First Test: 2020 Kia Telluride SX

Kia’s taking a swing at the large SUV segment with the Telluride—4

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00:00 For 2020, Kia is taking a crack at the big family SUV segment.

00:04 Welcome the Telluride, the largest vehicle Kia has ever built.

00:07 It gets a version of Kia's big V6 with 3.8 liters and 291 horsepower.

00:21 That gets the 4,500 pound truck to 60 in just 7.2 seconds and through the quarter mile in 15.4.

00:28 That's behind the Honda Pilot, though well ahead of the Volkswagen Atlas.

00:31 In terms of braking, the Kia edged out the Honda, braking from 60 miles per hour and 118 feet.

00:37 Around the skid pad, the Telluride averaged 0.80 g and completed a run around the MT

00:43 figure eight in 27.3 seconds. Those are solid numbers and along the way,

00:48 we enjoyed the SUV's surprisingly sporty exhaust note.

00:51 The handling is competent, but the big Kia is tuned for comfort and drivers will notice its

00:56 weight in corners. And in behavior we've seen from Kia before, the stability control can be

01:01 unpredictable. The verdict? The Kia is a plush, handsome and competent family SUV with tons of

01:07 tech and compelling pricing. If a minivan isn't your style, this three-row, well-styled Kia is

01:13 a great pick. Get the full story at MotorTrend.com.