I bought the Pallisade for my wife, and I got my girlfriend the Telluride. Both are happy.

It is honestly a perfectly designed interior. I can not believe they don’t use this type interior on all their vehicles. Buttons and knobs everywhere, a regular shift lever, so good.

The fact that Hyundai reserved features for the Palisade over the Telluride and the Telluride still sold more speaks volumes

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The square amber daytime running lights was the distinctive feature of the Telluride, especially on black it looked dope. They should've kept it.

I picked up the 2023 Sorento Prestige Hybrid and its crazy how similar these cars are. My deciding factor was the hybrid, but I can 100% say if the Telluride had a hybrid, I would have NO DOUBT picked that up instead.

My best friend bought a Telluride about a year ago and I had the pleasure of driving it cause we took a road trip from South Carolina to Port Canaveral, Fl to go on a Disney Cruise. She got the S version in all wheel drive. With the smart cruise control and lane keep keep assist it was like that car pretty much drove it’s self. It made the drive soooo easy I wasn’t even tired! I plan on purchasing one next year I love the interior updates. It truly is a great SUV.

Never thought i'd see the words desirable, or prestigious next to KIA.

Sofyan's reviews are great. He really gets to know the vehicles. We bought our first Telluride (2020 model) before there was much out there for reviews and comments. I found a Redline review about the newly introduced 2020 Telluride model and that review was partially why we ordered one. We love our 2020 model so much we plan to order a 2023 soon. This time, we plan to go for one of the higher trim levels to get the front camera/parking sensor and surround view camera. We've lived with our 2020 model S now for 50k miles and it hasn't had one issue. Still looks almost new. No repairs. If I had one nit it would be the lack of a bench seat for any of the higher trim levels. I really think Kia could charge for a bench seat as an option on these (at the higher trim levels) and people would order them. Also, I'd really like to see a true tan leather interior as well. The current "tan or brown" interiors seem to be somewhat orange or red. This review, once again, covers a lot of new updated information for the 2023 model. Great job by Sofyan and Redline!

One of the best looking exterior and interior in its class!!

I now prefer this interior over Palisade's. It's sharper & slicker with more color options. The exterior was polarizing at first, but it's handsome and futuristic in person.

Like the blue/grey version much better..looks like a great car overall!

Just bought the 2023 SX Prestige with a silver/blue exterior and light grey interior with blue trim. We absolutely love it.

I think a lot of people want this and its corporate twin, but the insane markups makes some not most walk away or choose something else in the Kia/Hyundai lineup.

Did Kia get rid of the ambient lighting in the telluride?

saw one at the car show after seeing them everywhere, and now i get it.. it's just comfortable, soft, and extremely well appointed, it looks mercedes inside..

I have a personal preference for the Palisade but the Telluride is no slouch either. The interior and front end design is what lures me toward the Palisade.

Great review as always. Thank you! I was extremely interested in both this car and the Palisade (2022) because of the space and comfort and technology. But when I started working the numbers with my salesperson and saw them seriously undervalue my trade-in AND add 16% to the MSRP and state that it was not negotiable, I lost complete faith and my taste for Hyundai and Kia as a brand. Fortunately, our local Lexus dealer was not adding a charge to their MSRP, and- after negotiations- gave us a very fair price for our vehicle. We ended up getting an RX-450L for almost the same price as the Kia and Hyundai with their ridiculous mark-up. I do hope buyers revolt and go elsewhere to punish these rip-off dealerships. By the way, I also was looking at the Toyota Highlander, but that dealership was adding a flat $4995 "Market Adjustment' factor with no additional packs to try to justify that additional charge! I left there too.

looks fantastic!! Thanks for your review. This is the exact same model color and interior I have on order. Hopefully it will arrive before summer of 2023!

So many features, great technology, great job on styling…etc., etc! I’m so tired of these reviews when THE TRUTH IS YOU CAN’T GET WHAT YOU WANT! I have a 2020 S but literally can’t find any 2023 models that aren’t loaded in addition to being ridiculously marked up making them now almost $60k. KIA now has the sleaziest reputation for being greedy. And for $50k+ they can’t even put a dual exhaust on them. How about “TELLULIED”?

KIA had a perfect design and the recent changes make the Telluride unappealing to me.

I want to thank the dealers for marking up these vehicles. I was able to buy buy a BMW X7 at a discount instead and oh my goodness is it the most luxurious automobile I have ever owned. 3 years in and flawless. Smoother, quieter, faster, sportier, I could go on.

Who else is missing the old front?

i would do one but my local dealers are adding a $7500 markup. Hyundai/KIA group need to do something about these crazy dealers.

One change I'm not a fan of is the back up light being placed on the bumper. It should be near the taillights like the older version, right at eye level for drivers behind.

As soon as I find one of these puppies in the correct package/exterior color/interior color and not some ridiculous markup, I'm buying it. I've found two at msrp, but both are black and only one had the package I wanted so I had to pass on both of them. Found lots exactly what I want buy either "we can't sell to you as you're too far from us", "yeah it's a $5k-$12k markup", or "yeah we have it but don't sell because you're out of state" :(..

