Luxury Temptations -- Is the 2023 Kia Telluride SX Prestige the #1 Mid-Size Family SUV??

[@paperboy8865]

To all the haters…my local dealer had the SX Prestige at $58k, well over sticker, & would not budge. Went to another dealer to get my 2020 S appraised. They had a dawning red SX Prestige beauty on the lawn out front. Imagine my surprise when they gave me only $1k less than I paid 3 years ago for my car AND took money OFF the $53k sticker of the 2023 Prestige allowing me to upgrade to this loaded Telluride. It really pays to shop around. I had zero issues with my 2020. I am disappointed about the wired Apple CarPlay and for $53k it should definitely have a real dual exhaust, not just on one side. (The faux wood grain on the dash is tacky too but the wheels make up for it) I get compliments every time I go somewhere. Who knew my 2020 would be such an amazing investment? These cars have the best residual value. Far more than my previous Highlanders or 4Runner!

[@Chineywhale]

Nice! But my friend has a 3 year old model and he decided to buy out his lease. Soon after, his AC went out, engine mounts were bad, and he had some transmission issue. Total repairs totaled nearly $6k. Not sure why warranty didn’t cover it….so I wonder if he was taking it in for service. I dunno but I thought that was weird.

[@charlesjackson1700]

They turn to garbage as they age.. Too much false hype about those vehicles..😕They start using oil as well.. and carb up.. Kia Sorrento's have bad transmissions.

[@omendarklight1526]

​@Charles Jackson Agreed, wish people didn't buy things just based on great looks and numbers. Longevity should be top priority. Kia and Hyundai don't hold up so well especially with poor maintenance

[@mrsc1742]

Did you find out why the repairs weren't covered under warranty? The only reason I'm even considering buying is the long warranty period. Any info. would be great!

[@hellkitty1014]

I'm in the minority, but I think the refresh is a step back. The front end looks way less premium, IMHO. Yes, the amber DRLs were so iconic, but even the bumper applique is just unfortunate. Our Kia dealer went from having no Telluride's available(and when they did, they had a substantial ADM on them) to being stocked with many. I wonder if the redesign has something to do with it?(or possibly new entrants like the Pilot and Mazda dampening the demand) The Palisade refresh looks so much better.

[@almassengale]

I agree. I think they made the front end look cheap.

[@xavierrobinson200]

Kia has this new out of nowhere obsession with off road looks

[@AmorFati64]

​@@xavierrobinson200 With crappy capability

[@AmericanKendoll]

Why doesn’t this have wireless Apple CarPlay ? Especially at this top trim level and price point ?

[@sachilee1]

some license issue

[@bryanbuff]

Yeah, it seems strange when other brands have it like Dodge/Jeep, Mazda, Honda, etc. Palisade doesn’t have it either, so not sure.

[@hellkitty1014]

All Dodge/Jeep vehicles have wireless AA/AC except the Charger/Challenger which are still running the old UConnect 4 system.

[@hellkitty1014]

No Hyundai/Kia/Genesis vehicles offer it, strangely enough.

[@wch966]

@@hellkitty1014 actually they do have wireless AA/CP in the lower models with the BASE infotainment systems. Very ODD in my opinion! Why not reverse that decision and have wireless in the upper trims? Again, very ODD!

[@DisneyMusicVideos]

Love that brown interior! That color would easily be my top pick for my future vehicle.

[@joegrahe3958]

Shopped them really hard at the beginning of this year to replace my wife's POS 2013 Honda Odyssey. Had zero'ed in on the SXP Xline. Just couldn't bring myself to pay the several thousand (5-15k) over MSRP that every dealer wanted. And they weren't afraid to tell you about it (imagine paying almost 70k for a Kia?!?) Just assures that I will never step foot in a Kia dealership again. And after all that I saw Car Care Nut's review of the Palisade underpinnings and made me very happy I did not take the bait.

[@paperboy8865]

Gotta shop around. My local dealer wanted $58k+ for the SX Prestige. I shopped around & pulled into a different dealer who had a dawning red beauty on the front lawn. They gave me only $1k less than I paid for my 2020 S three years ago AND took money OFF the $53k sticker! I got an amazing deal & drove out in my Prestige a couple of hours later. My 2020 turned out to be a great investment. Made even better by a dealership that wanted to keep me in a Telluride, & upgrade me to almost the top trim level!

[@jeremysantaana859]

Love the new interior changes of the Kia Telluride 😍🔥

[@tonywong9105]

It was a fun 20 months owning this vehicle when it first came out, I ended up trading it in for a Kia Sorento PHEV once I noticed 18 mpg overall with mainly local miles. It would be so perfect if there is a hybrid or PHEV version. Although EV9 (Electrified Telluride) is coming out soon but the poor US charging infrastructure will make the EV9 a dealer breaker for me.

[@brokeboy87]

Other people that complained about the fuel mileage ended up going with the Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The Sorento hybrid is also a great option just as long as it doesn't have a DCT for reliability reasons.

