2022 Kia Telluride Review - With 3rd Row Test

[@TheSaray08]

After doing my research i got a fully loaded nightfall telluride and it’s the best bang for your buck. And i have had it for 3 months now and we love it.

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Very nice. Congratulations Saray. It’s definitely a great vehicle. Here is to many more months of driving ahead.

[@johngatsby1473]

I wanted the telluride nightfall as well but they don't offer it in a hybrid so I got the Sorrento hybrid and it has captains chairs. Nothing beats getting 31.6 mpg city in our roomy SUVs.

[@brud1729]

Did you have to pay more than the MSP? In our area, SoCal, they are getting $4 thousand over MSP.

[@johngatsby1473]

@@brud1729 if you are asking me.....I paid 2500 over MSRP. I was ok with that because we have been waiting for 6 months and I've called coast to coast and just couldn't get my hands on one. It was worth it and they still had the 2.5% finance deal

[@brud1729]

@@johngatsby1473 Thanks for the reply. I'm in the market but hate to pay over MSP. Looks like I won't have the option to pay less.

[@BrookStockton]

I’ve never really understood brand loyalty between an individual person and a public corporation. I just buy whatever suits me best at the time. Kia is working hard to win customers while brands with bands of loyalists are resting on their laurels. Happy to have given my business to Kia this time around.

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Thanks for the comment. Kia is working to win over many people. Their current market share shows this. As for loyalty, some people just like how some brands build their cars. Thanks for watching Brook.

[@dallasbrat81]

You make a great point Toyota makes a great product but KIA made them take notice the past few years . Toyotas hybrid engine is a masterpiece of engineering with a 8/150 warranty yes that better then KIA at 100/100. So we are enjoying a battle where we the consumers win

[@JBLynch]

I was a Honda owner for 25 years. In 2022, I bought a Ford Maverick (non-hybrid) and it's been a great little truck so far. 30K miles in, no problems - just recalls. I am, however, considering the Telluride as a future purchase because I'd like some comfort and size. Need something with a higher towing capacity, but not over the top like a full-sized truck.

[@Jsaini26]

So you finally found the grown mens to fit in the third row haha! Perfect camera angles. You guys turn the review into podcast with valuable practical information. Thanks for the efforts in such a cold weather and thanks to that 69$ jacket for keeping you warm.

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Always love hearing from you Jaspreet. Your encouragement keeps us moving forward. Jared loves his jacket, although it probably won't last the entire winter. You get what you pay for. Thank you again for watching!

[@throughdude23]

When you are below Chevy on reliability there's no place to go but up lol. They have come a long way just like Mazda, to bad we can't say the same for domestic brands.

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Thanks for the comment and for watching. Yea maybe the bar was set low, but you are right, Kia has come a very long way and are definitely competitive in all segments. Many domestic and other brands can learn from their success. Thanks again!

[@TechGently]

And then many years later, they still have faulty engines that result in Public Scorn. If a company still uses KIA as a name (Killed in Action), tries to fix it with a logo change, that tells you they don't plan on changing anytime soon. I don't really take much value in what JD Power says. Consumer reports rates KIA below Chrysler, Dodge and Volkswagen. Top 3 Mfr's for 2022 is #1 Subaru, #2 Mazda and #3 BMW.

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. We love hearing from viewers. KIA is certainly having issues with their 4 cylinder engines right now as is Hyundai. Might be time for another logo change soon. ;) is that top three list from Consumer Reports?

[@syrtycon7299]

The markups on these are for suckers. Yes they are actually marking up Kia’s around here.

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Thanks for watching. We have heard that is becoming an issue for our neighbours in the south. Supply and demand seems to be causing all this mark up.

[@JGinfo1618]

I have a couple of reasons I don't like the Kia telluride. 1. There has been evidence that supports claims that they catch fire for the wiring harness connected to the tow hitch. Unless you want the possibility of your Kia telluride to go up in flames . 2. A lot of Kia telluride owners complain about the headlights not bringing bright enough especially the factory LEDs. That's why my 2016 Nissan Sentra had the halogens replaced with aftermarket LED. Disclaimer.. make sure you check before doing this so it's not void your warranty. 3. Yeah it has one of the best warranties out there. However pay attention to the word limited. What that means is that just because it's a bumper to bumper or powertrain warranty doesn't mean it covers everything only limited items. Unlike my Nissan brand which is unlimited. 4. Lack of Anti-Theft technology. You can have the fanciest, flashiest, and high technology car you want. However it means nothing if it gets stolen. My 2016 Nissan Sentra came standard with intelligent key, immobilization system, locking steering wheel, and push button start. With the Kia telluride you only get push button on the higher trims. 5. Kia is the child of Hyundai. Kia and Hyundai engines are known to have transmission problems within the first 50,000 miles.

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Thanks for your insight. Well thought out and we appreciate you taking the time to comment. Any commentary that can help viewers is always welcome. Thanks again. Have a great week ahead

[@irvzimmerman]

Anything with an oval logo is junk that's why they changed it to the new look

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Now we are trying to think of all the brands with oval logos. Ha. There are quite a lot! Thanks for watching!

[@glenmarsh1224]

We got one for my daughter and the motor blowed so they replaced it last month no charge. I like Kia I want a telluride if I could just get the package I want. Black carpet tan leather seats and the black copper. You might as well look for hens teeth.

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Glen thanks for commenting. We are glad everything worked out for your daughter and that she can enjoy her Telluride again. Black carpet and tan seats would look nice.

[@larrylafferty3836]

thinking about buying one got a 4 runner now rear drive no issues you said engine blew does't sound reliable to me did you find out why/??? i keep my cars over 250 thousand miles i know toyotas will last with proper care was that a the Telluride that blew the engine ?

[@Lifeneverlost]

Telluride - more like listenmedrive! Am I right?

