The two-door "90" body style sees increased availability for 2021 and now comes in base, S, X, First Edition, and new X-Dynamic trims. Speaking of X-Dynamic, this new trim level is also now available on the four-door "110" model and provides the appearance items from the top-spec X without the expensive off-road-tech features, such as the adjustable air suspension and active differential.
PROS Legendary off-road abilities, smooth on-road ride, nicely outfitted cabin.
CONS Six-cylinder engine isn't as perky as expected, best accessories and options add a lot to the bottom line, brakes are difficult to smoothly modulate.
Available on the mid- and upper-level EX and SX Telluride trims, the Nightfall Edition package gives the SUV altogether darker vibe in keeping with the industry's various blacked-out "night edition" models. The Telluride's roof rails, skid plates, front bumper air ducts, and logos have all been painted black. A black-painted grille features an eye-catching pattern unique to the Nightfall Edition, and Kia tops it all off with unique 20-inch black wheels and LED headlamps and fog lamps with black inner bezels. Even though every Nightfall Edition wears the darkened exterior trim, customers can order it with paint in shades of white, silver, gray, dark red, or dark green.
The 2021 Kia Telluride earns our Best Car To Buy nod with its excellent features, warranty, space, and style.
Pros Spacious, airy interior Chic looks Standard safety gear Comfortable
Cons So-so mpg Turbo rivals are quicker May be too big for some
Pros Attractive styling Cavernous interior Comfort in all three rows Plenty of power Quiet ride Solid value
Cons Head-up display disappears with polarized sunglasses No automatic parking feature No power third-row seats Unimpressive audio systems No rear entertainment option Over-aggressive lane keep assist
