Ultimate 2020 Kia Telluride Review & Drive | Move Over Explorer and Highlander?
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- The 3 row SUV market is getting shaken up by the all-new 2020 Kia Telluride and Hyundai Palisade. Kia brought their A game with the new Telluride, especially this Telluride SX Prestige trim. With so much hype surrounding the 2020 Telluride..is it truly worth all of the praise? Watch this full review with lots of detail and find out. Honestly, I believe it's worth a look and could certainly sway people away from the new redesigned 2020 Highlander and 2020 Explorer.
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*The vents up front ARE functional, my bad!*
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Front Air vents clearly functional. Thought they were fake until this video.
Karim Selkridge i can’t believe I missed that. I even briefly looked and completely missed it lol. In the video I can even tell there’s an actual pass through!
I was about to come complain. But for everyone who doesn't read the comments they're not going to know. I wish reviews went into details. There are like 100 videos with the fluff that anyone can see without a review.
Dorian Lust details on what specifically? You just did complain, not about. Reading an article or specs and seeing a picture is nowhere near as visceral or immersive as a video. Especially a 39 minute video showing just about anything. What you need is a 3 hour video of someone touching the trim pieces with each finger 20 times, taking the engine apart and putting it back together, detailing the country of origin for the carpet in the cargo area, how many watts the interior light bulbs are, the angle in which the headrest meets the seatback, and what it smells like from 20 peoples opinions. Or you can go to a Kia dealership and experience one for yourself.
@@PrimeAutotainment well I was responding to the front vents. The suggestion about more details was a general comment about most videos. You certainly put more time into details than most. What I never seem to find are the more technical details.
Good examples are showing how well the cruise works in stop and go traffic. That's a main feature I'm waiting for on 2020 vehicles. How effective is lane centering? How well can it hold a curve? Do the side cameras actually show the blind spot? Does the heads up display work, what options does it have, is it visible? I'd like to know more about AWD hardware, how it works, how it compares to other vehicles, videos of it starting in ECO, sport, Snow, and with the dif lock engaged in slow motion in sand or gravel. How well does it corner, especially compared to something like a Passport that has torque vectoring and over driving a tire instead of just breaking? It seems to have some nice service screens, but no one seems to show it or talk about them. What do you think of the app and remote features? How well do voice commands work?
I think most reviews say it has these things, but the Kia and Hyundai websites list all that already. I think you should make the 5 minute overview, and 30 minute detailed review, but then you could make all sorts of detailed functional test videos of all the different features. People would find those interesting and something most reviewers don't do. I could be wrong. But after watching 4 hours of videos and knowing more than the sales person at the dealer, if other people are like me they are looking for something different than just the same thing that every other review is saying for like that 20th time.
You did good by the way, if I had only watched your video it would have covered most things, but in the case of nerds like me I'd seen it all already and I'm still searching for more. Actually, you should probably ignore me and just keep up the good work, but there are some idea if you want them.
You guys!
I got a grey Telluride SX in April 2019, and took a cross-country road trip with wife and two young kids in June; our main draw was the panoramic moon roof for the kiddos to be able to see as much as possible while we were on the road, especially the stars at night;
This was around the time a lot of the reviews were coming out and the hype was beginning, but I don't think they'd sold many just yet..
Just about everywhere we stopped, as soon as we stepped out people would ask "what is THAT"
Given this is the nicest thing I've ever owned, it was kind of cool to be turning heads for the right reasons (compared to my 1992 Honda Civic with a tendency to blow oil with any acceleration -RIP)
The most common mistaken identities / comparisons for the Telluride were either a Range Rover or a BMW - not too shabby!
As far as the performance and day-to-day usability and practicality, this thing is amazing. Gas mileage on the highway at speed, we were able to crack 28mpg for some stretches. Around town with lots of stop and go, it hovers around 18-20, but for a truck of its size and weight, I think this is still pretty darn good.
The only oddity I've noticed now having driven around for ~8 months and 11k miles: the normal LED headlights (due to both their brightness and ride height) often get mistaken for high beams at night - so oncoming drivers frequently flash me as if to tell me to turn off the beams.. then I show them the actual beams! and they get the idea :-)
Overall, this beauty 100% lives up to the hype, and by now has won SUV of the year in a competitive field - in addition to the old guard, my friend got a Hyundai Palisade which is also a first model year and pretty impressive truck - in my opinion were it not for the Telluride, the Palisade would have been up there for the top prize.. Subaru ascent not bad either.
Great review! many thanks
That’s awesome to hear! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experience thus far. It’s an awesome vehicle for sure and I hope you continue to enjoy it 😁👍
I put luxury KLexus badges on my new Telluride it’s fun to watch the car snobs try to guess what it is. The most common guess is Range Rover but some say Mercedes Caddy or BMW too.
Thanks for sharing your Telluride experience..
Thank you for the lovely briefing.🤗
I really needed to hear out from someone who actually owns the vehicle & have driven it.
Hopefully, I will pull the trigger soon on this one because of your excellent insights.🤗
Japanese is starting to lose its edge to the Koreans. Like it lost the electronics to Samsung
@Yu Kay yea amrica is expensive
toyota still dominate in cars and trucks. PS5>>> any Samsung electronic.
After electric car market change in few years, the automobile brands ranking will be dramatically changed.
YES! I saw one not too long ago and nearly broke my neck for a double take. Very nice SUV!