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

You might be on to something here. You are right!

[@heyarnold0722]

This was fantastic 🤣 I'd love to see you guys review the Kia Carnival next, especially in the snow! I can't seem to find a lot of info on how safe it drives/feels in the snow with it's FWD.

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Kellie, we will definitely review the Carnival for you! Thank you for the suggestion. We appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment!

[@heyarnold0722]

@@HoodSlappersOfficial thank you so much!

[@JaredNipper]

The turn signal cameras are so cool. That would be handy on the manly antiquing trip.

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

And how! Especially when all your blind spots are blocked by grandfather clocks, war relics, giant faberge eggs and Russian nesting dolls. Let's just say Jared loves antiquing. Thanks for watching!

[@MukiMuki688]

Who'd thunk one of the most desired cars in any segment would be a KIA Gundam Hathaway Main Theme Guitar MV (Senkou) kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZCUaYabecSmj6s Cowboy Bebop Ending Theme guitar kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGewXqKNqLd4b7M

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Thanks for watching! What a world we live in. KIA has definitely made some great changes to their vehicles. We can't wait to see where they take things.

[@sls1776]

I have wanted one of these since I saw their debut on a super bowl commercial. Now try finding one, seriously if you actually find a Telluride, in March 2022 that isn't $10-20k over MSRP...thank you to the Massachusetts scummy car dealers looking for a money grab. A used one in MA with 30-50k miles is the SAME price a new one, I have shopped around endlessly since the beginning of the year. Used car prices are up 35% in MA, can't speak for other states but it's insane.

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Thanks for sharing. We are hearing a lot of this. Where we are, it is illegal to sell a car for more than MSRP. We see that is not the case for our neighbours to the south. Plus, because of the shortage, the used car market is on the rise. It’s definitely a sellers market right now. One day it will resolve, but when, who knows. Thanks for checking our channel out.

[@MetroTech101]

Guys this SUV is so ugly looking, no matter what it's got outside look important...

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Thanks for watching!

[@stockey]

Didn't know the Trailer Park Boys did car reviews.

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

You’re the second person who’s said that. Haha. Does that make Brad Bubbles and Jared is Randy Bo Bandy? Thanks for watching.

[@stockey]

@@HoodSlappersOfficial Lol.

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[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Thanks! I think. :)

[@silentmajority2028]

We all survived without these useless “safety features “… car manufacturers have to come up with useless gimmicks so that people keep buying a new car every year…

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Thank you so much for watching! We always like to think ahead and guess what features car manufacturers might come out with next. The day they put a sink with running water will be interesting.

[@RockinToke]

One thing I've noticed in my 2022 Telluride is the size of the gas tank. It's so small! I'm constantly refueling.

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Thank you so much for the comment. At 71 litres it is comparable to other 3 row SUV's, but certainly a fraction of what a truck has. Another down side to a small tank is having to visit the petrol station more often and be reminded of the fuel prices! Thanks for watching! Happy travels!

[@johnherrera7551]

Same with my Palisade. Get less than 400 miles per tank.

[@TheSaray08]

I agree, i drive 50 miles one way to school and so i use up gas quick. I go get avg 30 mpg on the freeway so that helps.

[@rbwood1978ify]

I have a 2021 S and wouldn’t trade it for anything…The Nightfall models are for guys who have man-buns and bring laptops into coffee shops 💁‍♂️

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Thank you so much for commenting. Ah yes, the laptop coffee shop guy. Diligently working on being seen writing their “best selling” novel. Classic. Thanks for checking us out Robert. We are glad you’re enjoying your Telluride!

[@Listman11]

The Pilot looks like a water balloon. It looks awful.

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Now we will never get that image out of our heads! Haha. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@ericjensen3662]

Too bad these things are currently going for about $8k over sticker AND you have to wait a year to get it. No thanks.

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Thank you for checking us out. $8000 over asking? That’s too bad. Here in Canada, marking up MSRP is illegal. We are hearing our neighbours in the south are paying a premium for supply and demand. Hopefully things level out when the supply picks up.

[@S.0.G]

2nd best SUV I’ve ever owned. 1st was our Tahoe. If the Telluride came in a full size 4x4 V8….❤️

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Though to compete with the Tahoe, but 2nd is still good. Thank you so much for watching. Rest assured, if the Telluride ever comes in a V8, we will review it again for you. Thanks again, have a great day!

[@S.0.G]

@100% Scalding T Nice try. The Telluride was not one of the models in the recall 💪🏽

[@S.0.G]

@100% Scalding T Hmm you must be one of the angry bunch that try to throw shade at the telluride cuz either you were unable to find one available or simple can’t afford it 🤔 be a big boy and admit your “question” was intended with malice. But no biggie, there’s a reason Telluride has been the #1 SUV since it came out 👍🏽

[@S.0.G]

@100% Scalding T Somebody woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning lol so let me get this straight…you initiate an arrogant and childish comment, I then respond defending my opinion and I’m the bad guy here? 😂 well lesson learned kid, I’m a “Christian” with a back bone. Nothing un-Christian like to defend what I believe in. Been doing it for about 8 years 🙏🏽 anyway I knew you were a Honda or Toyota fan. Why else would you feel the need to watch a video of a Kia Telluride other than to be hateful and judge people that are into them 🤣 P.S. Hondas are great but have oil issues. After 3 years you’re stuck with it. Kia has a 10yr warranty so I wouldn’t worry so much about having issues 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@S.0.G]

