The 2022 Kia Telluride Is America’s Most Wanted 3-Row Family SUV

[@theredline]

The Kia Telluride may not be the absolute best-selling 3-row family SUV in America, yet. But check out it’s annual sales growth in just the USA since going on sale 3 years ago: 2021 93,705 2020 75,129 2019 58,604 It also outsold the Palisade by about 9,000 units last year. We’re looking forward to seeing how Kia will improve the Telluride in years to come!

[@theMLBfan]

Ugghhh! So sick of seeing this naveen troll in the comments of every car video on KZbin. All he does is bash Toyota, GM, and others while cheerleading for all the Korean brands. 🙄

[@naveenthemachine]

@@theMLBfan the Koreans are killing it lately. That’s just a fact. GM and Toyota and ford are fine but it depends on what class of vehicle. For instance, in the compact luxury sedan class my top pick is not the g70. It’s actually the is500 As for the luxury coupe segment the LC500 wins hands down. In the fuel cell space, I’d pick the Mirai over the nexo. As a Camry owner even I have to admit that the Koreans have really come a long way lately.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@johnd3268 I thought that was the ford Explorer.

[@michaelsabatine7109]

@@naveenthemachine if you thought that was an explorer you probably need glasses just saying.

[@theMLBfan]

@@naveenthemachine nobody said they weren't. I love what all three Korean brands are doing right now but I don't go around spitting hate at the other brands.

[@CJ-fh5xq]

There was a Telluride at the used car lot portion at my local Hyundai dealership. When I went by, there was 2 different people trying to fight over to purchase the car. Crazy out there.

[@DeadAir21]

I remember seeing a used 2020 base model telluride with over 90k miles on it priced at 39k. It sold in less than a week

[@fakedazzleful]

@@DeadAir21 every new car sell quick . So it's not only kia.

[@DeadAir21]

@@fakedazzleful but I didn’t say it was new. I said it was used.

[@fakedazzleful]

@@DeadAir21 oh my bad.

[@jondwyer6149]

You drove by and just knew 2 people were fighting over it????

[@melcandido]

I bought my 2020 Telluride Ex 2 months after when it came out in the market. Lucky enough to get one before it became hot. I got the Fwd cause it has more miles per gallon and a eight seater. I bought the snow white pearl color and I put a gold pinstripes which make it more classy. I replaced the halogen headlights with LED for $65 and now more satisfied. Love driving it!

[@Ecuador006]

Smart moves

[@s.m.r.a7348]

People say kia is not so reliable, what's your say

[@VegitoBlackityBlack]

@@s.m.r.a7348 Old news. Kia has been reliable for years now.

[@samuelekowbiney4768]

How I wish this was in the Ghanaian market. KIA & Hyundai have really improved over the years even to the point where American and European brands are now gonna copy from them. Keep up the good work Sofyan!

[@kromahj]

They copying from European brands, it the other way around.

[@andrewshortt4665]

All Kia knows how to do is copy. And FYI their cars fall apart after 3 or 4 years.

[@Packerm87]

I was on vacation in FL last year and I met up with a friend and a couple their friends and it was about 6 of us, and we all climbed in this and I would checking it out and KIA hit it out of the park, nailed it with this car. There are some nit-picky things that I'm not a fan of but I would get use to it. No one complained about anything during out hour drive. My friend told me their parent drove 3hours over state lines to get one. One thing I wish with this is it had at least 300 lbs torq.

[@RLTtizME]

Isn't it highly illegal to make purchases over state lines? That is a Federal charge I believe.

[@Packerm87]

@@RLTtizME nope. I bought a car in a different state. You’re just purchasing a product over state line, you then register it and pay tax according to your state laws.

[@RLTtizME]

@@Packerm87 I was being sarcastic sweeetie.

[@9crazylegs]

@@RLTtizME I didn’t even knew that was a thing😮

[@G-XTREME]

@@RLTtizME that's not even sarcasm, maybe at least the worst attempt or perhaps the biggest backpedaling ever

[@Msherrill518]

I ordered my 2022 Telluride EX through a dealer in July of 2021. Expected delivery is in April. That's crazy! They DID honor the current MSRP, so I can't complain too much. I ordered the Pearl White with the Nightfall package. Upgraded to AWD too. I'm looking forward to finally getting her! The 3rd row is a must for a family and taking trips. It looks beautiful too!