I have owned the Telluride SX Ebony Black with Butterscotch interior for over 2 months now. There are not many SX models on the road and they are extremely hard to find. The vehicle is packed with technology and lives up to the hype of the reviews. It is by far the best bang for the buck. I recommend purchasing any type of extended warranty that covers the electronics in this vehicle. I haven't had any issues but there are so many things that could potentially go wrong. The only gripe out of anything with this vehicle is the aggressiveness of the lane assist on city roads. When lanes merge, it can pull a bit. Honestly the lane assist is more of a highway function. Overall, I highly recommend this SUV. (non sponsored opinion)
That’s awesome, you’ve got yourself a sweet ride! Good point on the electronics...hopefully they work a long time but who knows. Thanks for stopping by and enjoy your Telluride 👍
Can you turn off lane assist and turn it back on afterwards? I hated the annoying lane assist with the new RAV4s.
jaselolzako03 yes you can. You can adjust sensitivity and whether you have actual assist or just lane departure warning....and you can turn it off or in with the touch of the lane button to the left of the steering wheel. I would alternate between on and off quite a bit with no issues
@@PrimeAutotainment Thank you for the quick reply. :) I couldn't watch the whole vid till now. Was just on lunch when I looked at it.
How is the performance? Engine seems to be weak for the body ?
I’ve had my black SX with butterscotch interior for about 5 weeks and this is the nicest car I’ve ever had! Super comfy and spacious, fantastic on gas, and well worth the money for all the features. I was sooooo happy to trade my 2016 Explorer Sport for this! Never thought I’d be glad to drive a Kia but they did a damn good job on this.
UPDATE 4-4-20: I’ve had this car for almost 10 months now and I still love it. I’ve got 15k miles on it and haven’t had any issues, just regular maintenance. I get all service done at my local Kia dealer and their customer service is fantastic. I haven’t had to deal with recalls either, which is nice because it seemed like my old Explorer had a new recall every other month.
Glad to hear it! It’s a sweet ride and I hope you continue to enjoy it! 👍
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Congrats. Are their any tips you can give to someone seeking a 3 row suv?
hhova29 yeah, get a Telluride lol. I am still really enjoying this car. At least once a week, someone stops me while I’m out and about to ask me about my car.
I’m looking at trading in my 2018 Ford Explorer for this.
I also find the Telluride awesome, and after driving it, I find that even if it is heavy, handling around corners or when doing a U-turn is rather reassuring. I confirm that in Canada, we have mud, snow and sand modes. But on top of the wheel, there is no diff lock button but a "Drive/Terrain" inscription. Not sure what it does. That apart, I don't regret regarding this video because of the outro music alone. I love it!
Looks like Korea's almost got the Four Corners area covered with the naming of their cars.
Hyundai-Santa Fe, New Mexico/Tucson, Arizona
Kia-Telluride, Colorado/Sedona, Arizona
Haha, seriously. Didn’t think about that
& Mexico's Vera Cruz
@Tristan Han Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah all meet at a single point in the American Southwest. One can step from one state to the other three at that point.
I wonder if they thought about “Festus”, Missouri?
just missing the 2024 Kia Moab lol
I havent seen the 2020 Highlander yet. I like the Telluride; saw 1 in passing and i like the body style.
I haven’t seen it in person yet either, but I’m expecting big things. Agreed about the telluride body style too
The Highlander was definitely long in the tooth and desperately in need of an upgrade. I suspect, though, unless you're interested in the hybrid version you may be disappointed. For 2020 it has 2.5" inches in length but it still offers a less accommodating third row than the KIA Sorento that's 7" shorter. In fact it has less passenger room than any of its rivals. The 2020 Highlander has a significantly updated interior but that's about it. If you're looking for a 3 row crossover, the Highlander still trails virtually all of the competition in terms of cargo and passenger accommodations. And if you don't need/want a third row there are numerous other choices with more room vehicles that range from 188" to 192" in length.
2020 Toyota Highlander, ugly asf!
Great job man. Wife and I are getting the white SX.
Thank you! That’s awesome, it’s very nice and I’m sure you two will enjoy it 👍
The Telluride front in will make a great pick up truck! Kia should make a pick up truck version with this same concept. Bet it will also sell very well! Especially if they sell it at the same price range and same 10 year warrantee!!!!!
Forrenzo A.R they are coming out with a truck it’s also called a telluride
A pickup is in the works, I participated in a marketing test last year.
I absolutely love my Telluride. The only thing I wish it had is the ability to view the passengers in the back. Even my Dodge Caravan had a mirror that I could view my children with.
I love my Telluride.
I love my Telluride as well. Wheels are vented. Have to say best vehicle I have ever owned. Love the lane follow. It does go around curves and maintains speed to the vehicle your set up with. Love the suspension it adjusts to your drive. So comfy, love the front part of the driver seat it raises to adjust your comfort and takes fatigue from your legs, almost like a recliner. Huge step up from the evoque dynamic I traded in. I can tow and have more cargo space. Looking forward for the accessories such as the rear trunk cover. Has UVO as well and you can use it to start your vehicle anywhere.
Glad to hear it! You’ve got yourself a sweet ride! 👍
The Telluride beats anything in this class.
On price? Yes but won't beat out cars like new Ford Explorer on capability.
@@evz1244 The Ford Explorer has basically no warranty, Who wants to pay a fortune to keep a Ford running.
Jared Shelton yes on warranty too, but not on power or capability.
@@evz1244 Yes. This is more Capable than the explorer. This just doesn't have more powerful....more expensive engine options, yet. Coming soon 😉.
Ev Z stop sucking on Ford. Shit company was saved by the government that’s how you know how reliable they are and how much people give shit about them.
A couple of points about the Telluride and Palisade drawn from the excellent review and others' comments.
() Styling. It's obvious that the Telluride and Palisade are nearly identical vehicles. The differences to the extent they exist is that the Palisade is closer to a pure "near luxury" vehicle while the Telluride, though just as fully featured in terms of almost all "luxury" features, projects a more "rugged" image.
