2020 Kia Telluride Review | Legroom Champion?
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- Опубліковано 18 бер 2019
- Looking for the most CUV legroom in America? Look no further than the 2020 Kia Telluride, the biggest, squarest Kia ever sold in America. How big is it? Well you'll find 8 inches more legroom overall in the Telluride than the Mazda CX-9 and 5 inches more than the enormous Chevy Traverse and even more than VW's popular Atlas. With pricing on par or below comparably equipped Honda Pilot or Toyota Highlander CUVs, the Telluride looks like the family friendly 3-row you've been waiting for. There's just one small hitch. Let's find out what that might be.
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Re: 2nd row seats. Yes, I know they tilt/slide forward. *BUT* if you re-watch that segment I'm talking about child seats. When a child seat is attached to teh 2nd row seat with LATCH anchors the seats will *not* tilt forward and the only action possible is to slide it forward. This applies to both the bench and captains chair options.
Alex on Autos I test drove a S yesterday. I’m surely excited to try out the SX and the Palisade. The Telluride could use a little lift
Quick question to all, I am debating between the Kia Telluride EX 8 passenger VS. the Kia Sedona SX 8 passenger. Which one would you go with???
@@ascsu98 If you can compromise a bit on space , Telluride all the way.
@@ascsu98 Telluride EX 8 passenger Definitely!
@@ascsu98 If you're looking for a vehicle that will transport six or more passengers AND their luggage/gear for an extended trip, the Telluride should meet you minimum requirements. And do so better than just about any other midsize SUV. But its 21 cubic feet of cargo space, while large for a midsize crossover, is considerably less than the 33 or so cubic feet in the Sedona. As far as other features, the Telluride is almost certainly a more up-to-date choice.
I love how his reviews compare vehicles to the competition. It's helps a lot. Thanks. 😁
He's the best at this job kids!. KIA's the car manufacturer of the future. They just proved it with this Telluride. Be afraid competition, be very afraid 🤯. I bought a Telluride.
I’m planning to buy this Telluride,how is it?
I’m blown away by the new Kia Telluride. Much better than all of its competitors you mentioned. Thanks for the great review.
Kia and Hyundai. The only two companies who get the infotainment display angle right.
I'm not a big Kia fan normally, but this looks like a pretty cool vehicle. Thanks for the vid.
How can they not call that cabin talk system "Tell ur riders"? Missed opportunity if you ask me
LOL you win
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Lol let me know if you need a letter of recommendation to work at Kia 😂
I use it with my friends. I agree with you. We just got 2 one for the wife and one for me. They are awesome
*slow clap*
Alex, there are just a handful of superb car journalist's in America, who really "nail it" when it comes to giving, thorough, comparative, knowledgeable, " non-robotic reviews of the latest in Automobiles.
THIS particular review was STELLAR , to say the least. I particularly like the positioning of the cameras, a s you drove, that gave a much more all around experience.
To see YOU, AND the road ahead, and the side view, SHOWED that you put MUCH MORE THOUGHT into this review, than ANY of your peers. KUDOS to you, Sir!
I hope that you're being paid well for the outstanding job that you do, each and every time.
In 2010 I purchased a three-row 2011 Kia Sorento built in West Point, GA. After 9 years and 80K miles, I have come out of pocket for normal routine maintenance, one battery, and one windshield wiper blade. That's all! If this Telluride can be anywhere near as good a buying experience then count me in.
I purchased a 2012 Sorento and after 80K miles mine was an identical experience. Led my wife and me to purchase the 2018 Sorento SX-L last year. I nearly had to pry my wife's cold dead fingers off the steering wheel of the 2012 vehicle but after a week it was the same story with the new one. Before the 2012 purchase I'd never even considered buying what I thought was Korean junk. I was SO wrong.
Guys thank you for the comments! I would never consider Kia over a Honda or Toyota SUV. This review just sold me!!👍
tikimaka1 I thought like you did. Check out Consumer Reports: Kia reliability is very high. Honda is not what it used to be... @alex: the only thing missing in your videos is reliability info. Otherwise, you are tops!
