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The plastic under the seat is not a build issue. From the factory the seats are covered in plastic. The dealer is supposed to remove the plastic prior to delivery. If they don’t, then that isn’t the fault of the factory.

I feel like the whole purpose of this video was the flex of having 2 Porsche’s in your garage 😂

I love the look of these, but am going to be VERY curious what the long-term reliability of the Telluride and Palisade will be.

Enjoyed the review and what you enjoyed and issues you have. Comparing this to Porsche seems odd. Most of the negatives pointed out are personal issues/habits. I like the information about the oil issue and coolant and hope to see it addressed by kia either as a singular issue on this car or if there is a broader issue. Thank you for taking the time to make this video review as an average user. My family has been looking at the Telluride for a few years.

I had a 2021 S trim with AWD. Loved it. Unfortunately another driver pulled out in front of me and my son. Thankfully no one was seriously injured. I was traveling at about 55 miles per hour when the other driver drove into the intersection. There was no time to react. I hit the passenger side of the other car. The telluride was able to slow down some, how much I don’t know, but I didn’t have enough time to do anything at all. The drivers side of the Kia took the brunt of the collision. The entire cab of the telluride stayed intact. IMO the car couldn’t have performed better. I think that in an older car either me or my son would have likely submarined some under the dash and sustained injuries to our legs. Other than being shaken up by the force of the crash we didn’t have a scratch on us. Again thankfully the driver of the other car wasn’t hurt either. This is likely due to the fact I hit the drivers side. Had there been a passenger in his vehicle there is no telling what would have happened to them. Anyway, both cars were totaled. I replaced the telluride with a truck, that’s a long story too, but I plan on getting my wife a Telluride ASAP. Great vehicle.

I’ve been driving a Kia model for the last 12 yrs. Had a sorento then a borrego then back to Kia sorento. Finally got a telluride last year and I love it. Best Kia model in my humble opinion.

A few comments. The coolant reservoir is an expansion tank and coolant levels will fluctuate with weather and driving conditions. A reading at the 'minimum' level on a cold winter morning will read 'maximum' or 'full' after a long summer drive. As for the oil consumption, I would recommend oil changes every 4500 miles with GDI engines (especially in the first 10K miles since new engines break in period will cause some oil burn). I have a 21 Palisade, which has the same engine and the manual cautions about higher oil use in the first few oil changes.

7,500 for an oil change? Regardless of what the oil gallon says, don't go over 5k without checking your oil. Check color, quantity and quality at 5k or change it at 5k and you'll never have an issue with your engine, specially if those miles are in city.

We have the same model and trim. I noticed the lane centering assist feature tends to turn in too soon relative to my target line into the apex of a turn. Its about a full second early. Besides some of the automation being overly active, we love it.

I really enjoyed this video. I enjoyed that you gave your perspective of the car itself and your personal perspective. I have been wanting a Telliride for the 2 years and I want to make sure I get my money worth. So again thanks again and I’m going to subscribe to your page.

If you hit the sync button on the thermostat controls it will automatically sync the rear and you won’t have to rely on the touch screen.

I’m thinking about a Telluride or a Palisade for my wife, so this was helpful. Regarding random stuff filling up the space, I have the same issue with my Grand Caravan. Lots of space people leaving random stuff, which I then have to deal with. Maybe my next car will be a Fiat Abarth…

The plastic by the seat is not a factory issue - it's the dealer who didn't prep it properly when it came in - that's protective plastic for protection before delivery

Thanks for your honest opinion. Truly awesome work .. Kia Telluride is the role model showing off how things can be done smartly. 😊

I own a 2020 SX and I agree with all your points. I love the vehicle. I wish it had a little more power. But it definitely checks all the boxes. A couple things if you use keyless entry on the passenger side press the handle once all doors unlock. Also being a family man. If the kids are in the back seat and you are parked and they try to open the door as traffic is passing it will automatically lock the doors. All the usb ports and heated and cooled front and rear seats are things some vehicles at double the price doesn’t have. For the price point a no brainer.