Love it......I purchased my 2023 Kia Telluride SX Prestige in October ........My fourth Telluride

Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve also offers heated/cooled rear seats, as well as dual-zone rear climate, and offers Amazon Fire TV.

The Sorento is also 3rd row standard, but the telluride is wayyyy bigger on the inside (the third row of the sorento is really only big enough for a couple of kids)

The older front looked much better, especially the signature Amber DRLs on higher trims !

The screen interface looks so laggy take the whole feeling back 10 years. everything else looks great.

The markups on these still are crazy. I just called 3 local dealers here in Houston and all have a $7000-$10,000 markup. I'll just get a Cherokee L.

The gauges changing with the drive mode does not make them customizable. They would be customizable if you could change them to look however you wanted.

8:48 I just sat in a top of the line 23 Telluride last week and the massager is there

Just picked up the EX X-Line. Got it down to $500 over the MRSP. Originally started at 10K over MSRP. Dealer told me the call it the Selluride given they only last a few days on the lot. I stalked the KIA inventory until the one I wanted landed on a dealer near me. No regrets!

Why they won’t get with the program. Of SEPARATE side dual exhausts tips is beyond me.

No 1 reviewer, thank you

I love how you guys keep drinking the Kia Hyundai Kool Aid.

My only question is will the engine last??

Beautiful Telluride....!!!😍

Did you notice any difference in driving feel between this and the Palisade? Please make it easy for me to decide lol 🙏

The Wife and I have a 2021 S. My only complaints are- 1-pinging. I get engine pinging when we run regular unleaded. 2-the rain…I’ve have roughly 95 registered vehicles over the last 25 years and I can honestly say that the Telluride is the absolute worst when it comes to the rain coming in through a cracked window (yes I installed rain guards and yes, I smoke) 3-I’ve never had a vehicle that collects as much dirt and filth on the rear tailgate as the Telluride does. I can wash & wax and just after a few miles of driving, the rear is COVERED in road dust/dirt.

Need to find one without the upcharge. Are there any dealerships out there only charging MSRP on these or Palisades?

My wife has had her Sorrento Xline for two years now. It's been great. Only complaint is the 8 speed transmission, which is extremely jerky and clunky. I enjoy having more power than the Telluride for a lower price. Looks better too, IMO. 👍👍

You and Alex on Autos have almost identical phrasing in your thumbnails…

These seem like they should be selling even stronger than they are. I can't believe even the Chevy Traverse outsells this, although I think that has even more passenger and cargo volume so that may be a reason. The Telluride should be #1 in sales regardless.

It is good on every aspect except you can't get one. KIA is one of the dealers markup the most in the US.

Great review!

add power third row, wireless apple car play and dual exhaust; Kia will steal the luxury car market!

I wish car companies as a whole would get rid of piano black interior surfaces. They look nice for about 5 minutes until they get loaded with fingerprints and dust. Matte black everything.

Why did they get rid of the amber halo headlights, they were iconic to the vehicle! 😔

The interior is like chocolate cake topped with white fudge frosting I’m always comparing cars to food

We had a 2020 Telluride S AWD with Sangria paint. It was comfortable, a great road trip SUV and got a ton of attention. Loved it, absolutely LOVED IT - highly recommend if you can snag one of these! It was a flawless 3 1/2 years. Best car we’ve had thus far. Edit: …As long as you can avoid the ridiculous markups and long waits dealers are placing on these! I got ours BEFORE the supply shortages and markups pre-pandemic (right when the Telluride first came out). If there was a hybrid/PHEV version of the Telluride, I’d go get another. I’m considering a Sorento Hybrid next and then I’ll come back to the Telluride for the next-generation - surely there will be an electrified option by then (besides the EV9).

I have a couple of reasons I don't like the Kia telluride. 1. There has been evidence that supports claims that they catch fire for the wiring harness connected to the tow hitch. Unless you want the possibility of your Kia telluride to go up in flames . 2. A lot of Kia telluride owners complain about the headlights not bringing bright enough especially the factory LEDs. That's why my 2016 Nissan Sentra had the halogens replaced with aftermarket LED. Disclaimer.. make sure you check before doing this so it's not void your warranty. 3. Yeah it has one of the best warranties out there. However pay attention to the word limited. What that means is that just because it's a bumper to bumper or powertrain warranty doesn't mean it covers everything only limited items. Unlike my Nissan brand which is unlimited. 4. Lack of Anti-Theft technology. You can have the fanciest, flashiest, and high technology car you want. However it means nothing if it gets stolen. My 2016 Nissan Sentra came standard with intelligent key, immobilization system, locking steering wheel, and push button start. With the Kia telluride you only get push button on the higher trims. 5. Kia is the child of Hyundai. Kia and Hyundai engines are known to have transmission problems within the first 50,000 miles.

do kias still have engine fire problems? also will these new model have an updated ignition so it's not so easy to steal?

In an alternate world Sofyan is a dad carpooling on a Telluride

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Gas tank is abysmally small for such a large vehicle

Was looking at the Telluride 2 years ago for my wife but found a 3.5 year old Sorento SX with only 2,100 miles for $25k. Still like the Telluride but not at twice the price.