The reason for that difference is the markets for which each is designed. The Telluride is aimed exclusively at the North American market. It's built in West Point, Georgia and isn't even for sale in Asia (not even Korea) or Europe. Americans find "rugged" looks very appealing in the mainstream midsize 3 row category and the Telluride is designed to take advantage of that appeal. The Palisade is built in South Korea and aimed at a variety of international markets, specifically in Asia and Europe where pure "luxury" trumps "ruggedness" even if it's combined with luxury touches. That's not to say that the North American market isn't important to Hyundai but of equal or even greater importance is selling the Palisade in the Korean home market, in other Asian countries (especially in China), and in Europe where vehicles from BMW, Audi, MB, and Volvo are significant competitors. None of these markets has been a target of the Telluride's design.
Personally, like many Americans, I find I prefer the boxy styling of the Telluride more appealing than the curvy and (to my eye) "fussier" styling of the Palisade. And while Hyundai seems to believe that diamond quilted upholstery is a sign of luxury, it reminds me of the sofa in my grandmother's living room of 50 years ago. The Telluride may feel less "luxurious," but to me it feels more modern. Further one of the minor but telling differences between the vehicles is the power folding third row seats in the Palisade compared to manual "push/pull" system in the Telluride. The Palisade's approach is clearly designed to convey a feeling of luxury. But it adds weight and takes up space compared to the Telluride. And it means the cargo space behind the third row is three cubic feet less in the Palisade than in the Telluride. It's a very small detail but it illustrates the Telluride's emphasis on functionality over a minor luxury feature.
Of course, these are largely a matter of individual taste and many customers in North America will prefer the Palisade. Hyundai and KIA are masters at building different vehicles that share a wealth of similarities while appealing to somewhat different market sub-segments. The Telluride vs Palisade designs are only the most recent and most obvious examples.
() Price. The two vehicles are for all practical purposes the same price. In view of the differences in standard equipment on various trim levels it's possible to configure either the Palisade or the Telluride with a higher/lower MSRP by adding or deleting features from one or the other. But if the top trims of each is configured to make the vehicles comparable with one another the MSRP of a Telluride is $47,330 versus that of a Palisade at $47,445. (According to each vehicle's "build and price" website tools.)That's a paltry difference of $115. MSRP's are often very rough guides to real world prices and I'm sure any Hyundai dealer would knock $115 off the price of a Palisade if it meant meeting the price of a Telluride so the real question is how popular each model is and how willing/unwilling a dealer is to make a deal. The jury is out on that question.
Thanks Stephen! I agree with you and your thoughts and observations of the differences between the two. I’ve been paying attention to whether people prefer one or the other. I also like the look and functional aspect of the Telluride compared to Palisade. Thanks again for stopping by!
Nice review. I noticed the 3rd row difference between the two one being power and the other manual. I like both very much and appeal towards the telluride because of its sportier appeal.
I think due to its popularity and sale spikes to come, I don’t think dealerships will be making deals with perspective buying, and in fact probably try to rip them off. Or at least how they are in my regain, lol.
Looked at this and the Palisade. Found out Kia wanted a 5K dealer markup (now it's 7k) which made the Palisade the easy choice. Both are nice but it will be a cold day in hell before I ever pay dealer markup for anything.
Hyundia now has a 5K markup for the Palisade. I have been shopping for one the last couple of days.. Im going to a Kia Dealer tomorrow..
I don't like the massive fake grille as shown at 0:23 . Only 1/3 of that "tiger nose" are real vent, and rest is just blocked off. I wish they can leave them as real vents and add a grille shutter for fuel economy. And the vent on the front are NOT fake vents. They are air curtain vent, check out your video at 3:18 you can see those slots in front of the front wheel.
Hell yes it is I have owned mine for 2 months now and I wouldn't change it for anything. Its definitely worth the hype and the best suv on the market hands down.
Dude.... I watched the your whole video without skipping..... that’s saying something lol. You definitely have a subscriber. You did a fabulous job with this review.
Hey man that’s awesome, I really appreciate that! 😁👍
The Telluride is the best 3 row SUV you can buy in our country right now.. Hands down!!! Sorry Toyota and Ford.... I live in Kansas, the heart of hardcore domestic truck hill billies state and I am still getting Telluride... Hey, Ford if you match the value and the reliability of Telluride then maybe (I just might) reconsider your brand. Until then, it not happening!!! BTW, we need more of these Telluride here in Kansas and Oklahoma, damn it!! How long can these hill billies have to wait to see one and say "Hot damn, what that damn thing? "
I just got my Telluride and put the luxury KLEXUS badge overlays on it over the Kia logo. It’s fun to watch people try to guess what it is! 😄
Excellent review. I would be interested in this vehicle as we are thinking of getting a smaller or mid-size SUV. The Telluride is now on the shortlist.
Thank you very much! It’s very impressive and definitely worth a look. For the features..there’s a lot of bang for buck
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Now I want a Black SX! Awesome review. Thank you!
Nice kia car💚💜👏💖👌👍
I seen one in the highway coming from Houston. I thought it was the new Range Rover. When I got close and seen the Kia badge I flip my wig...the next day I traded in my 18 Corvette Grand Sport and don't regret not one iotta.... highly recommend this SUV
David Jones that’s funny! I took my mom shopping last week and coming out of the store, she walked up to a black Range and started pulling on the (locked) door handle. Took her a minute to realize that wasn’t my Telluride lol
@@goodgirl_goneglam6173 lol....classic. I get so many looks in it. And I've put AXE EX20 wheels on it. So it really stand out
This is probably the most thorough review I’ve seen on the Telluride to date. Thank you. Any comparison reviews yet on the 2020 Explorer, 2020 Highlander vs the Telluride?
