2023 Kia Telluride SX-Prestige X-Pro V6 AWD - POV Review

X-Pro features: 18" black alloy wheels and all-terrain tires
X-Pro exterior styling
Increased towing capacity
heavy duty cooling and tow mode
self-leveling rear suspension
110V inverter outlet
Options:
Midnight Lake Blue Paint $495
Terracotta Interior color package $295
Carpeted Floor Mats $210
3.8L V6 Engine
8-Speed Automatic Transmission
Active on-demand AWD
Horsepower: 291 hp
Towing capacity: 5,500 lbs
Tire size: P245/60R18
MPG: 18 city / 24 highway
Curb weight: 4,522 lbs
MSRP: From $52,985
Total Price as tested: $55,120
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X-Pro features: 18" black alloy wheels and all-terrain tires X-Pro exterior styling Increased towing capacity heavy duty cooling and tow mode self-leveling rear suspension 110V inverter outlet Options: Midnight Lake Blue Paint $495 Terracotta Interior color package $295 Carpeted Floor Mats $210 3.8L V6 Engine 8-Speed Automatic Transmission Active on-demand AWD Horsepower: 291 hp Towing capacity: 5,500 lbs Tire size: P245/60R18 MPG: 18 city / 24 highway Curb weight: 4,522 lbs MSRP: From $52,985 Total Price as tested: $55,120

[@CaptainNemoA]

kia is extremly upgraded its cars and its so nice to see they doing very well like this appreciate that

[@sanjeevkumarvijayakumar]

The $50,000 seriously surprised me. For the interior and general spec thats a really enticing option especially in comparison to the “luxury brands” that basically have the same quality but much smaller cars for the price point.

[@whoknows8678]

They look nice and that's hit. Their quality, like engines, don't last for shit.

[@TheBoyCalzone]

@@whoknows8678I think that 7 year warranty begs to differ

[@whoknows8678]

@@TheBoyCalzone A warranty doesn't mean shit as to whether something actually fails or not. All it means is the company "might" help you out. Hyundai/KIA is notorious for doing everything they can to deny warranty claims. And, why such a long warranty? Because they need it as a selling point.

[@ryanb8736]

@@TheBoyCalzoneMany people have had issues with no loaner cars and no rental cars. So you will need a second car.

[@TheBoyCalzone]

@@whoknows8678 must be a US thing because KIA has no issues here in Europe/UK

[@saffron6870]

Kia been spittin' fire cars as of recent. Comeback of the century.

[@mr.knight1359]

under the hood looks exactly the same to my dads 2010 santafe. really love that they still use this engine. good power and sounds nice for a family v6

[@89vainius]

Cant wait for the x pro max + ultra

[@F0urSidedHexag0n]

First time the Telluride came out it didn't dissappoint and it continues not too. What a SUV.

[@SuperFitness12]

Love mine! 117k and running awesome.

[@NIVO1972]

one things for sure, you've the roads around Taylor to give the suspension an honest test and workout. I usually stay up around there for the Woodward cruise every year.

[@carter2671]

I’ve been seeing so many Tellurides around I just had to watch this review to see what the hype was about. Makes sense now, that’s a great vehicle. Love the Terra-cotta interior. Also, what was the song you played for the sound system test? I’ve heard it so many times but don’t know it’s name.

[@alijy17]

Ganja - Ooyy

[@carter2671]

@@alijy17 Thank you so much!

[@e.b.7568]

Good review 👍 thanks

[@chalupavato]

Mom topher just uploaded a new video!

[@milorr7006]

Wow definitely getting it

[@heonpark234]

Thanks a lot for the very helpful and informative review. I will definitely buy a Telluride.

[@thaAMAZNblue1]

The dodging of the potholes was awesome lol

[@MisterMister5893]

That's a beautiful interior.

[@alrubayyi]

I want to ask about isolating the cabin from wind and noise. What is its rating out of 10?

[@rajivmenonmusic]

Would prefer this to a Mercedes

[@scott8934]

For a similar price point I agree. For some reason Mercedes takes longer to update their SUV’s, so the used market is always lagging.

[@hofdog7081]

Based on ride quality, interior ambiance, gas mileage etc would you go with the X-pro or the GX 550 premium plus

[@Oskar0424]

Love rain drives man

[@user-nc5op7vs9d]

Great review! Please do a 2024 Telluride SXP Xpro review.

[@milorr7006]

Thinking of getting it for my mom.

[@scotters201]

They changed the front grill..it looked better on the older 2022 model & what happened to the orange lights?white now..the orange was so cool.

[@vincentbolger]

I was looking at a 2021. Do you think the 23/24 is worth the upgrade?

[@TeXasDadBod]

That thing is just as loaded as my prestige Audi Q7

[@OuchyWowchyFrybread]

The 2024 Telluride has amber DRLs now

[@JT-fq2bl]

Thank God for the return of the amber DRLs.