I have been waiting for almost a year for my Telluride sx fwd ! I'm glad mine is taking this long because I'm getting a 2023 just like this one . The interior color is called mohagany which is a nice red color 🤓

Great info, thanks!

The Palisade looks fine in white (though better in other colors) but the Telluride looks cheap in white. I'd get it in nearly any color except white.

What about all the money they said aside for quality issues like $1 billion or so, the fire issues. Hopefully they have it fixed for this model

I love your channel. Do you have a website? it would be great if I search for the car I want to watch on your site and points me to youtube instead of searching in youtube that shows others' people content

Im glad it has the v6 smoth and high reving

My dream Kia SUV!! Awesome job Sofyan.

Just hope no one plans to tow with their Telluride/Palisade since there is a stop sale recall for fire risk

Mine is only a day old so time will tell how we do, but so far I love it. Went from the 2020 Soul GT Turbo to this because we simply needed more room. I do think it's a bit crazy that we still can't have wireless Android Auto yet when GM has done it for years. I will also add that I got them to waive the markup fee I think because that was 1) a dealbreaker and 2) they had 0 Souls for sale and probably thought the GT Turbo would turnaround quickly.

I am a prestigious person...so this SUV is just perfect for me.

Great review but I was hoping to see the trunk space and what the backseats look like folded down. Coming from a soon to be mom of three.

I think the front looks goofy but the inside is so nice

Nah, this looks like more of an off-road suv. The Hyundai Palisade looks like luxury in and out.

I never heard nobody says that the back part on like side angle looks like a rolls cullinan 😊

Great review. Last week we switched our Telluride order from the EX to SX, as the dealer said Kia didn’t have our first build in the loop yet. So I hope we get it his year. Perhaps maybe by end of July or August. Very nice review. Thanks.

That’s interesting that the city MPG rating for same exact engine in nearly the same vehicle (‘23 Telluride vs ‘20-‘22 Tellurides when all are equipped with AWD) actually went *down* this year, from 19 to 18. My guess is because there have been so many people (myself and my ‘22 SX Prestige included) that definitely do NOT average 19 MPG in the city. The only way you’d do that is if you were driving for around 20 minutes and only on Major thoroughfares. But if we’re talking a 5 minute drive around your neighborhood, you’re usually getting around 12-15 MPG.

I bought a 2022 EX several months ago. Almost 5k miles on it now. I have a love/hate relationship with it. Yes it’s a beautiful SUV with plenty of space. But I don’t like the way the engine feels. It’s very underpowered under 2500rpm. No torque at all. Also, lots of road noise, but I believe that has a lot to do with the factory installed Pirelli tires. Hoping it holds its value and stays reliable.

Great review thanks

I've been wanting to get to tell you ride for a while now but I'm too afraid of encountering the same issues with the oil burning engine that I suffer with my Hyundai Sonata. especially since they really give you a hard time about honoring that warranty

Not sure of this or Sorento. I’m 4’11. I really like the Telluride but not sure how it is for shorter drivers. I need to go test drive them both

Yea I’m def purchasing this car this month

Wired Android Auto or Apple CarPlay System is a dealbreaker for me!

Ps if telluride comes in electric, don’t you dare make it smaller or with anything under 300 miles range (since in winter that range will cut to half)

Him - talks about the "x line" and "xs-line" Also him - "yeah and it has a 4x logo here...I dunno it may be an X.... I can't tell"

15:44 Peasant blockers 😂

Can’t wait to see the SX Prestige nightfall in black.

If some Toyota had a wired apple car play and android auto u would have been complaing your a$$$ off !! Such a biased auto journalist

Grand Highlander !

I love the updated wheels on the SX Prestige. These look better than the all-black wheels

You manage details well. I suggest you give your final opinion on the first 30 seconds, then tell us why. For instance, "hi, this is the best family SUV, here is why". Your final opinion is what matters most to me, so I want it quick. I value time. If I want the details I can keep listening. Again, you are good at what you do. Just a suggestion.

Buying this car this month

Very Nice Bro! Get Good People!

Should have never changed the front end it looks more dated now.

Not desirable and not prestigious. Ride quality is way worse than competition. Telluride motor feels very weak for its weight. The same is also true for Hyundai Palisade. It is crazy so many people pay 15k over MSRP for this tin can. New Cadillac XT6 costs the same with much better ride quality. New Buick Enclave Avenir also costs the same while ride is way better.

Am looking plug in 3rd row option suv What Is your opinion???

Everything is good for price. But they should have kept the amber drl. It makes it unique and amber different than all whites you see now.

It does come with the massage seats. I have the Sx.

@redline_reviews how noticeable is the tire noise in the XPro compared to the 20" wheels in the rest of the line

The gloss black has got to go! And not having wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay is inexcusable. I also think that they should offer a second-row bench seat in the Prestige edition so that a 5th person doesn’t need to be banished to the more “made for children” third row.

Good review

Every vehicle is nice new. Let’s see how great this KIA is after 6 years. KIA ain’t exactly known for quality and reliability.