Thank you very much! Not yet. I’m hoping to get a 2020 Explorer in the next couple of weeks for a short time...a full review later on. The Highlander possibly not until closer to winter time but not sure. Hopefully both sooner than later!
weijun zhang Thanks for the info. I actually ordered an SX Telluride w the prestige package 3 months ago any my dealer to this day can’t give me any update whatsoever. It’s become so disheartening that I started to look at the new Explorer. I have driven the ST but have not driven the Telluride. The biggest and probably only complaint I’ve heard about the Telluride is that all the engine choices...well, there aren’t any and the engine lacks power.
weijun zhang when did you place your order?
Looking at this just makes me miss my 2012 Honda Pilot even more. It got hit from the side few years ago 😢. I do like all of the interior features in the Telluride. You look good in it Nolan. Makes a good vehicle for a new addition 😉. You had lots of room on the third row. I’m just not to fond about the mimicking of the Bentley exterior look. But as always I learned everything by watching your videos. Outstanding review Nolan 👍
I don’t blame you haha! Sorry to hear about it getting hit. Thank you very much as always! 😁👍
NO REMOTE START ON KEYFOB ?????? WTF KIA??????
I have to find my phone, open an app, and PAY FOR REMOTE START? Noooooo
Even my cheapo cars have remote start !!!
Major miss by KIA - don't understand the thinking on this.
I live in cold Michigan and use remote start constantly in Winter - I shouldn't have to pay for this - BULLSH*%$
People have commented saying that it's available..but a paid option so hopefully that's true that you can get it but probably as an "accessory". I agree on that..several brands include that on many cheaper vehicles and it is so nice in the cold winter!
It is FREE
Through an app for a certain period of time, then it’s paid
The whole brand loyalty thing is ridiculously funny. A lot of people are gonna seriously lose out by buying inferior vehicles simply because this is a Kia. Last time I checked Kia has proven itself to be very reliable. If most people have had problems it's because they don't know how to take care of a vehicle. Putting cheap quality oil in your vehicle will damage it, getting low quality fuel will damage it, not doing the proper maintenance will damage it. It would seem like the problems are because of the user and not the equipment. My wife had a Kia for 8 years and not one serious issue out of it other than the standard problems which were easy to fix.
Black Phoenix I’m considering buy Kia. Lots people don’t trust brand name Kia. Like need build up trust people think of Toyota reliable trust. Kia need to long way to go. Getting better slowly. Cheer up. Looking was always issue. Telluride looking great Hopefully get brand power like Samsung does have. Keep it up.
I totally agree with you. We have 2013 Korean Hyundai Sonata for me and 2012 Japanese Honda Accord for my wife. I never had a problem on Sonata, but so many problem on Accord (front disk replaced, brakes repaired, CD/radio broken, ceiling cloth tore down, shift gear button broken, etc..). Japanese electronics such as Sony, Panasonic, Toshiba were the best in 1990's but now Korean Samsung, LG are the the best. So I think that the Korean automobile industry will do the same soon.
Great review, I'm new to your site,realy love this suv, I'll be waiting for the hybrid !!
Thank you very much, glad to hear it! 😁👍
This suv is beautiful
As you found, the Telluride is a very impressive vehicle, especially at its price point. I was surprised to see that the Telluride lacks the "automatic bending headlights" on all trim levels. KIA like any manufacturer occasionally deletes a minor or less popular feature even when rivals offer it to meet a particular price point. But considering that my KIA 2018 Sorento has the "ABH" feature I was surprised to see it missing on the Telluride.
The reason, I think, is that the Telluride's headlight protector lamps are stacked vertically rather than arranged horizontally as they are on the Sorento. Only the outside projector lamp swivels on my Sorento with almost no noticeable effect on forward illumination. I suspect that KIA felt that having one of the two projector lamps swivel when the steering wheel turns would be disconcerting if it noticeably reduced the illumination straight ahead.
As far as driving dynamics is concerned, I think the CX-9 still tops the class in terms of handling. On the other hand it sacrifices so much in terms of passenger and cargo space (among other features) compared to the slightly shorter Telluride it's difficult to imagine that many consumers will care. Especially given that if canyon carving is a high priority there are many vehicles that are far better suited to that mission than either one. And the differences aren't small. The CX-9 has 134 cubic ft of passenger space in its 3 rows; the Telluride has 178 cubic ft. The Telluride has a total of 87 cubic ft of cargo space; the CX-9 has about 71 cubic ft. That's less than a Subaru Forester. My Sorento has more cargo and passenger space than a CX-9 and it's 10" shorter.
Currently, there are only two glaring weaknesses in the Telluride. The top SX trim does not offer a bench seat second row option. I suspect that will be rectified in the next model year or even as a mid-year update. Time will tell. Secondly, there's simply the limited availability of the Telluride, especially the top trim SX version. KIA and their dealers seriously underestimated the huge demand for the top trim Telluride leading to a situation in which some dealers are marking up the vehicles on their lots or consumers face waiting lists of at least several months for delivery. Apparently, KIA customers are no longer simply budget shoppers. KIA dealers need to keep up.
Always great to hear from you Stephen! All excellent points too. It’s amazing how much space is wasted in the CX-9 and how well managed it is for the Sorento. I think a lot of other people forget about the Sorentos amber lights too. Love those and they bending light.
No joke about Kia underestimating the Telluride. One person I work with was planning on getting one but just like you said they are asking over MSRP 😂.
Thanks again for stopping by and taking the time, have a great weekend sir!
Wow never have I read a very detailed and informative reply on TH-cam before. I think all of the points you said are absolutely right. One thing though regarding the ABH feature I think is that car manufacturer have to meet up the sale value and since Telluride provides so many other features for its price range, it had to make some sacrifices.
