Act Two: 2027 Kia Telluride Tested
This appearance... is it a cosmetic surgery or a natural evolution?
When I first saw the 2027 Telluride, I almost sprayed coffee on the steering wheel. The "star map" grille on the front face looks like it was stolen from the Star Trek set-it is wide and fierce, and the LED daytime running lights have a "T" directly drawn. When it comes on at night, it is likely to scare the dog opposite to its own self. The side lines haven't changed much, but the wheel hubs have been replaced by a 20-inch dark whirlwind style, coupled with the new "Jungle Green" car paint. Tsk tsk, parking in front of the mall has a higher rate of turning around than when I wear a suit. But the taillights were changed to through-type, which was a bit vulgar to be honest, but Kia just did it. What could you do?
Sit in? This is a mobile luxury living room
The moment I opened the door, I thought I had entered the Mercedes-Benz GLS by mistake. Nappa leather feels softer than my sofa. The 12.3-inch curved screen on the instrument panel is connected to the passenger entertainment screen, and the frame is so narrow that it can peel apples. The second row of independent seats has ventilation and heating massage, and the third row can actually seat two adults 1.8 meters long-Oh my God, did Kia secretly learn spatial magic? But what caught me the most was the "atmosphere light", which could follow the music and directly transform the song "Hotel California" into a Disco ballroom. The only slots are the center console piano lacquer, the fingerprint collector is a real hammer, and it is recommended to bring a piece of suede cloth with you for OCD.
Open it? The V6 is still there, but the mixed father is here
The moment I stepped on the accelerator, the familiar roar of the 3.8L V6 made me cry-yes, I'm not dead yet when breathing naturally! The big guy with 291 horsepower doesn't feel meat. The eight-speed automatic transmission shifts smoothly like Dove chocolate. But the biggest surprise of 2027 is the "EcoPlus" hybrid system. It uses a motor to sneak out quietly at the start, can recover kinetic energy before red lights, and the comprehensive fuel consumption can directly reach 9.5L/100km-for a three-row-seat SUV., this is an indulgence for environmentalists. But don't believe the official saying of "sports mode". The gearbox is still half a beat slow, you have to step on the accelerator in advance to overtake, and the chassis filters out bumps cleanly. Passing the speed bump is like playing a trampoline.
Technology configuration? Kia went directly to artificial intelligence
Would you believe me when I told you this car would chat with you? The voice assistant "Kia AI" could actually understand "I'm so bored" and recommend the nearest mountain road to you-although it was a mountain road, I didn't dare to drive in. Second-level semi-automatic driving is turned on at the high speed, the lane is centered and stable like an old driver, and the blind area camera pops up when the turn signal is turned on. Mom no longer has to worry about me rubbing the curb. However, the wireless charging board has a serious fever, and the mobile phone can fry eggs in five minutes. It is recommended that Kia directly change into a cooling fan for the next generation.
Forget it. This is one of the best three-row SUVs currently available
When I returned the car after the test drive, I stayed in the driver's seat and didn't want to get off, really. The 2027 Telluride doesn't subvert anything, but it upgrades everything that should be upgraded: a nicer look, a more expensive texture, and less fuel consumption. You want to talk about shortcomings? Brand premium? But when you see the third row of independent air conditioners, boss buttons, and electric sun shades, who cares about the car logo? Kia used his actions to prove that Act Two is not necessarily worse than Act One, but may be more exciting. I just hope that the reliability of this car won't make me slap in the face-forget it, the 10-year warranty will cover you all!
