The 2020 Kia Telluride Gets up to 20/26 MPG

Fuel economy numbers for the 2020 Kia Telluride has cropped up on the EPA’s website. Kia’s new large crossover is rated 20/26/23 mpg city/highway/combined, when paired with front-wheel drive.

That rating is in line with key competitors. The 2019 Honda Pilot tops out at 20/27/23 mpg, while the Highlander gets 21/27/23 mpg when paired with a V-6. The Telluride comes standard with a 3.8-liter V-6 engine making 291 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque. Power is routed through an eight-speed automatic transmission.

The Telluride performs better than comparable versions of the Chevrolet Traverse and Volkswagen Atlas. When paired with a V-6, the Traverse tops out at 18/27/21 mpg while the Atlas gets 17/24/19 mpg. These two crossovers are on target with the Telluride when they are paired with four-cylinder engines.

When equipped with all-wheel drive, the Telluride dips to 19/24/21 mpg. That’s slightly lower than the Pilot (19/26/22) and Highlander (20/27/23). But the rating is higher than the Traverse (17/25/20) and Atlas (17/23/19).

The Telluride is expected to arrive with limited availability this spring. Prices will start at $32,735 on the base model, although the top trim will go for $42,535. In the summer, Hyundai will introduce its own three-row competitor, the Palisade. Both three rows share the same basic architecture and drivetrains. Fuel economy ratings for the Palisdae haven’t been announced on the EPA’s website, so we will keep our eyes peeled.

Source: Fueleconomy.gov

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