Will the Telluride be your first Kia?

[Jenny Wang]

I guess that's all I really wanna know! Will the Telluride be your first Kia? Okay if not then what Kia did you have before?

 

[CAsuKiHy]

It would be first Kia, first new car, first SUV.

 

[ucinn]

Nope, so far I've had or have 2004 Spectra, 2012 Sorento SX, 2013 Sorento LX, 2016 Sorento SX-L, 2018 Stinger GT2

 

[Karam.31]

Yes mam! and first SUV.

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[SBPC20]

Maybe.. not just yet

 

[syadasti]

One of the leading options for a Summer or Fall replacement of my Hyundai and it would be my first Kia.

I've had a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Ultimate FWD but no Kia yet (no problems until 5.5 years when the backup camera died just out of warranty - was $250 with labor to replace). Built in Hyundai's US factory in Alabama. Not sure why the Palisade isn't being made there?

It's between a Subaru Ascent Touring AWD via their VIP program, 2020 Ford Explorer Hybrid AWD with Ford Private Cash (likely most expensive and best performing of the group though the mpg likely less than Highlander), 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid AWD (expensive, best mileage, worst AWD of the group), Hyundai Palisade AWD (likely slightly more than Telluride, best looking interior, front-end exterior is a bit ugly but looks ok in white, good warranty like Kia), or Kia Telluride SX Prestige AWD (seemingly best overall balance of price, features, and performance).

Ascent or Telluride seem most likely. Subaru offers factory extended warranty programs for around $1500 so it really comes down to price and performance given it's easy to get an Ascent for 2% under invoice.

 

[Jenny Wang]

It would be first Kia, first new car, first SUV.

Wow lots of firsts! That's great!

Nope, so far I've had or have 2004 Spectra, 2012 Sorento SX, 2013 Sorento LX, 2016 Sorento SX-L, 2018 Stinger GT2

It looks like you got bit by the Kia bug a long time ago. lol. Good for you!

Yes mam! and first SUV.

I hope all goes well and you get a Telluride! Once you experience Kia, especially a new one, you don't know what took ya so long. lol

Maybe.. not just yet

Still on the fence? I think many here are.

One of the leading options for a Summer or Fall replacement of my Hyundai and it would be my first Kia.

I've had a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Ultimate FWD but no Kia yet (no problems until 5.5 years when the backup camera died just out of warranty - was $250 with labor to replace). Built in Hyundai's US factory in Alabama. Not sure why the Palisade isn't being made there?

It's between a Subaru Ascent Touring AWD via their VIP program, 2020 Ford Explorer Hybrid AWD with Ford Private Cash (likely most expensive and best performing of the group though the mpg likely less than Highlander), 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid AWD (expensive, best mileage, worst AWD of the group), Hyundai Palisade AWD (likely slightly more than Telluride, best looking interior, front-end exterior is a bit ugly but looks ok in white, good warranty like Kia), or Kia Telluride SX Prestige AWD (seemingly best overall balance of price, features, and performance).

Ascent or Telluride seem most likely. Subaru offers factory extended warranty programs for around $1500 so it really comes down to price and performance given it's easy to get an Ascent for 2% under invoice.

I see lots of good choices in your list. I'm going to start a new post about what competitors people cross off their list. That's what I want to know now. I wonder if the Telluride will be the sole survivor on your list!

 

[ucinn]

Yes, I was hooked with the Spectra. Also have my kids hooked too as they have had 2 Souls,, 2 Fortes and a Niro

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[MrLatte]

No, I have a 2018 Sportage SX that my wife drives. She loves it - especially the colors and the interior design. We’re looking to add a 3-row SUV to the fleet. Originally waiting for the Lincoln Aviator but the pricing came out and it can go into the 60s-70s-80s!

Also interested in the Genesis GV80.

 

[AnyVare]

Yes, it would be my first Kia...
My daughter loves her Forte

 

[Eesha]

Yes

 

[Sal Collaziano]

Yes

Welcome aboard, Eesha! Thank you for signing up!

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[BabyRide]

First Kia, FirstSUV. Test drove this past weekend and IMO blows away (overall) all the competition in it's class.

 

[Sal Collaziano]

First Kia, FirstSUV. Test drove this past weekend and IMO blows away (overall) all the competition in it's class.

What might the Telluride be replacing for you?

 

[titi]

Yes but also waiting for release and availability of the 2020 Explorer Hybrid. It’s my first choice over the Telly.

 

[drew87]

Second in our family. I have. Stinger.

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[AnyVare]

Yes, it would be my first Kia...
My daughter loves her Forte

Going to have to change my mind....I've seen all the colors I was interested in and now the Telluride is off my list. I was hoping everlasting silver or gravity gray would've looked better than they do.

 

[ucinn]

If you buy a vehicle because of just color, you are doing this all wrong...lol

 

[zhelder]

If you buy a vehicle because of just color, you are doing this all wrong...lol

I completely agree, but to each his/her own...

 

[drew87]

How can you not like the white or black?