[@WhiteMouse77]

...this is good alternative SUV to Pacifica MPV if you have relevant use for ground-clearance, cross-over caps and 3rd row room is enough...cool thing is you can have rasonable 18" rims with propper 60% side-wall tires....the only limited color options are a bit dissapointing....some light tones of jolly metalic colors would be nice option....like azure blue or avocado green....

[@Christianfire18]

Rain drives just do it for me

[@treads2595]

The people who mention reliability obviously haven't been paying attention. Both Hyundai and Kia have been doing well on the most recent reliability charts. They are making great cars. They most certainly are making the best looking cars out there.

[@ryanb8736]

My friend is a mechanic at Kia. He’s got a lot of horror stories. Plus they have no loaner cars. So you need a second car when these are in shop. Great looking and lots of options for your money. It’s a gamble in reliability. Great warranty though.

[@sueddo2634]

You do understand reliability charts are literally pay to play? Manufacturers pay the rating company to place their cars higher in the index. Don't get me wrong, Hyundai and Kia are killing it right now but to cluelessly make a point that these cars are actually reliable is a bit clownish. Forums and mechanics who OWN and WORK on these cars bash on the reliability of these cars. The only individuals who prop up the brand as reliable are either those who are youtubers and those who don't have experience owning them.

[@trppl7145]

Yea, I’ve heard their 2.4 GDI’s are extremely reliable 😂

[@treads2595]

@@sueddo2634 Well, that wouldn’t be me as I am the proud owner of a 2017 Kia Soul Exclaim with the Turbo engine. I am happy to report that I have not had any issues.

[@Rick-kj9dd]

They're junk

[@DoctuhJ]

The amber color is coming to the design of the current DRLs in the 2024 MY!

[@Peace-zd2gn]

Please do Honda Pilot Elite review in rainy season...

[@Chineywhale]

The look is very appealing…in person the materials feel cheap ish still. I tried to shop this over the X5 with a similar interior color and the difference was obvious …I wish Kia wrapped the top of the dash in vinyl atleast.

[@thothkemet-lv8wq]

It's funny because I see Asians driving unreliable German cars while others driving reliable Asian cars. BMW doesn't last beyond 3 to 5 years max before everything falls apart. Quality? No. German cars are all cheap plastics and just don't last.

[@sebastianti131]

Sorento next??

[@jo23bulls]

Brother in law has the Hyundai equivalent of this outside of the off road options. Very nice SUV

[@modernsoccer1860]

Will lease 1 around December next yr

[@OysterMaster]

On Kia's website, they call the Telluride a mid-size SUV. As an European, I found this really funny because sometimes you can have trouble parling with a 175in long vehicule in some places. If i were to live in the US, I would strongly consider it. It really impressed me for a 50k or so 7 seater. Nice video as always.

[@Sumodeadliftsarefake69]

It’s just how it’s classified in the US. The “full size” SUVs are the truck based SUVs like the Tahoe, Escalade, etc.

[@OysterMaster]

I know, it's why those aren't offered to sell in Europe. Maybe in China but I'm not sure. And what model is the Tahoe? I don't know what it is 😄

[@OysterMaster]

@bigboat8329 thanks

[@user-pv9lw7kq5s]

Very attractive SUV

[@WhiteMouse77]

I wonder how readable is digital cluster when sun is shining above horizont to your back.....These on-board devices should be position-able to fold them one or two inches any direction into non-reflecting angle like RW mirror used to be...

[@CuriousGeorge1111]

Hey Chris, I didn't hear you say what you think of the audio? Thanks, I always enjoy your reviews.

[@rolandcarter6500]

7 passengers is nice!

[@donna8243]

Me looking to the left when you pull out of the parking lot 😜

[@jriley-tv1on]

Model y vs this?

[@ChristianC-gy1ym]

Most people seem to favor the telluride over the palisade. and thats mainly due to the styling differences. the telluride looks more rugged. But i will tell you, the palisade is simply the better vehicle.

[@fishytank1land]

Interested to hear your opinion. Why?

[@ChristianC-gy1ym]

@fishytank1land same size, same powertrain, nearly identical price. yet the palisade just has useful features missing in the telluride. mainly the power folding and heated third row seats. push button gear selector. this last point may be contentious since not everyone prefers it. But, I'm telling you as someone who owns cars both with a traditional shifter and the button layout, the buttons do free up a lot of space in the center. Which allows the palisade to have a HUGE covered storage bin with wireless charging. I love the styling of the telluride. but hey, function over form in this case. I had to do it for the family.

[@godzilla2021fan]

@@ChristianC-gy1ymtelluride is bigger

[@a.y2762]

Would you please do. POV drive of camry LE 2023 You have only one POV review for such famous vehicle (face lift) !!!😢 We are waiting for you 😊

[@WhiteMouse77]

BTW this car is one of the last that can accomodate LPG conversion and provide mileage economy out of this class too....The spare tire can be replaced on extra rear holder alá Jeep...

[@Arsham021.]

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[@WhiteMouse77]

.....and sunroof hasn't internal roll-on wind-proof netting sunshade to protect when roof is opened.....

