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2023 Kia Telluride

EX FWD

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What the EX adds over the LX (+$5,600)

Spec	LX	EX
Front headroom	40.9 in	39.5 in
Base MSRP (excludes destination)	$35,890	$41,490
Overall height	68.9 in	69.3 in
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: 20-inch alloy D-Type design wheels with black finish and machined finish accents, 8-way power adjustable driver's seat, 8-way power adjustable passenger seat with 2-way electric lumbar support, Acoustic Front Door Windows, Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) with Parallel Exit, Electric driver 2-way lumbar support, Electrochromic Mirror (ECM), Exposed twin exhaust tips, Floor console synthetic leather wrapped side handles, Heated front seats with 3 settings, LED 2nd row lamp, LED cargo lamp, LED illuminated Sun Visors/Vanity Mirrors, LED overhead consolde lamp, LED rear combination lamps, Leather seating trim, Leather wrapped transmission gear shift knob, Power tilt-slide sunroof, Power-folding outside mirrors, Rear door - Side window curtains (Shade), Roof rails - low profile with silver finish, Satin Chrome interior door handles, Smart (Hands-free) Power liftgate with programmable operation and Auto-Close functionality, USB charging port X6, Ventilated front seats with 3 settings, Wireless phone charger, Wood hydrographics crashpad trim

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

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	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)

$41,490

Seating

Passenger seating capacity

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	Column Mounted-Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS)
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	3.510:1
Transmission speeds	8
Transmission type	automatic hybrid

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)	4248 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)	4134 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating	5776 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter	20 in
Wheel material	forged alloy
Wheel width	7.5 in

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety37 std · 0 opt

Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) with Parallel Exit
Forward Collision Avoidance with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection (FCA)
Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with STOP & GO (S&G)
Forward Collision Avoidance - Junction Turning (FCA-JT)
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 1.5)
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control-Curve - NSCC-C
Rear View Monitor (RVM) with Parking Guidance-Dynamic
Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R)
Rear side (2nd row) airbags
Safe Exit Assist (SEA)
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Driver's knee airbag
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
High Beam Assist (HBA)
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)
Lane Following Assist (LFA)
Rear Occupant Alert with Ultrasonic Sensors (2nd and 3rd Rows)
Rollover sensor
Side impact sensor
Torque Vectoring Corner Control (TVCC)
Traction Control System (TCS)
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
Immobilizer
Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) high-line

Infotainment8 std · 0 opt

Wi-Fi Hotspot
Steering wheel-mounted Bluetooth Hands-free with Voice activation controls
12.3-inch audio display unit with navigation, MAP OTA, Quiet Mode, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Radio, SIRIUS XM, Voice Recognition, Bluetooth (with Multi-Bluetooth function), Rear View Camera and TMU
6 speakers including 2 tweeter speakers
Steering wheel-mounted audio controls
Telematics Mobile Unit - Embedded Modem (TMU)
USB charging port X6
Wireless phone charger

Convenience6 std · 0 opt

Smart (Hands-free) Power liftgate with programmable operation and Auto-Close functionality
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

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

Seating10 std · 2 opt

2nd-row 50/50 split-folding captain chairs optional
2nd-row 60/40 split-folding bench seats
8-way power adjustable driver's seat
Heated front seats with 3 settings
Ventilated front seats with 3 settings
8-way power adjustable passenger seat with 2-way electric lumbar support
1-touch slide and fold for 3rd row Ingress/Egress
2nd-row remote folding buttons (in cargo area)
Electric driver 2-way lumbar support
Leather seating trim
Interior color packages: Mahogany - MNB (Leather or Nappa Leather) optional
2nd-row center armrest with cup holders

Interior28 std · 2 opt

Heated steering wheel optional
4.2-inch color TFT-LCD full segment meter cluster
Cloth sunvisor
Electrochromic Mirror (ECM)
Front seatback hooks
Leather wrapped transmission gear shift knob
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Plastic pillar trim
Rear door - Side window curtains (Shade)
Satin Chrome interior door handles
Tilt and telescopic steering column
Wood hydrographics crashpad trim
Floor console with center armrest, cup holders, side handles and storage box
LED illuminated Sun Visors/Vanity Mirrors
Synthetic leather wrapped door armrest
Cloth headliner trim
Dual sunvisors, sliding with vanity mirrors
Floor console synthetic leather wrapped side handles
Front seatback pockets
LED 2nd row lamp
LED cargo lamp
LED overhead consolde lamp
Overhead console with sunglass holder
Trip computer
Carpet Floor Mats optional
Carpet flooring
Front and rear side door pockets
Rheostat
Standard Pedals
Standard door scuff plates

Exterior30 std · 2 opt

Power tilt-slide sunroof
LED Projector-style headlights with high and low beams
Power-folding outside mirrors
20-inch alloy D-Type design wheels with black finish and machined finish accents
Acoustic Front Door Windows
Acoustic Front Windshield
Black front bumper side air duct garnish
Black insert with satin chrome surround trim (a-type design) radiator grille
Black wheel arch and side sill lower molding
Body-color outside door handles
Body-color with silver accent trim and non-painted lower and side plastic trim bumpers
Conventional wiper blades
Exposed twin exhaust tips
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
LED positioning lights
LED rear combination lamps
Matte black outside mirror lower trim
Power adjustable outside mirrors, heated with integrated LED turn signals
Roof rails - low profile with silver finish
Satin chrome DLO surround molding
Satin chrome lower door garnish (front and rear)
Single muffler, Regular type
Roof rails - low profile satin chrome (anodized) finish optional
Auto light control (ALC)
Privacy Rear Windows, 3rd row/Cargo Side Glass and Liftgate Glass
Rear windshield defroster
Solar Front Door Windows and Windshield
Body-color rear spoiler
LED High Mounted Stop Lamp, integrated into rear spoiler
Temporary spare wheel tire
Mud guards optional
Low washer fluid warning system

Powertrain3 std · 2 opt

All Wheel Drive (AWD) optional
Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
Column Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS)
Drive Mode Select (DMS): Comfort / Eco / Sport and Smart modes
AWD Modes: AWD Lock and Snow modes optional

Chassis2 std · 1 opt

McPherson struts and stabilizer bar front suspension
Multi-link independent and stabilizer bar rear suspension
Self-leveling rear suspension optional

Cargo1 std · 1 opt

Towing Hitch 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 2023 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 2023 Kia Telluride EX?

The manufacturer lists $41,490 for the 2023 Kia Telluride EX. That is $5,600 above the LX, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.

What does the 2023 Kia Telluride EX add over the LX?

Against the LX, 27 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.