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2024 Kia Telluride

S FWD

Gas FWD MSRP $38,090Compare this trim against anything →

What the S adds over the LX (+$1,900)

SpecLXS
Curb weight (maximum)4248 lbs4381 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)4134 lbs4169 lbs
Front headroom40.9 in39.5 in
Base MSRP (excludes destination)$36,190$38,090
Overall height68.9 in69.3 in
Passenger seating capacity87
Second-row shoulder room61.2 in59.9 in
Tire sizeP245/60 R18P245/50 R20
Wheel diameter18 in20 in

Standard here, not on the base trim: 2nd-row 50/50 split-folding captain chairs, 8-way power adjustable driver's seat, Black insert with satin chrome surround trim (b-type design) radiator grille, Electric driver 2-way lumbar support, Exposed twin exhaust tips, Heated front seats with 3 settings, Leather wrapped transmission gear shift knob, Roof rails - low profile with silver finish, Satin chrome and body-color outside door handles, Wireless phone charger

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

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

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

Aspirationnaturally aspirated
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)22 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)$38,090

Seating

Passenger seating capacity7

Shoulder Room

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

Steering

Steering typeColumn Mounted-Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS)
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 sizeP245/50 R20

Transmission

Final drive ratio3.510:1
Transmission speeds8
Transmission typeautomatic hybrid

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)4381 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)4169 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating5776 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter20 in
Wheel materialforged alloy
Wheel width7.5 in

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety36 std · 0 opt

  • 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

Infotainment8 std · 0 opt

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

Convenience6 std · 0 opt

  • Push-button start with Smart Key and burglar alarm
  • Remote Engine Start button on Key Fob
  • Manual liftgate
  • 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

Seating9 std · 0 opt

  • 2nd-row 50/50 split-folding captain chairs
  • 8-way power adjustable driver's seat
  • Heated front seats with 3 settings
  • SynTex (Synthetic Leather) seating trim
  • 1-touch slide and fold for 3rd row Ingress/Egress
  • 2nd-row one-touch slide and fold

Interior24 std · 5 opt

  • 4.2-inch color TFT-LCD full segment meter cluster
  • 2nd row lamp
  • Cargo lamp
  • Chrome interior door handles
  • Leather wrapped transmission gear shift knob
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel

Exterior26 std · 2 opt

  • Power tilt-slide sunroof optional
  • LED Projector-style headlights with high and low beams
  • Acoustic Front Windshield
  • 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

Powertrain4 std · 2 opt

  • All Wheel Drive (AWD) optional
  • Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
  • 3.8L, V6, Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Lambda-II engine
  • 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 · 0 opt

  • McPherson struts and stabilizer bar front suspension
  • Multi-link independent and stabilizer bar rear suspension

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 2024 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 kits

How much is the 2024 Kia Telluride S?

The manufacturer lists $38,090 for the 2024 Kia Telluride S. That is $1,900 above the LX, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.

What does the 2024 Kia Telluride S add over the LX?

Against the LX, 10 features become standard that the LX does not and 9 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.