Let’s go off road with some 21” low profile tires, lol.

The Sorento's 3rd row is actually quite spacious! I'm 5 foot 11 and 200lbs and still have several inches of legroom!

Needs a 1” lift, 17” rims and good AT tires! I think this test will be easy for it.

I dont know if anyone else addressed this, but I am going too. Y'all are complaining about the tires and how they aren't good for off-road, but in truth all the cars he brings to the trail dont have off-roading tires, just the stock manufacturer tires. This test is meant to see how a car straight off the lot can do in the real world. All cars are on there manufacturer specific tires, which aren't off road ready, so no point complaining.

99.999% of people won’t take this car off-road.

Excellent review. 👏🏻 This is a far more in-depth look at the real capabilities of the Kia Telluride than the mostly superficial reviews that the slick used car salespeople types provide.

When you're late picking the kids up from soccer practice and you need to take a shortcut.

Well, that was 15 minutes of my life I'll never et back, I'm A Telluride LX owner, live in the country and tow my boat or a small enclosed trailer with motorcycles for Long distant engagements.and must say I love my Kia! It's very capable for my needs. lol

Good and fair review, Ryan. The Telluride is impressive in many ways. Ignoring the marketing hype about its suitability for rock climbing, river fording, and such, it's a very strong contender in its class. And it's clear that both KIA and Hyundai needed vehicles to compete in the larger midsize crossover market segment. The Sorento and the Santa Fe, each about 189 inches in length, are in the "tweener" class with vehicles like the Honda Passport among others and where all but the Sorento offer only two row seating. I have to object, however, to your characterization of the third row of Sorento as being "too small for anything other than the tiniest of children." (0:30-0:35). The Sorento's third row is definitely an "occasional use" feature. In our family, it's stowed about 90% of the time. But when we need it, it easily accommodates a couple of teenagers or average size adults on a local trip. In fact, it does a better job of that than several of its larger competitors. Consider the third row headroom and legroom of the Sorento vs several rivals. KIA Sorento: 36.3" HR; 31.7" LR; 189" Length Mazda CX-9: 35.4" HR; 29.7" LR; 199" Length Honda Pilot: 38.9" HR; 31.9" LR; 196.5" Length Toyota Highlander (2020 w/o sunroof): 35.9" HR; 27.7" LR; 192.5" Length Subaru Ascent: 36.3" HR; 31.7" LR; 196.8" Length Ford Explorer (2020): 38.9" HR; 32.2" LR; 199" Length KIA Telluride: 38.1" HR; 31.4" LR; 196.9" Length. As the actual specs indicate, the Sorento offers a surprisingly accommodating third row. More than the CX-9 that's 10" longer, more than the Highlander, and virtually identical to the Subaru Ascent that is nearly 8" greater in overall length. Most surprisingly, it has a tiny bit more legroom in the third row than the Telluride! If the Sorento's third row is suitable only for "the tiniest of children," what does that say about practically every other three row midsize crossover? I wouldn't claim the Sorento is an ideal vehicle for six or more passengers on a trip with luggage/gear. (That's a minivan's mission statement.) Given its smaller size than other "midsize" SUV's, it sacrifices cargo space behind the third row (11 cubic feet) to accommodate third row passengers. And the fact that access to the third row is available only from the passenger side is a weakness justified by KIA as a "safety feature." But for chauffeuring a gaggle of teenagers around town or transportation to an event for 6 or 7 average size teens or adults when a second vehicle would otherwise be required, it's more than adequate.

Test drive it yesterday it’s awesome very solid driving felt great. Comfy great 👍 loved it. Just hard to get u need to order it. Only negative I felt was the grill. Going to be a killer to clean bugs. Other than that beautiful room. So quiet drive ever. Loved it. Tried it and the Santa Fe. Loved it to but about 10k difference so hard to decide. Don’t drive the loaded one first. It was super hard so I told my salesman I have to sleep on it. Both was awesome.

Off-road tires and a better drive more would have helped here.