@100% Scalding T Please explain how I wanted to be a 💩 when YOU were the one who started this friendship we’ve built with shade lol “such a Christian you are” is judgment. How and why would you go from a conversation and opinions on CARS to insulting what you assume my belief is? That’s a pretty big low blow 🤷🏽‍♂️ Hondas are superior and have been for years you won’t see an argument from me there. I’m glad you have no issues with yours and I hope it continues that way. I’m not here to bash you or wish bad upon you or your vehicles just because I have a different opinion. That shouldn’t be hard to understand. What do we win by deciding who’s car make is better? Lol I could care less. Heck even in my original comment I state that our Telluride isn’t my #1 fav suv lol

[@chaehwanlim1562]

I have a 2021 sx trim, first 3 years ,it was OK, even though it's GDI engine consumes lot of engine oil, I had to top up the oil every 2-3weeks. After 3 years ,it s not starting properly, delayed start, fail to start, frequently stalled , especially, after auto engine shut off, car didn't restart, now completely it's dead , KIA products lasts for only 3 years. Kia ,Hyundai, shouldn't be allowed to sell their products to public. It's almost a crime, selling those defective products. Their dealership charges customer 5-6 times more than market price for their services. $600 for battery , $700 for simple sensor. It is more than fraud. They are like criminals. My family, my coworkers, friends, are never going to buy Korean products any more. It's so disgusting.

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Thanks for sharing your experience. We are sorry to hear this. Is there any explanation from dealerships? After 3 years you would still have warranty. We are curious of the result of your situation. Thanks

[@shahzadsahailreviews1971]

Well explained now I like Kia telluride

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Thank you. We are glad you enjoyed our review. We appreciate you commenting and for checking out our channel. Have a great day!

[@hburns16]

The wife and I pulled the trigger on a Telluride (tell-yer-ride from a native Coloradoan) back in January. I'm not an SUV guy, been driving trucks most of my life, in fact this is replacing our 2008 Avalanche. But I will say this is a great vehicle. We've already done one longish trip and its just great eating up the miles. The creature comforts are quickly becoming must haves for us if we ever replace it. The blind-spot has come in very handy, and being able to drop the second row from the back is a well thought out convenience. Thanks for the review, guys. It was a fun watch.

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Thanks so much Harold. We appreciate you watching and commenting. It means a lot. Aren’t those blind spot cameras incredible? We are thrilled you are enjoying your new Telluride. Here’s to many more trips!

[@paul-young]

I like the winter scene background and the humor and small talk throught the review. Good review. Subscribe. Not sure why you're measuring in litres though rather than square foot. Keep up the good work. I'm also considering the KIA Carnival. Currently I have a 16 Subaru Outback. Considering what my next vehicle will be in the upcoming 2 to 5 years. I test drove a KIA Sedona van and liked it,...seems very intuitive with the controls ..but don't really consider myself a van guy. . Before outback I had a 2001 Honda Odyssey with 230,000 miles.

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Paul, thanks a million for the subscribe. We are so glad you enjoyed the video. We are Canadian so we always measure in litres but try to put Cubic Feet for our American friends. Our next review is on the Kia Carnival so stay tuned! Thanks again Paul. Have a great week.

[@kelcarell]

I never comment and I am not into cars really but yall were just too good that I had to say hello. Just got our 2022 Telluride yesterday and so excited to start playing with it! Thank you for the fun and thoughtful review!

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

We are so glad you took the time to comment. Thank you so much for sharing with us. Enjoy your new Telluride. It really is a great vehicle. Let us know what “Sounds of Nature” you prefer. Have a great weekend!

[@GautamKrishnaGG]

Which trim, and how much did you get it for?

[@deborahcagle333]

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[@mkanyuh]

I've been driving Kia and Hyundai since 1997...they have never been anything than what I paid for and expected....if you thought you were paying 30% less than a Honda and getting Honda quality...that's on you. Now here in 2022 I have the newest Tucson...well ...it cost almost as much as a Honda...and I think it looks better, drives better and has more value than a Honda....I will let you know in 10 years if it lasts as long...pretty confident as the last three Hyundai/Kia cars both went 10 years and 150k with no defects.

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Thank you so much for commenting. We love hearing from viewers who tell us about their real world experience. It is nice to hear. Congratulations on your 2022 Tucson. We love the new Tucson! We did a review on it in the summer. You are more than welcome to check it out. Thanks again for watching and commenting. Have a great day!

[@kemalesilvera6107]

I Love you guys, you are awesome. I have the 2022 Kia Telluride SX, and I am loving it over here in Tallahassee, FL.

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Aww. Thank you so much. We appreciate you coming to our channel and taking the time to comment. Enjoy your Telluride. Be honest, do you ever use “Sounds of Nature?”

[@stuartkidney3257]

appreciate the snow flurries..but what MODEL/trim are you reviewing? a premium trim??

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Thanks for watching. This is the SX Trim with all wheel drive. In Canada it’s more the mid range model. In 2022 we had EX, SX and SX Limited. There was an optional “black package” for the SX Limited too. Hope this helps!

[@NEMESISofBALLISTIC]

im new to yalls videos, what brand are you loyal to where you would never buy a kia? just curious

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Jared currently drives a VW so he must mean that. We will have to ask him and find out what he meant.

[@dennisbrooks5252]

I like the hat! I thought it added to the scene it was really cool cuz it's snowing out you know it's really neat and I bet it's warm. So thank you. Jesus loves you!

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Thanks Dennis. We appreciate you commenting. We will makes Brad knows you like his hat. Have a great rest of your week.

[@Mr.Oblivian]

Dan Bilzerian does car reviews?

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Hahah. Yea times have been tough for old Danny Boy. He doesn’t move like he used to either. Poor guy. Thanks for watching and for checking out our channel.

[@TeXasDadBod]

lol my grandpa always associate KIA with the military version of KIA but replaced the action with accident and for that reason always said they where horrible vehicles 😅 .