@@ThorNjord Accurate reliability information about a particular model is extremely difficult to come by for several reasons. First, although Consumer Reports is probably the best single source through their annual owner surveys, even the thousands of responses they receive when divided among dozens of brands from multiple years may yield few reports about a particular model from a particular model year. CR does publish each brand's most and least reliable model but even that may be based on only a few reports. And while the CR surveys include reports from tens or hundreds of thousands of owners, the readership of Consumer Reports is not a random sample of the owners of any brand. That doesn't mean that owners of, say, Toyota's are more likely than Porsche's to under or over report problems but it may well mean that Toyota owners are more representative of that brand. There is simply no way to tell.
Second, reliability naturally declines as a particular model ages and miles accumulate. Thus, a 2012 example of any vehicle is likely to be ranked as significantly less reliable than the 2018 version of the same vehicle. Furthermore, the best source of reliability data is undoubtedly the manufacturers, themselves. But that information is proprietary and closely guarded. Nevertheless, if a manufacturer detects a particular problem via reports from dealers and consumers, they are very likely to correct the issue in subsequent model years almost always without a public announcement unless a recall has been ordered. That also means that when a particular model is refreshed or redesigned a manufacturer is likely to take the opportunity to redesign any features that have been shown to exhibit an unusual number of problems. So even if, say, a 2010 Honda Civic sedan has a reliability problem, it doesn't mean a 2018 model will experience that same problem. In fact, the opposite may well be true. And is the failure of a component after seven years equal to a failure in a year old model? Doubtful.
Third, the term "reliability," itself is complicated. Is a failure of a battery equal to that of a transmission? Obviously not, but while any owner is likely to report the latter, most (but not all) would call a dead battery simply a wear and tear issue that isn't an example of unreliability. CR asks respondents to report problems in various categories but it's not clear how those problems are weighted either in comparison to one another or in terms of seriousness, if at all.
Finally and most importantly, there are some fairly stable differences among brands in terms of overall reliability with Toyota/Lexus products at the top. But the margin among brands has shrunk tremendously in the last few decades. Going by CR's rating scales, the margin between Toyota and the next five or six brands is very small, much smaller than it was even a decade ago. Want to know which brand/model encounters the most reliability problems? It's the brand/model that sells the most vehicles.
Anyone who buys a new car can be relatively certain there will be no catastrophic failures in that vehicle over the average term of ownership. That's why virtually every manufacturer offers a three year warranty and others offer five or six year bumper-to-bumper warranties. Manufacturers can be sure that on average they won't lose money on those warranties. Drive train warranties are even longer, typically lasting for 100K miles. Why? Because drive trains almost never fail during the time a new car buyer owns a vehicle. Some brands today even make their warranties transferable to a second owner. Manufacturers offer longer warranties when they know there a reputation problem, typically one that hangs on far beyond the problems that resulted in that reputation. It doesn't mean the reputation applies to the model you see sitting in a new car showroom.
@Rea Ality One wiper blade in 9 years? Ya good try...
Kia just killed it with the Telluride! Love the boxy profile and the color of this test vehicle with the black wheels.
This looks like a big luxury SUV on the outside. KIA has done an excellent job lately on many of their cars.
I’m a Toyota guy too.
I have never made a comment on any review before, but I need to do it at least this one time because you more than deserve it. YOUR CAR REVIEW IS THE MOST COMPLETE & THE MOST USEFUL, especially from consumers' perspectives. YOU ARE SIMPLY THE BEST. Thank you.
I saw you in the SJC airport Monday and said hi, keep at it!
I can't wait to see you complete test the Telluride and in the future, the Palisade, when you can use you regular test area. Your reviews are among the best on UA-cam. The consistency with which you test the vehicles in the same way; with measurables: acceleration, braking, cabin noise and fuel economy and same road surface handling and ride appraisals; these are more complete assessments than the others that just drive the cars. You are very professional and consistent with your assessments of how the car is driving and how it honestly compares with it's competitors. We are looking to buy in 2020 and your reviews are the first place we look.