[@seattlegolfer]

I prefer my 2022 Telluride LED lights to the bland 2023 version. Not a fan of the new front bumper either.

[@Touge_Monstro]

Anyone know the name of the song?

[@GNX-wg9if]

Kia Telluride VS VW Atlas R-Line Premium.

[@cheryll.harris4490]

Did you happen to have a tow hitch actually installed on that 2023? Mine was shipped in December without the hitch and harness due to a recall of some sort. Here it is July...nearly 7 months later and there is STILL no wiring harness in sight. No response from KIA except the supplier hasn't produced them yet. Not good KIA. I love the telluride but If I had known this would happen I would have bought another vehicle as the tow capacity was one of the top 5 reasons I bought the top model. NOT happy!

[@brunobronald1728]

What’s the difference between this and a cullinan amiright

[@ryanb8736]

A mortgage payment.

[@Y_hass]

KIA! Too bad it's a KIA... This was the slogan for it on a family guy episode lmao

[@nekerrivera]

After seeing this video I’m considering leasing this vehicle over the Acura MDX. It’s prettier inside, cheaper and more family friendly.

[@hanskurtmann6781]

All ya need are a cage and blues and twos. 😆

[@asmokingp3005]

for 55k it should have android auto and apple car play wireless not wired.

[@ShaiyanHossain]

as with every other 3 row crossover on sale, this would be better with sliding doors

[@brq44]

Then the Kia Carnival is for you

[@theonechicagoil3210]

Then go get a mini van 😂

[@belowaverageluke1369]

US A A

[@spookytook]

Is this best in class and is it reliable? I know it's a KIA

[@armandourso5602]

I know their 6 cylinder engines are bulletproof in these things.

[@Howiedewitt69]

I don’t understand why they tint the back windows but won’t do the front. That is so ugly

[@user59371]

It’s all fun and games until a group of pre-teens steal it with a screwdriver

[@mikeemannn]

Can't happen on the push button but nice try.

[@user59371]

@@mikeemannn oh yes it can they’ll also just need a USB drive 👍 make sure you throw an AirTag in your trunk or something, assuming you’ll actually want it back after some kids smoke weed in it and crash it….

[@mikeemannn]

@@user59371 You're just not informed so I won't make fun of you or anything but that's just not accurate. Although any vehicle can be stolen. None of the push buttons are affected from 23 and up. So now you know.

[@user59371]

@@mikeemannn not true, and if you only learn one thing from my comments, let it be that you need to shave your head asap. It’s time brother.

[@mikeemannn]

@@user59371 that would be a telltale sign that you're wrong because now you're attacking me personally which means you have nothing else to say. So you might as well make fun of how I look. Classic.

[@troydalveren1448]

Wait, aren’t Kia’s easy to break into ?

[@dylanverkler4552]

Not necessarily break into but to start up if you have a key start ignition, any Kia or Hyundai vehicle that has a push button start is not a target to the Kia/Hyundai theft trend.

[@YuriUK]

I don’t like exterior design 😢it looks like rest of new SUV in that class but not as exciting

[@KIAcar72]

Я бачу що ви Юрій,😅 а можете сказати чи людям в коментарях подобається ця машина? Просто раніше можна було перекласти коментарь а зараз вже зникла ця фішка. Так + - скажіть будласка ja no inglish gawarit😂

[@pix504]

First

[@bobbyc5684]

The materials look SO cheap.

[@reyeslexus]

That logo is so annoying

[@071949]

I know what you mean; the first time I saw it I did not ¨get¨ that it said KIA...

[@Quappers]

what self respecting person drives a kia

[@whoknows8678]

Looks nice. Too bad KIA's engines are utter dog shit that don't last.

[@ryanb8736]

True. Only downfall.

[@davewilson7602]

@Jonathan-mp7xgthe V6 in this is fine but the transmission has an eh record. Either way I bet the problem with this long term would be all those toys eventually will break

[@faheemabbas3965]

All those features and value for the money…. …but no reliability compared to Toyota or Honda. It’s like Kia and Hyundai don’t even exist for that reason alone….

[@michaellongueuil1732]

Korean crap. I certainly hope the motor doesn’t blow up catch fire. Like the one in Texas did. 2 days old.

[@zenon3021]

it's good you can't afford one then

[@tundrav8georgia]

Wouldn’t buy a Kia horrible company

[@sawxpatscelts]

Kia really screwed up on this one....i think the 23 looks terrible. Sure the screen is cool, but the wheels and tires they put on it are dreadful and they got rid of the amber running lights that looked so clean. Its not total trash because of the looks, but it certainly takes a step back as far as im concerned. I have a 22 white with black wheels and dune brown interior that looks infinitely better than any 2023.

[@ShaiyanHossain]

just change the wheels...?

[@davewilson7602]

@@ShaiyanHossainthat’s like $1500 bare minimum on top of the 55k+ for this trim level.

[@ShaiyanHossain]

@@davewilson7602 small price to pay for complaining about wheels 🤷‍♀️

[@Arsham021.]

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