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Thanks for sharing and for checking out our channel. Hopefully this brought up a good memory or two. :)

[@kingmaine2159]

I have a 2022 telluride lx it drives itself I wish you guys would have done it in this video you would have been blown away

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

King Maine215, thank you so much for watching and for commenting. We are always open to hear from our viewers and we appreciate any and all suggestions. We will have to demonstrate that on another video. Maybe even give you a shout out. Thanks again. We are thrilled you are enjoying your Telluride!

[@Plantsonpurpose]

I love my 2022 Telluride! Great review!

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Thank you so much! We appreciate the support. Drive on! It is really a great SUV. An excellent third row option for those in the market.

[@ksmiles5333]

I have the 2020 SX PRESTIGE and love it but people need to know this before they buy one... I hope you take the time to read this about a huge SAFETY ISSUE that KIA has ignored all owners who have emailed them . NO RECOVERY POINTS OR HOOKS The Middle East and Canada have them just not here in the US .. This not an off-road feature. This is a safety when towing in an emergency option that prevents further vehicle damage to get you out of a bad situation and is available on most modern passenger cars with large amounts of plastic on the front fascia. Consider that someone who bought their Telluride to be a "mall crawler" happens to be driving in a rural area on vacation and gets caught in a snow drift on a highway then gets pushed into a snow bank to avoid a collision causing their wheels to be embedded in snow. Perhaps an area that is prone to road flooding in a heavy rain storm and finds themselves sliding and stuck in mud. Maybe they are just driving in wet conditions on a road without a sewer system and instead has culverts and ditches then someone driving in the other direction swerves from texting and to avoid an accident the Telluride driver veers and gets stuck in some mud. They can't get ahold of a tow truck and a friendly passerby in a pickup stops with a tow rope or winch to help. That friendly person can't find a tow hook and there are no recovery points with eyelets to attach to so they connect to the front suspension or some other metal structure that is not connected with the frame and unknowingly causes damage. The Telluride owner goes driving along their way only to have a catastrophic accident because the vehicle becomes unstable and unbalanced at a higher speed. I'm not going to blame that consumer for not crawling under the Telluride before they took delivery to look for a common metal loop found on most other vehicles and suggest they should have bought a truck 4X4. The 2022 Toyota Highlander , the Honda Ridgeline and Passport do too. This Road & Track author wrote very highly of his loaner Telluride but spent a good amount of time warning about the lack of a tow hook or recovery point. The 2020 Kia Telluride Is a Nearly Flawless Three-Row SUV "When I got the Telluride buried up to its rockers in mud, I had to crawl on my belly and dig out a path for the tow strap to loop around the lower control arm once help arrived. I was covered in wet silt for the next hour as the sun went down. I’m still digging the dried clay out of the pockets of my jacket nearly two months later. Really. A single removable panel on the Telluride's front or rear bumper, and a threaded hole to attach a tow eyelet, would have done the trick. When I called KIA I was told to just call a " KIA RECOMMENDED TOW COMPANY " Now all this being say It is a GREAT Vehicle and I truly enjoy driving it but people really need to know about this before they buy one . That's great if you are able too but not always the case . Maybe you could comment or do a review about this to help get the attention of KIA Motors

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Thank you so much for sharing. We love hearing new insight and information from viewers. Honestly, this never occurred to us, but we never looked for any tow hooks. We just assumed they had them. We appreciate you commenting and perhaps informing others who deem this as a need. We hope you never run into a situation that requires it. Thank you for watching and sharing.

[@ksmiles5333]

@@HoodSlappersOfficial That goes for everybody that I know of that is on the Telluride Forum. I've been trying to contact all media outlets because we are getting nowhere it seems they just push us under the rug . There was a member who broke down had a tow truck driver come out and hooked it up to the control arm because you could not locate where and actually damaged the front bumper as well. And parts are hard to get so it was back ordered for some time

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

@@ksmiles5333 Thanks for sharing again! Perhaps KIA can address this when they make a mid model change.

[@ricoe3288]

I might be able to use the factory tow hitch in a pinch.

[@ksmiles5333]

@@ricoe3288 And that is what we all have come to the conclusion on but what if you cannot use that Kia has still dropped a ball on us and and may end up damaging your vehicle if you try to get it out on your own or have tow truck company come out that may not be familiar with your vehicle or even if they are no front recovery points is just a recipe for disaster. They have this option like I said before in the Middle East and in Canada and even the Hyundai Palisade thought to include it as well.

[@willisjefferson5886]

You dudes are awesome

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Hey thanks so much. We are glad you enjoyed our review. We love hearing from viewers so if there is anything you’d like to see from us, just let us know. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment.

[@jamesgregware5500]

Some other KZbin car experts say the kia engines are horrible (lots of fires, early wear, oil burning, etc...) That said, I am interested in the new Telluride or Sorrento but NOT if the engines used in the 2022's are the same as those before. Can you say if they are or are they new designs (no history) as well?

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Great comment. Thank you for posting. Our Kia sources inform us that both Kia and Hyundai are both having a great deal of engines recalled. The good news is the main culprits are their 4 cylinder engines and not so much their V6 line up. They are posting extended warranties on them for the most part. If you are in the market for a preowned Kia, we strongly suggest asking about recalled engine work and if there is an extended warranty on the vehicle you are looking at.

[@jamesgregware5500]

@@HoodSlappersOfficial Thank you! Looks like I will be waiting then. Unfortunately, the warranties don't cover inconvenience, resale, extenuating problems associated with any of the named issues, etc. Still, very good review. If they decide to put in newly designed engines, I am back to considering them - but not until they do. 👍

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Thanks for keeping in touch. The good news is, it seems no matter what you buy there is a wait involved these days. Thanks again for watching and interacting. We appreciate your support.

