The 2021 Kia Telluride SX Sport Utility 4D stands as a towering, masterfully engineered triumph in the full-size family crossover market, anchoring the highly decorated sophomore year of the brand's flagship three-row architecture. Boldly engineered to challenge the established premium establishment, this sophisticated seven-to-eight-passenger vehicle completely shuns the clumsy tracking habits of traditional body-on-frame utility vehicles. By pairing a meticulously insulated acoustic-glass cabin shell with a rigid high-strength steel unibody frame layout, the Telluride delivers a glassy, vibration-isolated ride quality and vault-like structural stability. The top-tier SX trim serves as the absolute pinnacle of executive family luxury in the lineup, graduating the vehicle into elite luxury territory by packaging upscale cabin finishes, advanced driver automated safeguards, and commanding street authority straight from the factory. It functions flawlessly as a quiet, prestigious mobile office during the corporate workweek, effortlessly smoothing out tight urban grids and transforming into an ultra-premium, long-distance interstate cruiser on the weekend.Refined V6 Muscle & Intelligent Drivetrain ControlUnder the sculpted, aerodynamically optimized aluminum hood sits a brilliant cornerstone of smooth, dependable automotive engineering: a highly responsive3.8-liter DOHC 24-valve naturally aspirated Lambda II V6 enginefeaturing high-pressure gasoline direct injection and dual continuously variable valve timing. Operating on the highly efficient Atkinson combustion cycle, this muscular mechanical heart hammers out a fierce291 horsepowerat 6,250 RPM and a robust, linear262 lb-ft of torqueavailable at 5,200 RPM. This immediate engine muscle is managed by an advanced, smooth-shifting8-speed electronically controlled automatic transmissionfeaturing a driver-selectable manual shift mode and a specialized shift-by-wire console layout.Power is routed to the pavement via an agile front-wheel-drive configuration or Kia's highly advanced, intelligentActive On-Demand All-Wheel Drive system. This proactive AWD layout features an electro-hydraulic coupling matrix that continuously modulates torque distribution between the front and rear axles based on road speed and throttle inputs, working hand-in-hand with an AWD Lock mode and a Drive Mode Select dial (featuring Smart, Eco, Comfort, and Sport configurations) to guarantee absolute structural composure through loose gravel paths, winter snow, or sudden highway downpours. The driving experience is completely characterized by its car-like handling precision and flat cornering posture, courtesy of a performance-tuned four-wheel independent suspension system utilizing front MacPherson struts and an independent multi-link setup in the rear, bolstered by gas-pressurized shock absorbers and thick anti-roll stabilizer bars.Leather Boardroom Sanctuary & Widescreen Command TechInside, the driver-centric cockpit completely shuns basic, high-maintenance textures, welcoming up to seven adult occupants into an opulent, ultra-durable luxury sanctuary lined with hand-tailored premium contrast-stitched finishes, authentic technical wood grains, and cutting-edge command tech. The center dashboard layout is dominated by a crisp, high-resolution10.25-inch color touchscreen display monitordriven by an intuitive infotainment operating system featuring factory-installed GPS navigation. Elite digital connectivity is driven by standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, a built-in wireless phone charging pad, high-speed Bluetooth wireless multi-device streaming, multiple smart fast-charging USB ports across all three rows, a customizable 7-inch digital driver information center nested within the instrumentation gauges, and a magnificent12-speaker, 630-watt Harman Kardon Premium Surround Sound Audio Systemcustom-engineered for crystalline acoustic playback.First-class executive touches exclusive to the SX layout include deeply cushioned comfort front bucket seats draped in premium, wear-resistantGenuine Leather upholsteryfeaturing multi-stage heating and ventilation elements, a 12-way power-adjustable driver's seat with dual-occupant memory blocks,second-row captain's chairswith independent sliding and reclining adjustments, a heated leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel housing cruise and audio buttons,Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Controlwith an advanced air filtration network and independent rear cabin ventilation settings, Smart Key proximity keyless open access with push-button ignition, customizable 64-color ambient interior LED piping networks, an auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink, a spacious center console vault, and integrated rear door sunshades.Cavernous 87.0 Cubic Feet Cargo Vault & Towing ProwessPracticality and cavernous space utilization are handled with sleek executive efficiency, effortlessly matching the demands of an active lifestyle or professional business operation. Bypassing the cramped third-row configurations of smaller crossovers, the Telluride features exceptionally accommodating packaging, providing true adult-sized headroom and legroom across all three rows. The rear cargo bay opens wide via the proximity power liftgate to reveal a highly generous21.0 cubic feet of flat cargo trunk spaceeven with all three rows fully upright, heavily enhanced by hidden under-floor storage compartments.Utilizing the quick-release electronic buttons in the rear cargo wall to collapse the second-row captain's chairs and the 60/40 split third-row bench seatbacks completely flat into the floor, the interior utility capacity expands exponentially to a cavernous, segment-dominating87.0 cubic feet of total flat cargo volume, offering a massive, secure, and weatherproof area to transport professional media camera gear packages, large travel luggage sets, or commercial marketing inventory safely away from the elements. Backed by a substantial 18.8-gallon fuel tank to maximize interstate grand touring ranges, this reinforced chassis layout supports an efficient, budget-friendly EPA-estimated20 MPG city and 26 MPG highway(19 MPG city / 24 MPG highway when configured with All-Wheel Drive), while supporting a phenomenal conventional maximum towing capacity of up to5,000 lbswhen properly equipped, making it a premier elite asset for pulling light travel trailers, horse trailers, or recreational watercraft with absolute ease.Comprehensive Drive Wise Automated Safety ShieldSafety is world-class, utilizing an ultra-high-strength steel passenger safety cage with integrated energy-absorbing front and rear structural crumple zones to displace heavy impact forces, securing an esteemed IIHS Top Safety Pick rating. The 2021 model comes factory-equipped with a robust active driver protective safety net, featuring standard advanced driver assistance systems bundled in the comprehensiveKia Drive Wise safety suite. This cutting-edge array includesForward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist-Rear, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, and Lane Following Assist.This comprehensive defensive shield works invisibly alongside premium technical upgrades, including a high-resolutionSurround View Monitor (SVM)providing a virtual panoramic bird's-eye view of the vehicle's surroundings, a groundbreakingBlind-Spot View Monitor (BVM)that projects a live video feed of your blind spots directly onto the digital gauge cluster when changing lanes, and Highway Driving Assist (HDA) which utilizes radar and navigation data to semi-automatically pilot the vehicle on the highway. These advanced active systems operate seamlessly alongside a tire pressure monitoring system, rain-sensing variable windshield wipers, parking distance sensors, and an advanced, comprehensive multi-stage7-airbag protection canopy networkfeaturing a specialized driver's knee airbag, front seat-mounted side-impact torso airbags, and full-length side window curtain airbags that span all three rows to guarantee absolute driving peace of mind through stressful daily city commutes, tight job sites, or sudden severe highway downpours. Sleek Geometric Flagship Silhouette. 291-HP Lambda II V6 Core. 8-Speed Automatic and Available Active On-Demand AWD Precision. 10.25-Inch Navigation Touchscreen, 12-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound, 87.0 Cubic Feet Flat Cargo Vault, Dual Sunroofs, and Genuine Leather Boardroom Sanctuary. ??

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