Thank you for review. I wish there is website or KZfaq channel where real owners review cars after longterm use (and arrnage them by make and year). Its much better for real people purchasing decisions.

Fantastic review, first time I've seen any of your videos. Subscribed

We got our 22 Nightfall edition in August! Love everything about it. A real safe feeling family truckster!

Thanks...very helpful. I am seriously considering a 2023 Telluride...once the dealer markups subside.

Great revue with both pro and con points....well done!

I have a 2021 s model. Very happy with it.

This is great. Thank you so much. In the market for the 2023. Will consider all of this. Really wish it had wireless apple car play.

Thanks for the owners review!

Nice review. I am curious how much oil did the Kia Telluride lose on the 2nd and 3rd oil change?

Love the detail, I know some people might think that these are minor and very picky, but others like to have this knowledge, me included. That’s great that you can connect your phone wirelessly still, does that get in the way of the wireless charger? If you don’t mind, can you put a link to that the other video👍👍

Thanks for the review with your personal experience and annoyances. There are so many Telluride videos that just talk about the features but never any downsides (even though they are personal it is helpful). I have a 2022 SX Prestige Nightfall and luckily have not run into the "build quality" issues you have seen. There is one that I have which I have chosen to ignore is the lid that covers the charging pad compartment will not latch, but since I always leave it open, it's not an issue. One design annoyance is that the buttons to the left of the wheel are in the worst sequence. All are rarely used except for the liftgate button, but they located it on the far right where visibility is blocked by the wheel. It should be placed on the left (outboard) position. As far as the keyless entry issue...are there ANY vehicles that have entry sensors on the rear doors? I have not encountered any and was curious. They did change for 2023 to eliminate the button and switch to a touch sensor on the inside of the handle. I like that change. One other annoyance is that Nightfall should include black out of the KIA badges. I did mine with aftermarket vinyl decals and I removed my AWD badge to have a cleaner looking tailgate.

Mostly a useful and informative video; thanks for sharing your experience! Regarding your issue with dropping your phone between the seat and the center console... you really shouldn't be messing with your phone while driving anyway, so this would probably solve your problem. ;)

Great practical insights, thanks.

Nice review. All the flaws mentioned, with the exception of the mirror and headliner, are annoyances at best. I think it looks fantastic. The price point is good when compared to other vehicles in class. My wife loves her old Grand Cherokee, but may look into the Telluride for her next car. Did you see the 2023 has stretched the screen across to include the instrument cluster? Looks sharp! Thanks for the review!

Very good, detail-oriented report. Thanks! Have you had any experience, pro or con, with Kia dealers?

We've got a 22, about same mileage, rain sensing wipers won't work, which is annoying since you have to turn it on low or high only to get them to work at all. Also have an oil leak. Going to be taking it in for those and the recall for the towing hitch fires which we got a letter about. It's a nice car, but definitely having some issues.

Width between the wheel wells? Will 2 24-inch dog boxes fit side by side? Can you manually turn the lights on? Can you manually lock/unlock the vehicle? Is there space for a real spare tire or just a donut?

i had a 2020 lx and we recently went to 4 local kia dealerships to get into a 2023 ex-x line. every dealer had the cars marked up from 2k all the way up to 6k (jim shorkey kia). they would not budge because a sucker was sure to walk in right after us. ended up buying a 2023 Atlas Cross Sport SEL R line v6. we love it. the tellurides are an awesome bargain at MSRP. once they start shoveling on thousands of dollars on top of MSRP the kia is no longer a bargain. the VW MSRP'd higher than the kia but because of dealer price gouging, the kia would have costed us more. we are a family of three, the third row was always down in the telluride. i love the sporty look of the cross sport. it kinda looks like a little tank! lol . as much as i love the telluride, i'll most likely never go back to one out of principle. plus. we got ours in 2019 when nobody seen them around really. now everyone and their cousin has one and they're starting to feel played out.

