Fantastic video, thanks. Also, thanks for taking the time to answer the viewers' questions. Can't wait for the future Telluride-related videos, keep up the great work!
Can we stop the nonsense already, the redesign of the front and rear end is a total miss. Should have left that alone. One thing they should have done I mean how hard is it to hide the rear wiper under the rear brake light and make the area look really clean. No hybrid or Ev model yet? Also, would have liked to see electric tilting and telescopic steering wheel and a beefer arm rests for the rear caption chairs. Since there is no nightfall edition, I wonder how many customers will be doing a blackout of the chrome pieces. Can we add exhaust tips to the driver side please. I thought about trading in my 2021 sx-p nightfall for a 2023 model but after seeing what they did to the front and rear end, I think I will keep mine. Everything else that were redesigned were what customers were asking for, so I guess Kia listened. It will be interesting to see how the 2023 model sells compared to other years.
This 23 Telluride has an identity crisis. KIA: “Let’s slap some gimmicky rugged bumpers on this thing so it looks more off-road capable.” Also KIA: “Let’s go the total opposite direction on the interior and make it feel more refined and luxurious.” This is how I would expect the initial Telluride to look… Typical, KIA of old. A hot mess of design ideas with zero cohesion. They ruined this thing. Ruined it! I own a 2021 SX Prestige in Dark Moss. Needless to say I am 1 and done with this vehicle…
@@IAmTheKiaKing no, reports show people are complaining a lot about it! I’m sure they will change it back, or people are just going to want the previous version
Greetings from southern Ontario Canada I really enjoyed the video and the automotive industry is different between us 🇺🇸 and here in Canada thanks for sharing this video
I ordered a wolf grey sx prestige XLine with the terra-cotta interior on Sept 27th! Praying this one doesn’t take forever!! Originally ordered a 2022 in march that never made it to production 😩
Spot on. Nothing, and I mean nothing, was wrong with the 22 SXP. Add other packages, off-road etc, but why mess with the number one SUV in the class? Interesting stuff by Kia.
Did you really just say that an SUV that didn't exist prior to two years ago was "getting long in the tooth"? Really? On another note, It would be nice if Kia could ever actually deliver a Telluride without having to wait a year!
Been out for almost 4 years, and it was missing some features that the competition was getting including some other Kia models. It was due for an update and they delivered.
They apparently don't care that much about the features of their competition, given that they still don't offer the power third row that the Palisade (same company) has had for years!
@@jeremiah1694 Sure, it matters. At least to some, it does. It didn't seem to take up any space in the Palisade to bother anyone. Ultimately, when you're selling a Kia for over $50K (which is what their top trim levels sell for), people want every luxury feature that many of the competitors have.
I like the car and just ordered an SXP X line. I do miss the black badging from the Nightfall-a lot of people are wrapping the badging. I happen to prefer the non-orange DRLs but that is controversial as you say. Another thing that a lot of people-including myself-don't like is the front fascia/bumper-kinda sticks out like a sore thumb like it doesnt belong in the overall design. I dont think you mentioned that. People are wrapping the front fascia too and the back. I feel like the front fascia/bumper was a design miss. I ended up building the car I wanted to try to minimize the visual impact of that front fascia/bumper by getting the X line in Everlasting Silver. For me that mostly solved the visual problem (I hope).
I have a 22 SX Prestige. I love it. The 23 looks great. The only disappointment is dropping the amber DRL. It is a distinct feature, clearly saying Im a badass Telluride.
@@IAmTheKiaKing No doubt. You know the vehicle is a Telluride from any angle. Hard not to when it's the best looking SUV on the market! I am actually debating if I should buy a 23.
I just took home my 2022 SX Prestige Nightfall. I am so happy that I didn’t let the salesman convince to wait for the 2023. I am far more fond of the exterior look of the 22, by a long shot. I am shocked that they changed the interior fake wood pattern to have the vertical patterned wood (wtf?? That doesn’t even look natural). I also do not prefer that full panorama screen. I would’ve been happy if the current dash was digital but I think cars that keep those sections separate, that being the entertainment screen and the dash, look so much better. I also don’t care that the dash isn’t digital. I use the heads up display more anyways. The one super cool thing is that rear view mirror. Other than that, 2022 > 2023 IMO
I totally agree. I have the 2020 version and the amber lights still have people stopping in their tracks to stare, ask what type of vehicle it is, and most comment on that it looks like a range rover but with cooler lights in the front. Call me old school but I prefer the classier look with the chromed out looking front grille with the interesting mesh design then the "rugged" plasticy look it has now. I think the very first initial design was near perfect. They should have just updated the tire design to look more modern/classy while still looking a bit rugged, went with a digital gauge cluster, rear mirror digital is a nice touch, button free unlock, auto locks after a min, and obviously use the new logo. I think customers want their cars to look special and I think the original version, was a striking representation of what the concept was. Now, we have designers tinkering with things that were not broken and now the design language has skewed to a more less cohesive, budget look. Hey but what do I know. Maybe sales will continue to increase but if I were to put my money on it, KIA is tinkering with a proven, well thought out and tasteful design. The Hyundai Palisade on the other hand, went from a 7 to an 8 in design. I feel like the Telluride has from a 9 to a 7.5. Just an average looking SUV getting lost in a sea of other average looking mid sized SUVs.
