Kia SUV Guide: Sportages and Tellurides
If you're searching for a new Kia SUV, chances are you're looking for a reliable, versatile SUV that fits your lifestyle. With the Kia Sportage and Kia Telluride in particular, you’ll be ready for it all from drives through Kansas City or carting the crew to youth soccer in North Kansas City, Missouri.
This guide is built to help you explore the differences and the shared strengths of the Sportage and Telluride. Keep reading to see which one is the best fit for your life before stopping by Oakes Kia for a test drive!
Kia Sportage: Agile, Capable, and Built for the Everyday
The Kia Sportage is a compact SUV with a fresh look and flexible personality. It’s slightly smaller than its three-row sibling, but it still packs a surprising amount of space inside. It also offers hybrid and AWD options that make it a standout for those who want efficiency and capability rolled into one.
You’ll find plenty of clever details here: a dual-level cargo floor, available dual 12.3-inch panoramic displays, and comfortable seating for five. With up to 39.6 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second row, it's ready for a grocery run or a weekend road trip to Weston Bend State Park.
You’ll also appreciate how nimble the Sportage feels on tight city streets, as well as the gas mileage it gets. It’s the kind of SUV that quietly works its way into your daily routine, then becomes hard to imagine living without.
Kia Telluride: Big, Bold, and Ready for More
Now, if your life calls for more room, more seats, more storage, more power, the Kia Telluride steps in with confidence. As a midsize, three-row SUV, it comfortably seats up to eight and carries a presence that turns heads in any parking lot.
From carpooling to practices to weekend trips down to the Ozarks, the Telluride is built to go the distance. Inside, it's quiet and refined, with available Nappa leather seating and a spacious cabin that is designed to make all passengers comfortable. Tech is intuitive and plentiful, from the 12.3-inch display to USB ports in every row.
What really sets the Telluride apart, though, is its balance of rugged performance and smooth ride quality. The standard 291-horsepower V6 offers more than enough strength for merging onto I-35, while available all-wheel drive and a Snow Mode option give you confidence on Midwest winter roads.
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Comparing the Kia Sportage vs Telluride
The choice between these two SUVs often comes down to lifestyle. If you’re often navigating busy city streets, parking garages, or want a more efficient SUV, shop our selection of Sportages is the move. On the other hand, if your SUV needs include carpool duty, road trip comfort, or towing a camper, it's time to check out the Tellurides we have for sale.
Both models offer driver-assist features, like Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist and Blind-Spot Collision Warning, so safety isn’t a tradeoff between the two. Plus, both have distinct Kia styling. Our team can also give you details on trim level options for each model!
FAQ: Kia Sportage and Telluride
Is the Kia Sportage available as a hybrid?
Yes, the Kia Sportage offers both hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions. They’re great options for drivers looking to save on fuel.
How much space does the Kia Telluride have?
Depending on how you configure the seating, the Kia Telluride offers 21 to 87 cubic feet of cargo volume. Overall, it has 178.1 cubic feet of total interior volume.
Does your Kansas City Kia dealership have Sportage and Telluride specials?
We have rotating specials on new Kia vehicles in our inventory, so check out right online what offers we have for our Sportage and Tellurides for sale.
Where can I shop Sportages and Tellurides in Kansas City?
Both the Kia Sportage and Telluride are ready for you to check out at our dealership! Browse our selection of Kia SUVs online and schedule a test drive in either of these models.
Your Next SUV Starts Here in Kansas City
Kia makes SUVs that people come back to again and again—for the comfort, for the quality, and for the feeling of finally finding a vehicle that just fits. Whether the right one for you is the versatile Sportage or the spacious Telluride, we’d love to help you take the next step.
Browse our inventory near Kansas City, KS, and contact us at Oakes Kia to schedule a test drive to see what these SUVs offer for your commutes to North Kansas City and Kansas City, MO.
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