KIA Telluride = Spacious, Sporty, Fuel Efficient yet Economical. Americans and Germans should enroll for a coaching class from Korea soon.
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You realize two Germans guys design most of the kia and Hyundai vehicles. So...
Best interior in the class, bar none (even looks better than the new Caddy XT6's), and an AWD system seemingly more capable than Subaru's. With every new vehicle, it seems there's nothing the Hyundai Motor Group can't do.
Yo Alex Bush Wang yo say tve backups lights are non"LED'S instead of normal nonlasting un LED BULBS. LUIS URBIETA.
Even the Sorento has that dif lock.
@@RafaelPernia this system is more than just a diff lock. This is Kia's implementation of Hyundai's Magna HTRAC system, while the Sorento employs their simpler Dynamax system. It's much more advanced in how is distributes power around.
@@JDubbs07 Are you talking about the whole AWD or just the button? My sorento has the same exact button and it's supposedly to lock 50-50. Honest question. I know the awd system in general is called the dinamax but I know little about the button
@@RafaelPernia I'm talking about the AWD systems in general. The lock button works as you've said, but I think the Sorento only keeps it locked up to about 25 mph or so.
Watching these videos gets me so excited for when mine arrives! I'm a bit nervous of it being the 1st year for this model and safety specs aren't out just yet. My first Kia was a 06 Sorento, had kids and moved up to the Sedona which both had great safety specs.
I love my Kia's and when I saw the Telluride I knew I needed it! 😍
She said she "NEEDED IT." Strong words. Let's me know how much you love this vehicle.
*Great looking SUV. Kia has sure come long ways. I definitely buy it when it come to my country*
You will never understand how incredibly helpful this review and comparison was...so many things I didn't even consider. Thank you
This is going to be a massive hit!
@@Word-Life I think he mentions it in the vid, but it already out-sold the Atlas and CX-9 in March.
I saw someone driving a white one, It looks so expensive.
You forgot to mention that it comes with 100 k mile/10 year warranty. That's huge
More reason for buyers to choose 3.3T if they ever offer that... with 10 year warranty you don't need to worry about turbo going out
Turbo? 😂
@@JTR253 I don't understand your comment. Are you suggesting turbos shouldn't go on this model or that you have no faith in turbo reliability?
@@dailyrant4068 where do you see a turbo here?
Mike H go read my comment again....
I had bought my sorento after watching Alex's elaborate review...was waiting for this video for some time now....as always...very detailed and objective!
Your reviews are definitely the best. Thanks Alex
This is an awesome review, first time I stumble upon this channel and it hit all the points that i was looking for. Currently shopping for a roomy 3rd row suv. Initially we were going to buy a Yukon xl or suburban, but they do not fit in our garage and would prefer to keep a 50k plus vehicle protected from the elements when not in use. I saw a video about the Atlas having more room than a Tahoe which i couldn’t believe so i had too look for myself. I was amazed by the space in the Atlas, nothing really “felt” as roomy and comfertable. We were about to purchase it and bam the Telluride starts hitting dealers and man this just made things harder. The telluride offers more tech and luxury features with similar space and almost equal price. Thanks for comparing them you made my choice that much easier.
Expect the Kia to be more reliable as Alex mentions.
Finally the Review I was waiting from the Reviewer whom I like and Trust!!
I have been waiting for this so much.. thanks Alex!
Great review, I have not seen a better, more detailed review till date
Alex I always appreciate your in depth reviews.
Thank you Alex. I purchase my cars based on your reviews
Everyone has their preferences.
I find Alex to be very neutral and honest in his reviews. I trust his facts and definitely value his opinion.
I think Alex is one of the more neutral reviewers out there. Unlike the TFL guys and Sofyan, Alex is not as biased
@James Wisrik The good thing about Alex is that he voices his preferences (eg. the Mazda CX-9 exterior, amber signal lights, etc.). No one is really bias neutral, and I find that having someone that takes the time to voice their opinion in an objective manner makes it easier for me to make an informed decision because I don't need to guess what their opinions are. Obviously, if I agree with those opinions, it's easy to take what is said directly knowing I will like the review. But if I don't agree with those opinions, the review is still valuable because I know exactly what parts of the review I don't agree with and can focus on other elements.
