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2022 Kia Telluride

EX FWD

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What the EX adds over the LX (+$5,000)

SpecLXEX
Curb weight (maximum)4211 lbs4317 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating5776 lbs5578 lbs
Front headroom40.9 in39.5 in
Base MSRP (excludes destination)$33,390$38,390
Overall height68.9 in69.3 in
Second-row shoulder room61.2 in59.9 in

Standard here, not on the base trim: 18-inch alloy wheels with machine finish, 2nd-row sunshade screens, 6 USB charging ports (5 Charging, 1 Media), 8-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support, 8-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support, 8-way power adjustable passenger seat, Acoustic Front Door Windows, Auto-dimming rear-view mirror, Floor console synthetic leather wrapped side handles, Gloss black insert radiator grille with satin chrome surround trim, Heated front seats with 3 settings, LED 2nd row lamp, LED Illuminated vanity mirrors, LED overhead console lamp, LED rear combination lamps, Leather seat trim, Leather-wrapped shift knob, Power tilt-slide sunroof, Power-folding outside mirrors, Roof rails - silver finish, Satin Chrome interior door handles, Satin chrome front bumper side air duct garnish, Silver painted skid plate, Smart (Hands-free) Power liftgate with programmable operation, Twin exhaust tips, Ventilated front seats with 3 settings, Wireless phone charger, Wood hydrographics crashpad trim

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake diameter340.4 mm
Front brake typeVented disc
Rear brake diameter304.8 mm
Rear brake typesolid disc

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 1st row87 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row46 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 3rd row21 cu-ft
Total interior volume178.1 cu-ft

Dimensions Exterior

Ground clearance8 in
Overall height69.3 in
Overall length196.9 in
Overall width78.3 in
Wheelbase114.2 in

Engine Basics

Cylinder count6
Engine displacement3778 cc
Fuel injection systemgdi mpi
Engine type (full description)3.8L, V6, Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Lambda-II
Valve configurationDOHC

Engine Output

Horsepower291 hp
Torque262 lb-ft

Fuel Economy

MPG (city)20 mpg
MPG (combined)23 mpg
MPG (highway)26 mpg

Fuel System

Minimum recommended octane87
Fuel tank capacity18.8 gal

Headroom

Front headroom39.5 in
Second-row headroom40.2 in
Third-row headroom38.1 in

Legroom

Front legroom41.4 in
Second-row legroom42.4 in
Third-row legroom31.4 in

Pricing

Base MSRP (excludes destination)$38,390

Seating

Passenger seating capacity8

Shoulder Room

Front shoulder room61.6 in
Second-row shoulder room59.9 in
Third-row shoulder room55.3 in

Steering

Steering typeC-MDPS (Column Mounted-Motor Driven Power Steering)
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)19.4 ft

Suspension

Front suspension typeIndependent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar
Rear suspension typeIndependent, Multi-link, stabilizer bar

Tires

Tire sizeP245/60 R18

Transmission

Final drive ratio3.648:1
Transmission speeds8
Transmission typeautomatic

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)4317 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)4112 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating5578 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter18 in
Wheel materialforged alloy
Wheel width7.5 in

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety31 std · 1 opt

  • Forward Collision Avoidance with Pedestrian & Cyclist Detection (FCA)
  • Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with STOP & GO (S&G)
  • Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
  • Rear Cross-Traffic Collision - Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
  • Dual front advanced airbags
  • Dual front seat-mounted side airbags

Infotainment11 std · 0 opt

  • 10.25-inch display unit with navigation, driver talk, quiet mode, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, AM/FM, SiriusXM, Voice Recognition, Bluetooth with Multi-Bluetooth function, rear-view camera and integrated telematics (AVN 5.0)
  • 6 USB charging ports (5 Charging, 1 Media)
  • 6 speakers (including 2 tweeters)
  • Android Auto™
  • Apple CarPlay™
  • Bluetooth® wireless technology with voice recognition

Convenience6 std · 0 opt

  • Smart (Hands-free) Power liftgate with programmable operation
  • Push-button start with Smart Key and burglar alarm
  • Remote Engine Start button on Key Fob
  • Driver and Passenger's central door lock
  • Power outlets (x3)
  • Power windows with auto up/down and safety

Climate4 std · 1 opt

  • Dual zone automatic temperature control
  • Rear ducts - Ceiling Mounted with Diffuse Vents (2nd and 3rd row)
  • Rear automatic temperature control
  • Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) Heater optional
  • Auto Window Defogger

Seating15 std · 2 opt

  • 2nd-row 50/50 split-folding captain chairs optional
  • 2nd-row 60/40 split-folding bench seats
  • Heated front seats with 3 settings
  • Ventilated front seats with 3 settings
  • 2nd-row one-touch slide and fold
  • 2nd-row remote folding buttons (in cargo area)

Interior22 std · 2 opt

  • Heated steering wheel optional
  • Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
  • 2nd-row center armrest with cup holders
  • 2nd-row sunshade screens
  • 3.5" TFT LCD segment meter cluster
  • 3rd row/cargo lamp (Bulb type)

Exterior29 std · 10 opt

  • Power tilt-slide sunroof
  • LED high and low projector-style headlights optional
  • Power-folding outside mirrors
  • 18-inch alloy wheels with machine finish
  • Acoustic Front Door Windows
  • Acoustic Front Windshield

Powertrain5 std · 2 opt

  • All Wheel Drive (AWD) optional
  • Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
  • 3.8L, V6, Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Lambda-II engine
  • 8-Speed Automatic Transmission
  • Column Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS)
  • Drive Mode Select (DMS): Comfort / Eco / Sport / Smart

Chassis3 std · 1 opt

  • High Performance Damper
  • McPherson struts and stabilizer bar front suspension
  • Multi-link independent rear suspension
  • Self-leveling rear suspension optional

Cargo1 std · 1 opt

  • Towing Package optional
  • 2-way luggage board

Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.

Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2022 Telluride. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

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Common questions about the EX

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much is the 2022 Kia Telluride EX?

The manufacturer lists $38,390 for the 2022 Kia Telluride EX. That is $5,000 above the LX, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.

What does the 2022 Kia Telluride EX add over the LX?

Against the LX, 28 features become standard that the LX does not and 6 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.