[@tellarolston9261]

How much was the upgrade for AWD?

[@ATRichard]

Woo! Finally, first comment - LOVE our 2020 Kia Telluride S AWD! Plan to keep it for years to come, I worked at the company in product planning while it was in development too. Edit: I also have a 2022 Kia K5 GT-Line AWD - another stylish, great all-year round ride. Both get lots of compliments. Go Kia! 👍🏾

[@MAXIMATTZ]

You worked at Kia so I'm curious i owned a 16 Sorento the worst vehicle I've ever owned, do u know if Kia manufacturers there own wire harnesses reason because my Sorento had continuous electrical problems & read online & its common that people have issues with dead batteries, dashboard issues etc..I've read similar electrical issues of course not all Telluride of people having the vehicle for 1 -2 days dead batteries...I hope the reliability & customer service gets much better because my experience both were horrible.

[@8VD80Y]

My local Kia dealer doesn’t have a single Brand New Kia on the lot. They email me daily trying to get me to purchase and I laugh at the lack of inventory

[@Gamiam]

Great review! I was lucky to get my 2021 Telluride SX AWD Prestige for 56k out the door in Socal. I reached out to more than 10 dealers but didn't budge for a month till I got to a comfortable price. I was able to get the color I wanted, which was Deep Moss with the Black and Brown seat interior. Being a toyota fan for most of my life I became disappointed of the tech and quality toyota offers. Kia definitely has changed for the better and my wife and I are super happy with it. Best of luck to people looking at buying this amazing car.

[@rspen2142]

KIA came with their A-game with the Telluride. I see so many on the road. Hopefully, these good looking vehicles have the build quality to stay in the game for top vehicle picks for years to come. KIA, when I was younger, was always at the bottom of the totem pole, but kudos for becoming a notable name in the business!! 👏

[@personal8580]

my buddy working at a Hyundai dealership told me its one of the worst Hybrid system out there. i dont know if its true or not but he drives a Toyota.

[@TheNealsNextDoor]

We bought a 21 Ex nightfall in Snow White pearl last year. Our family really loves it and a road trip machine.

[@olalekangbamila]

I just want to say this is quite possibly the best car review channel out there right now. Also has one of the best intros I've seen 👌🏾 clean presentation, good information and overall helps with making a decision on what to go with. Keep it up 🙏🏾

[@Tahvyy]

Yes I agree, he’s better than most of the people who get a million views all the time. I guess KZbin is similar to high school 🤣. Any way I’m glad he’s doing these reviews.

[@iBJanky]

A lot of people are going to be underwater on their vehicles once supply catches up with the demand. Sucks especially for those who paid over MSRP.

[@BrookStockton]

Nah I don't think anybody cares. If you can afford it why not. Nobody with a working brain expects to get "market adjustments" back. Feel bad for people trolling on youtube for 3 years about resale only to see them reselling for 95-100% Must be frustrating

[@Jack31063]

It will be many, many years before supply catches up with demand. Car prices will only go up

[@RLTtizME]

@@BrookStockton Nobody with a working brain would buy ANY VEHICLE...with a big spiff over MSRP.

[@BrookStockton]

@@RLTtizME "ANY VEHICLE"? How about a 1968 Mustang hardtop with an mrsp of $2,707? Would you pay over msrp for that?

[@RLTtizME]

@@BrookStockton The as was MSRP does not reflect its current value. (Not inflated value but current market value.) You must have been sitting on the hopper while you came up with that one.

[@HVD23]

What if they popped in twin turbo of stinger ? I know target market doesn’t care about much power. But just throw one engine for those who may want one that’s if willing to pay the higher price

[@lvthud]

They have, it's called the GV 80. I totally agree and told the sale man when I test drove one. Great great SUV, but much like the Atlas it needs more power.

[@OlJackBurton]

The longitudinal twin turbo 6 isn't designed for FWD biased applications...

[@DeadAir21]

Just think if Kia had the production capacity like Toyota, they’d easily be a top 5 automaker in the US.

