SX FWD
What the SX adds over the LX (+$9,800)
| Spec | LX | SX |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4248 lbs | 4381 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4134 lbs | 4169 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) | $35,890 | $45,690 |
| 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-way power adjustable driver's seat including cushion extension and thigh support and 4-way lumbar support, 12.3-inch full LCD dual curved integrated display meter cluster, 20-inch alloy E-Type design wheels with black finish and machined finish accents, 2nd-row 50/50 split-folding captain chairs, 8-way power adjustable passenger seat with 2-way electric lumbar support, AWD Modes: AWD Lock and Snow modes, Acoustic Front Door Windows, Aero wiper blades, All Wheel Drive (AWD), Black insert with satin chrome surround trim (b-type design) radiator grille, Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) with Parallel Exit, Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM), Deluxe stainless steel door scuff plates, Deluxe stainless steel pedals, Digital Key 2 Touch, Dual sunroof with front tilt-slide functionality, Electric driver 2-way lumbar support, Electrochromic Mirror (ECM) with Homelink, Exposed twin exhaust tips, Floor console synthetic leather wrapped side handles, Forward Collision Avoidance - Evasive Steering Assist (FCA-ESA), Forward Collision Avoidance - Junction Crossing (FCA-JC), Forward Collision Avoidance - Lane Change Oncoming (FCA-LO), Forward Collision Avoidance - Lane Change Side (FCA-LS), Gloss black outside mirror lower trim, Harman Kardon premium surround sound system with 10 speakers (including subwoofer and external amplifier), Heated front seats with 3 settings, Highway Driving Assist (HDA 2.0), Integrated Memory System (IMS) for driver's seat and outside mirror position, Interior Mood lamp with 64 colors, LED 2nd row lamp, LED 3rd row lamp, LED cargo lamp, LED fog lights, LED illuminated Sun Visors/Vanity Mirrors, LED overhead consolde lamp, LED rear combination lamps, Leather seating trim, Leather wrapped transmission gear shift knob, Parking Collision Avoidance-Reverse (PCA-R)
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) | $45,690 |
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 | 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) | 4381 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4169 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 kitSafety46 std · 0 opt
- Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) with Parallel Exit
- Forward Collision Avoidance with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection (FCA)
- Highway Driving Assist (HDA 2.0)
- Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with STOP & GO (S&G)
- Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM)
- Forward Collision Avoidance - Junction Crossing (FCA-JC)
- Forward Collision Avoidance - Junction Turning (FCA-JT)
- Forward Collision Avoidance - Lane Change Oncoming (FCA-LO)
- Forward Collision Avoidance - Lane Change Side (FCA-LS)
- 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
- Forward Collision Avoidance - Evasive Steering Assist (FCA-ESA)
- Full-length side curtain airbags
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
- Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
- Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control-Curve - NSCC-C
- Parking Collision Avoidance-Reverse (PCA-R)
- 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 - Forward (PDW-F)
- 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
- Smart Cruise Control-Machine Learning (SCC-ML)
- Torque Vectoring Corner Control (TVCC)
- Traction Control System (TCS)
- Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
- Immobilizer
- Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) high-line
Infotainment9 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
- Harman Kardon premium surround sound system with 10 speakers (including subwoofer and external amplifier)
- QuantumLogic Surround Sound & Clari-Fi
- Steering wheel-mounted audio controls
- Telematics Mobile Unit - Embedded Modem (TMU)
- USB charging port X6
- Wireless phone charger
Convenience7 std · 0 opt
- Smart (Hands-free) Power liftgate with programmable operation and Auto-Close functionality
- Digital Key 2 Touch
- 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 · 0 opt
- Rear ducts - Ceiling Mounted with Diffuse Vents (2nd and 3rd row)
- Dual zone automatic temperature control
- Rear automatic temperature control
- Auto Window Defogger
Seating10 std · 1 opt
- 10-way power adjustable driver's seat including cushion extension and thigh support and 4-way lumbar support
- 2nd-row 50/50 split-folding captain chairs
- Heated front seats with 3 settings
- Ventilated front seats with 3 settings
- 8-way power adjustable passenger seat with 2-way electric lumbar support
- Integrated Memory System (IMS) for driver's seat and outside mirror position
- 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
Interior30 std · 2 opt
- 12.3-inch full LCD dual curved integrated display meter cluster
- Heated steering wheel optional
- Electrochromic Mirror (ECM) with Homelink
- Cloth sunvisor
- Front seatback hooks
- Interior Mood lamp with 64 colors
- 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
- Deluxe stainless steel door scuff plates
- Deluxe stainless steel pedals
- Dual sunvisors, sliding with vanity mirrors
- Floor console synthetic leather wrapped side handles
- Front seatback pockets
- LED 2nd row lamp
- LED 3rd 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
Exterior32 std · 1 opt
- Dual sunroof with front tilt-slide functionality
- LED Projector-style headlights with high and low beams
- Power-folding outside mirrors
- 20-inch alloy E-Type design wheels with black finish and machined finish accents
- Acoustic Front Door Windows
- Acoustic Front Windshield
- Aero wiper blades
- Black front bumper side air duct garnish
- Black insert with satin chrome surround trim (b-type design) radiator grille
- Black wheel arch and side sill lower molding
- Body-color with silver accent trim and non-painted lower and side plastic trim bumpers
- Exposed twin exhaust tips
- Gloss black outside mirror lower trim
- LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
- LED fog lights
- LED positioning lights
- LED rear combination lamps
- Power adjustable outside mirrors, heated with integrated LED turn signals
- Reverse tilt-down power outside mirrors
- Roof rails - low profile satin chrome (anodized) finish
- Satin chrome DLO surround molding
- Satin chrome and body-color outside door handles
- Satin chrome lower door garnish (front and rear)
- Single muffler, Regular type
- 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
Powertrain5 std · 0 opt
- All Wheel Drive (AWD)
- Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
- AWD Modes: AWD Lock and Snow modes
- Column Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS)
- Drive Mode Select (DMS): Comfort / Eco / Sport and Smart modes
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 SX
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2023 Kia Telluride SX?
The manufacturer lists $45,690 for the 2023 Kia Telluride SX. That is $9,800 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 SX add over the LX?
Against the LX, 55 features become standard that the LX does not and 11 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.