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The 2020 Kia Telluride has just been unveiled in production guise at the Detroit Auto Show 2019. Kia’s Telluride is the brother to the Hyundai Palisade and is the largest vehicle to ever wear the Kia badge, providing seating for up to eight people in comfort. The South Korean automaker previewed the Telluride on a number of occasions last year with tricked-out concepts adorned with unique exterior components. Consequently, the design of the production model is no surprise. Up front, the Telluride gets squared headlights, a large grille with chrome accents, and an impressively imposing hood. The sides incorporate bulging arches and on the vehicle pictured, gloss black wheels which give the SUV an appealing personality. Under the skin, the 2020 Kia Telluride is powered buy a large 3.8-liter V6 engine delivering 291 hp at 6000 rpm and 262 lb-ft (355 Nm) of torque from 5200 rpm. Coupled to this engine is an eight-speed automatic transmission that sends drive through the f...

With the 2020 Hyundai Palisade, the South Korean automaker is venturing into a segment of the market it’s never previously competed in. Premiering at the Los Angeles Auto Show 2018, the Palisade is a gargantuan, three-row, eight-seater SUV that will chase volume sales around the world, particularly in the U.S. Power for the Palisade comes courtesy of an Atkinson-cycle 3.8-liter V6 direct-injected engine delivering 291 hp at 6000 rpm and an estimated 262 lb-ft (355 Nm) of torque. All of this power is sent through an eight-speed automatic transmission with a multi-plate torque converter that can be paired with both two-wheel and HTRAC four-wheel drive configurations. When compared to rivals like the Toyota Highlander, Honda Pilot, Nissan Pathfinder, and Ford Explorer, the Palisade slightly edges out all of them in terms of peak power and torque, albeit for the Pilot which has an identical torque figure. To ensure a comfortable ride and good stability, Hyundai has outfitted th...

Following a preview earlier this month, Hyundai has unveiled the 2019 Santa Fe in South Korea. The introduction of the new model brings a few changes to the nomenclature as the five-passenger Santa Fe Sport will now be called Santa Fe. The current long wheelbase three-row, seven-passenger model called Santa Fe will be renamed Santa Fe XL for the 2019 model year.  Hyundai also confirmed that an all-new three-row, eight-passenger SUV is currently under development with an all-new name. Looking significantly more upscale than its predecessor, the redesigned model has a bold design which mimics the Kona. The front of the crossover is dominated by a large “cascading” grille which is flanked by LED lights units. Moving further back, there’s gently flowing surfaces, metallic accents and plastic body cladding. Overall, the Santa Fe measures 4,770mm (187.7 inches) long, 1,890mm (74.4 inches) wide and 1,680mm (66.1 inches) tall with a wheelbase that spans 2,765mm (108.8 inc...

Toyota has pulled the covers off the  Highlander  for the 2017 model year, which will be officially debut at the 2016 New York Auto Show.  Setting it apart  from the current version  are the more prominent upper and lower grilles, with different finishes depending on the selected trim. The LE, LE Plus and XLE bring silver paint, while the Limited and Limited Platinum have a chrome finish.  The taillights feature  revised graphics , while the two range-toppers bring a chrome strip on the rear bumper. The SUV also adds two new colors on all trims, Celestial Silver Metallic and Toasted Walnut Pearl, joined by the Salsa Red Pearl, which is exclusive to the SE trim.  Inside, Toyota has added new brown leather option, four more USB ports (five in total) for device charging and second-row captain's chairs for the  7-passenger seating  or second-row bench for  8-passenger configuration  in the Limited and Limited Platinum. There is ...