The BEST Kia Ever? | 2022 Kia Telluride Review

The 2022 Kia Telluride sports a new logo, but it keeps all the characteristics that have made it one of the best three-row SUVs on the market.

The Kia Telluride has been a hit since it first launched in 2020. With a handsome design and terrific features, it's hard to find a more compelling three-row SUV in today's market. Forrest Jones takes a 2022 model through its paces and points out all the best details.
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0:00 the 2022 Telluride
0:27 Exterior Overview
2:11 Under the Hood
2:27 Interior Updates
4:29 Rear Seating and Cargo Space
6:48 Driving Impressions
9:04 Pricing and Competition
10:20 the Pros and Cons

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[anthonypiccione]

I have a 2022 telluride sx prestige nightfall in glacier white. I’ve had Toyota’s most of my adult life. We sold our 4 runner and bought the telluride and I was not real sure about it. I will say we’ve had it for about 2 months now and it is for sure the nicest most comfortable vehicle we’ve ever had. I have zero complaints.

[papaagidi]

Yes Kia/Hyundai don’t blindly follow the crowd, beautiful car in and out.

[ahua]

I’ve had my 2022 Telluride for a week today and it’s spectacular. I agree that 1) the new badge is an improvement and 2) that on the blacked out Nightfall edition the badges should be blacked out as well. Already ordered a kit to remedy this for both the front and back badges.
A couple of highlights for the interested, visibility is great as you sit up high in the vehicle with very good sight lines and a big back window. In combination with the 360 degrees cameras there are no nasty blind spots. The 291 HP engine is efficient and plenty of power to move the Telluride quickly if necessary. In fact just last night I briefly floored the Telluride going up hill and it jumped into action eliciting oohs and ahs from my passengers. The second row with captain’s chairs are very comfortable with plenty of head and leg room for most everyone. I’m 6’4” and fit quite comfortably in the second row. The Telluride (as correctly mentioned by our video presenter here) is a smooth, quiet ride with every useful amenity that could reasonably be expected save for the Apple CarPlay being required to be plugged in. (Not sure why the wireless version isn’t available as it is in the new Sorrento.) I love the dual moon/sun roof which provides nice light in a rather large vehicle. In short, I love my Telluride. It feels big and safe, but also rugged and powerful. It’s very comfortable, but also has the ability to easily put the seats down and have a very large cargo hold. I did a lot of research before ordering this vehicle and am so far very pleased with my decision to get one.

[Buyitforwife]

Got 2022 telluride in the nightfall pkg. got stickers for the logos to black those out. Love this car, coming from a Cadillac, and Mercedes. Never thought I’d get a Kia.

[tylermoore]

Never in a million years would I think I'd like a Kia but damn this would be great for me and my kids

[lbummaker]

We ordered a 2022 Telluride White Nightfall on November 27th. They said the wait was 3 to 6 months. They’re now staying it will be in around mid to late January. We are very excited. This is our second Kia (brand). My first Kia Sorrento white was about a 2011 I think and it was awesome. Loved that car. Traded it around 90k miles and it still had no issues. Great Job, Kia

[flamingrebel]

i have this exact year and spec as this one, and its by far the best vehicle ive ever had. the ride is so smooth, plenty of power, viability is great. i love the tech and sound system is awesome.

[jacqueespy]

I have a 2020 in black that I recently purchased. It's amazing! I put some 22" Ferrada wheels on it and the stance is flawless! As for power, I prefer smart mode and the transmission absolutely makes the most of the horsepower. I have an EX, 2 wheel drive and this vehicle is perfect! I test drove nearly all the competition, and to me, this is easily best in class. It is the most spacious, the most comfortable and it rides like a dream! The stereo is very warm and accurate also. Drive one and you'll have to own it!

[rahulp]

Kia made such a nice car with only 1 major problem. I need a bench seat for middle row.. I cant understand why Kia wont offer bench on a fully loaded model. I get you can get this on lower trim but i only want the loaded model. For only this reason we ended up buying a fully loaded new MDX and we love it! I do feel MDX has much solid interior but then again it did cost 11k more..

[archipelago]

I LOVE the new logo and feel it helps elevate the brand against the stigma of its past. But yeah, for the “nightfall” package, it’s odd that it’s not also blacked out.

[Kiss__Kiss]

Exactly!!! Kia knocked it out of the PARK.. Which means, Kia is thinking, "Individuality." NOT .. "Follow the TREND."

[elliothaney]

I do wish wish everything was blacked out in this package, but I understand with Kia’s new logo they’re probably trying to get awareness out there, so I don’t mind it on the front too too much. I think I’m with Phil though, would love it blacked out on the back at least!

[andrewhowe]

I agree with your camera man. Front should badge stay silver. If you black it out it blends with grill. Back emblem should 100% be black. This is the same color combo I ordered. I'm going to plastic dip the back emblem black.

[karencasey]

Love the video. I ordered one and am waiting for it to come in. I didn't know about the 3rd row seatbelt holder when it's down, thanks for showing that.

[Hexecutable]

I really want a teluride as a family vehicle.
Love how these look on the road my head always turns when one passes.
The brown color option they offer with the black wheels and other black accents are awesome looking.

[wolfbisbing]

I like Kia. I think the new logo is awesome but yes it should be blacked out front and back. This suv looks awesome. If I could afford it I would definitely buy one.

[mempto]

LOVE the new logo! Very modern and distinctive.

[davescott]

Great review. I own one and you nailed it. I will say if you drive conservatively (5-10 miles an hour over the speed limit) the gas mileage on the highway is consistently much better than reported.

[dougandersen]

I have a 2021 EX 2wd. Took a road trip after putting 3 grand on the odometer. Reset the trip odometer to check the mileage. Trip took us from the twin cities to Denver, west on 70 then north to Yellowstone and east from there. The mileage for the trip was an amazing 31.4 mpg. I didn’t baby it either. Encountered speed limits of 80 and regularly exceeded the speed limit. The engine turns 2grand at 79mph.I chose the 2wd because of the slightly higher mileage rating. Highway mileage is considerably higher than the EPA numbers. The mileage around town is closer to the numbers in this video.

[Chad-O]

I have one on order delivering next week...super excited. Loved the info as has short time with test drive but was sold anyway! Agree with the camera man...like the new badging emblem...but should be blacked out on back...chrome in front.