SX FWD
What the SX adds over the LX (+$9,900)
| Spec | LX | SX |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4211 lbs | 4317 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4112 lbs | 4211 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5776 lbs | 5578 lbs |
| Front headroom | 40.9 in | 39.5 in |
| Second-row headroom | 40.2 in | 38.8 in |
| Third-row headroom | 38.1 in | 37.8 in |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $33,390 | $43,290 |
| Overall height | 68.9 in | 69.3 in |
| Passenger seating capacity | 8 | 7 |
| Second-row shoulder room | 61.2 in | 59.9 in |
| Tire size | P245/60 R18 | P245/50 R20 |
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 20 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 10 speakers (including center speaker, subwoofer and external amplifier), 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support, seat extension and thigh support, 20-inch alloy wheels with black finish, 2nd-row 50/50 split-folding captain chairs, 2nd-row sunshade screens, 6 USB charging ports (5 Charging, 1 Media), 64 color mood lamp, 7" color TFT LCD supervision meter cluster, 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, Aero wiper blades, Auto-dimming rear-view mirror with HomeLink®, Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM), Deluxe stainless steel door scuff plates, Deluxe stainless steel pedals, Dual sunroof with front tilt-slide functionality, Floor console synthetic leather wrapped side handles, Gloss black insert radiator grille with satin chrome surround trim, Harman Kardon surround sound audio system, Heated front seats with 3 settings, High Beam Assist (HBA), Integrated Memory System (IMS) for driver's seat and outside mirror position, LED 2nd row lamp, LED 3rd row/cargo lamp, LED Illuminated vanity mirrors, LED fog lights with black bezels, LED high and low projector-style headlights, LED overhead console lamp, LED rear combination lamps, Leather seat trim, Leather-wrapped shift knob, Parking Distance Warning - Forward (PDW-F), Power-folding outside mirrors, Reverse tilt-down power outside mirrors, Roof rails - satin chrome (anodized) finish, Satin Chrome interior door handles, Satin chrome DLO surround molding, Satin chrome and body-color outside door handles
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) | 20 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 23 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 26 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 18.8 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 39.5 in |
| Second-row headroom | 38.8 in |
| Third-row headroom | 37.8 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41.4 in |
| Second-row legroom | 42.4 in |
| Third-row legroom | 31.4 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $43,290 |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 7 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 61.6 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 59.9 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) | 4317 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4211 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5578 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 20 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety35 std · 0 opt
- Forward Collision Avoidance with Pedestrian & Cyclist Detection (FCA)
- Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with STOP & GO (S&G)
- Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM)
- Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision - Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
- Surround View Monitor (SVM)
- 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 - Forward (PDW-F)
- 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)
- High Beam Assist (HBA)
- 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
Infotainment12 std · 1 opt
- Head Up Display (HUD) optional
- 10 speakers (including center speaker, subwoofer and external amplifier)
- 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)
- Android Auto™
- Apple CarPlay™
- Bluetooth® wireless technology with voice recognition
- Harman Kardon surround sound audio system
- Steering wheel-mounted audio controls
- TMU (Telematics Mobile Unit - Embedded Modem)
- USB charging ports (x5)
- USB input jack
- Wireless phone charger
Convenience6 std · 1 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
- 110V Inverter optional
- 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 · 3 opt
- 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support, seat extension and thigh support
- 2nd-row 50/50 split-folding captain chairs
- Heated front seats with 3 settings
- Integrated Memory System (IMS) for driver's seat and outside mirror position
- 2nd-row heated seats with 3 settings optional
- 2nd-row ventilated seats with 3 settings optional
- 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
- 8-way power adjustable passenger seat
- Front seatback hooks
- Leather seat trim
- Up/down adjustable 2nd-row headrests (captain chairs)
- Up/down adjustable 3rd-row headrests
- Up/down adjustable front headrests
- Premium Nappa leather seat trim optional
Interior24 std · 5 opt
- Heated steering wheel optional
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirror with HomeLink®
- 2nd-row sunshade screens
- 64 color mood lamp
- 7" color TFT LCD supervision meter cluster
- Cup holders at luggage side trim
- Front door courtesy reflectors
- Leather-wrapped shift knob
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Satin Chrome interior door handles
- Wood hydrographics crashpad trim
- Premium cloth headliner trim optional
- Premium cloth sunvisor optional
- Premium cloth wrapped A/B-pillar trim optional
- Floor console with center armrest, cup holders, side handles and storage box
- LED Illuminated vanity mirrors
- Synthetic leather wrapped door armrest
- Deluxe stainless steel door scuff plates
- Deluxe stainless steel pedals
- Dual sunvisors, sliding with vanity mirrors
- Floor console synthetic leather wrapped side handles
- LED 2nd row lamp
- LED 3rd row/cargo lamp
- LED overhead console lamp
- Overhead console with sunglass holder
- Trip computer
- Carpet Floor Mats optional
- Front and rear side door pockets
- Rheostat
Exterior31 std · 9 opt
- Dual sunroof with front tilt-slide functionality
- LED high and low projector-style headlights
- Power-folding outside mirrors
- 20-inch alloy wheels with black finish
- Acoustic Front Door Windows
- Acoustic Front Windshield
- Aero wiper blades
- Black wheel arch and side sill lower molding treatment
- Body-color bumpers
- Body-color power adjustable outside mirrors, heated with integrated LED turn signals
- Front variable intermittent windshield wipers
- Gloss black insert radiator grille with satin chrome surround trim
- LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
- LED fog lights with black bezels
- LED positioning lights
- LED rear combination lamps
- Reverse tilt-down power outside mirrors
- Roof rails - satin chrome (anodized) 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
- 20-inch alloy wheels with black bezels, and Nightfall edition design optional
- Body-color outside door handles optional
- Exclusive Nightfall edition radiator grille optional
- Front Rain-sensing windshield wipers optional
- Gloss-black finish DLO surround molding optional
- Gloss-black finish front bumper side air duct garnish optional
- Gloss-black finish lower door garnish (front and rear) optional
- Gloss-black finish roof rails optional
- Gloss-black finish skid plate optional
- 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 · 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 SX
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2022 Kia Telluride SX?
The manufacturer lists $43,290 for the 2022 Kia Telluride SX. That is $9,900 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 SX add over the LX?
Against the LX, 49 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.