For your information, funny thing is that Kia and Mazda have a very close relation in the history. Kia, when it first started selling cars, have been buying licenses from Mazda. They just named it differently but the car was exactly same as Mazda. Kia wished to keep buying licenses from Mazda but Mazda feared Kia invading their market and refused to give it to them. So instead, Kia bought a license from the Lotus (UK); which failed miserably leading to bankruptcy and Hyundai buying them. The license that Mazda refused to give to Kia was Miata (wonder what would've happened if Kia was able to buy Miata instead of Lotus). Anyhow, that is why Kia today still have pretty good handling, as they have learned from the Mazda's European sportiness settings.
The Telluride also goes down from the Sorento’s 4-way lumbar support to only 2-way lumbar.
dalex7777 good catch. That’s weird isn’t it
@@dalex7777 You're right. I'd forgotten that. Unlike the swiveling headlight issue, that deletion strikes me as an obvious cost cutting measure.
I wanted a Kia Telluride all wheel drive. They are super hard to find. One dealer bragged than he was charging 8K over MSRP. I almost bought it from a dealer who wanted to charge me only 3K over MSRP. Then I bought a Hyundai Palisade in Tracy and got WAY more options (fully loaded) at 500.00 UNDER MSRP. It is all wheel drive as well. It’s almost exactly the same, but a much better color. Got it all and saved a lot. My dealer probably could have easily sold my Palisade for thousands over MSRP as it was the only AWD within 100 miles of the Bay Area, but he chose to give me a great deal instead. I couldn’t find a KIA dealer who didn’t want more than MSRP on the AWD version. I will never buy a Kia.
This actually happened to me😭 they wouldn't drop the price to MSRP instead insisted and bragged about selling way over MSRP and said I had to pay that plus the dealer adds. I've been wanting one but now I have buyers remorse on how I was treated. Just because you can don't mean you should. This is not Kia instead it's the dealerships who are getting a bug head!😠
Wish the SX model comes with bench seats in the second row ..need to have the top model however with just the captain seats ( only option) in second row is a dealbreaker. Btw , Value for money .
Wrong my ex has captain seats not just the sx... do your research
@@derekd8778 Do your comprehension. He’s saying he wishes the SX came with a bench seat. He didn’t say anything about the SX being the only one with captain’s chairs. If you’re going to be rude, at least be on topic. Your comment was completely out of line.
Definitely worth the hype! I love almost all about this SUV, except those tail lamps. Just something about them I can’t get over. Beautiful color and interior. Kia has definitely upped the ante. I’m a Subaru fanboy, so I’d probably still take an Ascent, but this would be right there with it. Great review. Not sure how you can get more detailed then you have been, but you seem to be doing just that. 👏
Absolutely, quite a great job by Kia. Bested my expectations. I completely agree on this taillamps too lol.
Can’t go wrong with the Ascent from what I can tell! Still waiting to get into one 😕. The company here to manages their fleet said they are booked through September. Grrr. Just filled out a 2nd application for FCA and haven’t heard anything. The struggle is real lol
And thank you very much, always appreciated!
Prime Autotainment 🤨oh the struggles... but you’re doing just fine. You have really grown your channel from where you started and yeah, I was there. Haha. You’ll get it all in no time.
Prime Autotainment No problem as always!
I have been a long Honda fanboy but I ditched my beloved 2 year old Honda Piot and got Telluride SX model last week. And I don't regret a single thing! I am a new Kia fanboy now.. So long with souped up priced Japanese cars!!!
Thank you for the detailed video. One thing I wanted to mention: the vehicle doesn't have so many USB ports. it has USB charging ports! A Completely different function for the port. Having so many USB ports would have been a nightmare, of course. But having many USB 5V charging ports is a no brainer in any place.
This was by far my favorite Telluride review due to trim level comparisons. Thank you!
I’m glad to hear it. Thank you very much!
The green is incredible, and it blows Explorer out of the water. Look at all you get for the price, and you will spend about upper 50 thousand close to 60 for an Explorer. Oh, and built in America.
Great video. I love the Telluride and can't wait to see some that are actually for sale at the dealers. On a side note, I loved the scenery where you filmed your video. Not the mountains (although I liked them) but the test area. It looks like Texas or Oklahoma but I'm not sure. So where is it? Thanks.
Thank you! Good guess cuz I’m Northeast Texas outside of Rockwall 👍
That color looks pretty cool!
Excellent Presentation. I think you convinced me to take a test drive. Thank you.
Thank you very much! If you remember, feel free to stop back and let me know what you think. 👍 have fun!
Great review, looking to buy Telluride vs Hyundai on looks alone. Some questions to you or owners..
1) Depreciation on Kia vs Toyota 4 runner TRD badge best -1 ? comments ? $42,000 SX preferred but worried on Economy Brand residual worth after 3 years with 30,000 miles >? estimate?
2) Like Paddles to kick it when needed , Telluride n/a but coming ? Hyundai has paddles ? but real difference ? comparison numbers 30-50 mph, 50-70 mph between the two ? Have a Grand Cherokee V8 with paddles , power on tap but eats gas, 14-16 mpg ave on 10% Methanol TX 85 fuel.
The prices on Explorer / Tahoe etc have gone nuts as have Pickups, and I feel driving people away from USA brands. Owned a Certified X5 dealer 2 year old , a disaster, much garage time fixing Mexican parts failures not covered. Bought a Porsche, superb car, no issues, but expensive to service. Looking at value for money reliability and comfort for 6 .
Saw the Telluride on ads, then the Philly car show in Feb, looks a little like an LR4 Land Rover (boxy). Just watched your two vids, well done. I think the tide has turned and the Germans and USA should worry ! Suggest you really complete your vids with a) Service intervals and estimated cost vs others b) Residuals at 3 years. (Kia USA should be able to compare estimates )?
