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Kia Telluride Concept 3.5 V6 (400 Hp) Hybrid AWD
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Kia Telluride:
The Kia Telluride is a mid-size crossover SUV with three-row seating manufactured and marketed by Kia since 2019. Positioned above the smaller Sorento, the Telluride was previewed as a concept car in 2016, with the production model debuting in early 2019 as a 2020 model. It shares components and specifications with its sister model, the Hyundai Palisade, including its engine, transmission, and wheelbase. Named after the town of Telluride, Colorado, the Telluride is the largest vehicle Kia has manufactured in the United States....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Concept Overview:
Kia Telluride (Concept). All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. With seating for 7, it’s perfect for larger families.
As a concept vehicle, the 2016 Kia Telluride Concept was not subjected to Euro NCAP crash testing. Safety features would have been conceptual, anticipating future production standards.
3.5 V6 (400 Hp) Hybrid AWD Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 3.5 V6 hybrid system delivers an impressive 400 Hp, providing robust acceleration and confident power for a large SUV, complemented by its capable AWD system.
Fuel Economy
With a reported extra-urban consumption of 7.8 l/100 km and PHEV capability, this powertrain offers excellent fuel efficiency for its class and power output, allowing for electric-only driving.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Powerful 400 Hp plug-in hybrid powertrain
- • Excellent fuel economy for a large SUV
- • Capable All-Wheel Drive system
- • Spacious 7-seater interior with premium concept features
- • Advanced technology showcase
Cons:
- • Only a concept, not available for purchase
- • Potential complexity of a sophisticated hybrid system
- • Large dimensions may challenge urban maneuverability
Specifications:
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Kia |
| Model: | Telluride |
| Generation: | Concept |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.5 V6 (400 Hp) Hybrid AWD |
| Start of production: | 2016 |
| End of production: | 2019 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 7 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
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| Power: | 270 Hp |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol / electricity |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 7.8 l/100 km |
| Size: | |
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| Length: | 5001 mm mm |
| Width: | 2009 mm mm |
| Height: | 1801 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3081 mm mm |
| Powertrain: | |
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| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Tires size | 275/45 R22 112V |
| Wheel rims size | 22 |
| Electric: | |
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| System power: | 400 Hp |
| Electric motor power: | 130 Hp |
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