From what I’ve experienced and what customers have said, yes! Much better, more organic, etc. As always, take precaution when using it! It isn’t completely hands free, yet!
Thanks for the great video ! Can you get a side photo? I really like the new wheels! Have you received any with the mahogany color interior? That radish brown looks great.
I'm not a fan of the front bumper appearance. I like the 2022 front end much better. Very disappointed because I was going to buy the 2023 but now will wait to see what the 2024 will look like.
I wish the reverse lights were still higher up. Putting them on the bumper just makes them less visible IMO. I also think not including the nightfall package was a mistake. That said, I just bought my EX prestige and I’m considering buying the SX prestige. Does the recall apply to the 2023 models with towing?
@@IAmTheKiaKing That would be great to see! I just got my '22 last month so I'm sorry to miss that upgrade. Probably a pipe dream but is there any possibility to upgrade a '22 to HDA2?
Do not like the new front end at ALL. I loved the original LED lights. Such a unique, quirky feature. Now, it just looks like every other rounded-off SUV.
My only complain and i thinks a lot of people too.....give us exhaust tips on both sides. They missed this one......this is the one most complained on the exterior.
It's because of the spare tire. I know, i know. Other cars have a spare and dual exhaust but in the Telly, there isn't room to mount it with the tire in place. I guess if I had to choose one, I'd choose the spare tire rather than a fix a flat can.
@@trletts i am very picky in my cars.....2023 Telluride is almost perfect and the single side exhaust outlet is holding me back. My VW Atlas have dual exhaust, but the interior instruments is dated.
They have significantly improved the past 15-10 years or so. Traded in my 2012 Sonata last year with 180000 miles on it and it was still running fine. No engine problems. But it did have lots of petty electrical issues. Simple $20 dollar fixes here and there, but still a slight inconvenience.
Call the various Kia dealerships in New Orleans. My understanding there is one that is #1 in the country, and you can order at MSRP. Will take time, but at least he's not raking you over the coals, nor are you overpaying. $10K-$25K would be worth the flight and drive home to anywhere in the country. It's only "market value" because marks are paying the markups. We have a Sorrento, love it. But when they said they wanted $15k over MSRP for a 2022 Telly, we literally LOL'd and walked away. Bought a (needed) pick-up at MSRP. At the end of the day, it's just a car - which I really don't want to be in, anyway.
They have a tow package available for the SX Prestige. Gets you the tow hitch and leveling suspension. The Xline and Xpro models come standard with the leveling suspension, but the hitch is still an accessory/ option.
Is it correct that the Nappa leather seats seem different on the SX Prestige (not quilted) vs the SXP X line and X Pro (quilted)? If so why is that the case and is there a difference in comfort?
New front end is hideous. My wife and I were excited to place a pre-order for a 2023 but ended up taking our deposit back when the updates were released. Kia ruined this vehicle. Should've followed Porsche a little more and made changes a little less. Now we are searching for a left over or barely used 2022 but aren't having luck.
Nice vehicle indeed. As for this dealership, you can tell from the comments in resonance to msrp questions, that they are among the dealerships who choose to follow the practice of adding thousands to vehicles under the ruse of “market value” and dealer mark ups. Thankfully there are actually some dealerships out there that do not do these practices and do actually sell at msrp. I know from first hand experience.
Everyone has the freedom to purchase from who they like. We’re confident in our pricing according to the market. MSRP, no matter what region of the USA you look at, is under market value for the vehicle. But anyone can due their due diligence and find the deal that THEY’RE happy with.
Market value is not a ruse. Dealerships are still not receiving much inventory and have many fixed costs that must be met to keep the lights on. I don’t mind mark ups at this point if you are voting off the lot. I don’t like when they try to charge a mark up if you want to order. If I order a vehicle and wait for it I am not taking anything from your lot.
Kia King! Kool!!! Like the new Telluride! I know this is a general question...what's the average order time for Kia vehicles? 3 months? 6 months? 9 months?
It all depends on your local dealership’s allocations! For high volume dealerships with high allocations, then it can take 60-90 days for North American built vehicles, and 4-6 months for Korean built vehicles.
We ordered a SX Prestige from a high volume dealer in the DFW area in January...and when I say 'order' it was them taking your order info waiting for allocations. We are still waiting. Changed it over to a 2023 last week. He is saying our order is pretty old now so a couple of months more. It's pretty crazy. I ordered an Audi SQ5 in March and got it early September. Still a wait but not nearly as long as the Telly. Little disappointed with the exterior update, especially the DRLs and wheels, but the interior and technology updates should make up for it. The other thing that sucks is the price went up about $2300 from 2022 to 2023 and interest rates for financing have exploded. Kia taking a long time is costing me more money.