One of Alex's reviews was a major consideration in deciding to test drive/buy our most recent new vehicle, a Mazda CX-5, a couple of years ago. I think Alex is a very neutral reviewer, and his evaluations are well explained and/or justified. If you are seriously looking to buy, you'll find Alex's review to be very complete and comprehensive.
Wow, what a great thorough review. Thank you for taking the time
Love your work Alex!
Excellent review with a huge amount of information, that some how comes out fluidly.
Alex, I watched this because I like your reviews.
Very good detailed information about Telluride! I really like this car and much appreciated. Keep up the great work Alex!
Really well presented and beautifully produced. Thanks so much Alex. Really liking the Telluride.
Wow! No turbo. 6 cylinders. Radio and tuning knobs. No hood strut. I may be sold. Nice review!
Tell u what---I like this and I'm not even a Kia person! Well done Kia! Great video, Alex!
Your reviews are always very comprehensive you talk about things that are important to drivers and families when it comes to these types of vehicles. I'm very thankful that you do what you do it's funny because I was actually considering the Mazda CX-9 like I was going to buy it. Now I seriously have to look at the Telluride basically off of everything that you've given me it already wins in the warranty department because Kia has the strongest warranty in the industry so definitely will be looking at this as a possible I just need to look at the exterior colors thank you very much.
Great first entrée into a huge segment and as always a great review from Alex!
But It's just a KIA!!! lol just kidding I love KIA and I own one (2019 Optima) Just making fun of the numb nuts! great review as always Alex
Wait for the 2020 optima...
I thought it was a Cadillac from the thumbnail, love where Kia is going with their new cars!
LOL, KIA’s design is not even close to Cadillac. It’s more like Land Rover.
Kia, Hyundai, and Genesis.
@Darkivaz - AAA i see where ur coming from but nah looks way more like a baby escalade
There's nothing really KIA about the KIAS, they take a lot of styling cues from other brands. I don't say the Telluride doesn't look good, because I think it does, but I agree, it does take a lot from the Cadillac.
Cadillac sucks huge balls
Always great reviews! Thanks Alex.
10 months ago I bought a LX 2020 Telluride AWD. All it needed was oil change NO problems! I'm very much amazed with fuel economy of the Telluride. Pro tip: Leave it on Smart Mode as much as possible!
Alex, great review as always and I love that Telluride!!! This vehicle is sharp and provides great value! Can’t wait for you to get it on your home test track so we can see the numbers and see another video of this vehicle!!! Also, I love the backdrop with the magnificent Colorado views!!
Best reviewer in the business. Good work!
I just saw one in person, it looks great. I wasn't expecting to see one for another 6-12 months.
Thanks Alex for another great video.
As usual, really detailed review. nice rear end for the Telluride
Love this SUV,amazing review Alex
Alex, by far you provide the best reviews online. My 2017 GMC Acadia Denali lease is ending in August, I was considering buying it out as I have loved the car, but I may need to test drive this.
FINALLLLLLY, the review I was waiting for! I'm really hoping to get the S trim when my lease is up and you just sold me on it. No need for the third row information but it looks way better than most of the entries bar the atlas. But I can't be bothered to trust the atlas as I can this
Great review! A big test for three row vehicles is actual usability. I’m impressed.
It is desirable to have the hard plastic each side of the third row as that area is very solicited by carrying all sorts of baggage, loads instead of people. The hard plastics resist wear, scratches, cleans more easily
Sick of being told about the hard plastic areas, who the hell fondles them while driving or being driven. Enough already of hearing about it from all reviews !
Also if you stick a bunch of kids back there, you know they will create chaos and havoc, hard plastic will be better than soft touch materials.
Hard 2nd and 3rd row plastics would make back seat action 👉👌 less enjoyable but easier to clean
Mushroomancer ?
Really thorough and complete review!
Just test drove one,it was really good.they are going to sell alot of them.Love your vids,Alex.