[@dtay8913]

Aren't they? I thought it was 1.Volkswagen 2. Toyota 3.GM 4.Hyudai/Kia 5.Ford

[@MAXIMATTZ]

Growing too fast isn't necessarily a good thing, Hyundai has becareful with reliability & customer service...Hyundai tried expanding too fast in the 80's ... I'm still paying off my Hyundai Pony.jk

[@limitedreach4446]

@@dtay8913 Honda would be on top of Hyundai/Kia.

[@ibrahimbashir6634]

@@dtay8913 Toyota is the biggest automaker and simply the best !!

[@dtay8913]

@@ibrahimbashir6634 sales say otherwise, I believe it was either 2019 or 2020 when Volkswagen overtook Toyota globally.

[@hellkitty1014]

I really think Kia was even surprised by how much of a colossal hit the Telluride was. But they checked all of the boxes for this class. Unfortunately...SX Prestige models are routinely selling for $60K+ in my area, which would certainly point me in the direction of the MDX or GV80.

[@alexanderdeburdegala4609]

MDXs and GV80s are also selling a good bit over sticker as well so there will still be big gap

[@dreambuilder1975]

What’s why I’ve got a Lexus RX450hL instead and surprisingly GX460 was in the same price range, slightly under $60k lol

[@rachegreenrg]

Kia price range up to 40k max.

[@RodStiffinton]

U can order one for MSRP. I just did

[@audleys3626]

@@RodStiffinton I bought one at MSRP as well. Priced it online then forwarded it to the dealer. Downside was the dealer being 3 hours away.

[@omgitsme435]

Yea if I could actually get one at MSRP or without some ridiculous lease terms.. They want $750+ for a 50k car, nuts

[@naveenthemachine]

You may pay a higher lease but you’ll be happier with doing that than say choosing a top end Highlander for the same price

[@chrisrobles2012]

Yeah everything is being marked up . I watched a type s being marked up 10,000 in person versus online. Then the car I just bought is now $1400 more for market adjustment and then they add in tint and leather protectant which is another $1450.

[@tungol00]

I don't think you can go wrong with a Telluride, Highlander, Pilot, or Exploder they are all competitive, in the end, it's just about preference. I purchased a 22 pilot though even it's the oldest just because my last vehicle was a 2004 honda pilot and it might be the last 3.5 v6 vtech engine.

[@entertained...]

agreed, it depends on priorities and familiarity - there are plenty of solid options in this segment and each have pros and cons.

[@tungol00]

@@entertained... Exactly, that vtec sound though is addicting lol!

[@zeljkodjukic5889]

3.5 v6 are the best engine ever made..all new engines with turbo booster are just a garbage big garbage garbage.. shit..your pilot is excellent suv s love those and recommend to everybody to buy..

[@tungol00]

@@zeljkodjukic5889 I think so too!

[@devongee1776]

Kia is making that EV9 as well, so even if for some reason they don't make an electrified powertrain for the Telluride specifically, there is an all electric Telluride-sized vehicle coming from the brand in the next couple of years.

[@gorgonismztruth1551]

Elantra N coming to my garage soon

[@glenvictor028]

Glad I'm in Canada, I got my SXL nightsky for like almost 3k under MSRP, it's not that hot in here, although slowly I'm seeing more and more of this on the road.

[@RLTtizME]

We glad you are in Canada too sweetie.

[@heyheyhe0011]

Can’t find get them I heard. They’re high in demand.

[@denislitisha7136]

I bought my wife a 2021 sx nightfall loaded here in Canada, black copper colour, she gets a ton of comments on it. Fantastic vehicle

[@gsahookah599]

You said it a few times in this video; "this is not a premium vehicle". Ok, can you specifically state why this trim level is not premium. Can you state why the complete tech package in this trim level is not premium? The cabin is just as quiet as the much more expensive brands. The leather seating, seating adjustments, the seating heat and ventilation, and the AC controls for the front and rear passengers is just as premium as the much more expensive brands. The storage and cargo space, the wireless charging, the safety tech, etc... are all equal and in some cases much better than the 'so-called' premium brands. So, again, please state specifically why you think this vehicle and trim level is not premium.