@@IAmTheKiaKing Good to hear! I saw another video from the canuks up north going over the new trims. Do you know if they are the same as ours? For example I saw you can only get black leather in the SX and have to step up to the SX Limited to get the new red or terracotta. Is that the case here too?
We ordered a 2022 Kia Telluride that came standard with the Telluride driveline vibration. A year and a half later we still have the vibration, 4 wrecked rims and 20 damaged wheel bolts. Crap vehicle; crap service. I guess that's having it all Kia style !!!
That sounds like an anomaly. It’s one of the best vehicles on the road. Wrecked rims aren’t the manufactures fault. The wheel bolts sound like they could’ve come from the damaged wheels.
I HATE IT! They should have left it alone. It’s too plain. I liked the way they had Telluride across the hood in the previous model. Looked more luxurious. 2023 is just ok. I hate the front. Maybe they should have just changed the inside with that beautiful screen and left well enough alone. I think I may want last years model
@@k.p.p.192 we have our market adjustments, because ultimately we have to stay with the market. BUT, we are always willing to make deals, and we’re definitely making deals now! Always wanting to move metal!
@@IAmTheKiaKing my brother just bought a 2023 Santa Fe calligraphy at msrp. No mark ups or dealer add ons. Kia should be able to do the same, them being sister companies.
I'm buying this exact model and color at the end of the month. I love that it doesn't come with the ugly amber lights in front. Would've been better in white light.
Only on their Theta 2 motors. Unfortunately, even though it was one engine family, the used it in practically everything. As far as their v6’s, in a general sense, theyre pretty reliable. I’ve seen them go 300k-400k miles with minimal maintenance.
Because they have 3 different product lines. SX-Prestige/X-Line/ X Pro all have prestige forms. I made a separate video for the X-Pro and explained the differences. You don’t have to watch. 🙌🏼
@@IAmTheKiaKing How about just selling them at MSRP - or have Kia raise MSRP? Or, at the very least, advertise on your website the actual asking price and not MSRP? Buying a car is already a miserable experience. Why add to it by pitting bidding wars between your customers?
@@bradfordyoungkin6627 we don’t create bidding wars. Customers do that themselves. And Kia raising MSRP doesn’t fix anything. Expanding the gap between invoice and MSRP would. If the dealership would make enough on a single car, there wouldn’t be any issues. That doesn’t happen, however. And idk about your car buying experiences, but my customers always leave extremely happy.
You didn't go over the mandatory 7 to 15 thousand dollar markup by all dealers on Kia Tellurides. Hard pass. Dealer wanted 65-67 on the various models. I mean you're up in the BMW X5 world at that markup price. These people are gonna be upside down paying that markup.
Market exist for a reason. If people are consistently paying that, then that means they value it that much. If people didn't, then the vehicles wouldn't sell, and then inventory would build up and dealers would sell at a much lower price point.
@@IAmTheKiaKing I get it bro. If people want to pay that much over sticker for a 290 horse power kia , I'm cool with that. I'm just not the one. It's an opinion. The upside down comment is a fact though. Stupid people do stupid things all the time. Automatic negative equity to buy a kia. LOL
@@Alwaysbeclosing1774 You can see pre-owned values everywhere. It's a FACT that they sell in the pre-owned market above MSRP. Being upside down is a bit of a rare statements for most Kias currently. They're a highly valued brand, but that's okay. You have a vehicle that you want. It is what it is. You come here to simply bash on a vehicle.
The Telluride lineup has 3 different lineups. The Xpro, Xline, and Standard Sx Prestige models. The SX-Prestige is the flagship model in its lineup. The XPro Prestige is the top trim for their Off Road variation.
@@rontopp haha sorry. This comment populated to the Sportage video some reason. The UA-cam app is under maintenance so it’s doing wonky things. The same thing holds true for Tellurides.
The lower end of the front looks awful. Looks like the lower model trims of the sportage. Awful boxy cheap design. They should have done the lower front end like they did on the higher sportage trims. This is the only Kia that is nice and they made it ugly in the front
@@PC-cs5wp you must’ve missed where I said stylistically. As far as features, they’re almost identical, minus the power 3rd row and massaging seats in the palisade. The shared chassis and powertrain isn’t a secret either. Idk what you’re trying to perpetuate.
I'm glad you're passionate about your viewpoint. If someone knows they can't afford it, then I'm sure they're not going to be inquiring on this vehicle. As far as a money pit, you've go tthat best factory warranty, so all you'd have to worry about is a car payment, insurance, and gas. That's it.
So you meet this bad bitch for a date. Smoke show. You valet your Kia. Great dinner great convo etc. You ask her if she wants to go grab drinks somewhere else before hopefully taking her to pound town and she says “of course.” You give the valet your ticket and wait for them to bring your Kia around. You see it pulling up. She sees it. She asks if this is you. You say “YEP” proudly! You both get in and she says the famous “I had a Kia back in the day, they’ve come a long way.” Are you still pounding?
