Telluride 2024 debuts five trims with clairvoyant tech
Tim Banse reviews the 2024 Kia Telluride five door SUV offering LX S EX SX and SX Prestige with X-Line and X-Pro variants. A 291 hp V six drives an eight speed auto and all wheel drive is optional except SX Prestige where it is standard. Notable safety gear includes forward collision avoidance blind spot monitoring lane keeping and adaptive cruise. The model adds subtle styling tweaks such as amber daytime running lights and updated black trim on upscale versions.
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2024 Kia Telluride SX Prestige review highlights
The 2024 Kia Telluride SX Prestige is a three row SUV with 114.2 inch wheelbase and 4134 pound curb weight. It offers a 3.8 L V6 engine 291 hp 8 speed auto and 18.8 gallon fuel capacity. Noted for superb build quality spacious cabin and quiet ride. Features include leather seats 12 way driver chair memory heated cooled rear seats second row captain chairs 10 speaker Harman Kardon 12.3 inch touchscreen Apple CarPlay Android Auto navigation Wi Fi and optional inverter wireless charging and trailer options. U.S. News named it best three row mid size SUV for families five years running based on safety reliability seating and cargo. Tim Banse profiled the model and its test context.
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Cheaper converters offers risk rewards on Prius repair
A 2008 Toyota Prius with 95,000 miles had a stolen catalytic converter replaced by a $200 aftermarket unit. After 18 months the CEL (P0420) returned, despite sensor and gas cap changes. Dealer quotes $2,700 for replacement. The columnist warns cheap converters skimp on catalysts and can fail soon, suggesting alternatives and shielding.
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