And I bought one,30 day wait.
great review. Really appreciate you going through the trims. Great video.
You have the best reviews.
Finally, thanks Alex! Very well executed by Kia and as always your reviews are great! I wish eight seats were available on the SX, for the price it should be. In addition, it's time to go digital with the cockpit gauges. I'd definitely go all out SX - you can't beat the value and features. I like the Atlas, but reliability issues and their turbo engine concerns me over the long term.
Kia finally hit the ball out of the park ! Big applause to KIA. Amazing modern vehicle with an absolutely great price. I am now suspecting that all sensible buyers will run to Kia dealership. Crossing fingers for the reliability.
Finally? Kia has been hitting homerun after homerun with all of the their recent releases.
@@alliejr Really ? most KIA Vehicles are about average in every segment (except the Stinger,K900, and now Telluride)
Trenton_ A Soul, Niro, Sorento...
@@alliejr Sorento,niro,soul are average in their segments
@@ALEX-sh3tx Sportage SX 2.0T? Not much like it in its segment.
Can't wait to see the full Palisade review!
Deeply impressed with this vehicle. Great video, Alex! I'd go for the base LX. 18" wheels (better ride, better durability) and more goodies than I'll ever need.
Engineer : ok KIA how big do you want this premium SUV
KIA : yes
I don't want a turbo or CVT in my AWD suv...this one is on the list for my next vehicle.
CVT's are the work of the devil. I hate them.
@@chigasaki06 I have a v6 altima with a CVT i love it but I also know I can't go off road or even unpaved road...just not reliable enough
Appreciate the active safety comes in the standard model. Great review Alex and I’m definitely going to the dealership to check this out.
As always, great review Alex! Can't wait for the Palisade to be out so we can see that review. I'll be in the market for a CUV in the next year and a half and both the Telluride along with the Palisade and the highlander are on my shortlist. The 2018 Santa fe & the 2019 Pilot are also under consideration. Once again, great review!!!
Kia hit a home run. This would be my choice in class. No CVT is huge in my book. Would not buy anything with a CVT. Great job Kia
but is it direct injection?
i have an edge because of a regular tranny, no turbo, and no direct injection.
@@sbacon92 hopefully it's duel injection or multiport
Good review for sure. Keep up the great work.
KIA if you see this, you have a potential new customer coming but if you can address my comments below I'll pay the difference.
EX for my large family and I would pay for dual sunroof but it's not an option.
SX if I could get second row bench but it's not an option.
The storage lid on floor behind the 3rd would be removed first thing so we have more too.
KIA for the first time got my attention, good job KIA.
Good review
Ex need the 360 cam as an option! This is a huge car. Led light option would be nice but the halogen can be swap out with good hid light.
Alex your "(X) hasn't been Kia's "forte". puns in your videos always crack me up. Keep up the good work.
Thank You Alex..love your videos..and the telluride..👍
Watched a lot of reviews on this car already. Your review is a little different than the rest, and very informative.
Great review as always. I do prefer the 4 camera setup you used last year.
Been waiting on this :). Thank you Alex
Finally,,its not a car review if its not alex,
Love it ! But can't wait to see the review of the PALISADE !
Nice review Alex. I am waiting for you to get your hand on the new Palisade. I'll be waiting before the purchase.
Great vid Alex, thanks!
My next vehicle
Best Auto Reviewer ever ;)
Though I personally prefer to Palisade, the Telluride looks great too. Here in Ghana we may get the 2.2 diesel option offered in Korea. Would like to see the 3.3T or upcoming 3.0T in mid-cycle refresh.
Hyundai/Kia /Genesis killing it with their new cars
As nice as it would be to see those engines, I'm pretty sure those will remain reserved for the luxury options (Genesis vehicles and the Kia K900).
Great review!
As always, great first look Alex! The Palisade has 2 things that I prefer over the Telluride: The interior appears to be more upscale and the power telescoping steering wheel. I prefer the look of the Telluride on the outside, however.
Great review! Thanks.
Even though it's still a large SUV, I like that Kia is able to squeeze as much room for the interior as possible. This Telluride will be popular !!!