@17:02 He set driving mode at "COMFORT" and lock "AWD". It might be better to use "SMART" to change the torque distribution on slippery rocks.

Excellent video clearly showing and explaining once again that the majority of the so-called AWD Systems being sold are mostly marketing hype, not reality, nothing like real AWD in the real world.

thank you for the details regarding AWD system. Wish other reviewers would point things like this out when they do reviews...but I guess that's why I subscribe to your channel and like you videos.

good test, good job! dont listen to all the keyboard "testers". You did the right thing - KIA did all the marketing talk and you tested as is and obviously exposed that BS. one should not upgrade tires, lift a vehicle, remove bumpers and fenders and what not to test if this is a good offroader if KIA claims it is. good job for exposing marketing lies like that

Next up: driving a gladiator up Moab with drag racing slicks

I know it’s limitations to what the manufacturer will allow you to do to the vehicle. But you guys should do a revisit of each car with all terrains and/or a lift kit. Would allow future buyers who want to do something like to know before buying! Love the videos!

Considering that was wet rock and city tires, and you didn't put it in snow mode, that was pretty impressive. As a buyer, my main concern is reasonable safety in the snow. Maybe driving on some gravel roads less than 0.5% of the time. Maybe having to park on some grass 3-4 times a year. Clearly the marketing department got a little carried away in trying to portray this car as a fully capable Land Rover. But let's face it, most auto makers show unrealistic scenes in commercials. They are selling the dream, not the reality of the day care run and shopping. If you really are going to do endless off-roading you should probably consider something a bit more designed for that purpose. And ask yourself if a three row crossover is even what you need.

Yeah, I think Kia screws up with that commercial. I don't think anyone thinks this is threat to Jeeps and capable of catching air. But when Kia puts out a commercial like that, I can see how some customers may get upset when their Kia doesn't perform up to Kia's commercial. I think this review is very good. Excellent really! I think he was fair and honest throughout. This Kia is not going to survive Baja, and Kia should stop trying to mislead customers. This isn't what this SUV was made for or will be used for. If Kia wants to imply it can take this sort of abuse (commercial) than Kia had better be willing to warranty and damage from such treatment.

This is now my new dream truck!

Sounds like his trying to hate the car. Tires are importen, offroading with city tires is not a way to go...

Strangely, I think I'll go with the Telluride. Thanks for the review.

Nice background music everything's on point about this channel 🙂

Great Video @driving sports TV! I think the Kia Telluride is perfect for most families! They appeal to the masses. Thanks for confirming what I thought I knew about the Kia Telluride. It has a brake based AWD system, much like the current Subaru's and it's center diff lock would only be equivalent to Subaru's xmode (which tries to lock torque front to back 50/50, but will unlock under stress). It's like Xmode without the hill descent control and advanced individual wheel braking. I think Subaru's AWD system is a bit better, but the Telluride has a superior drivetrain. I understand why you didn't take the Kia on the same course as the Honda Passport. Even if approach and departure angles weren't an issue, I don't think the Tellurides open front and rear differentials would be able to handle the same obstacles. Dual clutch rear differentials seems to be the cats meow right now. It seems to the new standard in AWD systems. I actually bought my Honda Passport because of your video's. I love this thing!

I love your style of car review. You explained the 'AWD' in plain and easy to understand language including the illustration in video clip as to what you are talking about. Nice!

Simply best looking new SUV on the market. Bravo Kia.

This is a great AWD system, one of the best in the industry at the moment. You can't expect this thing to perform well off-road wearing those street tires. It's like trying to walk up a really steep hill wearing flip flops. Not going to happen.

Wasn’t the driving mode set to comfort? When he pushed the diff lock button, the driving mode was set to comfort mode.

Good presentation. Good to test the limits of the vehicle, especially as manufacturers tout it as something else.

Amazing cruise on the rough ride.👋👋👋

To all the haters he tested it how you would buy it hopefully Kia improves the AWD system or simply let magna take care of this task. Great review man well done : )

Great review. Thanks.

