A three-row SUV earns its keep in the small moments, the grocery run that turns into a hardware store stop, the Saturday when four kids and a cooler all have to fit. Shopping for a Kia Telluride Certified Pre-Owned near Carmel, Indiana, puts that kind of room within reach, with factory-backed coverage already folded into what you pay.
Ray Skillman Kia West belongs to a family auto group that got its start back in 1980, and we have watched the Telluride become the SUV people walk in asking for by name. Certified examples give you a real shot at that cabin and those road manners without new-vehicle money changing hands.
Certified Tellurides carry Kia’s 3.8-liter V6 with gasoline direct injection, rated at 291 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 262 lb-ft of torque at 5,200 rpm. An eight-speed automatic sends that power to the front wheels on most trims, with an active on-demand all-wheel-drive system available across the lineup and standard on X-Line and X-Pro builds. If you have ever crawled through a Keystone Parkway roundabout in February slush, you already know exactly what that extra traction is worth.
Properly equipped, the Telluride tows up to 5,000 pounds, and X-Pro models with all-wheel drive stretch that number to 5,500 pounds. EPA estimates a solid 20 city and 26 highway with front-wheel drive, or 18 city and 23 highway with all-wheel drive. Cargo space measures 21 cubic feet behind the third row, 46 cubic feet behind the second row, and 87 cubic feet with both rear rows folded flat, which is plenty for a bike rack run over to the Monon Trail or a full weekend of camping gear.
Every Telluride shipped with Kia’s Drive Wise package as a baseline, covering Forward Collision Avoidance with pedestrian and cyclist detection, Blind Spot Collision Warning, Lane Following Assist, Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Safe Exit Assist, and Rear Occupant Alert. LX and S grades run Highway Driving Assist 1.5, while SX models and above move to Highway Driving Assist 2.0 and pick up a Surround View Monitor, Blind-Spot View Monitor, and reverse Parking Collision Avoidance.
Comfort climbs steadily as you work up the ladder. SynTex seating and a second-row bench on the LX give way to captain’s chairs and heated front seats on the S, then leather and ventilated seats on the EX, then Nappa leather with heated and ventilated second-row seats on SX Prestige. Audio follows the same path, moving from a six-speaker setup to a Harman Kardon system with ten speakers and a subwoofer on SX grades.
All of that adds up to choice. A certified Telluride lets you buy the equipment you want instead of settling for whatever happened to land on a lot that week, and the warranty means a surprise repair does not fall entirely on your shoulders.
Trim matters more than mileage on a used three-row, so it pays to know what separates one grade from the next. Here is how the Telluride lineup stacks up across the versions you are most likely to see wearing the certified badge.
| Trim | Wheels & Exterior | Seating & Interior | Audio & Display | Driver Assist Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX | 18-in. silver alloy wheels, LED projector headlights | SynTex seating, second-row bench, seats eight | 12.3-in. navigation display, six speakers | Highway Driving Assist 1.5, Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go |
| S | 20-in. black alloy wheels, power sunroof, low-profile roof rails | Captain’s chairs seat seven, heated front seats, 8-way power driver’s seat | 12.3-in. navigation display, wireless phone charger | Same Drive Wise core suite, plus smart hands-free power liftgate |
| EX | 20-in. black alloy wheels, power-folding mirrors, LED rear lamps | Leather seating, ventilated front seats, 8-way power passenger seat | 12.3-in. navigation display, rear side window shades | Available heated steering wheel, AWD Lock and Snow modes |
| SX | 20-in. E-Type black alloy wheels, dual sunroof, LED fog lights | 10-way power driver’s seat with memory, 64-color interior mood lighting | 12.3-in. dual curved display, Harman Kardon 10-speaker audio | Highway Driving Assist 2.0, Surround View Monitor, Blind-Spot View Monitor |
| SX Prestige | 20-in. alloy wheels, rain-sensing wipers, gloss black accents | Nappa leather, heated and ventilated second-row seats, 110V outlet | 12.3-in. dual curved display, Harman Kardon audio, Full Display Mirror | Adds a 10-in. head-up display to the SX safety suite |
| X-Line (EX, SX, SX Prestige) |
Raised bridge-type roof rails, exclusive gloss black grille and bumpers | Captain’s chairs, available Terracotta interior treatment | Matches the trim it builds on | Standard AWD, 8.4 in. ground clearance, self-leveling rear suspension, Tow Mode |
| X-Pro (EX, SX Prestige) |
18-in. X-Pro black alloy wheels on taller sidewalls | Cargo-area 110V inverter, available Terracotta interior treatment | Matches the trim it builds on | Standard AWD with 5,500 lb. towing capacity when properly equipped |
Feature content shifted a little from one model year to the next, so confirm equipment on the specific certified Telluride you are considering.