Bought the EX Xline AWD with 20in black wheels two days ago. Black w/ Sage Green interior. Loving it!
That’s a SICK color combo! Congrats!
Great video of this awesome ride. Just started at a Kia dealership in Virginia and notice the chip shortage is REAL!
It hasn’t gotten better! Happy selling!
Fantastic video, thanks. Also, thanks for taking the time to answer the viewers' questions. Can't wait for the future Telluride-related videos, keep up the great work!
I try to stay involved with my viewers! Thank you for the kind words! I’ll be making more content!
Can we stop the nonsense already, the redesign of the front and rear end is a total
miss. Should have left that alone.
One thing they should have done I mean how hard is it to hide the rear wiper under the rear brake light
and make the area look really clean.
No hybrid or Ev model yet?
Also, would have liked to see electric tilting and telescopic steering wheel and a beefer arm rests
for the rear caption chairs.
Since there is no nightfall edition, I wonder how many customers will be doing a blackout of
the chrome pieces. Can we add exhaust tips to the driver side please.
I thought about trading in my 2021 sx-p nightfall for a 2023 model but after seeing what they did
to the front and rear end, I think I will keep mine.
Everything else that were redesigned were what customers were asking for, so I guess Kia
listened. It will be interesting to see how the 2023 model sells compared to other years.
This 23 Telluride has an identity crisis. KIA: “Let’s slap some gimmicky rugged bumpers on this thing so it looks more off-road capable.” Also KIA: “Let’s go the total opposite direction on the interior and make it feel more refined and luxurious.” This is how I would expect the initial Telluride to look… Typical, KIA of old. A hot mess of design ideas with zero cohesion. They ruined this thing. Ruined it! I own a 2021 SX Prestige in Dark Moss. Needless to say I am 1 and done with this vehicle…
That was a stupid mistake changing the unique Amber daytime headlights
People will adjust.
@@IAmTheKiaKing no, reports show people are complaining a lot about it! I’m sure they will change it back, or people are just going to want the previous version
@@LvATLCeCe show me these mystery reports😂
Don’t have to when u already disclosed it yourself that people dislike it. End of story
It was stupid to have the vehicle looking like a cab picking people up on the street. The new change is great.
Greetings from southern Ontario Canada I really enjoyed the video and the automotive industry is different between us 🇺🇸 and here in Canada thanks for sharing this video
Hello! I’m glad you enjoyed the video! I’m always glad to put out content!
I ordered a wolf grey sx prestige XLine with the terra-cotta interior on Sept 27th! Praying this one doesn’t take forever!! Originally ordered a 2022 in march that never made it to production 😩
That’s going to be a really sharp color combination!
I’m just praying this one makes it to production 😩
The new front end looks like the old 2009 Honda Pilot. This is a miss when it comes to all the Hits the Telluride had.
Hmm… that’s an interesting comparison.
They definitely fixed what didn’t need to be touched. The fascia was perfect. The drls were perfect. Now not so much.
Inside improvement, but outside no improvement. I missed the Telluride lettering on the front along with DRL
Spot on. Nothing, and I mean nothing, was wrong with the 22 SXP. Add other packages, off-road etc, but why mess with the number one SUV in the class? Interesting stuff by Kia.
My daughter just bought it and I wanted to know more about it. Your video was very helpful
Did you really just say that an SUV that didn't exist prior to two years ago was "getting long in the tooth"? Really? On another note, It would be nice if Kia could ever actually deliver a Telluride without having to wait a year!
Been out for almost 4 years, and it was missing some features that the competition was getting including some other Kia models. It was due for an update and they delivered.
They apparently don't care that much about the features of their competition, given that they still don't offer the power third row that the Palisade (same company) has had for years!
@@JohnWhite-zt1qq does it really matter? It’s so simple and you lose space by adding the power motor.
@@jeremiah1694 Sure, it matters. At least to some, it does. It didn't seem to take up any space in the Palisade to bother anyone. Ultimately, when you're selling a Kia for over $50K (which is what their top trim levels sell for), people want every luxury feature that many of the competitors have.
@@JohnWhite-zt1qq Palisades Are Trash🤣 Grandma Car
Thank you for these reviews! Can you go through the exterior and interior color options please?
I can definitely make a video on that
I like the car and just ordered an SXP X line. I do miss the black badging from the Nightfall-a lot of people are wrapping the badging. I happen to prefer the non-orange DRLs but that is controversial as you say. Another thing that a lot of people-including myself-don't like is the front fascia/bumper-kinda sticks out like a sore thumb like it doesnt belong in the overall design. I dont think you mentioned that. People are wrapping the front fascia too and the back. I feel like the front fascia/bumper was a design miss. I ended up building the car I wanted to try to minimize the visual impact of that front fascia/bumper by getting the X line in Everlasting Silver. For me that mostly solved the visual problem (I hope).