"That's a bigger rock than I thought" 🤣🤣🤣 I replayed that part at least 7 times..made the whole video 📹

What do you think of jeep active drive I system which is used in the jeep cherokee?

I have the sx and love it. The only thing I don’t like is the uvo.

All the vehicles you mention at the end are either less reliable or more dangerous in IIHS and NHSTA tests or both. That's the problem. It's been almost a year since you made this video. It would be nice if we had a bit more information about the Telluride's off-road capabilities. No cross-cut test, and you didn't even use smart or snow mode, as far as we could see. You're the among the best sources for this kind of information on KZfaq. Please don't let us down.

Is there a reason why you tried tackling this hill in comfort mode and not try any of the other driving modes during your ascent? It seems that maybe the other modes would have an impact on the traction control allowing for more, or less, wheel slippage. I understand that the lock should provide 50/50 split between front and rear, but with open diffs traction control would play a critical role in providing reaction where available. I always enjoy your videos and appreciate you diving into some of the more technical aspects in your reviews.

I enjoy the videos where you test the awd on same road. I’d love to see you do the Jeep Grand Cherokee with Quadra Trac 2 system.

great review ,...love this

your tires are not adequate for wet rock and climbing, i have a Telluride myself, and in Canada they are equip with Michelin all weather tires, and trust me i went off-roading in places that are very similar with the TV Add, and great video by the way !!!

Hey as long as you never really want to go take a trip into the mountains or parks or have friends who have cabins you'll be good to go.

Great honest review.. I do feel the street tires & the wet slippery rocks played a big part in his off road capabilities. Noticed you did not use the Snow Mode…. would have thought it would provide the most capability for traction. Appreciate if anyone can chime in on the Snow mode. Thanks

Dude it’s the tires. You get the right tires on a fiesta and it’ll do that trail.

Looks rad! Really can't decide between this or a Subaru Forester Touring or Ascent Touring

Very thorough review

Your videos are fantastic. This type of review shows me how the AWD system will work in crappy snowy conditions so it's quite useful. Ignore the Dunning-Kruger effected commentors. This AWD system is crap IMO and wont help much in getting through tough snowy conditions. What good is AWD if when one wheel spins the whole vehicle comes to a stop?

at less put it on snow mode which is the best mode you will get for semi off roading with the 4wd lock

Very interesting and informative test

Fact: "He doesn't know how to drive in OFF ROAD situation" Have a great day to y'all

How does match up to the 2020 Mazada CX-9? Will you do a review of the CX-9?

I wish you lived in Oregon, I would love to make video's with you. Very nicely done. I think with a really good AT/MT tire, this rig would do much better off road. Maybe an 18 inch wheel so you could put a larger tire on.

You might see it as normal because you are used to it, but it is very beautiful nature, I enjoyed watching it.

Love this channel, but man you fly on these trails 😂😂

They need a sport version with exterior styling with more power and a true torque vectoring AWD then I'd be interested. Interior and overall build quality looks great.

Despite the criticism this is actually a good practical review.

Great review and excellent video/sound quality!

What’s your top three row suv off road so far? (In the non high end market, so Telluride, Pilot, Palisade, Atlas, Highlander, Ascent etc) Thanks! :)

Are you tested the subaru ascent on the same escenario? Tell me about the awd

Definitely a fan of this vehicle and plan on getting the SX AWD but can’t stand Pilot’s 9 speed (I’m paranoid about the previous issues in the 9 speeds) but this is hard for me as I have an Acura with SH-AWD and love the AWD system... unbeatable

Very well made video. Like the production quality, the audio is crisp, very nice angles. And exactly what we're looking to learn about

You are filming this solo, good job

I love kia teluride ♥

Hello what do u think about lincoin aviator tell me about something difference with telluride kia thanks paris mazhar

Best looking SUV on sale today.

Love to see what it does with 6” of snow

Good feedback on the lane follow and 4x4 capabilities. No BS, and it was very entertaining seeing you cross the rocks.

