Is the 2024 Kia Telluride Prestige X-Line a better SUV than a EV9 GT-Line?

The Telluride is a top selling 3-row SUV from Kia. On the outside of the X-Line you will discover 20in wheels, Wolf Gray color and full LED lighting. On the inside you will be greeted by an upscale leather interior, 12.3in infotainment screen and digital guage cluster. Under the hood is a 3.8L V6 mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission and AWD. Is the 2024 Kia Telluride SX Prestige X-Line a better SUV than a EV9 GT-Line?
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[RaitisRides]

Definitely let me know in the comments if you are going ICE with the Telluride or full EV with the EV9!

[jimbanter]

I have the 2023 version. Great vehicle. Anyone who gets in it is shocked its a Kia. Had the oil changed twice at the dealer and very positive experience. Love the vehicle. Has all the toys and rides like a dream. Heated and cooled rear seats. Try finding that in another luxury vehicle at this price!

[EverythingEvo]

I have a 24 SX Prestige and freaking love it! Amazing SUV and has all the tech I need and more.

[mickeybrumfield]

I'm digging what the Telluride is bringing in the Wolf Grey X Line.

[MrAkasapo]

Nice review. My '95 Grand Jeep Cherokee is on its last legs so, had to find a replacement. Just bought the Prestige X-Line, arctic white with terra cotta interior...gorgeous with a rugged/sporty kind of look with luxury features. Couldn't be happier.

[Off-The-Grid-Games]

Just bought a 2024 EX xline. I have 2 kids and it's perfect. Great looking suv with great looking interior as well.

[jamesfronte]

Joe, Another great review sir. I bought this exact 24 SX Prestige X-Line in Wolf Grey on the black Nappa leather from Kia of Muncie back in late August for MSRP ($54, 270 with the carpet mats included) and a $199 doc fee). I live near St. Augustine but cannot buy any Kia or Hyundai in Florida. I have bought 10 new SUVs since Feb. of 2022 (4 Palisade Calligraphy, 2 Santa Fe Calligraphy, 2 Subaru Ascent Touring, and 2 top trim Tellurides). The Kia dealer you borrowed this from for the video is very tough to buy from without the typical FL bait and switch nonsense. I cannot wait until the FTC guidelines go into effect on 7-30-23 where all pricing has to be transparent and, on the vehicle, / website with only sales tax and DMV fees added. No more additional fees for dealer accessories or crazy doc fees, 3rd party tag agency fees, or electronic filing fees that we don't know about until after we go to the dealership. That will destroy these shady Kia and Hyundai dealers. It's sad that I had to drive 940 miles to Indiana to buy my Telluride 4 months ago but no way in hell that I was paying FL Kia dealer prices. As for the EV9 GT Line, I love it but cannot justify $78, 000 over $54, 500 for a faster engine and zero gravity seats and a fingerprint reader with a slightly better 3rd row that's lower to the ground for better knee room. I love the EV9 but to lease it for 3 years and 36k miles, you are still looking at over $900 a month with $5k or $6k cash down even with the $7, 500 IRA tax loophole. The resale value of any EV will be dog poop thanks to the technology changing rapidly and Elon Musk lowering his new EV prices to maintain his dominant market share at Tesla. In my Opinion, the EV9 GT Line is a game only for the wealthy who don't care about poor residual values or spending a grand a month to rent this thing with five grand down. Basically, the person leasing this thing for 36k miles is paying about $1.10 per mile to drive it before any charging costs. Not for the middle class. Make it $60k Kia and let's talk for the EV9 GT Line. Another great review Joe!

[omarcortes]

In terms of design this is one of the best looking SUV's in the market but when it comes to the mid size segment, the Honda Pilot is my go to.

[SungDripWoo]

After the GT stinger Kia has came a long way since then and has gotten the recognition and respect they deserve which I love considering I daily drive a GT2 Scorpion.

[wordofakingKJV]

I have a Wolf Gray, X Prestige with Terracotta interior, and it's a dream. I had a Hyundai Palisades before this, and it blows it away in terms of style, and sport. When the EV9 came out I was drooling, but as I compare the two exteriors, I definitely prefer the more classic muscle look of the Telluride. I am still turning heads in this car and frankly, it fits my family's needs perfectly - I have a newborn, and 3 teenagers and my wife is happy. No complaints.

[jamesbrunson]

Thanks to you I bought the Kia Telluride Prestige SX X line in blue this month. Thank you again for your great reviews. Oh, and I love the my SUV.

[ChrisDavis]

Folks I spend every day in these, they are incredible, if you’re in the market, do not sleep on the Telluride. You’re getting the best warranty on the market, incredible tech and safety features and in my opinion one of the best looking SUV’s on the market. Oh and did I mention that it rides and drives like an absolute dream? I never had someone come to look at a telluride, test drive it, and not buy it, it’s that good. The interiors are incredible, the features for the money is incredible, and people love them, don’t let your 2010’s idea of Kia ruin your thoughts of what Kia is in 2024. They have come a long way and are punching way above their weight. Go drive one, check out the Napa leather and the suede headliner, the heated and cooled front and rear seats, the captains chair 2nd row, the dual moonroofs, it’s a really awesome car and I stand behind it completely.

[samsoum]

The way you present the car motivates me to go buy one now 😂… I am so impressed by your educational skills and passion

[myyoutubeaccount]

Love mine! I got mine in September 🤗the xline wolf gray with terra cotta. Went from a 22 to a 24. Love it.

[janitasmith]

been watching a lot of these kia videos in the last couple days and you're my favorite dude. thanks for being the right amount of excited and not making me puke with a shaky camera!

[ali-qlmv]

Love how you throw some of your childhood memories out there and the types of food that can fit in certain spots😂 awesome!

[blown]

I owned a '12 Sorento SX for a little over 12 years, and finally traded it for a Telluride in late January. Exact same model and trim as in this video, except in moss green. 3 months in, and I LOVE this SUV! It's amazing how far auto tech has come in 12 years! This model/trim has SO many safety and convenience features, that I'll learning how to access and use them all in an ongoing process. Parking and backing out is like flying IFR - you don't even need to look out the windows or windshield - just down at the touch screen and 360 degree/3D camera display. And parallel parking into a single spot has never been easier! In 40+ years of being a driver, I can't remember being this satisfied with a vehicle purchase.

[ThOneWhoWaits]

I agree that the fenders should be wolf grey (body colour)

[stevenbuonacore]

Nice review as usual. Was just there at Lokey. Drove a lower trim model but this one, wolf grey x-line, I will have to consider.

[bklynbey]

Buying a 2024 EX-Xline this week. Midnight Lake Blue with Terracotta interior. Beautiful and bold with good old gas 6 cylinder. Has a rugged look that EV will never have. Can’t wait.