Kia Telluride
| Kia Telluride | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Kia Motors |
| Production | 2016 (Concept car) |
| Designer | Tom Kearns (KCDA)[1] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size SUV[2] |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, all-wheel-drive |
| Related | Kia Sorento |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
3.5 L Lambda II V6 GDi (270 hp) |
| Electric motor | Electric motor (130 hp) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,081 mm (121.3 in) |
| Length | 5,000 mm (196.9 in) |
| Width | 2,010 mm (79.1 in) |
| Height | 1,800 mm (70.9 in)[3] |
The Kia Telluride is a concept car built by Kia Motors. It was first introduced at the 2016 North American International Auto Show. A full-size, three row, seven passenger SUV, the Telluride is based on a modified Sorento chassis, and powered by a transversely-mounted 3.5-liter gasoline direct injected V6 producing 270 hp combined with an electric motor making 130 hp, for an overall output of 400 hp. Fuel consumption is claimed to be 30 miles per US gallon (7.8 L/100 km).[4]
The exterior is finished in dark myrite paint and features a squared off body riding on 22-inch rims, as well as an enlarged tiger nose grille and multiple LED headlamps, consistent with Kia's current design language (as of 2016).[2] The car's suicide doors swing open 90 degrees in opposite directions,[5] revealing a pillarless design.[3] Some of the interior components are 3D printed, marking Kia's first usage of 3D printing technology.[6]
Although not intended for production, Kia has stated that the design could be used on future vehicles, possibly a future premium large SUV.[7]
References
- ↑ "KIA TELLURIDE CONCEPT MAKES WORLD DEBUT AT NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW IN DETROIT". Kia Media. January 11, 2016. Retrieved February 14, 2016.
- 1 2 Atiyeh, Clifford (January 11, 2016). "Kia Telluride Concept: Fool's Gold". Car and Driver. Retrieved February 14, 2016.
- 1 2 Aaron, Chris (January 12, 2016). "Kia Telluride concept previews premium 7-seat SUV". Paul Tan's Automotive News. Retrieved February 14, 2016.
- ↑ Sheehan, Sam (January 11, 2016). "Kia Telluride concept SUV revealed". Autocar. Retrieved February 14, 2016.
- ↑ Hard, Andrew (January 11, 2016). "Kia debuts three-row, seven-passenger Telluride concept in Detroit". Digital Trends. Retrieved February 14, 2016.
- ↑ Garlitos, Kirby (January 12, 2016). "2016 Kia Telluride Concept". Top Speed. Retrieved February 14, 2016.
- ↑ Coxworth, Ben (January 11, 2016). "Kia unveils hulking Telluride SUV concept in Detroit". Gizmag. Retrieved February 14, 2016.
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