2020 Kia Telluride towing capability and specs
Kia saw a need for something bigger, tougher, and meaner than the already wonderful Sorento, and that’s why the Telluride was born. Does it deliver on that promise? Indeed it does, and we can prove it as we uncover the 2020 Kia Telluride towing capability and specs. We’ll take a look at what’s under the hood, what’s going on with the suspension, and how much this impressive machine can tow.
What are the engine specs of the 2020 Telluride?
Under the hood, Kia decided to go with a simple one-engine lineup for the Telluride. Luckily, this engine provides more than enough power and capability. It’s a 3.8-liter V6 that utilizes an Atkinson Cycle combustion process to provide impressive efficiency. Final efficiency numbers have yet to be unveiled as of this writing as the Telluride is still undergoing EPA testing.
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The 3.8-liter V6 has plenty of power too as it can pump out up to 291 horsepower. Perhaps more impressively, it can generate up to 262 pound-feet of torque. This is going to be important when it comes to towing. The engine is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission which will be able to put that torque to the road at low speeds and provide smooth acceleration and efficiency all the way up to cruising speed.
Is the 2020 Kia Telluride AWD?
Of course, the Telluride offers AWD. It’s an active on-demand system that again normally optimizes for efficiency. However, it can also optimize to put smart power to the road for towing and off-road use.
On top of that, the Telluride employs a four-wheel independent suspension for superior performance even when going off road. The Telluride also offers an available self-leveling rear suspension.
Other features of the 2020 Kia Telluride
2020 Kia Telluride towing capacity
Finally, we can discuss how much this machine can tow. The 2020 Telluride can handle up to 5,000 pounds of trailer weight. What’s even more impressive is that towing figure comes standard allowing it to best the Sorento with standard towing capability even though it is larger and has a greater max-passenger and cargo capacity than the Sorento.
See the Telluride at the Cleveland Auto Show