[@markl5156]

Do they really have engine issues? Like the whole lineup

[@xxxpensive1415]

Yeah probably

[@ATRichard]

No actually, that 3.8L V6 in the Telluride/Palisade is actually one of the most tried and true engines Hyundai and Kia make. That’s probably why they put it in these vehicles vs. any other engine they have. They’ve been using the 3.8L for years and years in a lot of cars - at least since the early 2000s. It was even used in the Genesis G80 too up until it’s most recent redesign.

[@NovaResource]

No. And like ARich said, the 3.8L (Lambda) engine is super reliable. It’s been around for about 15 years. Other versions of it include the 3.3L and the 3.5L en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyundai_Lambda_engine

[@damilolaakanni]

The problematic engines that I know of were the Theta engines. I don't know if they've fixed the issues or discontinued the engines.

[@richardnavratil9661]

Friend just picked this up at a dealer that honored MSRP (which in itself is crazy compared to discounts you used to get), but I've seen markups of $10k and more. On a Telluride. If you can't cover that in cash, your loan won't cover this (as the ratio of loan to value is too high). Am curious when this subsides.

[@8VD80Y]

Should be illegal. Consumers always have to pay for our governments fckups

[@vedder10]

Always can count on this channel for quality reviews. Next best thing to actually going to the DC car show this weekend.

[@TigerCS]

Soooo I bought one, largely because of the work Sofyan and team have done on this and other vehicles in the segment. I'll keep watching regardless of the fact that I won't be in the market for awhile. 😉

[@kenyaswallow5782]

It's ridiculous how stealership want 10k over MSRP, and those people that actually pay for them. This would be the SUV I'd pick if there was no mark up

[@alexanderdeburdegala4609]

Look at what they are doing at CarMax. Looked at a USED 2022 SX loaded it was selling USED for $16,000 OVER MSRP!

[@Ecuador006]

Funk the stealers

[@chuckwalla2967]

In normal times, you could probably haggle for a $3k discount plus whatever incentive KIA throws in.

[@jillthompson6110]

@@chuckwalla2967 The car was going over the MSRP even before the pandemic.

[@DianaLynn45]

My dealership didn't ask anything over MSRP when I bought mine in Dec. 2020. I was fortunate.

[@Nestle245]

The new Kia symbol looks great on this.

[@MTB_Rider_96]

I see a dozen or more of these driving around every day - great looking SUV.

[@Ecuador006]

You must be a kia employee

[@MTB_Rider_96]

@@Ecuador006 LOL - No, I would never buy another SUV, and very likely never buy a KIA unless they came out with a 500+ HP full electric pickup. That said, KIA really knocked it out of the park with the Telluride.

[@alexl.102]

Where do you live? Theyre still pretty rare in Southern California.

[@MTB_Rider_96]

@@alexl.102 Minnesota

[@ryisworld]

I’ve never seen one lol

[@elliottmanning4116]

What exactly makes something the hottest selling? How long it’s on the dealer lot? Because the Telluride’s overall sales are midpack compared to other three row crossovers.

[@thomaschristopherwhite9043]

They don't even make it to the lot probably. Most of them are probably sold by the time they step off the factory floor.

[@DeadAir21]

While the Highlander is the best selling SUV in this segment, that’s also because Toyota had the capacity to produce that many. Kia can’t produce enough of these they’re sold months before they hit the lot. And in the rare instance you find one sitting on the lot they have a markup because these dealerships know someone out there will pay it.

[@fakedazzleful]

@@DeadAir21 I thought Ford explorer was the best selling?

[@DeadAir21]

@@fakedazzleful depends on year but the Highlander beat the Explorer in 2019 and 2021. Toyota has considerably closed the gap between the two.

[@trent7080]

Yeah, Explorer, Highlander, and Traverse outsold.

[@Boone-ng7uw]

Is the 2023 model year when an refresh will happen?

[@beak1784]

Are those Kia rims?

[@TheDCMO]

Great car. I just couldn’t pass up selling mine used for 10k more than what I paid for. Crazy times.

[@fakedazzleful]

Smart moved if you ask me

[@Veyronp87]

nice return on investment hah

[@OlJackBurton]

That only works if you didn't have to buy a new car...

[@TheDCMO]

@@OlJackBurton there are new cars that still sell under MSRP. Acura RDX. Some Non M BMW X3 and low volume cars.