2 quarts for 7500 miles isn't bad as relates to industry standards.. but my suggestion is to shorten your drain intervals.. oil and filter every 5000 miles or 6 month which ever comes first.. the oil off burn rate should go down as the engine is still new.. but as it gets older with higher drain intervals it might come back as varnish sticks the oil control rings.. i know some dealership say 10,000 personal i wouldn't check ur manual as theirs a specific criteria to meet which allows for higher drain intervals which few people can do

Hi thx for the info. can I ask how much is the registration renewal fee for kia Telluride ?

Not a Kia hater but a skeptic on build quality as we have own a Kia Optima for several years now with only a few problems. But with it’s Theta engine reputation I’m keeping my fingers crossed that the engine will last as my 16 yr old son now drives it. We recently purchased a 22 Honda Passport Trailsport and so far very happy with zero complaints about the build.

Have a 2020 SX Prestige with 58600 miles that we've had since October 2019. Kia backs their warranty as we've had a rear strut and battery replaced on this vehicle, all under warranty. Just put new tires on but that is to be expected at this mileage. We've taken it on 3 long road trips and it is a very comfortable car to drive and ride in. The minor items you noted are very, very minor. Dealer recommended oil changes every 5000 miles, which we follow instead of the 7500 mile interval Kia recommends. We've haven't had any oil issues. We definitely recommend looking at the Telluride if you are looking for a family sized SUV. We also had a second 2020 SX that we traded in for a Kia Stinger. That Telluride was also a nice vehicle, but did not have the Prestige package. Took that one on 2 long road trips and was as comfortable as our SX Prestige. Full disclosure, we've had Kia vehicles for almost 20 years starting with an Amanti. We've had 2 Amantis, a Spectra 5, a Cadenza, 3 Optimas, 2 Tellurides, and a Stinger. Any real issues were covered under warranty. As with any car, normal maintenance is important. We use our dealer for service, if you do it yourself or have service done elsewhere, make sure you save the receipts.

Awesome review, really want to pick one of these up used. How is the Telluride treating you at this point...?

Too spacious???? This guy is nuts!!!

If you’re watching this and in the market, I’d suggest also considering the Subaru Ascent - apples to apples 3-5k cheaper and amazing build quality and overall a fun capable 3 seater. We’ve owned two Kia’s, they’re OK but there is a reason they offer such a long warranty. You’re gonna need it… We had a few relatively large repairs needed (luckily covered under warranty). After also owning two Subarus zzzeerrrooo issues and nothing but basic maintenance on them for 3-5 years after owning both of them for longer periods of times.

I am a telluride owner and my only complaint is the engine makes awful whistling noises during a cold start in the winter. It is not fixable they claim it's the intake or something but it sounds at first like a squealing fan belt- I wish they would do a recall for it!

Any update on the oil and coolant usage? Have you asked the dealer?

Great review. My wife used to own a 2017 Kia Optima (purchased in 2019 with 40k miles) and our neighbour bought the same year, model a few months before hers. My wife's was a lemon and had nothing but knock sensor issues and Kia were horrible to deal with so we got rid, yet my neighbours is going strong. I drive a Genesis G80 Sport and love it and have had no issues. The Telluride looks better than the Pallasade.

As for the coolant .. they start coming with them at the low to mid level from factory but uf u checked it when warm it's going to be higher say half or full.. and depending on ambient air temp went the engine is cold.. i have seen very little in reserve bottle below low level but it was -34°C outside and after warm up it went up ..

For engine oil my advice is to add a Catch can to see how much of burned oil and Gas came out of the engine and it will prevent carbon build over intake valves. For rear view mirror it's limited moving up and down if it's have auto dim feature.

The Metroplex! I lived there 35+ years. I don't miss it.

well done & informative

It's a nice car. It's new and it's burning oil and coolant but mostly I'm concerned about that piece of plastic they didn't peel off.