Certification changes what you own the moment you drive away. A Certified Pre-Owned Kia Telluride carries protection that a private-party listing or an as-is lot simply cannot match, and the difference shows up fastest the first time something needs attention.
| Coverage or Standard | Kia Certified Telluride | Standard Used Telluride |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain warranty | 10-year/100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty measured from the original in-service date and zero miles | Only whatever remains of the original factory coverage, if any is left at all |
| Added limited coverage | 1-year/12,000-mile Platinum Coverage starting the day you buy | None, unless you buy a separate service contract |
| Inspection | 165-point inspection performed by Kia-trained technicians | Depends entirely on the seller |
| Vehicle history | Carfax report reviewed as part of certification | Not guaranteed, and often left to the buyer to chase down |
| Roadside assistance | 24-hour roadside assistance included | Not included |
| Towing, rental and travel | Towing, rental car and travel breakdown reimbursement for covered repairs | Out of pocket |
| Eligibility standards | Under six model years old with fewer than 80,000 miles on the odometer | No age or mileage requirement of any kind |
| Warranty repairs | Handled by certified Kia dealers using authorized parts | Your shop, your choice, your cost |
We opened our Ray Skillman West Kia store in 2009 as part of a group built decades earlier, and the approach has not changed much since. No high-pressure pitch, no gimmicks, just a team that listens before it talks. Our finance department works with a range of lenders to find terms that fit real budgets, and our Kia-trained technicians stick with genuine parts, so the relationship keeps going well after you sign.
Families near Carmel, Indiana, make the drive to our west-side showroom because the experience is worth it. Browse our certified selection online, then stop by and take a Telluride out on a real drive with real traffic. We will have the keys ready when you get here.
Ray Skillman Kia West carries certified Telluride models at our west-side showroom, a straight shot down US-31 for most drivers. Every one of them has cleared Kia’s 165-point inspection and arrives with the full certified warranty package attached. Call ahead and we can have a few pulled up front before you get here.
Kia-trained technicians perform a 165-point inspection covering brakes, electrical systems, engine components, and more before a vehicle can be certified. A Carfax vehicle history report gets pulled as part of the process, and anything that falls short of Kia’s standard disqualifies the vehicle outright. We handle that inspection work in our own service department.
Certified Tellurides carry a 10-year/100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty measured from the vehicle’s original in-service date and zero miles. You also get one year or 12,000 miles of Platinum Coverage that begins the day you buy, along with 24-hour roadside assistance. Both warranties transfer to the next owner if you sell the SUV down the road.
All-wheel drive is the feature worth hunting for, and it was available on every trim above the LX and standard on X-Line and X-Pro builds. Those grades also bring AWD Lock and Snow modes plus 8.4 inches of ground clearance instead of the standard 8.0. Heated front seats are standard on the S, and a heated steering wheel is available from the EX up.
Yes. Our team at Ray Skillman Kia West will appraise your trade and apply the value straight toward your certified Telluride. Value your trade online to get a starting number, or bring the vehicle by, and we will look it over in person.
Seven or eight, depending on how the SUV was built. The LX uses a second-row bench for eight passengers, while S, X-Line, and X-Pro trims came with captain’s chairs for seven. EX and SX models were offered either way, so it is worth confirming the layout on the specific certified Telluride you are considering.
We do. Our service department is staffed by Kia-trained technicians who work with genuine Kia parts, and certified warranty repairs can be handled right here rather than sending you somewhere else. Call to schedule an appointment whenever you are due for maintenance.