First introduced at 2016 North American International Auto Show, and now, the allegedly Kia Telluride 2018/2019 production model has been spotted testing in the snow. Although wearing heavy camouflage, the full-size crossover seen here still appears to be very similar to its original concept debuted 2 years ago.
The Telluride spotted appears to be very similar to its original concept
Looking at the spy shots, you might find the familiar square headlamp design at the front and the signature massive 'tiger-nose' grille though it might receive minor tweaks to be gain a more cohesive look. Another similarity between the Telluride production version and the concept version is the set of plastic wheel lip moldings.
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Side profile of the three-row crossover has been made to look far sleeker
While the changes up front might be subtle, the Kia Telluride 2018/2019 ’s side profile has been made to be far sleeker. Under the cladding covering the D-pillar could hide a sloped finish instead of a boxy design as shown in the original concept.
Under the cladding covering the D-pillar could hide a sloped finish
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While we cannot tell if the prototype has received any changes at the rear, there is still one thing we can be sure of, which is the presence of a new tail lamp finish. Due to the unconventional look of the original design, the overall look is also expected to be toned down for the production model.
The full-size crossover from Kia might arrive sometime this year, or in early 2019
In terms of output figure, as the Telluride concept featured a 3.5-liter GDI V6 engine supported by a powerful electric motor delivering a total of 400 PS, the production model is also expected to be equipped with a potent plug-in hybrid unit.
The Telluride concept was debuted at 2016 North American International Auto Show
According to latest car news, the Kia Telluride 2018/2019 is likely to break cover some time this year or in early next year.
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Here is the complete price list for Kia Philippines for 2023. Of note, Kia currently has eleven different models. It has three sedans namely the Soluto, Forte, and Stinger. It also has one hatchback model, the Picanto. For crossovers, it currently has the Sorento, Sportage, Stonic, EV6 and Seltos. It also has the Carnival as its entry into the minivan segment, as well as the K2500 as its light commercial vehicle model.
