The Truth About The Kia Telluride - An Owner's Honest Review #kia #telluride #kiatelluride #cars

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[swissmade]

I feel like the whole purpose of this video was the flex of having 2 Porsche’s in your garage 😂

[guycocoa]

The plastic under the seat is not a build issue. From the factory the seats are covered in plastic. The dealer is supposed to remove the plastic prior to delivery. If they don’t, then that isn’t the fault of the factory.

[Flaresidedark]

Enjoyed the review and what you enjoyed and issues you have. Comparing this to Porsche seems odd. Most of the negatives pointed out are personal issues/habits. I like the information about the oil issue and coolant and hope to see it addressed by kia either as a singular issue on this car or if there is a broader issue. Thank you for taking the time to make this video review as an average user. My family has been looking at the Telluride for a few years.

[keiladelrosario]

I’ve been driving a Kia model for the last 12 yrs. Had a sorento then a borrego then back to Kia sorento. Finally got a telluride last year and I love it. Best Kia model in my humble opinion.

[kalebbennett]

I had a 2021 S trim with AWD. Loved it. Unfortunately another driver pulled out in front of me and my son. Thankfully no one was seriously injured. I was traveling at about 55 miles per hour when the other driver drove into the intersection. There was no time to react. I hit the passenger side of the other car. The telluride was able to slow down some, how much I don’t know, but I didn’t have enough time to do anything at all. The drivers side of the Kia took the brunt of the collision. The entire cab of the telluride stayed intact. IMO the car couldn’t have performed better. I think that in an older car either me or my son would have likely submarined some under the dash and sustained injuries to our legs. Other than being shaken up by the force of the crash we didn’t have a scratch on us. Again thankfully the driver of the other car wasn’t hurt either. This is likely due to the fact I hit the drivers side. Had there been a passenger in his vehicle there is no telling what would have happened to them. Anyway, both cars were totaled. I replaced the telluride with a truck, that’s a long story too, but I plan on getting my wife a Telluride ASAP. Great vehicle.

[TB-zscq]

A few comments. The coolant reservoir is an expansion tank and coolant levels will fluctuate with weather and driving conditions. A reading at the 'minimum' level on a cold winter morning will read 'maximum' or 'full' after a long summer drive.

As for the oil consumption, I would recommend oil changes every 4500 miles with GDI engines (especially in the first 10K miles since new engines break in period will cause some oil burn). I have a 21 Palisade, which has the same engine and the manual cautions about higher oil use in the first few oil changes.

[MsFatpigs]

I love the look of these, but am going to be VERY curious what the long-term reliability of the Telluride and Palisade will be.

[dannypaull]

If you hit the sync button on the thermostat controls it will automatically sync the rear and you won’t have to rely on the touch screen.

[kenishhabattle]

I really enjoyed this video. I enjoyed that you gave your perspective of the car itself and your personal perspective.
I have been wanting a Telliride for the 2 years and I want to make sure I get my money worth. So again thanks again and I’m going to subscribe to your page.

[greghoiem]

The plastic by the seat is not a factory issue - it's the dealer who didn't prep it properly when it came in - that's protective plastic for protection before delivery

[sanrasuzumaki]

7, 500 for an oil change? Regardless of what the oil gallon says, don't go over 5k without checking your oil. Check color, quantity and quality at 5k or change it at 5k and you'll never have an issue with your engine, specially if those miles are in city.

[denisepowers]

I work for KIA. Nice job on the video. Only negative feedback I have is regarding the pronunciation of Telluride.

Proper way: Tell-you-ride

Your way: Tell-uh-ride

[rolliebuchanan]

Have a 2020 SX Prestige with 58600 miles that we've had since October 2019. Kia backs their warranty as we've had a rear strut and battery replaced on this vehicle, all under warranty. Just put new tires on but that is to be expected at this mileage. We've taken it on 3 long road trips and it is a very comfortable car to drive and ride in. The minor items you noted are very, very minor. Dealer recommended oil changes every 5000 miles, which we follow instead of the 7500 mile interval Kia recommends. We've haven't had any oil issues. We definitely recommend looking at the Telluride if you are looking for a family sized SUV.

We also had a second 2020 SX that we traded in for a Kia Stinger. That Telluride was also a nice vehicle, but did not have the Prestige package. Took that one on 2 long road trips and was as comfortable as our SX Prestige. Full disclosure, we've had Kia vehicles for almost 20 years starting with an Amanti. We've had 2 Amantis, a Spectra 5, a Cadenza, 3 Optimas, 2 Tellurides, and a Stinger. Any real issues were covered under warranty. As with any car, normal maintenance is important. We use our dealer for service, if you do it yourself or have service done elsewhere, make sure you save the receipts.

[royzeus]

I own a 2020 SX and I agree with all your points. I love the vehicle. I wish it had a little more power. But it definitely checks all the boxes. A couple things if you use keyless entry on the passenger side press the handle once all doors unlock. Also being a family man. If the kids are in the back seat and you are parked and they try to open the door as traffic is passing it will automatically lock the doors. All the usb ports and heated and cooled front and rear seats are things some vehicles at double the price doesn’t have. For the price point a no brainer.

[mohdnoor]

Thank you for review.
I wish there is website or YouTube channel where real owners review cars after longterm use (and arrnage them by make and year). Its much better for real people purchasing decisions.

[karenb]

I am a telluride owner and my only complaint is the engine makes awful whistling noises during a cold start in the winter. It is not fixable they claim it's the intake or something but it sounds at first like a squealing fan belt- I wish they would do a recall for it!

[crime_wavcorp]

i had a 2020 lx and we recently went to 4 local kia dealerships to get into a 2023 ex-x line. every dealer had the cars marked up from 2k all the way up to 6k (jim shorkey kia). they would not budge because a sucker was sure to walk in right after us. ended up buying a 2023 Atlas Cross Sport SEL R line v6. we love it. the tellurides are an awesome bargain at MSRP. once they start shoveling on thousands of dollars on top of MSRP the kia is no longer a bargain. the VW MSRP'd higher than the kia but because of dealer price gouging, the kia would have costed us more. we are a family of three, the third row was always down in the telluride. i love the sporty look of the cross sport. it kinda looks like a little tank! lol . as much as i love the telluride, i'll most likely never go back to one out of principle. plus. we got ours in 2019 when nobody seen them around really. now everyone and their cousin has one and they're starting to feel played out.

[TubeVab]

Thanks for your honest opinion. Truly awesome work .. Kia Telluride is the role model showing off how things can be done smartly. 😊

[joebrown]

2 quarts for 7500 miles isn't bad as relates to industry standards.. but my suggestion is to shorten your drain intervals.. oil and filter every 5000 miles or 6 month which ever comes first.. the oil off burn rate should go down as the engine is still new.. but as it gets older with higher drain intervals it might come back as varnish sticks the oil control rings.. i know some dealership say 10, 000 personal i wouldn't check ur manual as theirs a specific criteria to meet which allows for higher drain intervals which few people can do

[MeanNGreen]

You didn’t check your oil for 7, 500 miles?!?