2020 Kia Telluride Interior Review

With comfortable seating for up to eight and an upscale cabin, the 2020 Kia Telluride consistently ranks well among midsize SUVs.
Written by Jessica Gibson
Reviewed by Brenna Swanston
The 2020
Kia
Telluride ranks at the top of the best-of lists for its premium finishes, generous tech, and spacious seating.
The Telluride is what you’re looking for in an SUV—space to haul a lot of passengers or things, comfortable seats with modern features, and an elegant interior—but that’s not all! In this guide, we’ll go over the specs for the seats, tech, and storage. Plus, we’ll help you unpack the Telluride’s style and value, so let’s get started!

2020 Kia Telluride interior

At first, you might assume that the Telluride’s interior will be basic and streamlined. After all, it’s got a low starting MSRP of $31,890. How upscale could this midsize SUV be?
As it turns out, Kia generously splashes out on the Telluride’s interior. The Kia Telluride is a luxury SUV without the price tag! Let’s dig into what you’re getting when you get inside.
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Seating

Hop in and take a seat! The 2020 Telluride offers seating for up to eight. Synthetic leather seating comes standard on the base LX trim. You’ll also get 50/50 split-folding second-row seats, and the third row reclines. It also has a 60/40 split, so hauling large items is a breeze!
If you’re looking for more comfortable seating, Kia has you covered. Upgrade to the
S
trim, and you’ll enjoy a power-adjustable driver’s seat, heated front seats, and second-row captain’s chairs. Go for the
EX
trim to get genuine leather upholstery, ventilated front seats, and a power-adjustable passenger seat.
The top-of-the-line
SX
trim gets you all of these luxuries, plus additional power adjustments for the driver’s seat and ventilated second-row seats.
Take a peek at the seating dimensions for all trim levels below:
Interior dimensions
Total passenger volume
171.8 cubic feet
Front headroom
40.9 inches
Front leg room
41.4 inches
Front shoulder room
61.6 inches
Front hip room
58.9 inches
Second-row headroom
40.2 inches
Second-row leg room
42.4 inches
Second-row shoulder room
61.2 inches
Second-row hip room
58 inches
Third-row headroom
38.1 inches
Third-row leg room
31.4 inches
Third-row shoulder room
55.3 inches
Third-row hip room
43.7 inches

Tech

You won’t be disappointed by the wealth of standard features that come on the Telluride! Sure, you can get a bit more tech with higher trim levels, but take a look at the standard features:
  • 8-inch touchscreen
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Satellite radio with a six-speaker stereo
  • Bluetooth
  • Five USB ports
  • Proximity keyless entry 
  • Generous safety features (adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, and more)
As you go up the trim levels, you have tech options like a sunroof, upgraded seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, a larger touchscreen, wireless device charging, and even a head-up display!

Storage

Ample cargo space is a big selling feature for the Telluride. You’ll get a whopping 87 cubic feet of space with both rear rows folded down. That’s better than most midsize SUV competitors and even better than some three-row SUVs. 
Storage space is great even if you only fold down just the third row—you’ll get 46 cubic feet. Leave all three rows up, and you’ll still enjoy 21 cubic feet of trunk space.
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Style

Where do we begin? The 2020 Kia Telluride is synonymous with sophistication. Even the base LX trim is aesthetically pleasing and beats the competition, even the
Kia Sorento
. It’s the perfect option for people who want attention to detail and comfortable styling without a high price tag.
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