r/KiaTelluride

Visited a friend and their landlord didn’t appreciate where I parked. The sticker tears when I try to peel it off. I do have a heat gun but I’m not sure if that’s a good idea.

This is my first new car and I am absolutely loving it! The color is to die for and the black accents definitely give it the sleeker vibe. I have two young kids and the inside has remained clean, for now.

Pros:
- Inside space is AMAZING. My husband is 6’4 and even he has space between his knees and the dash. We had a 2020 Murano and his knees would dig in so bad.
- It has three rows. We don’t need the third as much, but the additionally trunk space with the seats folded is huge.
- The COLOR. I wanted my previous car wrapped in this color. Love it. Love it. Love it.
- Something simple, but the Auto Unlock when it reads my digital key is quick and makes it so easy to handle the two kids.

Cons:
- There are times the doors will not automatically lock when you walk away. (Still playing with the settings)
- The lift gate automatically starts opening when you are near the back. While this is a setting I turned on, I feel like it’s too sensitive at times. I could be walking around the back and if I walk too slow, the back will open.
- *Edited post to add this* The finger sensor on the handles don’t work all the time. I have found that you have to hold your finger for a few seconds for it to register, or just say screw and it lock the car with the remote when you get in the house.

I’m sure there’s more things for me to find and play with but for now, this suv is a dream!

Just HATED the OEM rims.
Totally killed the look.

X Line SX Hybrid
Just picked up as birthday gift to self.
Felt like Batman driving it around! 🦇
Not really a car person until today. I get it now. 😭
What do y’all think?

Anyone else tired of black wheels? I love the silver on wolf gray.

Just got this in the mail from Kia. They are extending the warranty to 15y/ 180k miles for the telluride engine for leaking oil

I travel a lot for work, about 10-15 days a month. This is the 4th or 5th Kia Telluride I’ve had and I have never once been able to get CarPlay to work. I have tried USB-C, old-USB, purchased new cables from Apple, watched YouTube tutorials, called 2 Korean friends, prayed to several different gods, etc. It is insane and I’m starting to lose my mind. Having Apple CarPlay is very helpful when you’re driving around cities you don’t know. Please help me.

I first posted about my purchase here Here. (first brand new car and first hybrid). A couple of commenters asked if I would update after a few weeks.

I now have over 1500 miles on my 2027 hybrid EX AWD.

Pros:

1. Really happy with the exterior color and style, and people comment on it all the time. The black Jade green is distinct without being flashy. And it’s just a cool looking car.
2. Its a very smooth and quiet ride, but also it feels energetic / preppy when you accelerate. I’m in the car a lot transporting my kids, and it definitely is a fun driver experience.
3. the interior comfort, quality, spaciousness, tech & safety features are all a big step up from my prior 2019 Sorento S. It’s a huge upgrade - not sure how others would feel coming from newer / higher trim models, but that’s my experience.
4. I’m getting about 34 mpg / 570 miles per tank.
5. the captain’s chairs, cargo space behind 2nd row, and 3rd row comfort are all really great for this size vehicle. We have 3 kids ages 10-16 and they’re all comfortable taking turns in the 3rd row.

Cons:

1. I am small framed and have my seat position close to the steering wheel & elevated, such that the sun visor can’t move properly from the in front position to the swiveled driver side door position (if you can picture that). It hits the headrest of my seat and can’t swivel all the way unless I move my seat back, but then I have to inch forward again and repeat the process when I want to return the sun shade to its windshield position. I’m sure this isn’t a problem for most people.
2. I would have liked a non-two-tone all-light interior option (where the seats and sides are solid beige/taupe/ gray without color-blocked black) ; they weren’t available on my trim level with this exterior color in my area. The all black looks good but I know will be hot in the summer.
3. several times a day, the car alerts me that my headlights are off (but in full daylight conditions which don’t require headlights). I’m not sure if there’s a fix for this or I can turn it off?
4. I knew the climate control location was a complaint a lot of people had, and it‘s not my favorite, but I’m getting used to it.

I’m still getting the hang of lane assist, cruise control, driver assist etc. The lane correction feels a little aggressive and I may need to dive deep into the settings to have It set properly for my preferences; just haven’t taken the time.

Overall very happy with this purchase. I look forward to getting in it each day. I did a lot of research on comparable other models before making my choice and I’ve been very satisfied so far.

15 years or 180 miles. Read the letter for the details. If you've already had work done, see the 3rd page related to submitting for reimbursement.

Mustang owner my whole life. Totaled my car a few weeks ago and decided to go the SUV route and this is what won. No regrets at all, loving it! X-Line SX Prestige Hybrid. Also - heard y'all like interior pics :)

Okay - I was able to fix it. For all you eagle eyes every letter is perfect in both spacing and level. I KNOW the U looks higher but trust me it is not. I love it!!