon in the city and 26 miles per gallon on the highway. The SUV uses a 3.8-liter V6 engine that makes 291 horsepower.

The Telluride is an amazing family vehicle. It offers minivan-like utility because of its space, tech, and safety features. The Telluride has 21 cubic feet of cargo space behind its third row. It has 46 cubic feet of cargo space behind its second row of seats.

The 2022 Kia Telluride can’t stop winning because of the amazing value it provides for its price. If you’re in the market for a large family vehicle, the Telluride is one of the best on the market.

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