Thank you! I wish I could say more about the Palisade but I haven’t been able to explore one yet.
I don’t see the Telluride holding value better than a 4runner at all...those are legendary at holding value and their reliability. The Telluride offers many more features though if that’s important.
As for the paddles...I’m not sure about future plans for those..
I think the Telluride is an awesome value for what it offers but I’d wait a little bit until the supply/demand evens out. I’ve heard people paying over MSRP so far.
If you still wanna see service intervals you can probably find a PDF of the manual online, not sure if it’s available yet through. Good luck with your decision!
@@PrimeAutotainment Good points. I understand 4 Runner love fest, still made in Japan but like the JF Cruiser its days are numbered and corporate is planning on making it in the USA which I guess means lower quality location;/Mexican parts diluting the original OEM Japan Build quality. ie Buy your Japanese 4 runner asap and expect the Koreans to continue to improve and dominate. USA makers have to improve engineering and stop these stupid pricings . $70K pickups and SUVs - PLEAZZE !
we are going to Kia dealership tomorrow and i'm excited to check this vehicle out my aunt is buying a Sportage but I love this vehicle for myself I just sold my Jeep so you never know.
Hey hey that’s awesome! I think you’ll be impressed. The Sportage is cool too, but a big difference in size. Have fun! 😁👍
I hope to buy it in Germany.
I LOVE MY TELLURIDE!
Compare 2020 Telluride Vs 2020 Highlander Limited.
Really really nice info with great detail
Thank you Nolan
Thank you sir! 😁👍
If Toyota 4runner limed does not get a safety upgrade for 2020, I am going the Telluride for sure..watch out Toyota
seriously, Toyota could have put the Highlander engine and transmission into 4Runner and get 300 hp with minimum troubles, why they did not do that?
@@rostamr4096 Might have had something to do with the fact that Toyota sold more 4Runners in 2018 than ever in its long history and sales for the 2019 model are ahead of 2018.
Thinking about trading in my Toyota for this!
i ll buy this beauty as soon as it hits the indian markets
Wish it was more off-road oriented like its advertised. I’m getting the SX AWD eventually
The front wheel vents are actually functional. This SX model is really rare, 1 month back order rare.. so we opted for the Palisade limited. Has a more luxurious feel. These suvs are a great bargain for what you are getting no doubt.
That’s my bad! Thanks for pointing that out. That’s crazy, I’ve heard about the wait times and even prices being marked up because of it. The palisade seems awesome too..can’t wait to see that one. Thanks for watching!
The Pallisade is indeed better looking inside and feels more luxurious....the telluride feels more like a dynamic type.
A one month wait for delivery of an SX? Count yourself lucky. My local dealer in the Puget Sound area told me that with the current waiting list I could expect an SX with the Prestige package in December or January.
Excellent review Nolan. Beautiful color and love the SX trim level. I started liking the Telluride, considering to trade in my Honda CRV but going to wait for the Sorento 2021 and compare the Telluride and Sorento.
Thank you Luis! That new Sorento will be exciting!
@@PrimeAutotainment can't wait!!
I have the 2020 LX V6 the low end and what a SUV! This is great. Rides great, quiet inside, easy to see navigation, sound great inside, lots of room. Can seat 7 as i have bench seats second row. I wish I would have went with the higher model with sun roofs, electric tailgate and power seats. But, I'm totally satisfied with my Telluride. I got it in March. Get over the KIA name. They are making very good cars now. I had an Optima prior to my Telluride. It was just as good. I always thought KIAs were 2nd rate, but I own 2 now Telluride and my wife has a 2016 Soul. She passed away recently so my stepson drives it and he likes them too. KIA is up their with quality cars and SUV. Get over the name and try them out. KIA Telluride is rated the best in SUV overall, and I agree. Its Great!!!
Glad to hear it! 😁👍
Definitely looking forward to getting an SX with the Prestige package. Dealers in my area are also charging up to 5k or more OVER MSRP, but you can find MSRP or less deals by simply telling them no and going through a car buying service. I am just hoping Kia doesn't get a big head and charge 57k for the same car next year. If they stay at 47K they will sell a ton of these for years to come.
Keep in mind that manufacturers don't sell vehicles to consumers. Their "customers" are their dealer networks. Once a dealer "buys" a vehicle a manufacturer is finished with the transaction. That doesn't mean that MSRP's and invoice prices won't creep up a bit from year to year but absent major feature changes those prices will reflect little if any more than inflation (or misguided tariff policies). KIA has a strong incentive to keep their dealers satisfied and significant price increases to those dealers undermine that.
As to whether dealer pricing to consumers will rise unexpectedly, that depends on demand and availability. Many KIA dealers are putting "second stickers" on their vehicles, a common practice whenever an especially popular new model is introduced, but that's not a universal practice and it's not likely to be common as production of the Telluride catches up with the massive demand for the model.
I have had my Telly for almost a year now. I was actually the 2nd person in Sacramento to have one. It is by far the best car I've ever had, besides my 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT. Two completely different vehicles I know. But now I am considering trading my Telly in for the new 2021 Seltos... not sure I want to. I truly love this SUV. I have the powder blue EX model with the dark grey interior.
Glad to hear you like your Telly! Going from a Telly to a Seltos is quite a change in size. If you’re good losing the cargo/passenger space and some features go for it 😁
It would be nice to know more details about the speakers and their locations
This is the best review so far about this car. Big fan of Kia telluride.
Thank you!