[@CrawfishBoil]

@@jamesgregware5500 Yes, most, if not all the issues seem to be with the 4 cyl. engines. I own a 2017 AWD KIA Sorento with the V6 Lambda engine, and it runs like a top. I've had it for 4.5 years, and have logged 89k+ miles on it with no issues. This is the first KIA I have owned (I also own a Toyota Camry and previously an older Nissan Altima). Everyday I'm more impressed with the KIA. I bought it as a gamble, was almost ashamed to drive it with KIA badging at first, and now have graduated to loving it for it's consistent reliability.

[@ndKfam]

I have a '21 EX.... anyone else hear a belt squeal in very cold weather? 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Oh no! Thank you for sharing. Hopefully someone on here can respond and help with a solution. How cold is it when this happens?

[@sameersawla]

I am sold at 10 minute mark

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Thank you so much. We appreciate you checking us out Sameer. We value your comment and are thankful for the kind words.

[@markholle3450]

What takes the shine off is the price over MSRP that dealers are asking for the Telluride. It doesn’t diminish what KIa offers but it isn’t the deal it was.

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Is there a limit that dealers can't mark a car over? We have been hearing this a lot and are shocked. In Canada it is illegal for a dealer to sell a vehicle for more than MSRP. Hopefully things change for our neighbours to the south. It is a great vehicle though. You are absolutely correct. Thanks for watching!

[@markholle3450]

@@HoodSlappersOfficial There is no such law in the US. However, you have the power to say “No”. Many dealerships are charging these “premiums” and some are not. We looked at a 2021 SX Telluride with 6,000 miles on it and they were asking $75,000 USD. We ended up with a 2021.5 VW Atlas SEL that we got for MSRP. Thrilled with it. Liked the Telluride, but didn’t want to pay luxury SUV price.

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

@@markholle3450 $75,000?!?! Sounds like you made the right move going with the Atlas. Our first review was on an Atlas. Maybe it's time for an updated review. Thanks for sharing Mark.

[@ds1755]

I’m curious how the ride quality is on this Telluride after 3 years, will the door panels rattle like spray cans? Will control knobs fall off? What electronic features will stop working interior wise? These are my concerns on this underdog vehicle. Looking forward to a true quality control follow up.

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

D S, we completely agree. A three year follow up would be great. The good news, this Telluride is owned by a friend of the Hood Slappers crew, so we can indeed do that. Initial quality is a good start, but longevity is even better. Thanks for watching.

[@kokopuffs5789]

I have a 2018 Kia Sorento that still drives great with no creaking noises anywhere. Very happy with it.

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Thanks for sharing. Love the name by the way. :)

[@creepynoodles8111]

I bought mine in 2019. Still drives like a dream. I have owned Mercedes and my sister has let me drive her luxury cars. My Telluride is as good as anything I have driven before. Only my old 1979 Cadillac Seville had nicer leather. The leather in my sisters BMW was like sitting on a horse saddle.

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Thank you for sharing. Would love to see this 79 Seville. :)

[@geomac217]

Maybe its a descent car but I test drove both the Telluride and the Carnival it just felt plastic compared to my Mercedes Benz and other cars i've owned like Suburu Forester and they are not cheap either

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

George, thank you for sharing. Was there a preference at all for you between the Carnival and Telluride? We would love to hear your thoughts comparing them. Thanks for checking us out. We are glad you popped by.

[@perez13691]

Bubbles from Trailer Park boys? Doing Car reviews ? Hell yea brother!!

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Haha. You’re not the first person who’s said that. And we hope you won’t be the last! Haha. Thanks for watching.

[@stephankyle6460]

Best jacket is a tough duck.

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

We will let Jared know. His $69 coat will definitely not last another winter. Thanks for checking us out!

[@dans3294]

Around dealers here are marking them up, that’s a definite no for me until that stops

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Hopefully that stops soon. It is interesting how much we have been hearing about the raising of prices. In Canada, it is illegal to increase the msrp of a new car. This doesn't seem to be the same for our friend in the US. Hopefully that turns around soon so you can purchase one. We are pulling for you.

[@oheyitskayyyyyy]

@@HoodSlappersOfficial past 2 years it's been rare to find anything here below over 10k MSRP 😭😭 😡

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

@@oheyitskayyyyyy wow! That is something new to us. Hopefully that doesn't happen here in Canada. We understand supply and demand, but it makes it tough for good people like you to justify a vehicle purchase. Hopefully things change soon for our U.S. friends.

[@chadh983]

I’m buying a KIA next vehicle for its reliability scores

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Thanks for watching. Kia has come a long way in reliability and design. They are a force right now. They have some impressive stuff coming down the line.

[@TheBjjones]

*Jeep Grand Cherokee L >* Kia Telluride

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

That's it! We are going to have to review a Jeep! It's official! :) Thanks for watching! Keep your eye out for our Jeep review!

[@smilesic]

Are you guys from Ontario, CA as well?

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Slavko! We are indeed. What gave it away? Thanks for checking out our channel and taking the time to comment. We will keep an eye out for you! :)

[@smilesic]

@@HoodSlappersOfficial Got a Kitchener vibe from your drive haha. StraightPipes, Thottle House and now you guys, Ontario is doing some good work in the automotive youtube sector. Tip: get a sports car review going to attract that 16-34 demo which will grow your subscriber base. WRX STI, GTI, BRZ, or any affordable sports car usually attracts a ton of views/subs!

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

To be mentioned in the same comment as them is a huge honour. Those guys are great! We will definitely look into the sports cars for you. You can check out our GTI review! Thanks again Slavko. We appreciate the massive compliment

[@CarrieAnn17]

You might have more subscribers if you either mentioned or put on the screen the mpg.

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Thank you for watching!

[@natalecriscimagna447]

But does it pass an EMP test?

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Unfortunately those tests are a bit out of our snack bracket. :)

[@whitestar618]

have they finally fixed the issue that had engines catching fire while parked?