I have a 22 SX Prestige. I love it. The 23 looks great. The only disappointment is dropping the amber DRL. It is a distinct feature, clearly saying Im a badass Telluride.
The new ones still look very "telluride" if you ask me. Either way, it's amazing that Tellurides have their own distinction!
@@IAmTheKiaKing No doubt. You know the vehicle is a Telluride from any angle. Hard not to when it's the best looking SUV on the market! I am actually debating if I should buy a 23.
@@sullyd.225 you can’t go wrong!! I love mine!
I just took home my 2022 SX Prestige Nightfall. I am so happy that I didn’t let the salesman convince to wait for the 2023. I am far more fond of the exterior look of the 22, by a long shot. I am shocked that they changed the interior fake wood pattern to have the vertical patterned wood (wtf?? That doesn’t even look natural). I also do not prefer that full panorama screen. I would’ve been happy if the current dash was digital but I think cars that keep those sections separate, that being the entertainment screen and the dash, look so much better. I also don’t care that the dash isn’t digital. I use the heads up display more anyways. The one super cool thing is that rear view mirror. Other than that, 2022 > 2023 IMO
I totally agree. I have the 2020 version and the amber lights still have people stopping in their tracks to stare, ask what type of vehicle it is, and most comment on that it looks like a range rover but with cooler lights in the front. Call me old school but I prefer the classier look with the chromed out looking front grille with the interesting mesh design then the "rugged" plasticy look it has now. I think the very first initial design was near perfect. They should have just updated the tire design to look more modern/classy while still looking a bit rugged, went with a digital gauge cluster, rear mirror digital is a nice touch, button free unlock, auto locks after a min, and obviously use the new logo. I think customers want their cars to look special and I think the original version, was a striking representation of what the concept was. Now, we have designers tinkering with things that were not broken and now the design language has skewed to a more less cohesive, budget look. Hey but what do I know. Maybe sales will continue to increase but if I were to put my money on it, KIA is tinkering with a proven, well thought out and tasteful design. The Hyundai Palisade on the other hand, went from a 7 to an 8 in design. I feel like the Telluride has from a 9 to a 7.5. Just an average looking SUV getting lost in a sea of other average looking mid sized SUVs.
Hate the 23 front end. When I saw what they did I fought like heck to get a 22 SX prestige NF AWD. Love our 22.
Thanks for the refreshed 2023 Telluride showcase! Question: is the lane centering of Highway Driving Assist 2 even more precise than HDA 1? Thanks!
From what I’ve experienced and what customers have said, yes! Much better, more organic, etc. As always, take precaution when using it! It isn’t completely hands free, yet!
@@IAmTheKiaKing That's really great to know! HDA1 is already so good-- very much looking forward to seeing the enhancements of HDA2! Thanks!
Thanks for the great video ! Can you get a side photo? I really like the new wheels! Have you received any with the mahogany color interior? That radish brown looks great.
Receiving some with the mahogany interior soon!
do not like that trim around the fog lights. never liked the amber running lights so the new lights are nice
You’re in the minority like me when it comes to the new DRLs.
Looks Awesome 👌
I'm not a fan of the front bumper appearance. I like the 2022 front end much better. Very disappointed because I was going to buy the 2023 but now will wait to see what the 2024 will look like.
2024 model will likely be a carryover model year.
I wish the reverse lights were still higher up. Putting them on the bumper just makes them less visible IMO. I also think not including the nightfall package was a mistake. That said, I just bought my EX prestige and I’m considering buying the SX prestige. Does the recall apply to the 2023 models with towing?
They’re bright enough. Safety-wise it should suffice. And so far, no wiring harness issues.
Does it have interior ambient lighting? And heated 3rd row seat?
Does the 2023 have ambient lighting?
Were there any changes or improvements made to the HDA feature between 22 to 23?
Yes! I’m making a separate video for the Highway Driving Assist 2. Essentially, the car with do lane changes for you, now.
@@IAmTheKiaKing That would be great to see! I just got my '22 last month so I'm sorry to miss that upgrade. Probably a pipe dream but is there any possibility to upgrade a '22 to HDA2?
What does the sx prestige have over the sx--just the headliner and the heated and cooled captain chairs? Anything else?
Heads up display, rain sensing windshield wipers also!
I would look better to color match that bottom fascia
Do not like the new front end at ALL. I loved the original LED lights. Such a unique, quirky feature. Now, it just looks like every other rounded-off SUV.
My only complain and i thinks a lot of people too.....give us exhaust tips on both sides. They missed this one......this is the one most complained on the exterior.
I’m unsure if quad exhausts would look okay. But there’s always aftermarket!
It's because of the spare tire. I know, i know. Other cars have a spare and dual exhaust but in the Telly, there isn't room to mount it with the tire in place. I guess if I had to choose one, I'd choose the spare tire rather than a fix a flat can.
@@trletts i am very picky in my cars.....2023 Telluride is almost perfect and the single side exhaust outlet is holding me back. My VW Atlas have dual exhaust, but the interior instruments is dated.
