Used Kia Telluride: the complete guide

The Telluride wins you over first with its cabin: three real rows, a well-finished interior and generous equipment even on mainstream trims. It offers the space of a large SUV with a modern look and a surprisingly composed ride.

On the used market, it stays in strong demand, a sign of how satisfied owners are. To see where it ranks among family haulers, read our ranking of the best used SUVs with 7 or more seats.

The Telluride arrived for 2020. A 2021-2022 example benefits from the first running changes, while a 2023 refresh updated the styling and the tech. Well-maintained 2020s remain excellent buys.

As always, the individual vehicle matters more than the year: favour a complete service history and a clean Carfax. Our pre-purchase inspection checklist details what to check.

The Telluride offers just one engine: a naturally aspirated 291-hp 3.8L V6 paired with an eight-speed automatic. Simple and proven, it delivers enough performance for family duty and a smooth sound, without the complexity of a turbo.

All-wheel drive is available (often optional or trim-dependent): a real asset in Quebec. Our AWD, 4x4 or front-wheel drive guide helps you choose based on how you actually drive.

The Telluride has a solid reliability record. The points to watch are the usual ones for a recent large SUV: check for any open recalls (see the Transport Canada database), the condition of the brakes and tires, the responsiveness of the screen and the cleanliness of the underbody because of road salt.

A vehicle with complete service records and one or two previous owners holds up over the years without unpleasant surprises. Insist on the history report and a Carfax with no major accident.

With its available all-wheel drive and the ground clearance of a large SUV, the Telluride handles snow well. As always, good winter tires matter most for braking and cornering grip.

When buying, confirm the cold-weather equipment is there (heated steering wheel and seats, often ventilated up front) and that the all-wheel-drive system works properly on the test drive.

The Telluride has been widely honoured, both for its overall design and for its safety: several model years have earned IIHS distinctions. Check the exact rating for the model year you are targeting on iihs.org, because it varies by year and equipment.

That recognition, combined with a generous original Kia warranty, is reassuring when buying used. Ask for the in-service date to know how much coverage remains.

Eight seats, a genuinely usable third row and a flexible cargo area: the Telluride is built for family life and long trips. Access to the rear seats is well thought out, and storage is everywhere.

With the bench folded, it swallows luggage, strollers and sports gear. It is one of the most practical large SUVs in its class, which explains its strong used values.

The price depends mostly on the model year, the trim and the mileage, as well as whether it has all-wheel drive. Since the Telluride holds its value well, always compare real vehicles rather than an online average, and factor the taxes into the math with our guide to taxes on a used vehicle.

Trading in your vehicle lowers the taxable amount: estimate its value before you negotiate.

The Telluride shares its mechanicals with the Hyundai Palisade, its cousin and an equally good choice, and competes with the Toyota Highlander, Honda Pilot and Volkswagen Atlas. It stands out for its styling, its equipment and its value for money on the used market.

If a slightly smaller vehicle meets your needs, the Kia Sorento is a more economical alternative. A test drive quickly settles it based on how much space you need.

Kia is well established in the Eastern Townships and the Montérégie, and the Occasion Beaucage portal brings together on one site the used inventory of the 25 Groupe Beaucage dealerships, in the Eastern Townships, the Montérégie and Centre-du-Québec. An inspected Telluride may be waiting for you in Sherbrooke, Magog, Granby, Cowansville or Drummondville.

Since the network includes Kia dealerships, Groupe Beaucage also offers Kia certified pre-owned vehicles, with a thorough inspection, an extended warranty and a verified history under the manufacturer's certification program. Browse our Kia Telluride inventory or book a test drive.

Our dealerships have earned more than 2,000 Google reviews (about 4.7 out of 5), and the inventory changes every week — the right Telluride can go fast.