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Thanks for the comment. We are aware Kia and Hyundai had issues with some of the L4 engines but to our knowledge this was not an issue with their V6.

[@luiegy323]

Love my 2021 wolf grey Telly sx awd just saying!!!

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Say it loud and proud. It’s a great machine. We loved it too. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to say hello.

[@marcusj4467]

Great to see you filming in the snow, personal opinions but I think your video would be a lot better without the music

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Marcus, thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment. We appreciate your insight. We are always looking to better ourselves and we listen to every comment. We appreciate you letting us know. We will have to try it. Thanks so much. Have a great weekend Marcus.

[@maconguyen]

I really like review. I’ve watched many other car reviews and they talked too aggressive and too boring to watch. You guys are great. Subscribed. Keep up the awesome work gentlemen! I might pick up this one after watching your video :)

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

That is so very kind of you Marco. Thank you for sharing. We are absolutely thrilled that you enjoy our reviews. We love doing it and glad that viewers like yourself can enjoy them.

[@smalik123321]

Hi

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Hi Sandeep! Thank you so much for watching!

[@bruceclyne5254]

Your channel is blossoming. As a U.S. viewer, it would have been helpful to provide mpg and cubic feet statistics. Best wishes and keep growing!

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Bruce, Thanks for the encouragement and for helping us improve. We appreciate your suggestions and love hearing from our neighbours to the south. We will add MPG and such to our videos. Thanks Bruce. Have a great weekend.

[@dreskills2k]

Finally a review with someone of my size

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

That’s why we hired Jared. If he loses any weight, we might have to let him go. Ha. Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Have a great weekend.

[@dreskills2k]

@@HoodSlappersOfficial lol

[@cydcollins9488]

I purchased a KIA Telluride in Oct 2020 and loved it for so many reasons. In June of 2022 I was hit from behind while setting at red light when a gravel truck slammed into me from behind going 70 mph. God and the safety features saved my life. I just bought me the new 2022 Telluride to replace my other one.

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Wow. Glad you’re ok. That could have been a very bad situation. Sounds like you picked the right car. Enjoy your new Telluride. Here is to many more safe driving miles.

[@kerry1383]

If you look closely, Brad is using the ancient communication form of semaphore to articulate how fucking cold he is. I’ve never seen one man move his hands/arms so much.

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

David, believe it or not, that is every day Brad. Cold or Hot, Brads hands are always flying. He’s the third base coach of KZbin. Thanks for watching.

[@polakatl]

How about turn your lights on when driving in murky weather.

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

We appreciate your concern for our safety. The Telluride has automatic headlights. It may not have looked it, but the day was much brighter than what the camera was showing. Hence why the vehicle didn’t automatically turn the headlights on. But, we still had our day time running lights on. Thanks for watching. We hope you enjoyed the review.

[@Number1HilaryDuffFan]

Definitely am sold on the Kia Telluride!!! I’ll be trading in my Nissan Murano(she’s been a great car), but I have twins with more babies in the near future so I need something bigger🧡🧡💗

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Hilary, you have been sold on a great vehicle. There are a lot of 3rd row SUVs. Sometimes picking the right one is tough. The Telluride, in our opinion, is one of the best. You won’t even miss the Murano. :) Thanks for watching!

[@Veretax]

I'm subscribing to your channel cuz I just love listening to you guys talked whether I agree with you guys or not. However you're wrong the logo is not actually symmetrical if it was symmetrical that would mean if you folded it on its middle you would end up with 1/2 that was completely identical it really is impossible to do with the Kia logo

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Thank you so much. We appreciate you giving us the opportunity. We are glad you enjoyed our review. We will have to reach out to KIA about that logo issue. That’s how they describe it. :) Thanks again. Have a great week ahead

[@sidney1234usc]

I put a thumbs down because I don't like that thumbnail

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Thanks for watching

[@iuri.i.c]

Recently found your channel guys. In terms of quality you very close to the straight pipes. Definitely deserve more subs. Love the name hood slappers 😂

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Thank you so much. We are so glad you found us. Thank you for taking the time to comment and for watching. We appreciate that more than you know.

[@SunnyD67]

I am 6'5 345 lbs and my son is 6'5 400+ lbs. We are looking for a good family SUV where my son will be comfortable in the 2nd row and I will be comfortable in the drivers or passengers seat. The dimensions sound good but how does it seem for bigger guys?

[@SunnyD67]

Also, often you lose head room if you have sun/moon roofs.

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Great question. Obviously you can tell that Jared eclipses Brad in the category of size. He found it very comfortable. The third row wasn’t bad for what it was, and the second row was quite spacious. We would suggest giving it a test drive and see for yourself. Neither Brad or Jared are over 6 feet. :) A moonroof doesn’t take away much, if any, in terms of head room. Thanks for watching Dale.

[@SunnyD67]

@@HoodSlappersOfficial thanks for the reply.

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

We hope it helps. Thank YOU for watching Dale.

[@danyabunsie9596]

That hat and sweater is making it happen with the Telluride. 😂

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Haha. We will have to put more hats in our budget. Thank you so much for watching!

[@bigh8121]

I love the give and go back and forth between the two of you.

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Thank you so much for watching! It takes years of despising each other to really make that work. ha. Thanks again!

[@bigh8121]

@@HoodSlappersOfficial I feel the way about my lady. 🤣😂🤣

[@dexterwilliams8635]

I probably won’t ever be able to afford a Kia Telluride, but one thing I know for sure, is that after driving our 2018 Kia Sorento for almost 4 years I will never purchase anything BUT a Kia. As a former Michigander I come from a General Motors ONLY Family. My Dad was a GM employee for 35 years so we never drove anything but Oldsmobiles built in Lansing, Michigan. Starting in the mid-2000s GM started pricing me out of the market. So long story short, Kia has proven itself as the premier car maker even above Honda, Toyota, and Nissan.