They have significantly improved the past 15-10 years or so. Traded in my 2012 Sonata last year with 180000 miles on it and it was still running fine. No engine problems. But it did have lots of petty electrical issues. Simple $20 dollar fixes here and there, but still a slight inconvenience.
Please make a video of autonomous driving system for new telluride
I can do that! I’d have to do it safely!
Anyway to order one at MSRP with no dealer add-ons?
That’d be asking for way under market value. You can always search around the entire country to ask around.
Call the various Kia dealerships in New Orleans. My understanding there is one that is #1 in the country, and you can order at MSRP. Will take time, but at least he's not raking you over the coals, nor are you overpaying. $10K-$25K would be worth the flight and drive home to anywhere in the country. It's only "market value" because marks are paying the markups. We have a Sorrento, love it. But when they said they wanted $15k over MSRP for a 2022 Telly, we literally LOL'd and walked away. Bought a (needed) pick-up at MSRP. At the end of the day, it's just a car - which I really don't want to be in, anyway.
Great job!
Thanks Buddy!
Many thanks
Huge upgrade interior!
What is the current lead time if I order one?
Theoretically 90 days
Are you able to place orders for 2023's yet?
Yes!
@@IAmTheKiaKing I want to buy if markups are not more than 5k on ex
@@pavan1738 I’ll get you under $5k over MSRP. Message me on IG and we’ll make it happen.
TheKiaKing
Great review and video ! Any hybrid in the near future for the Telluride ?
As of now, no. But, from what I know for the brand as a whole, hybridization is a big goal, so near future, no, but future in general? Sure thing.
Does the SX Prestige come with a towing hitch or is that only on the SX Prestige X-Line model?
They have a tow package available for the SX Prestige. Gets you the tow hitch and leveling suspension.
The Xline and Xpro models come standard with the leveling suspension, but the hitch is still an accessory/ option.
I'm in love with that Sportage on the back! What's the trim on that one?
If you’re talking about the wolf gray Sportage, it’s an SX-Prestige! I’m making videos on those too.
@@IAmTheKiaKing I can't find any in my city. 🥲 But markups are $2000 in my city's Kia dealer.
@@axelchertoff5472 that’s a pretty aggressive pricing. Make a trip to Orlando! We’ll get you in a Sportage!
Is it correct that the Nappa leather seats seem different on the SX Prestige (not quilted) vs the SXP X line and X Pro (quilted)? If so why is that the case and is there a difference in comfort?
Yes. There is a difference in quilting. This is just to go with the off road theme of the Xline and xpro models. No difference in comfor
@@IAmTheKiaKing
New front end is hideous. My wife and I were excited to place a pre-order for a 2023 but ended up taking our deposit back when the updates were released. Kia ruined this vehicle. Should've followed Porsche a little more and made changes a little less. Now we are searching for a left over or barely used 2022 but aren't having luck.
We have a pre-owned SX-Prestige Nightfall in all black! Everyone has their opinion on the new design. Mostly positive, but I get you point!
2022 looks nicer
Looks great.
Nice vehicle indeed. As for this dealership, you can tell from the comments in resonance to msrp questions, that they are among the dealerships who choose to follow the practice of adding thousands to vehicles under the ruse of “market value” and dealer mark ups. Thankfully there are actually some dealerships out there that do not do these practices and do actually sell at msrp. I know from first hand experience.
Everyone has the freedom to purchase from who they like. We’re confident in our pricing according to the market. MSRP, no matter what region of the USA you look at, is under market value for the vehicle. But anyone can due their due diligence and find the deal that THEY’RE happy with.
Yep
Market value is not a ruse. Dealerships are still not receiving much inventory and have many fixed costs that must be met to keep the lights on. I don’t mind mark ups at this point if you are voting off the lot. I don’t like when they try to charge a mark up if you want to order. If I order a vehicle and wait for it I am not taking anything from your lot.
Been waiting for almost a year for a nightfall edition looks like I'm not going to get it that sucks 😕
for the 2023’s, if you’d want a Telluride with black wheels, you can look at an X-Line model!
Kia King! Kool!!! Like the new Telluride! I know this is a general question...what's the average order time for Kia vehicles? 3 months? 6 months? 9 months?
It all depends on your local dealership’s allocations! For high volume dealerships with high allocations, then it can take 60-90 days for North American built vehicles, and 4-6 months for Korean built vehicles.
We ordered a SX Prestige from a high volume dealer in the DFW area in January...and when I say 'order' it was them taking your order info waiting for allocations. We are still waiting. Changed it over to a 2023 last week. He is saying our order is pretty old now so a couple of months more. It's pretty crazy. I ordered an Audi SQ5 in March and got it early September. Still a wait but not nearly as long as the Telly. Little disappointed with the exterior update, especially the DRLs and wheels, but the interior and technology updates should make up for it. The other thing that sucks is the price went up about $2300 from 2022 to 2023 and interest rates for financing have exploded. Kia taking a long time is costing me more money.