I can do that by my 2004 chevy aveo... show us a real off-road like the commercial

to be hornest with you, for an onroad family SUV, the Telluride's rock climbing ability is actually top in its class......

Listening to this individual clearly gives me the impression that he does not like the Kia brand. At the end of this video, he recommends some alternative Toyota products that, of course will be two to three times more pricey than this brand, and without many of the features that Kia offers in this particular vehicle. But you have to admitted, Kia is certainly coming out with a line up of vehicles that is surprising many of us, in quality and features. Kia is boldly taking over.

Very nice vide I like video Good job

Headlights are 😎

Everyone saying that this is an irrelevant test is wrong. Kia advertises this as rugged and off-road ready vehicle and he's testing the stock version of the car to see if it performs as advertised. Other SUV's can complete this trail on street tires too. Those saying he can't drive off-road are also wrong because he's purposefully stressing the system.

Sure i wish this would have some 4x4 system like Touareg has, but then the price would go up too

Are you taking the Lexus LS500 off-roading too?

For dryer So Cal weather (and a 4x4 Expedition for off-road), would you opt for FWD instead of AWD to gain a couple MPG? Or are there other advantages to AWD for dry street driving, other than better rain and mild off-road performance?

A Ford escort with all weather tires could have gone up that driveway - I mean off road trail. 😁. Like I believe the fellah in the video was saying - any tougher off road trail and the front bumper probably would have gotten ripped off of that Kia. Still a good looking vehicle and looks to be a lot of car for the money. Great review overall. Thanks for putting it together.

Privacy screen? I thought that was sun blocking screen?

great review I knew those commercials were over the top this thing is a knock off of the 2011-2019 explorer and no hill descent it's less than the 2011-2019 explorer. Can't you tell I'm a Ford guy🤣

Excellent car!!!

That's funny. I traded my Pilot in for the Telluride. Love it.

Are y'all going to do an explainer of Kia/Hyundai AWD system? Is Hyundai's HTRAC the same system that KIA gets? Been looking at the 2020 Sportage SX Turbo and was curious how it performs.

You do Volvo XC90 T5 AWD next I love some test

Excellent review and vidieo. Keep up the great work !!! 👍

I like your video

I'm a Telluride owner. With offroad 20". Trust when 8 tell u this guy is full of it in this review

reading the comments this dude didn't do the job properly, pips just love this Kia.

Just excellent car!!!

how does this compare to the Subaru all wheel drive system?

Reminds me of when I went trekking for the first time in snow with Nike sneakers.... not fun and obviously not well equipped even though I am in shape

Normally you would air down the tires and disconnect your swaybars when offroad so the car doesn't lift the wheels off the ground when articulating.

For what it is I thought it done decent. Now if someone wants to take it on that kind of road very often they probably should swap out to a more all terrain type tire. Primal outdoor is doing something I consider interesting with a telluride. But he ain't leaving it stock either.I'm guessing it would be a good family hauler when the weather got bad. To be honest though if someone planned to do any hard core off road they should probably not both with any crossover. Go for a $runner,Land cruiser,jeep or something like that.

It's more a class Urban SUV 🖤🔥💫

At the end, you mention 4Runner and and Honda Passport for two row, how come Jeep Grand Cherokee was not mentioned?

Thanks - can you re-visit the new Toyota Highlander Hybrid. I don't expect it to go off-road but would like to see if they improved on the AWD-e system you previously tested in the RAV4.

This is great looking car

I like the format of your reviews. Thanks for covering third row space consistently and awd systems. Can you comment as to what had more 3rd row room; this or the new Sequoia?

I've been looking and driving both the Telluride and the new Honda Passport. I do love the interior of the Telluride better, especially with the larger LCD screen, but as you said, the Honda has a much better AWD system.

Will it be available in India.?

So what vehicle would you suggest for an occasional off road user with SUV ?

I forgot to mention that if the trailer you are towing has electric brakes the Telluride comes with a four-prong plugin for your lights but you will need a seven-pin type plug for your brake controler