Hey Nolan. How’s it going? I can’t wait for your take on the Palisade to see if you think they are Equal, or 1 os better than the other. I know the Palisade has a few Extra Features with the Digital Dash, and Electric Folding third row. For Kicks I looked up Telluride on KBB and there are Quite a few avail. Around me in all trims with in 25 miles. BTW. You laying down in the back with the seats folded adds Bonus points to the video :)
I’m doing great, painting my house and waiting for a baby to arrive in September 😁👍. How’s all with you? I can’t wait to see the Palisade too.
Glad to hear it lol...maybe I’ll do it more often. Thanks for watching!
Would be interesting to know your location. But I'd take those figures of availability with a grain of salt. Dealers frequently list cars they don't yet have or have already sold on sites such as KBB, Cars.com, and AutoTrader to generate sales leads. Never make the mistake of entering your name and phone number of a site unless you value the experience of being inundated by calls from a dealer for many, many weeks.
starting 2021MY the Telluride has remote start on the keyfob
Yes they do 😁👍
I am interested in seeing the 2020 Highlander. :)
Me too! Can’t wait! My wife drives an ‘04 highlander so I’m afraid once I bring one home to test she won’t let me give it back 🤣.
Great review. We are on a waiting list for one...we were told it would be about 5 months.
Thank you! Wow that's wild but I'm sure you'll love it once you get it!
Prime Autotainment I like the lights not bad
Thank Good I’m too, They told me 3 to 4 months, now down to 3 months. SX,White, with Butterscotch Leather, should be March. Anticipation.
@@MrConrad1950 Very nice. My wife ordered the greenish one with the black napa leather.😮
Man don't tell me you did it all by yourself. Being the camera man too 😮
Hatts off bro 👌🏻
Thank you very much!
Keep quiet kia owner's😁 let everyone think kia sucks more for us smart people to choose from. Just turned in kia Sedona sx black with tan leather and reclining seats. For 2020 telluride sx
I'd still prefer the new Highlander for me & my grandkids
The vents on the front bumper are real and functional. I don’t think he took time. to look. Still nice Telluride review!
Yeah that was my bad, felt really stupid about it lol. Thank you and thanks for watching!
I’ll put a 2 inch lift on it maybe. But it looks so good I’ll leave it like that.. but a 2inch lift for me would be great.
This has to be the most thorough review of a car I've ever seen. Nice job.
Nice looking outside. Great shape. To much seating for me. Would be wasted space.
I hear ya...lots of room!
Want to trade in my 2016 Highlander for a SX model just wondering how the reliability between those two
Only time will tell with the Telluride. Hard to beat the Highlander’s reliability though
All you have to do to make up your mind about purchasing a Telluride is watch the numerous videos that do comparisons against all other models including going up against it's own sister the Paliside!! It wins out every time!
We were one of the first owners and although we did love all the features and the stylish design, we traded back to our favorite. The Kia Sedona. The Telluride we owned seemed to use a lot of gas and did not provide us enough room on trips for our family of 5.
It’s hard to beat the practicality of the Sedona!
AWESOME !!!
THANK YOU! It's my #1 next possible purchase ..though I'm presently in love with the exterior design of the 2020 Ford Explorer but know this is a better car all around and now esp. after your review. It's also ranked highest in it's class & drivability on Consumer Reports so, you did a great review, thanks again!
Can you please do a Telluride vs Pallisade comparison video, focusing mainly on the cargo space, drive & ride comfort & the driving feels?
I’ll see what I can do! 👍
Remember when Kia's were shit in the 90s and early 2000s? They lost my business a long time ago but I'll admit it looks slick on the outside. Interior is a bit sad.
The styling alone won me over. Pretty fresh. It looks very very American. No doubt it’s aiming for the American market.
It was built specifically for the American market.
I just want one now.
Get me one while you’re at it 😅
God if it just wasnt a KIA. Itll be waitng at your house to get fixed
This looks sexy..! I like it..
I’ve been looking for a nice suv, and everything looks blah to me, and not good. Some “suv” look more like mini vans.. this looks like an suv
Great review! I was fully ready to go test drive one since my lease is up on my Mazda CX-9. However, the Kia Dealerships are marking up their Tellurides about $10,000 above MSRP, so that takes it out of the running for me. It's too bad, because it seems like the price is partly why the Tellurides have ranked so high.
Debbie Meier dang that’s such a shame. I’ve heard about the price hikes which is terrible. Eventually the supply should catch up to the demand and get that price down. They’re impressive vehicles. Have you thought about the Palisade? I don’t believe they’ve got quite as much of a mark up
@@PrimeAutotainment 5K markup on the Palisade now..
Really thinking about trading my 2019 Rav4 Adventure in for this! I do prefer the inside look of mine better though especially the steering wheel and the overall dashboard. But this is overall very nice! I don't even need 3rd row seating but I paid $42k for my Toyota so $46k with all of these features is hard to resist! Love the look😍
I know what you mean...there’s a ton of value in this thing with all the features! Enjoy it if you get it! How do you like your RAV4 so far?
@@PrimeAutotainment I love our Rav!!! But everytime I see a Telluride I just want it so bad! I don't get that same feeling with my Rav😂 We still have 2.5 years left in our current lease and I can't wait to be able to get one of these (as long as I like the way it drives of course). Would go test drive now but that would just be too tempting
That’s probably a good idea not to go test drive right now lol. Next thing you know you’ll own one lol
@@PrimeAutotainment I know right?!
They should really look into readjusting that headlight beam, especially on the left side. Not sure if it was because the way the truck was parked, but without the high beams being on, the coverage the highlights give is too dim for my taste. Overall, I like it, I'd for for it over the Palisade, looks too much like a bull on steroids to me. Lol!
Haha yeah I know what you mean. Can’t wait to see the Palisade. Thanks for stopping by as always!