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Dexter, thank you so much for sharing your story. Hopefully moving away from GM didn’t great an issue in the family. And never say never, you could very well own Telluride one day. We are glad you found a brand that you like. Have a great week ahead!

[@Twobarpsi]

The first two minutes...basically Toyota's story starting in the 70s.

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Seems like it could be most automotive manufacturers. Have to start somewhere and grow. Then a breakthrough car puts you on the map. These automotive manufacturers need to revamp their stories. Same old. :) ha. Thanks so much for watch and checking out our channel. We love hearing from viewers like you

[@darrylnevels6141]

I traded my 2020 kia telluride to get a 2022 love that one but that 2023 is looking great.

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

That 2023 looks outstanding. We can’t wait to get a chance to film one. Kia found a way to make it look even better it seems. Thanks for watching Darryl. Enjoy your Telluride.

[@Bob-zn1hj]

Called a Kia dealer 1 month ago. They told me they have 1 left. They asked 55k. Lexus told me 58 for GX460. Kia is a joke.

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Thanks for watching!

[@jasoncarter4343]

Fits two overgrown men in the 3rd row. I couldn't believe my eyes.

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

We don’t mess about Jason. We put these cars through the ringer. Ha. Thanks for watching. We appreciate it.

[@jasoncarter4343]

@@HoodSlappersOfficial You two certainly do. Kia has come a long way.

[@raedkhmous1292]

What about Hyundai is your opinion is the same, or you see Kia is more reliable?

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Great question! We will be doing a review on the Hyundai Palisade as well. Keep an eye out and we can compare the two. Stay tuned. Thanks for the comment and for watching!

[@igortolstov487]

I’ll buy a BMW X7 for the price that out of touch with reality KIA dealers want for this thing

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Thanks for watching and commenting. We have heard that some dealers are raising prices on their vehicles and selling over MSRP. In Canada that is illegal, so it comes as a shock. Hopefully this comes to an end soon.

[@jeradswaggard3449]

I wish it had twin turbos

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Twin turbos AND be a V6?!? Thanks for checking us out Jerad.

[@vrod1a]

Please do a review on 2022 Acura MDX Thanks.

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Great choice! We will do our best. We do have an RDX review coming, so keep an eye out for that! Once we get our hands on an MDX, we will do a review for you. Thanks for the request!

[@andreatulloch5]

Great video! Here’s my confusion: how did this specific vehicle have BOTH the 2nd row bench seat AND double moonroof?? This is what I want! I’ve been scouring the interwebs and talking to dealers-they say you only get bench seats below the SX trim, and only get double moonroofs on the SX trim. What gives? Is this a Canadian exception?

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Thank you so much for watching Andrea. We appreciate it. This is indeed a Canadian model. There are a few differences between this and an American model. Sorry for any confusion. :) Have a great week ahead!

[@alexalex-pc9wc]

Yes normally thé bench in sx trim only available with Canadian version. But i discovered another trim ... Thé telluride GT line ... Same trim level than sx but for other countries . On this toi don't have black rims ouf thé sx

[@cuttdawg150]

You'll find out when the recalls come and the warranty runs out

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Thanks for watching! Time will tell.

[@TwinsDragon3]

Great review but comparing to a Lexus RX or BMW X7....lol

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Thank you so much for watching and for taking the time to comment. Definitely different vehicles. We just wanted to make the point of luxury not being as justifiable as it used to be with other brands stepping up their game. Thanks again Ron.

[@jojo1990ish]

I have the Kia Selto's have you guys test drove it? Just love my little suv!

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Joey, we have not! We will get our hands on one soon enough. Thanks for the suggestion and thanks for watching.

[@Elricky124]

I almost fell asleep. Pretty relaxing. We have a telluride but people won’t fall asleep, it’s pretty zippy and fun to drive.

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Thanks for watching! We are glad you enjoy your Telluride. Thanks for taking the time to comment. We will try not to keep you up next time.

[@joehastain5690]

Holy shit it's Bubbles!

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Now, just to be clear, who exactly are you referring to? We want to make sure we are on the same page so we can hammer this one home and officially change his nick name. Thank you so much for watching. #freedom35

[@joehastain5690]

@@HoodSlappersOfficial Bubbles from Trailer Park Boys - but seriously - you got me watching the rest of your vids, and now a subscriber. love the vids.

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Thank you so much. We are actually fans of TPB. As a matter of fact, Jared won the “Biggest Stomach” contest at one of Randy’s Cheeseburger Picnics.

[@bmsra79]

Cost is misleading and no one mentions this. $46k might be the cost 2 years back, as most dealers compare Telluride to Land Rover and markup cost between $6k-$10k with the highest trim close to $65k+ competing with X5/Q5/MDX/Aviator. Waiting period is an insane 8 months and no test drive vehicles. This is crazy for a Kia.

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Thanks for watching. Costs are based on manufacturers pricing from Kia’s website. Dealers marking up their vehicles depends on where you are. We didn’t have time to contact every dealer. :) Here in Canada, it’s illegal to mark up msrp. Unfortunately it isn’t illegal for our friends in the US.

[@TheSaray08]

You have to look around, we paid MSRP but we had to drive out like almost an hour because our local kia was charging a steep markup and we got the highest trim fully loaded so they wanted to charge us $10k.

[@jasleensingh06]

@@TheSaray08 where did you buy your SX?

[@TheSaray08]

@@jasleensingh06 Fort Bend Kia, close to houston

[@romeolopez757]

Amazing reviews guys!…KIA/Hyundai are giving their competitors to much attention…some of their cars are even superior in some aspects and ahead like technology,comfort,style and value for money…

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Thank you so much for tuning in! We love your enthusiasm! They are making much better cars these days and continue to improve. We are excited to see where they take things.