[@hannahkleckner282]

What color is this?

[@Salubrious101]

Its a pity this isn't in the UK market, I saw a French registered car on UK roads and it looked amazing.

[@RLTtizME]

It is too reliable for the UK market.

[@OlJackBurton]

I'm surprised there was a French version. The Telluride is only built in the Georgia plant where it competes with the Sorento and K5/Optima and later the new Sportage for units built. 95+% of them are sold to North America only. I thought the rest went to the SUV-crazed Middle East...

[@bkb2508]

In my country it's Always Landcriuser, Prado and Range Rover. The most common SUVs you see everywhere you go. I wish KIA would start marketing the telluride a lot in West Africa.

[@shopwithaaron]

Just look at the inside! No comparing!

[@tony3552]

Does this burn oil???

[@hellodzheng00]

Just be prepared to pay a ridiculous markup over MSRP. We say we are smart consumers, but then we trade in our cars every 2-3 years simply because we WANT a new car.

[@bobert866]

Kinda crazy that in 2022 that there are any cars, regardless of price, that come with halogen headlights.

[@raid7752]

When I bought my 2021 model night fall edition, they changed the snow-white pearl to glacial white pearl.

[@chuckihle6968]

Not sure why they changed the color. I love the snow-white pearl on my 2017 Sportage SX. Don't like the glacial white pearl as much.

[@chuckihle6968]

Anyone have a clue when you'll be able to place an order for a 2023 Telluride?

[@trletts]

You order now, it’s going to be a 2023…with likely a price adjustment up a little.

[@Annette_Hons]

Thank you for another great review!

[@morrisf3957]

Very nice but Toyota hylander holds high resale value something to consider when dropping 50k plus

[@darkivaz-aaa1145]

KIA resale and value has gotten better over the years

[@JDMSwervo2001]

This thing is such in high demand the resale value is more than what the msrp is

[@darkivaz-aaa1145]

@Jonathan A oh boy why talk to me?

[@LORDCOOLER714]

This SUV is ahead of it’s time for sure🔥👍🏽

[@Smilecollector120]

I have a 2019 Kia Sorento lx. I brought my car unknowingly 4 months before this come out. Now I have my eye on this. I pay off my car next year. Thinking about trading it in for this.

[@LordoftheEagles]

What would you say are the better parts of this vs a highlander? I do like theyre not a tubro engine btw

[@keyth5937]

The Highlander is very cheaply made. Test drove it. Couldn’t believe that’s what Toyota sells now. Beautiful on the outside. Inside is junk. Not to mention the absence of trunk space.

[@desertdetroiter428]

The damn things are EVERYWHERE! I knew it was gonna be a hit right from the beginning.

[@jujuike]

My sister bought this SUV in 2020 when she went to trade it in she got more than what she owed for it. She decided to keep it as the 2022 was crazy marked up pricing.

[@Anonymous-ji4sb]

It’s a Kia, It’ll be worth 12 grand when it’s 15 minutes of fame is up. She needs to take advantage of a time mark up and get a well made car.

[@truth959]

I actually consider real gauges to be more premium than digital display gauges.

[@canadabear72]

Still, simply the best in class, hands down. It's sad that we don't get this Korean car in Korea! :(

[@OlJackBurton]

Designed by Americans for Americans though (like the Hyundai Santa Cruz)...

[@canadabear72]

@@OlJackBurton That's right Jack. That design studio they have in California does some great work! But I also think that's why we don't get it here. They don't want/need to import it from the States. Hope you're healthy and safe Jack.

[@paulward2455]

I have a 2020. Was thinking about downsizing, but I probably will upgrade to a higher trim after my lease is up.

[@yolandaedsinger3718]

Kia hybrid is it coming?

[@rcoplien]

This is one of the only SUVs you can buy when you drive off a lot is worth more than you bought it for if you can get it at MSRP.

[@RodStiffinton]

Many dealers offer MSRP if you order one and are willing to wait 3 to 5 months. I ordered one last month.

[@markholle3450]

The Kia dealer in my area tried to sell me a 2021 Telluride SX with 6,000 miles for $75k firm. I blurted out "that's a non-starter" and ended the conversation. MSRP means nothing to many dealers out there. What made the Kia and Palisade special was the features for the price. For many, this is now a luxury SUV purchase and it isn't the value it once was.