@@trletts that’s odd. Must not be that high volume of a telluride dealer. We can get Tellurides in about 30-60 days
@@IAmTheKiaKing they claim to be the #1 volume in the SW. 🤷♂️
@@IAmTheKiaKing with that said, they are charging MSRP and have a backlog of 100s of orders for Tellurides alone and only so many allocations.
does it have interior ambient lighting? if so, is it alongside the door ?
Ambient lighting is on the SX. However, it is mostly on the dash. If you want lower areas, then there’s an interior lighting kit available.
Yes the ambient lighting runs across the days and along front and rear doors
Do them come with ambient lighting?
Yes it does! You’ll have 64 color choices on the SX trim and above, just like the outoging model!
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show us the sticker on the next one please
The new front end is a step backwards. Don’t like the headlights and that’s lower front silver facia is awful. Makes it look like a big gawping fish.
But it’s OUR big gawping fish
Please review the XLine or XPro
I plan on it! We’re expecting an X-Pro Prestige, soon!
Is the ambient lighting still available?
SX trims have it!
@@IAmTheKiaKing Good to hear! I saw another video from the canuks up north going over the new trims. Do you know if they are the same as ours? For example I saw you can only get black leather in the SX and have to step up to the SX Limited to get the new red or terracotta. Is that the case here too?
We ordered a 2022 Kia Telluride that came standard with the Telluride driveline vibration. A year and a half later we still have the vibration, 4 wrecked rims and 20 damaged wheel bolts. Crap vehicle; crap service. I guess that's having it all Kia style !!!
That sounds like an anomaly. It’s one of the best vehicles on the road. Wrecked rims aren’t the manufactures fault. The wheel bolts sound like they could’ve come from the damaged wheels.
I HATE IT! They should have left it alone. It’s too plain. I liked the way they had Telluride across the hood in the previous model. Looked more luxurious. 2023 is just ok. I hate the front. Maybe they should have just changed the inside with that beautiful screen and left well enough alone. I think I may want last years model
awsome!!
Is there a nightfall option in the “regular” line?
Nightfall is no more!
Ouch…
Beware of the "market adjustment" prices at this dealership.
We’re open and honest about all of our pricing!
Friendly Kia in Florida has no markup.
@@JamesWalbridge I’ve been told otherwise from customers who have cross shopped us many times.
Any idea when the online order configuration tools are coming out?
Kia never tells us this😂
I am really for Kia Telluride has an EV+Gas version and cheaper than others, I am going to change my car immediately 🤜
The front chin spoiler is looked terrible i like previous one
Wireless CarPlay? Are all doors capacitive touch???
Wired CarPlay still, and only the front doors are capacitive touch!
@@IAmTheKiaKing maybe at the refreshed refresh
@@losequis7682 hahaha maybe so
The hitch.?
This one isn’t equipped with one currently.
And where are you guys located?
City Kia of Greater Orlando, in Orlando Florida! We’ve done deals all across the country!
@@IAmTheKiaKing I'm sure you have with impressive inventory like that! Do you have a work email that I can reach you at?
@@chasycat jariail@citykia.com
Hope to hear from you soon!
We have a winner for the ugliest front end, congratulations!
That’s so mean 😭
What's the MSRP?
A little over $52,000
@@IAmTheKiaKing any dealer mark ups or add ons?
@@IAmTheKiaKing That's awesome! I'm actually in the market for one and the one you showed was the exact one I was looking for.
@@k.p.p.192 we have our market adjustments, because ultimately we have to stay with the market. BUT, we are always willing to make deals, and we’re definitely making deals now! Always wanting to move metal!
@@IAmTheKiaKing my brother just bought a 2023 Santa Fe calligraphy at msrp. No mark ups or dealer add ons. Kia should be able to do the same, them being sister companies.
I hate, hate ,hate the new front end! I have a 2020 and will stick with it until they change it…or just go elsewhere.
I'm buying this exact model and color at the end of the month. I love that it doesn't come with the ugly amber lights in front. Would've been better in white light.
They are cool, but I think the new headlights are for more modern!
Can I order SX or EX under 5k mark up value ?
We can definitely work a deal. We have many coming in. What kind are you wanting? Message me on IG!
Friendly Kia has no markup
@@JamesWalbridge Thanks a lot for this info
Msrp mark up?
We have keep our pricing within the market value of the vehicle.
@@IAmTheKiaKing meaning what?
Nice SUV,- historically speaking - KIA and Hyundais achilles heel is engine reliability .
Only on their Theta 2 motors. Unfortunately, even though it was one engine family, the used it in practically everything. As far as their v6’s, in a general sense, theyre pretty reliable. I’ve seen them go 300k-400k miles with minimal maintenance.
So why say this is the "fully loaded" one when its not an X-Line or an X-Pro....stopped watching at that point.
Because they have 3 different product lines. SX-Prestige/X-Line/ X Pro all have prestige forms. I made a separate video for the X-Pro and explained the differences. You don’t have to watch. 🙌🏼
It’s better than before but I really want the 2022 Kia Sorento SX-X-Line
I’ve got an X-Line Prestige currently! Going to be trading into a Telluride eventually! They’re both fantastic vehicles.
