Automotive writing often caters to the car enthusiasts: people who are passionate about cars, are interested in the latest technology, want to know how something handles on the limit — and, yes, seek out and click on car content. Most car buyers, however, operate on a different frequency.
When I give car advice in real life, my friends and family typically have a vague idea of what they want and how much they want to spend. They don’t care how quickly a car lapped the Nordschleife, and they stare at me blankly when I try (and fail) to explain torque. They want a car that looks nice and feels comfortable. They want to buy the right car and not feel like they were ripped off.
So for those buyers, we present the following vehicular recommendations. These vehicles aren’t the most exhilarating on track day. But they meet requirements, offer considerable value and should be less of a headache than other alternatives.
You just want a family SUV? Get a Kia Telluride
KiaBuying a three-row family SUV can feel like you’re settling. Not so with the Kia Telluride. It’s fresh off a World Car of the Year award for 2020, which it won ahead of impressive vehicles like the Porsche Taycan.
The Telluride looks spectacular on the outside, and it’s luxury-car-level cushy and spacious on the inside, especially in upper-trim forms The Telluride delivers solid handling and a comfortable ride, and can even take on a decent amount of off-roading. Plus, it’s relatively affordable. The only real issue is that so many people want Tellurides, you’ll have to get on a waitlist.