[@leebr2010]

$75k for a Kia? lol

[@markholle3450]

@@leebr2010 A used Kia. Buh Bye...

[@leebr2010]

@@markholle3450 Only a true Kia fanboy would buy this and claim they'd rather drive a Kia than a BMW or Mercedes. Granted, the Kia will outlast all those cars for sure. But you have to tell people you paid $75 for a used Kia.

[@justinfontaine5539]

That's all because of the stupid covid caused chip shortage. There are simply no cars to sell and used car prices are through the roof. The country is upside down and these reviewers need to start to talk about getting a new car now is next to impossible.

[@DregGayton777]

Pearl white or wolf gray 🤔

[@dwightbooker2224]

Man I'd love to have this if they didn't have 10-15k mark ups in my area

[@user-hi1xc3pn1e]

Exactly, with a such added markup you can get a something more luxurious.

[@brutalbeautyandthebirds]

This was ridiculously helpful! Thank you so much

[@tasadem20]

Telluride is the kimchi of Kia. You cannot do without it.

[@biancal995]

So I have 2021 nightfall edition pearl white and white interior I loved my car until the window trim outside started fading like sun damage contacted kia they told me they would not fix it even tho we have bumper to bumper insurance on it so we are looking to trade it in for the new tahoe

[@johnmagana6608]

Really damn! That sucks. They should replaced that part. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@mem0ut]

Hey Sofyan, I think you need to upgrade your camera gear.

[@butkusrules08]

I hope Honda is paying attention to the popularity of Tellurides boxy design and the popularity of the boxy designs and off road capable 4runner. Their new Pilot is due for refresh next year.

[@cameronseaphus7168]

When is the 2023 Toyota Sequoia review coming??👀👀

[@sallauddin1]

I cannot say enough how much oddly designed are both Pali & Tel exterior wise. Interior wise both 😍

[@sallauddin1]

Headlights and taillights shapes are the main reason not liking them.

[@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan]

I'm assuming that this surpassed the Acura MDX in terms of three-row family SUVs~

[@drewbenefield2001]

Honda Pilot sold in 2021 143,062 Acura MDX sold in 2021 60,057

[@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan]

@@drewbenefield2001 Never mind, Honda outsells its luxury division~

[@cassondratakemoto7185]

I am torn between the Ford Explorer and the Kia Telluride. Is the Kia a better choice?

[@shopwithaaron]

The overhead rear AC vents used to have a soft diffuse setting....is that still the case?? Always liking your vids sir! And wish I needed something so large as the Telluride...sweet ride!

[@dearbulls]

Still no full LCD dash on top trim

[@ATRichard]

Probably for the full refresh (2023 or 2024).

[@alexalex-pc9wc]

I really like 7 seaters SUV... I got Santa FE XL 2015, then i changed to a Santa FE 2019 7 seaters (smaller than Santa FE XL) , then i changed to CX9 2020... I tried Honda Pilot during an half week, i also tried Palisade... Finally i decided to get Telluride 2022 GT line trim 8 Seaters ( same trim than SX ) . This is the best 3 ROW SUV so far i've ever had!!!! Little bit shorter than CX9 but much more space room inside !!! Reason why i didnt chose Honda Pilot : exterior looking was'nt enough stylish, the panel control LCD is ... so slow, laggy... Reason why i didnt choose Palisade : Exterior looking is a little bit too soft, not enough masculine style... Interior is Great, but i really don't like the button for Driving! I prefer to keep Gear lever on the Telluride. Telluride won the award of the world car of the year 2020, and also Telluride has been Named Best 3-Row SUV for Families for Third Consecutive Year in US

[@stevenkreiss2113]

Major Zonk is that the guage cluster is not full digital...

[@jimjo09]

Hey Sofyan, what do you use as your 0-60 timer? seems fairly accurate

[@theredline]

We use the Racebox, we really like it a lot and the times are very consistent with manufacturer claims.

[@jimjo09]

@@theredline Thanks!

[@lieren1806]

ordered the s today and need to wait about 2 weeks , $44k otd is insane, but my wife likes it.