[@YerGrandpa]

Alright so this example isn’t an SX model but has the dual sunroofs, is that even possible?

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Thanks for watching. This is a Canadian model. It has a few differences. Do you have a Telluride?

[@YerGrandpa]

@@HoodSlappersOfficial just ordered one. We thought we were going with a ex premium and nightfall, but opted for an sx trim with butterscotch leather as it was just $1100 more sticker price and has a few extra features we really wanted.

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Very cool! It’s a great machine. Enjoy it!

[@YerGrandpa]

@@HoodSlappersOfficial thanks for the review helped me a lot. I was under the impression still Kia being cheap and junky. My wife like the telluride and I initially put my guard up but said I’d look into it, low and behold it had all these awards and great resale. It checked all our boxes! We’ll see when it comes in, but I’m sure we’ll love it!

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Thank you so much. We shared this comment on our Instagram page. We are glad we can help.

[@johnendersby1619]

Jared if you can't find what you need at Value Village you can also try looking at Talize. Nice car review.

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

You don’t like Jareds coat?? Thanks for watching. We will let him know about Talize. We appreciate the support.

[@cannedjam6191]

New logo is 1000x better. I have a telluride on order at MSRP. I can afford luxury brand SUVs but I prefer value to status, and I can’t justify throwing too much money into a car. I need a third row and I want value. The Telluride checks all the boxes. I’m at the S trim for captains chairs. In my neck of the woods these guys are going up to $10k over MSRP.

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting. That’s great you were able to get a Telluride for MSRP. Hang on to that bill of sale. What colour did you go with?

[@cannedjam6191]

@@HoodSlappersOfficial Gravity Gray/Black. I actually have orders at two dealers with refundable deposits, one 5 hours away and one 12 hours away. It’s nuts out there.

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Wow! Have to do what you have to do I guess. Best of luck. Great colour choice by the way.

[@Twobarpsi]

Question to anyone: I thought the 2nd row came with captain's chairs, not bench seating? Thanks 👍

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

We did review a Canadian model. If you are American there are a lot of differences. Thanks again for the comment and for watching.

[@Twobarpsi]

@@HoodSlappersOfficial ok thanks Hood Slappers 👍

[@Djjolly037]

Just a heads up guys, if your phone is already at 90% you’re going to get a trickle charge no matter what you do. Test it at 20% next time to test wireless charging speeds

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Thanks so much. We will definitely do it again at a lower percentage. Thanks for sharing and for watching.

[@jneptune1540]

I doubt they spent a billion on research. Just get an awd minivan.

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Thanks for watching. A billion dollars for automotive research and development isn’t as much as you would think. Ford can spend several billion alone on research and development in one year. In 2016 VW spent more money than any other company in the world on research and development. Would be nice to have that kind of time and money. Thank you so much for watching.

[@lani9779]

First time visiting your channel. I enjoyed your review. 😁 Looking forward to more...

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

That is very kind! Thank you very much. We consider ourselves honoured that people like yourselves are enjoying some of our content. Comments like these keep us going. So again, a big thank YOU! It means more than you know.

[@jonahsonnentag1088]

Need a review on the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy! This vehicle is amazing in its top trim.

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Challenge accepted! We will do our best to get our hands on one. Thank you so much for taking an interest and giving us a view. Have a great day!

[@jonahsonnentag1088]

Awesome!!

[@craigr7262]

You can't compare Kia from a Lexus.. you can compare Lexus with a Genesis

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Thanks so much for watching. We appreciate the comment. We were addressing the fact that you can get a very well equipped SUV for a fraction of a premium brand. Certainly not comparing the two vehicles. Thanks again for watching. We appreciate it.

[@RainbowGangsta88]

Appreciate your comparison opinions. And those blue spectacles are quite stylish. They really need a fireplace video on the display.

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Thank you so very much for the kind words. We appreciate you tuning in and taking the time to comment. A fireplace video would be cool, especially if it was tied into your heating. You never know. :)

[@JoseGarcia-cr7hs]

I'm between the Telluride or waiting for the new Pilot but Honda is taking forever to release it!

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Thanks for watching. It does seem to be a while but hopefully the Pilot will be out soon. It hasn’t changed that much since 2016 so we have big expectations. Hopefully it will be worth the wait. Thanks for checking out our channel.

[@ComdrStew]

Kia is still a joke. I'm not sure after 2014, but the 2014 engines are still crap. They were sued for their four cylinder engine and had to replace the main engine bearings. The v6 engines are having the same problems, but they refuse to fix them, since they were sued for the v4.

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Thanks for watching and commenting Stew. We appreciate the insight. Hopefully you weren’t involved in any engine issue with Kia.

[@ComdrStew]

@@HoodSlappersOfficial My dad's 2014 Kia's Sorento Limited SXL engine is out with 102k miles on it. His friend said it sounded like a main engine bearing and he checked with KIA who told him there was a recall on the v4 main engine bearing, but not the v6. There are a lot of people with the same problem on their v6, but KIA will not fix them. If the main engine bearing is bad in the V4 and they use the same manufacture for the v6, you would think they would be all bad. We use to call them disposable cars and I guess I can keep calling them that.

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

Stew, Sorry to hear that. We appreciate real world experience from our viewers. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@deannawalker7022]

I so want this vehicle but I wish they had more variety of colors. At least a blue or true red. Also I would need to see if my son's wheelchair would fit with the 3rd row.

[@HoodSlappersOfficial]

There isn’t much in terms of loud colours. Kia wants to keep their colours pretty straight forward on their 3rd row. Fun colours are for more “fun” vehicles. :) We would definitely suggest taking one for a drive to see if it fits your needs. It’s a smashing vehicle. Thanks for watching!