I have leased a 2019 Sorento last Sep. 2018 and thinking of getting a Telluride as soon as my lease is over. Great review Alex! I appreciate it. By the way after viewing your review of Kia Stinger, I traded my car for a Stinger GT1. My wife likes the boxy style of Telluride.
Its been only a week with this car....S trim....really tired of people keep honking at me asking bunch of questions 😂😍👍🏼🤟🏻
Danny Wondermina what do they ask? 😀
Victor Cuevas mostly price and real life mileage...and questions I really don’t know which makes me study about this car lol 😆
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Danny Wondermina I see! I drive my key Optima but I have the K5 emblem and I added a lot of cool features from the K5optimastore and I have people asking me what car it is lol but I am not embarrassed, I proudly say it’s a Kia ❤️
Tremendous humble brag🤨🤨
Love your reviews! You look like the professional twin brother of Kenny Powers!
Awesome ride - looking forward to test driving one and comparing it to the VW atlas
KIA nailed the styling! They will sell everything single unit.
Awesome review. If I’m in for one it’s likely for the base trim. I’d stretch for the S but the 20” wheels are honestly a detractor for me, for long term tire costs and NVH. EX is lovely but outside of the budget.
Great review 🙏
I would pick the Telluride! Love the design.
Top of the line every option SX for $48,000, such a beautiful SUV and an amazing deal for what you get!! I have no kids, don't need all that room, but I would mob one any day lol
I'm in the same boat as you - may need to borrow some nieces and nephews to justify my purchase.
If you fold down the 2nd and 3rd row seats and fit an air mattress in the back, it could make a great date night vehicle if ya know what I mean 👉👌
Terrific review.
My friend is a GM for a Kia dealership and these vehicles do not even make it off the semi before they are sold (literally). He has to wait several more months before he will have another one. After looking at this review I see why. Kia has really stepped up their game. This SUV looks classy and strong at the same time. Wow!
Best large SUV/CUV I've seen...
Wow ! Excellent review Alex. Very professional, articulate, and informative review. Yours are the best reviews I would say, after watching some of the competitors infomercials.
I am getting ready to upgrade from our 2016 Sorento and am now a staunch Kia fan, after moving from BMW X5 50 ( fast twin turbo V8 , but always in the shop!) After 52,000 miles the Sorento has never been in the shop, other than for oil changes, and I am a picky ( my wife might say obsessive) Mechanical Engineer.
My preference would be the SX but with 8 passenger seating, but it is not offered ! Only in the EX. Also, I need front sonar parking sensors, but it seems that I have to move up to the SX to get them. A big selling factor for me is the Auto Hold. I love this feature and am surprised that the competition doesn't offer it. So they lose my sale.
Very interested in your review of Hyundai Palisade. I guess that it hasn't made it to the States yet?
Once again......excellent job.
I was amazed that Kia put the complete and I mean COMPLETE safety suite on all model trims. I applauded Toyota for supposedly putting it's full safety suite on all it's Highlanders in 2017 and Honda followed up a year later; but they and others continue to reserved a few of the most desirable safety features for their top model trims ever since. Way to go Kia. It's amazing how Kia found almost 7 extra inches of legroom than some of the biggest player in this segment. I really like the interiors of both the Telluride and Palisade.
Well done Kia, very very well done.
This is how a truly serious attempt at getting into a segment looks like, not like Subaru's, who literally just pushed a longer Outback only to get themselves in the midsize 3 row SUVs competition.
Honestly, it will be really sad if this vehicle didn't get a genuine success in the American market.
Thanks Alex for an excellent review, I've watched quite a few on this SUV. And I think your review covers a lot of what I've had to watch multiple videos to get, for that, thank you. I was previously set on the Traverse until I came across this vehicle. Your dollar goes a lot farther in the Telluride vs the Traverse in my opinion.
Also GM's long term reliability tends to be sub-par, no where near where Kia has elevated their's to. With the longer Kia warranty, it makes it tougher to stay with the GM Traverse over the Kia Telluride.