[@P4SDetails]

These are such a hot ticket item right now! Great video.

[@frankarango4071]

Great review. This vehicle seems to check all the boxes, but I just can't get over the fact it's still a KIA. 🤔

[@wyatth4497]

I have the 2020 SX-P and the infotainment has a limit of 8,000 songs via USB. I don't think anywhere is mentioning this but it is a thing. It kind of makes a waste of my 256GB USB drive.

[@ruzzelladrian907]

Very handsome design. They really took inspiration from Range Rover.

[@cyvrpilot21]

Hi Sofyan, great video as always. Great information and appreciation your honest opinions. Do you think with the EV9 announcement, it would deter Kia not offer a plug-in model for the Telluride?

[@alengreen589]

Hybrid ? Turbo ? adaptive dampers ? full digital gauge cluster ? Matrix LED Lights ?

[@boban61]

No dice.

[@alengreen589]

@@boban61 I think with all these goodies they can sell a lot more Telluride´s but unfortunately they do not want to sell more.

[@boban61]

@@alengreen589 probably they are selling enough. Secondly, they need to leave some goodies for the Genesis brand.

[@IntothewestOkotoks]

Curious where you got the 79 cubic feet of space with second/third rows folded…everything I’ve seen shows 87 cu ft. Is there other ways to measure it? Great review as always.

[@RLTtizME]

How does your brain hold all of this extraneous information?

[@mgdulan4756]

A Telluride GT with quad exhaust and the 3.5TT would be the sh!t!! I would buy in a heartbeat! Just saying Kia 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@SNuts-bu7pn]

Are this reliable cars?

[@NocturnalCoffeecup_7]

My mom drives a Kia soul but I would like to actually get this car so we can have more room!

[@broadcastinknowledge]

it be interesting seen you do decibel level test on these cars . or any car you review. some of us like a quite car lol

[@TheMolina297]

This or palisade. I cannot wrap my head up to which one to get in a phew months.

[@Dannny-Lee]

A little over a week ago I did see three preproduction 2023 Kia Telluride test vehicles sporting the new rear and front-end mid-cycle facelift fascias. Was in the high desert in Northern Los Angeles county (Palmdale, CA) when I spotted them. Mainly only noticed the updated headlight assemblies on the test vehicles, since everything else was covered in cladding and camouflage. The refreshed headlights are a nice improvement, aesthetically.

[@chuckihle6968]

Anyone have a clue as to when you'll be able to put in an order for a 2023 Telluride? Only black nappa leather available for the SX model with the prestige option as I see it. Not liking black.

[@tomunderwood4283]

By chance will the Kia Telluride fit a 4x8' sheet of plywood in the back?

[@NazimViTube]

Well done. Thanks for the update.

[@whatchuwant77]

I prefer the looks of the Palisade.

[@RLTtizME]

Are you a Pimp?

[@derek17005]

We bought a 22 Pathfinder in Platinum (top) trim for $1,500 under MSRP back in August. I shopped the Pallisade and Telluride, both of them were way over MSRP and the Telluride was practically a custom order only or pay ridiculous markup that place it in the luxury category. Don't regret our decision one bit. For what they are "supposed" to sell for, yeah they're a viable option. With dealer markup, you are insane if you pay current asking. Saw a Pallisade Calligraphy today on FB Marketplace with 20K miles and they were asking $59K at a dealership LOL. Also, when did Kia decide that all of their vehicles are suddenly worth luxury prices? The new Carnival, Sorento, etc. all have huge markups when compared with other makes. No thank you.

[@Bomber-255]

Which dealership sold you the Pathfinder?

[@Ecuador006]

@@Bomber-255 harlem nissan

[@Bomber-255]

@@Ecuador006 good to know. Thanks.

[@EverythingEvo]

The new Pathfinder is decent but yeah both the Telluride and Palisade are definitely overall the better SUVs if you ask me.

[@eds6017]

Mark ups are put on by the independent dealers not by Kia.

