Kia is allegedly developing a
new flagship variant of the Telluride SUV bathed in luxurious new features,
Auto Spies reports. According to the publication, the luxurious new Telluride
could include a two-tone paint scheme and be made available with a host of new
interior colors. While no other details are offered about the vehicle, it would
likely also be sold with new distinctive interior features and could serve as a
more affordable alternative to the all-new Genesis GV80.
As if that wasn’t enough, it’s
claimed that Kia could also be working on another Telluride variant this time
focused on upgrading the vehicle’s off-road abilities with skid plates,
beefed-up tires, and a bull bar. The finished result could be quite similar to
the bold Telluride off-road concepts unveiled at the SEMA Show back in 2018.
If the new luxurious Telluride
does indeed become a reality, it could start at roughly US$ 50,000, about US$ 10,000
more than the current Telluride SX flagship. A launch later this year is
possible. It remains unclear if any powertrain modifications would be made to
the vehicle but we’re doubtful anything would change. That would mean the
Telluride’s current 3.8-liter naturally-aspirated V6 engine with 291 hp and 355 Nm would be the only engine on offer. All Telluride models come
exclusively with an eight-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive as
standard with all-wheel drive an optional extra. We suspect the new luxury
flagship would come with all-wheel drive as standard.