Very good in depth review. You really went over everything haha. Thank you for the insight 😎👍🏾
Thank you!
We have a 2020 Kia Soul and love it it’s perfect for us 👍
I definitely want to test drive the EX trim. I would also need a bench seat in the 2nd row.
In my opinion, the Telluride is not as impressive to me in person as it is online. Me and the wife were comparing the Telluride, the VW Atlas, and the Hyundai Palisade. We went with the Palisade hands down.
Yeah, I really like it the best so far. Clean and classy. I like the push button gear shift, and the screen that doesn't look like a tablet afterthought that was just stuck on.
@@DorianLust they way it drives is just like a sedan. It's not a bulky ride like a normal SUV, and it has power
I don't get why they have to write T E L L U R I D E so BIG across the front and back.. kills it for me.... just my opinion.....🤷♂️
Frankie A I wish the letters were twice as big.
@@MrConrad1950 yeah douchebags like big letters
@@frankiea3752 LOL
@@bk6010 👊😁👍
I only give thumbs up to nite time car reviews 🤪
😁👍😅
Is it made in USA?
Yes it is. This one was anyway. I believe it’s in Georgia
I was going to get a Chevy Suburban or an Escalade but then i discovered this.....
Right ! I’m blown away. It looks so luxury. The only thing I’m not digging is the no remote start outside of the app. I wonder if the highest model has it.
CX-9 still the best driving and handling mid size SUV if that matters. It did to me.
CX-9 is desperate for an update. The infotainment is a joke compared to current systems.
I have the 2021 green moss S Telluride and I love my car and I get so many compliments on the color. I'm about to upgrade to the 2023 S green moss Telluride.
I'd be interested in your review of Toyota Highlander and compare to this Kia Telluride. It would be really interesting to see how this Kia stacks up against one of the best. Thanks.
I’ll be getting one to tear pretty soon! I’ve been in a new Highlander for a short period of time and I like what they did. Kia still has more space and a lot of features for the money at each price, but it’s hard to argue with what toyota has in the Highlander too. If this new generation Highlander holds up as well as the previous generations..it’ll be great
great video watched the whole freaking thing lol ! i have the traverse 2018 premier with redline package i do love it but once in a while the trans stutters a little so that scares me cause i was gonna keep it after lease is over in 2021. I have to return it in 2021 spring time and really think i'm gonna get this i have 2 kids and wife so yeah keep it coming suv's !!! i really like this i just hope that in 2021 the remote start would be standard for this trim on the key fob cause it really sucks to have to pay for it wtf??? i hope this int. comes in blk also or any darker color cause this color with my 11yr olds hell no ! awesome video this is #1 on my list for next lease vehicle in 2021(thumbs up)
Thank you very much! I appreciate it lol, this was my longest video haha. That transmission shutter would make me nervous too. I definitely think the Telluride would fit your family well, it’s a sweet vehicle and awesome value for how much it offers 👍
@@PrimeAutotainment 1 question i forgot , does the telluride drive in fwd and you have option to hit a button and it switches to awd or is awd all the time? the traverse i have is fwd and you have the option to switch to awd when needed.
This is not a beat down of this car but I believe that the side and rear don’t look exactly like but take a lot of inspiration especially in the tail lights from the of Rolls-Roys cullinan. That’s my opinion. Thoughts?
Like I said not a beat down and I love the car and that Kia is getting into the luxury SUV market I know they’ve had the Sorento but in my opinion this is so much better.
Love the High-Quality videography you provide. What gear do you utilize!? Keep the content coming!
Thank you! The main components are
- Canon SL2
- Crane 2 Gimbal
- Rode Wireless Microphone
- cheap amazon basics Tripod 😅
Prime Autotainment awesome! Thank you for sharing, your stuff has really improved!
Prime Autotainment Do you use the rode Mic go?
I have a Rode VideoMicro shotgun mic but don’t use it much. Most is with the rodelink wireless fm filmmaker kit microphone
I had my heart set on a Mazda because I loved the test drive. But Mazda is really proud of their prices. I am tired of bs car dealerships with bad salesmen that lied about having the vehicle in stock. After I find out they lied it killed the deal one dealership called and said hey we have the only AWD in Southern California. I was like really wow cool I want it. Made a special trip to go see if unbeknownst to the salespeople. I had cash in my pocket. But when I felt they said well let’s run your paperwork then we can dig it out of storage. I said well no I want to actually lay my hands on it to look at what you want to run my credit for. I asked like 3 times they was doing the double teaming me for my paperwork. Then I told them ok well I want the best price you can do out the door. Well they asked what my prices were, I said it doesn’t matter but I have them in writing. Give me yours and then I will show you. I showed them he said let me go talk to my manager. The final nail in the tire was the sales person was pulling up the car dealership name where I had got my price insinuating I was not telling the truth. Bye bye Felicia. But after all the calling. I was ready To go back to another salesman that was super nice to me. I wanted roof racks 400.00 for rails. Ok get pissy with me and I ask hey I got better prices and was told again I don’t see how. I said ok. Bye again so I just got so much guff. Now my new vehicle will be a 2020 that’s out instead of buying the 2019 because I just couldn’t see the vehicle I wanted.
Ah that’s such a shame. Some dealerships make it so miserable to buy a vehicle. That’s the worst and sorry about your experiences. Thanks for writing in!
One of the best reviews on TH-cam of the Telluride
Thank you!
As far of the quality of the review- you did a great job. For us older crabby people, I object to you parking in the fire lane. You should have just done the video 30 yards down and in the parking lot. Maybe dress more professionally as your channel grows. Your on the right track, just up your game a little and I see a lot of success for you down the road.
Thank you very much Eric! I appreciate the input 👍
Really well done full review. Thanks for the excellent information.