MODIFIED KIA TELLURIDE X-PRO GEARS UP FOR THE REBELLE RALLY

Oct 1, 2023

Kia returns to the all-women off-road navigational challenge for fourth year in a row
Custom 2024 Telluride X-Pro outfitted by Baja Forged set to compete in X-Cross class
Newly matched teammates Verena Mei and Susie Saxten ready to test their mettle and put the 2024 Telluride X-Pro through its paces

Kia America is returning once again to the Rebelle Rally off-road navigational challenge for the fourth exciting year in a row! This year’s competition is looking fierce, but Kia is in it to win it with the most-awarded 2024 Telluride X-Pro.

Verena Mei will be driving with her co-pilot teammate Susie Saxten as navigator as they pilot the Telluride X-Pro over nearly 1,600 miles of desert from California to Nevada.

When it comes to heavy duty driving, there’s no more formidable opponent than the 2024 Telluride X-Pro! The Telluride X-Pro has been outfitted with a top tier off-road treatment by BAJA FORGED. It features a custom roof rack, front-and-rear bumpers to increase approach and departure angles, additional tow points, skid plates to protect the undercarriage, and 18-inch KMC716 wheels wrapped in BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A K02 Tires. It’s also been lifted 1.5 inches on top of the X-Pro’s increased clearance for a total of 10 inches ground clearance to roll right through the tough stuff with ease. The competitors don’t stand a chance!

In 2020, the Telluride just narrowly missed first place in the X-Cross class. In subsequent years, the 2022 Sorento PHEVs earned second and third place finishes, and last year the 2023 Sportage X-Pro finished amidst the top five!

Steven Center, COO and EVP of Kia America, says they’re eager to see what more the Telluride X-Pro can do after a second place win in the X-Cross class. “With BAJA FORGED modifications and a stellar team leading the way, we are confident the TElluride X-Pro will reach new heights of off-road capability and prove itself a tough competitor once again,” he said.

If you’re looking for thrills, chills, and excitement, follow along with the team’s journey this year from October 12th through the 21st at RebelleRally.com