[@3ha5choe44]

@@brokeboy87 They are two different types of SUV. If anyone goes to Highlander Hybrid, especially recent models, they should have never bought gasoline V6 SUV. I currently own 2 Highlanders, one for V6 gasoline and the other for V6 Hybrid. Even V6 Hybrid, I am complaining lack of acceleration and responsiveness. And very small 3rd row and cargo space. It depends on what you need.

[@barbz_zayne]

in the back behind the third row, the load floor can be put in a lower position instead of just having under floor storage.

[@brokeboy87]

Good to know.

[@futurepaver2039]

Very nice car! One gripe I do have however, and frankly I'm surprised to see nobody else mentioning this online, but the lack of ability for the rear passengers to control their own sunroof, over their head. I don't really understand why that switch is only in the front. Other than that no complaints

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan]

I gonna pick up this vehicle someday y'all!

[@534N69]

I love your videos because you always show the key fob Show it better in the future pls!

[@kencoleman8929]

Beautiful and compelling package, just not sure about dealer practices and mark-ups. Never worry about you guys though, your reviews are always a slam dunk! 🌞👍👍

[@wngus47]

Here in CA, no mark ups

[@atulyaop2803]

I love the telluride. It’s a really nice features like u get in expensive luxury suvs. Keep up the good work.

[@stepplaxer]

Anyone hear talks about wireless Android Auto? I'm looking into a 2024 Prestige X-Line and caught somewhere that it still isn't implemented. Wireless charging but wired Android Auto is blah for a top of the line trim package.

[@doakpaul9653]

I am loving this Telluride, I watch this video just about everyday! You two brothers make the best videos 😊

[@CarConfections]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@2504499]

What a feature rich crossover. Amazing .

[@justinandrew1071]

The Telluride is such a dream car 😫 our Sorento Hybrid will do for now 😁

[@patone2184]

They look very nice, but they don’t last that long

[@XChronicHash]

Is it Kiaboys-proof?

[@erictavares678]

they finally got a software update, no one is ever truly safe from the kiaboys

[@jayparks3051]

😂

[@jmahizzle]

Black is considered a $495 optional paint color?

[@CarConfections]

Correct. Most colors are optional on the Telluride

[@garzdiva]

The old amber DRL was iconic...

[@joshuawang5859]

Great review, this trim level makes the Telluride look more like a luxury vehicle

[@CarConfections]

Thanks, Joshua

[@CH-sk2bl]

Can u use the adaptive cruise so we can see how it works

[@marcusturner5291]

Nice review keep up the good work fellas

[@CarConfections]

Thanks, will do!

[@joebledea]

I still think the Hyundai Palisade has a nicer, classier look overall, very happy with mine. Interior feels better designed (more practical - especially the center console) in the Palisade as well. Same price when comparing features, I would opt for the more luxurious looking palisade any day over the telluride,but the telluride does look like the average man's range rover.

[@husnainkhan5717]

Great work

[@makatron]

I kinda liked the orange oval in the previous headlights. Still looks way better than the Palisade IMHO.

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Excellent review!😸

[@bogart5131]

Center console should be like that of highlander.... Sliding

[@heshamqasim]

Greeat review ❤✌️

[@bogart5131]

How i wish this could be the exterior and interior espcially the seat of that of lexus gx, they just have to fix the engine so the mpg will increase

[@darriontunstall3708]

It looks great!!

[@MuhammadUmar-ip6ch]

Fantastic 😊

[@sflscott11]

A dealer near me that charges no dealer fee still marks up the Telluride $2400 over MSRP.

[@tanekiagrant8479]

I would maybe by the Kia Telluride over the Palisade

[@tahran5782]

I totally agree with you

[@brokeboy87]

You're going to be missing out on the massage seats.

[@Superman-xr1oh]

No 3rd row decline or heated seats, no power folding 3rd row, no thanks.

[@Superman-xr1oh]

​​@@brokeboy87 And that too. And also, no ridiculous standard transmission in a Palisade either.

[@trletts]

@@Superman-xr1oh Telluride has things the Palisade doesnt. Like the power folding side mirrors. It just all depends on your preference.

[@husnainkhan5717]

Outstanding

[@cvan7681]

Here in Canada they're way too expensive, 7 - 10K more than the Hyundai Palisade and the'yre not worth the extra cash, for my money. I'd save the money and get the Palisade.

[@ZeeshanKhan-qm9uv]

Excellent👍

[@nel1962]

Very nice but the new Mazda CX 90 appeals to me more.

[@AAly-hf5mg]

Beautiful

[@rustlesee]

I wish manufacturers and dealers would stop doing that pulsing brake light. It’s technically illegal, as flashing red lights are for emergency vehicles. 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@RealKevGotEm]

I noticed that on Tesla idk if that’s due to a problem or not

[@rustlesee]

@@RealKevGotEm probably a problem 😉😂

[@jayparks3051]

It just looks like that on that camera angle. They are not like that from factory.