We love our Telluride. I can’t think of anything I would change on it.

Absolutely great review

I dont go on my phone while driving ! That is unsafe hopefully I am not riding my motorcycle beside you when your getting your hand stuck but I guess there is a safety feature for that lol. Nice video I think we might be getting one in a couple of years.

Rear A/C control on Honda Passport/Pilot is set up just the way you'd like! 😍

My wife has had her Palisade for 4 years and just hit 43k miles. No major issues at all as of yet. Still hasn’t had the brakes replaced . No build quality issues either. The Kia’s are assembled in the US. The Hyundai’s are built in South Korea. Your negative points are a tad petty. 👍🏻✌🏻

Any update on the oil and coolant consumption?

Good review thank u

Can you connect the Alexa auto for the car to it?

Well said I have the 2020 and all your points are ture

At 6:20, you mention wind noise at highway speed from the driver's side... I have the same issue with my Kia Sedona! Drives me crazy! I even brought it back to see if they could address it... of course they did not.

We have a 22 model, but want to sell it with just under 4k miles. It's not a terrible vehicle, but it has quirks, which I guess can be said about any vehicle. Since my wife wanted it so badly, we're a bit upside down in the loan now that prices plummeted. We'll hang tight until next year and see what happens with the market, but I think there are better options out there

does this have the same transmission at the 2019 Sedona? I don'r care for ours...

The only issue will be the antiquated engine tech. Otherwise, it's an incredible car.

The complains are not really major , I love the Telluride , just bought the 2024 facelift one and it’s just on another level

we have a 2021 sx prestige night fall edition..problems the black trim around windows has gone from black to bronze to coming off ..it's garage kept.... have had some issues with the rain sensor no working all the time it controls wipers other then that every thing else has been great..on a side note kia's solution for the trim problem it to not make it anymore so if you are having this issue your fixes are replace it if you could get the trim (which you can't) ,repaint it or have it wrapped ......we had our wrapped in gloss black and looks brand new again

That polarized sunglasses tip was great. I never knew that. Can passengers not control AC from the rear? If you stop using you phone while driving you won't drop it when you're driving 😂

I hear wind noise in my sunroof..sounds like it is cracked open so I have to keep the slide close to minimize. KIA dealer checked couldn't find a reason

The plastic is a dealer removal issue and the head liner was probably the same or in transport. Not a “build quality” concern. Agree otherwise. 2023 has multiple improvements

Glad I opted for a Toyota Highlander. NO complaints. Well, it could be a little quieter. Handles much more crisply than the Telluride.

You always post very informative contents for others I love and watch all your videos.

that wind noise on the drivers window is EXACTLY what i have in my 2019 Genesis G80 and it ruins the crap out of the amazingly quiet cabin. i can't figure out where that dang noise is coming from.......

You forgot to mention there are no steering fluid reservoir unlike the regular cars, it uses an electric steering

The low coolant and low oil might point to a bad head gasket. Also stop using your phone while driving before you kill someone!

What’s that hazardous material hanging from the rear view mirror? In many states it’s illegal. Honestly, that’s high-speed material flying at you and your family in the event of a quick stop/accident. I’m just asking what are the odds?

You shuold probaly mention that you have the SX Prestige trim, as many of the feature you mention are only at that trim level

almost every 'issue' you complain about is common on almost every vehicle on the market today

Very sharp looking, but the fact a brand new car burns oil is crazy. Sad thing is the dealer will never honor the warranty unless catastrophic failure. I’ve heard from many people that theirs burns oil and the dealer tells them it’s normal.

I work for KIA. Nice job on the video. Only negative feedback I have is regarding the pronunciation of Telluride. Proper way: Tell-you-ride Your way: Tell-uh-ride

You didn’t check your oil for 7,500 miles?!?

