These are standard specifications for the 2021 Kia Telluride, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
8 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel (standard), AWD |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel unibody |
| Price : | MSRP: $31,990-44,090 |
| MPG City : | 20 |
| MPG Highway : | 26 |
| Combined MPG : | 23.00 |
Engine & Transmission
| V 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3778 cc | 230.5 cu in. | 3.8 L. |
| Power : | 291 HP (214.176 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque : | 262 Ft-Lbs (355 NM) @ 5200 RPM |
| Compression : | 13.0:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 24 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| Direct Fuel Injection | |
8 Automatic
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 4.808:1 |
| 2nd Gear : | 2.901:1 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.864:1 |
| 4th Gear : | 1.424:1 |
| 5th Gear : | 1.219:1 |
| 6th Gear : | 1.000:1 |
| 7th Gear : | 0.799:1 |
| 8th Gear : | 0.648:1 |
Production Figures
| Total Kia Production for 2021 : | 701,416 |
| 2021 Kia Telluride | |
Dimension(s)
SUV
| Cargo Volume : | 87 cu. ft. |
| Towing Capacity : | 5,000.0 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity : | 18.8 Gal |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 196.9 in | 5001 mm. |
| Width : | 78.3 in | 1989 mm. |
| Height : | 68.9 in | 1750 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 114.2 in | 2901 mm. |
| Front Track : | 67.2 in | 1707 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 67.6 in | 1717 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 8.0 in | 203 mm. |
| Interior | |
| Front Row Headroom : | 40.9 in | 1039 mm. |
| Second Row Headroom : | 40.2 in | 1021 mm. |
| Third Row Headroom : | 38.1 in | 968 mm. |
| Front Row Legroom : | 44.1 in | 1120 mm. |
| Second Row Legroom : | 42.4 in | 1077 mm. |
| Third Row Legroom : | 31.4 in | 798 mm. |
| Front Hip Room : | 58.9 in | 1496 mm. |
| Rear Hip Room : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Front Shoulder Room : | 61.6 in | 1565 mm. |
| Rear Shoulder Room : | 61.2 in | 1555 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Independent | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Steering Overall Ratio : | 15.6:1 |
| Brakes | |
|---|---|
| Front Brake Size : | 13.4 in | 340 mm. |
| Rear Brake Size : | 12.0 in | 305 mm. |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | P245/60 R18 |
| Wheels : | 7.5 x 18 Alloy |
Recall
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 22V626000 |
| Summary | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Telluride vehicles potentially equipped with a Genuine Kia 4-pin tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire. |
| Consequence | A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. The remedy is currently under development. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 14, 2022. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC247. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| Component | AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V164000 |
| Summary | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Telluride, K5, and Forte vehicles. The Occupant Classification and Detection System (OCS/ODS) unit may not detect the presence of a child restraint system in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, 'Occupant Crash Protection.' |
| Consequence | In the event of a crash, deployment of the front passenger air bag, with a child in that seat, can increase the risk of injury to the child. |
| Remedy | Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCS/ODS unit, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC207. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
2021 Kia Telluride FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2021 Kia Telluride?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2021 Kia Telluride? A: The 2021 Kia Telluride has a wheelbase size of 114.20 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2021 Kia Telluride? A: The 2021 Kia Telluride has a length of 196.90 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2021 Kia Telluride? A: The 2021 Kia Telluride has a width of 78.30 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2021 Kia Telluride have?A: The 2021 Kia Telluride has 40.90 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2021 Kia Telluride have?A: The 2021 Kia Telluride has legroom of 44.10 inches.Q: What is the 2021 Kia Telluride's towing capacity?A: The 2021 Kia Telluride has a towing capaicty of 5000.00 lbs.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2021 Kia Telluride? A: The 2021 Kia Telluride was a SUV.Q: How much did the 2021 Kia Telluride cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2021 Kia Telluride had an MSRP of $31,990 - $$44,090 (USD).Q: What tires did the 2021 Kia Telluride have? A: The 2021 Kia Telluride had P245/60 R18 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 2021 Kia Telluride have? A: The 2021 Kia Telluride had 7.5 x 18 Alloy wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Kia produce in 2021? A: Kia produced 701,416 automobiles in 2021.Q: What engine did the 2021 Kia Telluride have? A: The engine powering the 2021 Kia Telluride was a V 6 (3778 cc | 230.5 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 291 HP (214.176 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 262 Ft-Lbs (355 NM) @ 5200 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 2021 Kia Telluride have? A: The 2021 Kia Telluride had a 8 speed Automatic gearbox.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2021 Kia Telluride? A: The 2021 Kia Telluride has a wheelbase size of 114.20 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2021 Kia Telluride? A: The 2021 Kia Telluride has a length of 196.90 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2021 Kia Telluride? A: The 2021 Kia Telluride has a width of 78.30 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2021 Kia Telluride have?A: The 2021 Kia Telluride has 40.90 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2021 Kia Telluride have?A: The 2021 Kia Telluride has legroom of 44.10 inches.Q: What is the 2021 Kia Telluride's towing capacity?A: The 2021 Kia Telluride has a towing capaicty of 5000.00 lbs.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2021 Kia Telluride? A: The 2021 Kia Telluride was a SUV.Q: How much did the 2021 Kia Telluride cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2021 Kia Telluride had an MSRP of $31,990 - $$44,090 (USD).Q: What tires did the 2021 Kia Telluride have? A: The 2021 Kia Telluride had P245/60 R18 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 2021 Kia Telluride have? A: The 2021 Kia Telluride had 7.5 x 18 Alloy wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Kia produce in 2021? A: Kia produced 701,416 automobiles in 2021.Q: What engine did the 2021 Kia Telluride have? A: The engine powering the 2021 Kia Telluride was a V 6 (3778 cc | 230.5 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 291 HP (214.176 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 262 Ft-Lbs (355 NM) @ 5200 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 2021 Kia Telluride have? A: The 2021 Kia Telluride had a 8 speed Automatic gearbox. Similarly Sized Vehicles
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