S AWD
What the S adds over the LX (+$4,500)
| Spec | LX | S |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4211 lbs | 4482 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4112 lbs | 4354 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5776 lbs | 5736 lbs |
| Front headroom | 40.9 in | 39.5 in |
| MPG (city) | 20 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 23 mpg | 21 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 26 mpg | 24 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $33,390 | $37,890 |
| Overall height | 68.9 in | 69.3 in |
| Passenger seating capacity | 8 | 7 |
| Tire size | P245/60 R18 | P245/50 R20 |
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 20 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 20-inch alloy wheels with machine finish, 2nd-row 50/50 split-folding captain chairs, 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, 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, Leather-wrapped shift knob, Power tilt-slide sunroof, Roof rails - silver finish, Satin chrome DLO surround molding, Satin chrome and body-color outside door handles, Satin chrome front bumper side air duct garnish, Satin chrome lower door garnish (front and rear), Silver painted skid plate, Twin exhaust tips, Up/down adjustable 2nd-row headrests (captain chairs), Wireless phone charger
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 340.4 mm |
| Front brake type | Vented disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 304.8 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 87 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 46 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 21 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 178.1 cu-ft |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 8 in |
| Overall height | 69.3 in |
| Overall length | 196.9 in |
| Overall width | 78.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in |
Engine Basics
| Cylinder count | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 3778 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.8L, V6, Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Lambda-II |
| Valve configuration | DOHC |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 291 hp |
| Torque | 262 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 19 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 21 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 24 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 18.8 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 39.5 in |
| Second-row headroom | 40.2 in |
| Third-row headroom | 38.1 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41.4 in |
| Second-row legroom | 42.4 in |
| Third-row legroom | 31.4 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $37,890 |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 7 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 61.6 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 61.2 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 55.3 in |
Steering
| Steering type | C-MDPS (Column Mounted-Motor Driven Power Steering) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.4 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | Independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | Independent, Multi-link, stabilizer bar |
Tires
| Tire size | P245/50 R20 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.648:1 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4482 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4354 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5736 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 20 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety31 std · 0 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
- Full-length side curtain airbags
- Highway Driving Assist (HDA)
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
- Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
- Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control-Curve - NSCC-C (Improves HDA & LKA)
- Rear View Monitor (RVM) with Parking Guidance-Dynamic
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
- Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R)
- Safe Exit Assist
- Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)
- Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
- Blind Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist-Rear (BCA-R)
- Driver's knee airbag
- Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
- Lane Following Assist (LFA)
- Rear Occupant Alert with Ultrasonic Sensors (2nd and 3rd Rows)
- Rollover sensor
- Side impact sensor
- Torque Vectoring Corner Control (TVCC)
- Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
- Immobilizer
- Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) high-line
Infotainment10 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 speakers (including 2 tweeters)
- Android Auto™
- Apple CarPlay™
- Bluetooth® wireless technology with voice recognition
- Steering wheel-mounted audio controls
- TMU (Telematics Mobile Unit - Embedded Modem)
- USB charging ports (x5)
- USB input jack
- Wireless phone charger
Convenience5 std · 0 opt
- 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
Seating12 std · 0 opt
- 2nd-row 50/50 split-folding captain chairs
- Heated front seats with 3 settings
- SynTex Seating Material (Synthetic Leather)
- 2nd-row one-touch slide and fold
- 2nd-row remote folding buttons (in cargo area)
- 3rd-row 60/40 split-folding bench seats
- 3rd-row seatback hooks
- 8-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support
- Front seatback hooks
- Up/down adjustable 2nd-row headrests (captain chairs)
- Up/down adjustable 3rd-row headrests
- Up/down adjustable front headrests
Interior19 std · 1 opt
- 3.5" TFT LCD segment meter cluster
- 3rd row/cargo lamp (Bulb type)
- Chrome interior door handles
- Cup holders at luggage side trim
- Front door courtesy reflectors
- Leather-wrapped shift knob
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Metal paint crashpad trim
- Day/night interior rear-view mirror
- Floor console with center armrest, cup holders, side handles and storage box
- LED Illuminated vanity mirrors
- Synthetic leather wrapped door armrest
- Dual sunvisors, sliding with vanity mirrors
- LED 2nd row lamp
- LED overhead console lamp
- Overhead console with sunglass holder
- Trip computer
- Carpet Floor Mats optional
- Front and rear side door pockets
- Rheostat
Exterior27 std · 0 opt
- Power tilt-slide sunroof
- 20-inch alloy wheels with machine finish
- Acoustic Front Windshield
- Black wheel arch and side sill lower molding treatment
- Body-color bumpers
- Body-color power adjustable outside mirrors, heated with integrated LED turn signals
- Conventional wiper blades
- Front variable intermittent windshield wipers
- Gloss black insert radiator grille with satin chrome surround trim
- LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
- LED positioning lights
- Projector-style headlights
- Rear combination lamps (Bulb type)
- Roof rails - silver finish
- Satin chrome DLO surround molding
- Satin chrome and body-color outside door handles
- Satin chrome front bumper side air duct garnish
- Satin chrome lower door garnish (front and rear)
- Silver painted skid plate
- Twin exhaust tips
- Auto light control
- Privacy Rear Windows, 3rd row/Cargo Side Glass and Liftgate Glass
- Solar Front Door Windows and Windshield
- Body-color rear spoiler
- LED High Mounted Stop Lamp
- Temporary spare wheel tire
- Low washer fluid warning system
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
- AWD Modes: AWD Lock and Snow optional
Chassis3 std · 0 opt
- High Performance Damper
- McPherson struts and stabilizer bar front suspension
- Multi-link independent rear suspension
Cargo1 std · 0 opt
- 2-way luggage board
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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 S
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2022 Kia Telluride S?
The manufacturer lists $37,890 for the 2022 Kia Telluride S. That is $4,500 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 S add over the LX?
Against the LX, 20 features become standard that the LX does not and 12 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.