Kia still hasn’t
unveiled the production version of the Telluride, but that hasn’t stopped the
company from introducing four new concepts at SEMA. Built in conjunction with
LGE-CTS Motorsports, all four concepts are powered by an undisclosed V6 engine
and feature a unique design which draws inspiration from different off-road
environments. The models also help to preview the production crossover will
which make its debut at the 2019 North American International Auto Show early
next year.
Without further
ado, let’s take a look at the Telluride Horizon Roamer which has been designed
to tackle the Rubicon Trail. On the styling front, the model has a Bright
Orange paint job which is contrasted by a black hood, black fender flares and
black wheels which are wrapped in 32-inch Milestar Patagonia Mud Terrain tires.
The concept has
also been equipped with a brush guard, a snorkel and a roof rack which features
an integrated LED light bar. Other highlights include skid plates and a
straight-pipe exhaust.
Moving on, the
Telluride Cadet Leader is designed for trailblazing which Kia describes as a
“kind of off-roading that can get very tricky, very quickly.” The crossover
features many of the same modifications as the Horizon Roamer, but it
distinguished by a two-tone paint job and a Rotopak carrier which is mounted on
the rear quarter panel. The concept also has Amber Halo LED auxiliary lights
and a tubular rear bumper with a skid plate.
The Telluride
Desert Drifter pays tribute of the off-road environments just outside of Las
Vegas where SEMA is currently taking place. As a result, it has a Desert
Military Tan paint job which is contrasted by black accents. The concept
features a mix of accessories from the two aforementioned concepts, but is
distinguished by Rotopacks which are mounted on the hood.
Lastly, there’s the
Telluride Baja Glider. Designed to tackle Mexico’s tough countryside, the
concept has a tubular front bumper with a prominent skid plate. The model has
also been equipped with LED light bars, a matching rear bumper and familiar
wheels with 32-inch tires. While Kia is staying tight-lipped about the
production model, the Telluride will seat up to eight people when it is
launched in the first half of 2029.