[@RealKevGotEm]

@@jayparks3051 someone at the traffic light had a Tesla and the brake light flickered when they pressed on it

[@jayparks3051]

@@RealKevGotEm I’m not referring to Tesla but not surprised. I work @ Kia.

[@lijok3863]

Honda Pilot will be a realiable and safer choice 🔥🔥

[@khankhajjak4714]

Fabulous car 🚗

[@rkp80]

Msrp and real price at the showroom are totally different. I own a telluride and bought it almost 7000 more than the msrp.

[@deuce252]

Flashing third taillight? Crap add-on by Car Town Kia?

[@CarConfections]

Yes, that is aftermarket

[@JTKels]

Nice prefer know reliability of Toyota Highlander Platinum

[@mq46312]

Only in North America is this considered a mid-size SUV.

[@AnasAmin-hc3gv]

Lovely

[@jbluth1628]

No wireless CarPlay?? Come on Kia.

[@jaketanner109]

no power tilt is a bummer though...and that fact that it's a KIA is a bit concerning given all the failures of the past.

[@RealKevGotEm]

Idk how this can surpass a Mazda CX 90? It’s a damn Kia and it’s highly unreliable 😂

[@brokeboy87]

The Mazda CX-90 being rear wheel drive makes it a bit tight in overall space however, it actually has some performance under the hood.

[@Superman-xr1oh]

The CX-90 has a joke of a 3rd row.

[@charlesjackson1700]

Kia's have always been unreliable... You better ditch them when the warranty runs out 😉

[@trletts]

Where's your data that the Telluride specifically is any more unreliable than anything else in the class?

[@almassengale]

The Kia falls behind the Mazda on many fronts but it beats it on cargo space and 3rd row room which are major factors for a family car.

[@GoOp790]

Engine catches fire in 3, 2…

[@charlesjackson1700]

😂🔥👍3-2-1 ignition🔥🔥🔥

[@trletts]

No Telluride engines have caught fire. It's the wiring harness for the hitch that is a potential.

[@GoOp790]

@@trletts iv seen multiple tellurides on fire

[@trletts]

@@GoOp790 Like I said, not engine.

[@omendarklight1526]

​@@trletts I mean, it's still just as bad, regardless where it came from. NO car should burst into flames 🔥, especially a family vehicle!!

[@kenchy318]

Like IKEA furniture it’s pretty but won’t last

[@bogart5131]

Thats the main issue.....

[@MuhammadUmar-ip6ch]

V amazing

[@dylan.2050]

It a luxury suv

[@Superman-xr1oh]

A lot of butthurt in the comments.

[@ronniejuayno9679]

Hell no to this car my friend had not even couple years transmission went down and the dealer gave him a hard time.

[@arunraju9705]

That dual screen setup looks very cheap - the graphics look gawdy and cheap. There is something off about the vehicle.

[@RealKevGotEm]

It’s a Kia that is what it is 😂 it could not beat a Mazda

[@katmanjenks1961]

Whiney Simpleton! What do you drive?

[@Superman-xr1oh]

​@@RealKevGotEm If Mazda made a decent competitor in the midsize suv segment, I'd go for it. But the 3rd row on the CX-90 is a joke.

[@RealKevGotEm]

@@Superman-xr1oh sorry I read that wrong. Yes the third row is a joke 100% but the car itself is very nice

[@Superman-xr1oh]

@@RealKevGotEm I agree, it is a nice car.

[@RealKevGotEm]

Mazda CX 90 has more power than all of its completion and its reliable

[@davewilson7602]

We have no idea if it’s reliable it’s an all new platform and an all new engine, they might all be duds

[@Superman-xr1oh]

But the 3rd row sucks on the CX-90. Why do you need performance/power to take Johnny and Sally to school?

[@hellkitty1014]

Explorer Platinum offers a 400hp V6. I believe the Grand Highlander will offer 360hp. So, not quite on the Mazda and its performance is just ok, despite its large power number.

[@almassengale]

The problem is that it is worst in class in cargo space and has a pitiful third row. That matters in a family car.

[@Superman-xr1oh]

@@almassengale Exactly. "But, oh my gosh it has 320 hp and it's so fast!!!"

[@naveenthemachine]

This has objectively ended the grand highlander and the upcoming TX. Because this suv is just that good

[@rahimi4762]

Nope. The Lexus will last longer a d go off road a d so will the Highlander. Kia has iffy engineering

[@ramennoodlz]

That’s a hilarious claim

[@chezzyperson3339]

Still waiting for a proper three row from Genesis which will be the GV90 and it better not be EV only

[@naveenthemachine]

@@rahimi4762 the GH is nowhere near as nice as the telluride

[@kevij371]

But it's not reliable as the GH and TX

[@RealKevGotEm]

Also the grand highlander is a complete joke 😂