[@nkululekoduma2281]

We just got the Palisade and Staria launched in South Africa and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised in person. these products are solid and very competitive with some of the luxury brands and even better in many ways IMO when the price is taken into consideration. just as I was amazed by those 2 Kia would follow up with a double launch of their own in the form of Carnival and Sorento and these 2 take the cake and top it off with a cherry. I honestly feel Kia is even better than its sister company in design, Aesthetics, fit & finish, dare I say they were more deserving of the N brand equivalent line of performance vehicles than Hyundai itself. Kia just feels more premium than Hyundai does and that's just me. the Palisade is cool but the Carnival is special, I have not even seen the Telluride in person my judgment can only be made based on what I saw on the new Sorento, and if anything that tells me that a Telluride is a solid car and the demand matches exactly that.

[@chrisrobles2012]

I keep hearing the warranty doesn’t matter because the dealers don’t do the work or deny engine replacements. The comments I see are on the Facebook KIA ads where someone had an issue with the stinger, and other models where they didn’t have much mileage . Could be a fluke but that’s where the warranty is suppose to satisfy the customer, but as I read, it isn’t. I really like the look and features but I guess I’d have to be comfortable knowing I’d be on my own.

[@naveenthemachine]

So you’re saying the warranty is virtually nonexistent? Also it could depend on the dealer who honors the warranty

[@thomaschristopherwhite9043]

Isn't that illegal? They can't say that and not do it and not expect to get sued to shit especially in the US.

[@NovaResource]

Sorry, that’s total BS. I’ve owned 11 Hyundai/Kia cars and have never been denied warranty work (not I had to get much done). Those owner with sour grapes tend to be louder than the many times more happy owners.

[@chrisrobles2012]

NovaResource , yeah of course you can only take 1 online comment with so much authority but c’mon almost every kia ad??? I know in the past some of the KIAs had engine problems but a new stinger ?? That was one model I was actually interested in. If you get a 10year warranty but don’t get an engine and have to rent a vehicle due to the “shortage”...that kind of sucks. On the other hand , after my mother in law was rear ended, they went to Nissan and was handed a used car while the new one was being built. Of course a 5000 deposit was put down so they knew the seriousness of the purchase. It still took 2.5 months to get the new pathfinder. If kia won’t give a used car at least until it’s resolved , that’s a shame.

[@chrisrobles2012]

Thomas Christopher White , dealers can deny warranties or do shady stuff anytime. I worked for Honda and my wife had an issue with our newly purchased 2008 model acura and the dealer told her she couldn’t bring it back a 3rd time or they would charge her. A total lie. I called and asked for their email. They lied and said they don’t have an external email for service. Well I said you can email me at my Honda email address telling me I can’t bring my vehicle in a 3rd time for the same issue. It happens . I had a similar thing with BMW with a 3rd party warranty not accepting the leaking gaskets for the valve cover and the transmission. I paid for the valve cover because it was borderline but the leaking rear main seal was suppose to be covered. I had to get another independent place to verify the leak, then went back and asked for my deductible back after they were able to get a successful claim. BMW dealers do it, and pretty much any others as well.

[@deontejones163]

What’s interesting to me is in certain cars he doesn’t like the fact that the Apple CarPlay can’t be extended to full screen but here it’s okay

[@Willster7471]

He said he chose to have it in split screen view…

[@ainanui]

Thank you!!! Im very interested but n this vehicle

[@ktl2001]

They need to offer the bench for top end trim! Family with Car Seats prefer the bench!

[@BlackButterf1ies]

Hyundai and Kia have come a long way. Five years ago, I was able to get a significant discount from the MSRP. Fast forward a few years later, they are putting 10k+ mark up on these 3 rows SUVs. I am sure the Telluride/Palisade are fine vehicles, but it does not feel right with me to be spending this kind of money on Hyundai/Kia products.

[@entertained...]

same here, if i can get one at msrp or less, it's a great value. add a markup and it's no longer a value proposition.

[@ilhommuminov708]

I believe if the Kia start working with Mercedes-Benz and use they’re Material I believe the Kia would be the best car ! The price still ok if we compare with other brands and fully loaded that price point it’s great 👍

[@jokekelleey2071]

This guy knows how everybody thinks he's got to say stuff for the rich people and something for the poor people sadly some people think this and some people say that that's what it used to be in maybe in the future that'll it'll be something

[@shopwithaaron]

Love my 2020 Stinger...but does anyone else think the new logo (which is sharp!) is always about 25% too large?? just sayin"