Exports from the West Point, Georgia plant to the Middle East started in February 2019. The Telluride is not marketed in South Korea as it is only produced in the United States, whereas its Hyundai counterpart, the Korean-built Palisade is marketed there instead. The standard towing rate for this SUV is rated at 5,000 pounds (2,300 kg), and it also features the optional self-levelling rear suspension where the ride height is automatically calibrated depending on vehicle load to optimise control and stability. In Eco and Smart modes, power is completely routed to the front wheels, whereas Sport mode splits the power down to 65 percent front, 35 percent rear. Snow and AWD Lock modes are also available for specific driving conditions, and the on-demand electro-hydraulic AWD system with multi-plate clutch plate constantly redistributes power to both axles. The Telluride features four drive modes – Smart, Eco, Sport and Comfort. The production version Telluride is powered by a 3.8-liter Lambda II V6 Atkinson cycle gasoline engine rated at 291 hp (295 PS 217 kW) and 355 N⋅m (36.2 kg⋅m 262 lb⋅ft), paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and either front-wheel drive or all-wheel-drive. The Telluride is the first Kia designed specifically for the US market, with the design work handled at the Kia Design Center in Irvine, California. The overall design is similar to the 2016 concept except for the front end which was completely redesigned.
Previously, the Telluride was displayed as a customized version inspired by fashion designer Brandon Maxwell's Texas-inspired collection, at New York Fashion Week in September 2018.
The production version of the Telluride was launched at the 2019 North American International Auto Show in January.
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