I just got a 2024 Kia Telluride almost a month ago. We upgraded from a 2013 Kia Sorento (that lasted us 11 years/140k miles). So far I absolutely LOVE the telluride as far as interior space and the way it drives. My biggest concern/complaint though… while the interior looks very nice and luxurious it all feels really cheap. Like everything from the synthetic leather seats to the cup holders for second row passengers to basically any thing plastic, it just doesn’t feel durable. Considering it’s a family car this is a major downfall because kids are rough on stuff. So happy my kids are officially out of car seats/boosters because the material of the telluride seats don’t feel like they will hold up well to car seats (especially if you take them in and out of the car often). So be prepared to order a lot of protective gear for the interior if you have young kids.
@jacoponoris97905 ай бұрын
I currently own a Kia Sorento all the way from 2008, i just love the way it looks and demands respect on the streets and I'm seriously considering upgrading to a telluride too
@screammachineman5 ай бұрын
When I sat in the grand highlander, the Pilot, the Traverse (new 2024), Grand Cherokee L, and the Palisade...THOSE all felt cheaper than the Kia. To each their own.
@johnlocke34815 ай бұрын
Im so glad you said that. We just checked out the kia and hyundai offerings and they all look and feel so cheap and low quality.
@jimlittle57695 ай бұрын
@@jacoponoris9790 My wife and I still have our 2018 Sorento, but we traded in my Stinger for a Telluride last week. No regrets.
@jdavi1955 ай бұрын
I have 2 toddlers and the 23 telluride xline when it first release. I haven't has any issues with the interior (terracotta) no issue.
@XX-1665 ай бұрын
Hated the amber lights before and still hate them with the upgrade. The 2023 white ones were nice
@NaomiSakamotoАй бұрын
Thanks for this!! Great review! Getting ours next month on the lot!
@JoseHernandez-mi4rb5 ай бұрын
Awesome and well-detailed review!
@mig38727 ай бұрын
For $54k did they fix all the fire hazard issues? I think trailer hitch?
@naveenthemachine6 ай бұрын
Trail hitch causing fire isn’t the same as engines catching fire
@jimlittle57695 ай бұрын
Chased it and caught it! Love it!
@chrisandsoforth3195 ай бұрын
"It's a smart application of a really worth-while technology." Any credentials you might've once had as an automotive journalist just went out the window with that statement. By now, EVERYONE knows that engine start-stop features are a complete joke. It has every reason to be hated by drivers. The amount of wheel reinvention that was required to make it work was ridiculous for the tiny benefit it provided. Much as I'm not an electric car guy (until they greatly improve, at least), even I can agree that, if you're going to buy a car with a start-stop function, you really should be buying a hybrid instead. A hybrid is going to offer much more OVERALL environmental benefit versus start-stop and you're adding just a few more additions to the system. Start-stop adds a ton of complexity for a lot of grief and a trivial environmental benefit by comparison. Also, hybrids have reached a point where the tech is much more reliable and easier to service. Full electric vehicles, on the other hand, are STILL a complete joke except for a very select few drivers who live in a sweet spot where they have unlimited access to conveniently located fast chargers and, for that matter, never go far from home. Until you can charge one up in the same time it takes to fill your tank with gas and for less money, they're not even a consideration for 99% of us.
@alejandroalbino72782 ай бұрын
I have a ‘24 forte with wireless carplay.. i’m surprised they put it on a cheaper sedan and not a nicer suv like the telluride
@BeachVolleyballVideos5 ай бұрын
IMO the 2024 hyundai sante fe is better
@mannisalic21416 ай бұрын
KIA Has just issued a recall order with its Telluride model?
@reagan46406 ай бұрын
thinking of getting one, could you tell me the reason for the recall?
@kaseymekail6096 ай бұрын
When it’s in park, it still had the tendency to roll and I heard they expect YOU to pay for it but will reimburse you. Hell NO! And I really liked them but now I don’t I want one. SMH!
@kimbut73765 ай бұрын
@kaseymekail609 only for certain ones....I had mine for 2 plus years no issue and I just upgraded to a 2024 .....
@s.shawkey14274 ай бұрын
@@kaseymekail609 Just took mine in for that issue and no charge.
@CoolProGamer125 ай бұрын
My favorite is the windoes
@BitsBytez7 ай бұрын
good review
@-kt6dq7 ай бұрын
Good video.
@skillet40684 ай бұрын
Needs a little more ground clearance.
@FadedHolySoldier6 ай бұрын
54k for a korean vehicle that has issues early on...nope. I'm fine with my acura 2008 still pushing at 250,000 miles
@s.shawkey14274 ай бұрын
Saw one at the dealers today - $72K loaded.
@bedbath90562 ай бұрын
Best SUV in my opinion, I have Audi Q5 and it's tiny, Q5 back seat (2nd row) is a joke. I am getting this car. I love Amber light !
@naveenthemachine7 ай бұрын
Still the best in class Rip to the grand highlander and TX who failed miserably as usual to compete with the best All pros no cons
@nealkanth6 ай бұрын
I love my telluride
@johnlocke34815 ай бұрын
😂😂😂 I just looked at all the 3 row offerings and the Grand Highlander was by far the most quality. Kia’s look so tacky and cheap in person. Black gloss is so ugly. It’s the ship lap of car design.
@naveenthemachine5 ай бұрын
@@johnlocke3481 no it’s not. Only a fangirl says the grand highlander is quality. The Toyota has significantly more hard plastics than the Kia and you can tell the Kia looks more upscale
@luiscandia28553 ай бұрын
81 81 this 0
@AboveInShadow7 ай бұрын
The front and rear lights are so ugly.
@johnlocke34815 ай бұрын
In person the whole car is ugly as hell tbh. It looks soooo cheap and tacky. Black rims were never attractive and they really aren’t doing this any favors
@johnlocke34815 ай бұрын
These look so “ghetto” in person. Really wanted to love it, but it’s just tacky shiny toy plastic looking. Not sure who they are popular with or why. The interior is cool, but when I see these I kind of cringe at who would buy them 😅
@TraciPotter-s5kАй бұрын
Wiegand Tunnel
@imranmeliala90165 ай бұрын
Isi j
@bayodaman7 ай бұрын
companies need to stop putting that long screen across. It looks ugly and it shouldn't be a trend.
@dyl60856 ай бұрын
Cry about it.
@David-by4jf6 ай бұрын
no the long screen looks beautiful. u just cant afford it lol
@bayodaman6 ай бұрын
@@David-by4jf 🤣🤣🤣 your such a bum stop talking to me. Just picked up my brand new 2024 genesis fully loaded today actually so this is hilarious 🤡🤡 my opinion has nothing to do with you do mind your business
@bayodaman6 ай бұрын
@@dyl6085 I really wish you could post pictures on KZbin 😂😂 I would post the new car I just got today so we can see who’s crying
@David-by4jf6 ай бұрын
@@bayodaman u say it is ugly but yet u bought it? sure lol go drive ur 2006 civic