@@IAmTheKiaKing I just wish that the Telluride had more torque 291hp/262 lbs of torque compared to the Sorento 281hp/311 lbs of torque
@@silvestergardner4847 I get that!
Lemme guess - $25k *OVER* MSRP? No thanks.
Wrong guess! We’ve sold them for $4k over, we’ve had customers battle it out in the showroom for up to $15k over. 🤷🏽♂️
@@IAmTheKiaKing How about just selling them at MSRP - or have Kia raise MSRP? Or, at the very least, advertise on your website the actual asking price and not MSRP? Buying a car is already a miserable experience. Why add to it by pitting bidding wars between your customers?
@@bradfordyoungkin6627 we don’t create bidding wars. Customers do that themselves. And Kia raising MSRP doesn’t fix anything. Expanding the gap between invoice and MSRP would. If the dealership would make enough on a single car, there wouldn’t be any issues. That doesn’t happen, however. And idk about your car buying experiences, but my customers always leave extremely happy.
You didn't go over the mandatory 7 to 15 thousand dollar markup by all dealers on Kia Tellurides. Hard pass. Dealer wanted 65-67 on the various models. I mean you're up in the BMW X5 world at that markup price. These people are gonna be upside down paying that markup.
Market exist for a reason. If people are consistently paying that, then that means they value it that much. If people didn't, then the vehicles wouldn't sell, and then inventory would build up and dealers would sell at a much lower price point.
@@IAmTheKiaKing I get it bro. If people want to pay that much over sticker for a 290 horse power kia , I'm cool with that. I'm just not the one. It's an opinion. The upside down comment is a fact though. Stupid people do stupid things all the time. Automatic negative equity to buy a kia. LOL
@@Alwaysbeclosing1774 You can see pre-owned values everywhere. It's a FACT that they sell in the pre-owned market above MSRP. Being upside down is a bit of a rare statements for most Kias currently. They're a highly valued brand, but that's okay. You have a vehicle that you want. It is what it is. You come here to simply bash on a vehicle.
Not fully loaded. X Pro SX Prestige is the top of the line.
The Telluride lineup has 3 different lineups. The Xpro, Xline, and Standard Sx Prestige models. The SX-Prestige is the flagship model in its lineup. The XPro Prestige is the top trim for their Off Road variation.
Not to mention they have an XLine Prestige model also. They have 3 variations of a flagship trim.
Why are you mentioning the Sportage? The X Pro SX Prestige has the highest MSRP in the Telluride lineup.
@@rontopp haha sorry. This comment populated to the Sportage video some reason. The UA-cam app is under maintenance so it’s doing wonky things. The same thing holds true for Tellurides.
The lower end of the front looks awful. Looks like the lower model trims of the sportage. Awful boxy cheap design. They should have done the lower front end like they did on the higher sportage trims. This is the only Kia that is nice and they made it ugly in the front
They’re streamlining the design on their SUVs. The Sportage has been a hit so far, and I feel like the Telluride will follow suit.
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Kia is trying to get closer look to the Hyundai! NOT WORKING!
In what way do you mean? Stylistically, they’re not even remotely similar. They are sister companies, though, so they share quite a bit of things.
They are the exact SAME vehicle my brother! I have been a KIA dealer for 20 years!
@@PC-cs5wp you must’ve missed where I said stylistically.
As far as features, they’re almost identical, minus the power 3rd row and massaging seats in the palisade. The shared chassis and powertrain isn’t a secret either. Idk what you’re trying to perpetuate.
so they did anything to stop the theft of kia
That was on turn key vehicles. Not push button start vehicles.
It can’t get uglier 😂
Gimmie a fucking break, 78 grand Canadian with an 9% lease rate and gas at $3 a L. This is just a money pit no-one needs.
I'm glad you're passionate about your viewpoint. If someone knows they can't afford it, then I'm sure they're not going to be inquiring on this vehicle. As far as a money pit, you've go tthat best factory warranty, so all you'd have to worry about is a car payment, insurance, and gas. That's it.
Front end Ugly.
At the end of the day it’s a Kia. They are turds.
Couldn’t be further from the truth!
@@IAmTheKiaKing lol I hear ya
So you meet this bad bitch for a date. Smoke show. You valet your Kia. Great dinner great convo etc. You ask her if she wants to go grab drinks somewhere else before hopefully taking her to pound town and she says “of course.” You give the valet your ticket and wait for them to bring your Kia around. You see it pulling up. She sees it. She asks if this is you. You say “YEP” proudly! You both get in and she says the famous “I had a Kia back in the day, they’ve come a long way.” Are you still pounding?
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Does the 2023 Telluride come with ambient lightin?
SX trims do!
I would look better to color match that bottom fascia
It’s been a mixed bag for us lately
Is the wolf grey color available for the 2023?