Despite its boxy, SUV-ish styling the Telluride doesn’t feel like your typical family hauler. Its ride is remarkably serene over rough pavement, and its handling is impressively composed. A combination of expert damping and tuned springs and anti-roll bars keep the cabin calm on big drops and body roll in check during dynamic maneuvers.

kia telluride supercharger our test vehicle isn’t the most powerful in this class, but it’s smooth and relaxed when you’re stuck in traffic and lively when you’re accelerating to overtake slowpokes on the highway. The eight-speed automatic transmission is well matched to the engine, blending into the background during daily driving and picking up steam when you want to burn rubber.

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Our long-term Kia Telluride has already racked up a lot of miles, and it’s proven to be a great companion on road trips and day-to-day errands. Other than a flat tire that was quickly replaced with the spare and some kicked up gravel from road projects our little Kia hasn’t had any issues during its time with us.

The interior feels upscale and comfortable, even in the third-row seat. Our only complaint is that the lower door panel isn’t made from the same quality plastic as the upper portion of the door. That area will likely get scuffed and kicked around, so it’s a bit disappointing. Also, the climate control knobs are small and don’t have a separate button to adjust the temperature for the rear row of seats.