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3 Reasons the 2020 Kia Telluride Is So Popular

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Fall is fast approaching, and whether it be for camping, fishing, visiting family, or just picking up the groceries, a reliable SUV goes a long way. That's why, this fall, you should take a look at the 2020 Kia Telluride to see what everyone's talking about.

3 Reasons the 2020 Kia Telluride is So Popular

1. Comfort

A good SUV should not only be reliable when driving but be reliably comfortable while doing so. In that regard, the Telluride is a head above the competition. With 7-8 seats depending on the configuration, there's more than enough room for family, friends, and pets to sit comfortably. Depending on the model, you can find either an 8" or 10.25" audio-display or navigation display system with AM/FM/Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, SIRIUS Satellite, Bluetooth, Voice Recognition and integrated Rear View Camera in the dash, as well as a push-button start and three power outlets around the cabin. Add to that its attractive interior styling and how quiet it drives, and it isn't difficult to see why the Telluride is a go-to choice for your new midsize SUV.

2. Power

SUVs should be equally simple to drive in off-road situations as they are on. Luckily, the Telluride is just that. Coming standard with a 3.8L, V6 Lamda-II engine and a whopping 291 horsepower, there are few scenarios that it can't handle. Combined with its 8-speed automatic transmission, 5,000 lb towing capacity, and a 23 combined MPG, it should be plain that the Telluride is exactly what you're looking for in your next SUV purchase.

3. Safety

All those features are well and good, but comfort and power mean nothing if driving feels unsafe. After 75 years of exemplary performance in safety, it should go without saying that Kia and the Telluride don't have that problem. On the outside, the Telluride sports all-wheel drive (AWD) modes for Lock and Snow, an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC), and Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) among others. On the inside, it features dual front advanced airbags, full-length side curtain airbags, a Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM), Forward Collision Avoidance (FCA), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), and a Front/Rear Parking Distance Warning (PDW-F/PDW-R), to name just a few. And there you have it: three reasons the Kia Telluride is so popular. The first is comfort: from seating and cabin size to media options, the Telluride has it all. The second is power, due to its engine, transmission, and towing capability. Finally, and most importantly, its wide array of safety features allows you to feel secure no matter the circumstance. Check out DARCARS Lanham Kia to ask for a test drive of the Telluride today. 

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