Almost all new engines have low friction piston rings that save 1 percent on fuel, but don’t seal as well as old school “high” friction rings therefore causing more blow by into cylinder head. Very common now and not a good design philosophy. Volkswagen has the highest acceptable oil consumption at the moment. Check your owners manual about how much oil being depleted is acceptable. And check your oil level every week or two if need be.

I have a 2020 s and it’s been junk it still has the vibration around 68-75 they have replaced axle joints and of course they blamed it on the tires road force and the funny thing is the replaced the tires and had them road forced balance and still have the issue and another issue it has a slight shudder when you take off at low speeds . Definitely trying to get rid of it before anything else goes wrong . Nice suv but there not very good at figuring out issues and they always blame any vibration on tires😂

I wish this car was available in Sweden, here we only get the Sorrento from KIA.

What color is that? It looks really nice

Pretty minor complaints. I think the one complaint I have is how you pronounced Telluride.

I’m doing exactly this

I think you need to stick to luxury cars…. I’ve had 2 telluride and love them. I actually prefer to drive it over my AMG…

As a professional truck driver, I rather use my mirrors when maneuvering around and backing up. You can hit things using cameras and monitors since it's not 100% accurate.

looks like a Santa Fe and Palisade made a baby Kia...and grew up to a Telluride.

Also, you being with Porsche, how is Kia sales n service compared to luxury Porsche?

Many thanks

I bought a family SUV but it is too spacious my kids and wife have too much storage space.... How is that a complaint? Enjoyed the video to that point. Keep it up!

Bro if you want to keep your car for s long time you need to change your oil every 3k and make sure it's always topped off. Oil acts as a coolant in addition to lubricant. Critical to engine life. Dont listen to "manufacturers recs" their goal is to get you thru the warranty and thats it.

Moderately helpful - really nitpicky - not Kia's fault that his wife puts stuff everywhere - kind of a ridiculous comment - look at any family vehicle- concern regarding oil usage and coolant that is an issue for a vehicle with only 18k

I've never heard someone complain about a car being to spacious....

We just purchased a 2023 Telluride "S" model, so just starting to figure out all the whistles and bells - both the good and the bad, and I already feel there are just too many unnecessary features, several of which require a PHD to figure out. First off, the LX and S trim level do not have a power tailgate lift, which is indeed annoying; plus, Kia should have put a rubber rear bumper protector strip over top lip so you won't scratch the exposed 2 1/2" of paint every time you try to slide something in or out of the rear storage area - I have already installed an aftermarket protection strip. While the engine is smooth, it does not have the instant "punch" our 2011 Lexus RX350 had, and I'd really wish it would get better gas mileage for such a new vehicle, especially with the pain at the pump we are now experiencing due to obvious reasons (no, not attributable to "Putin's Price Hikes" :( ). One thing not mentioned is the absolutely horrible stereo system - music sounds like crap and it's my understanding that even the "so-called" premium Harmon-Kardon system found in the EX and SX models is not very good. The LX and S don't even have a sub. Come on, KIA, the systems in my old Lexus and 2012 Mercedes were excellent and even had a CD PLAYER! So you are forced to get better speakers and/or have a professional car audio installer improve things for you if you value clean, high-end sound like I do. This is just the start, so I hope there will not be many more unpleasant "surprises."

What color is the vehicle in the video? I really like it!

Despite Telluride being marketed as an off road vehicle, it isn’t?

Wow, 2 quarts low and disappearing coolant. Annoyances are annoying but engine problems this early are.... Geez that's not good.

Oh yeah and right out of the gate the rear controls for the thermostat didn't work. Had to be replaced right off the lot

I can't unhear how you say "dis" instead of "this" about half the time and Ds instead of THs for everything lol.

Ours has been burning oil since we took it home. It also struggles to start fairly often (it always does start but barely turns over). After owning the car and using it with two car seats 100% of time - it is small (coming from an atlas). Especially, if you are packing gear for kids. So far the best attribute about Telluride is the ride. It does have a great ride. There is questionable amount of hype to this car.