Sal Collaziano
Staff member
New crossover has upscale ambitions, could debut new design language
When the Telluride Concept first made its debut at the 2016 Detroit auto show, it previewed a luxurious cabin, so it wouldn’t be a surprise if the production model arrives with an interior that looks, feels, and actually is expensive. Although there will likely be some lower-end trims, expect the higher-end trims of the Telluride to feature interior materials similar to if not better than in the SX Limited trims of the Sorento and Cadenza. That means Nappa leather upholstery and plenty of padded surfaces to ensure that everything you touch feels expensive. Expect plenty of sound deadening and possibly wood trim to make the Telluride’s cabin quieter and look upscale.
Concept Car Looks Go Into Production
The Kia Telluride Concept was a crowd-pleaser thanks to its muscular exterior, quad ice-cube-shaped LED headlights, and futuristic yet minimalistic interior. Expect most of the concept car’s looks to remain intact when the Telluride goes into production. Based on some spy shots of a prototype caught testing recently, the car’s exterior remains close to the concept car.
The production version of the Kia Telluride will mark the first appearance of the automaker’s new design language for its crossovers. Expect future iterations of the Sorento, Soul, and Sportage to take cues from the Telluride. Because it will be Kia’s flagship utility vehicle, the Telluride will likely feature unique exterior design cues, similar to the jewel-like effect on the K900’s grille. Read more...
