2023 Kia Telluride SX-Prestige X-Pro V6 AWD - POV Review

X-Pro features: 18" black alloy wheels and all-terrain tires
X-Pro exterior styling
Increased towing capacity
heavy duty cooling and tow mode
self-leveling rear suspension
110V inverter outlet
Options:
Midnight Lake Blue Paint $495
Terracotta Interior color package $295
Carpeted Floor Mats $210
3.8L V6 Engine
8-Speed Automatic Transmission
Active on-demand AWD
Horsepower: 291 hp
Towing capacity: 5,500 lbs
Tire size: P245/60R18
MPG: 18 city / 24 highway
Curb weight: 4,522 lbs
MSRP: From $52,985
Total Price as tested: $55,120

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[TheTopher]

X-Pro features: 18" black alloy wheels and all-terrain tires
X-Pro exterior styling
Increased towing capacity
heavy duty cooling and tow mode
self-leveling rear suspension
110V inverter outlet
Options:
Midnight Lake Blue Paint $495
Terracotta Interior color package $295
Carpeted Floor Mats $210
3.8L V6 Engine
8-Speed Automatic Transmission
Active on-demand AWD
Horsepower: 291 hp
Towing capacity: 5, 500 lbs
Tire size: P245/60R18
MPG: 18 city / 24 highway
Curb weight: 4, 522 lbs
MSRP: From $52, 985
Total Price as tested: $55, 120

[مایکلجکسونم]

kia is extremly upgraded its cars and its so nice to see they doing very well like this
appreciate that

[saffron]

Kia been spittin' fire cars as of recent. Comeback of the century.

[sanjeevkumarvijayakumar]

The $50, 000 seriously surprised me. For the interior and general spec thats a really enticing option especially in comparison to the “luxury brands” that basically have the same quality but much smaller cars for the price point.

[mr.knight]

under the hood looks exactly the same to my dads 2010 santafe. really love that they still use this engine. good power and sounds nice for a family v6

[FurSidedHexagn]

First time the Telluride came out it didn't dissappoint and it continues not too. What a SUV.

[treads]

The people who mention reliability obviously haven't been paying attention. Both Hyundai and Kia have been doing well on the most recent reliability charts. They are making great cars. They most certainly are making the best looking cars out there.

[carter]

I’ve been seeing so many Tellurides around I just had to watch this review to see what the hype was about. Makes sense now, that’s a great vehicle. Love the Terra-cotta interior. Also, what was the song you played for the sound system test? I’ve heard it so many times but don’t know it’s name.

[NIVO]

one things for sure, you've the roads around Taylor to give the suspension an honest test and workout. I usually stay up around there for the Woodward cruise every year.

[OysterMaster]

On Kia's website, they call the Telluride a mid-size SUV. As an European, I found this really funny because sometimes you can have trouble parling with a 175in long vehicule in some places. If i were to live in the US, I would strongly consider it. It really impressed me for a 50k or so 7 seater. Nice video as always.

[DoctuhJ]

The amber color is coming to the design of the current DRLs in the 2024 MY!

[thaAMAZNblue]

The dodging of the potholes was awesome lol

[alrubayyi]

I want to ask about isolating the cabin from wind and noise. What is its rating out of 10?

[heonpark]

Thanks a lot for the very helpful and informative review. I will definitely buy a Telluride.

[ChristianC-gyym]

Most people seem to favor the telluride over the palisade. and thats mainly due to the styling differences. the telluride looks more rugged.
But i will tell you, the palisade is simply the better vehicle.

[scotters]

They changed the front grill..it looked better on the older 2022 model & what happened to the orange lights?white now..the orange was so cool.

[Chineywhale]

The look is very appealing…in person the materials feel cheap ish still. I tried to shop this over the X5 with a similar interior color and the difference was obvious …I wish Kia wrapped the top of the dash in vinyl atleast.

[TeXasDadBod]

That thing is just as loaded as my prestige Audi Q7

[hofdog]

Based on ride quality, interior ambiance, gas mileage etc would you go with the X-pro or the GX 550 premium plus

[jobulls]

Brother in law has the Hyundai equivalent of this outside of the off road options. Very nice SUV