Just got home from a road trip to SoCal (attended my newly minted Marine's graduation - ooorah!) and after driving 500 miles each way and driving all over San Diego, some comments and things....
--It is super annoying that their is no bottle/cup holder big enough for hydroflasks.
--When it works, the smart cruise control is really cool - however, about 80% of the time, it didn't work for me. Kept giving me a message that conditions were not met. I *think* it has to do with the fact that I have a problem with my GPS connection - I have a service appointment next week. This also affects the onboard clock, which is almost always wrong or doesn't even show. Also the compass doesn't work.
--They really need to get split screen working with Android Auto. Since I can't use the Kia maps (and I prefer Google anyhow) - It would be cool to have SXM in the split.
--They should allow the Radio screen to be shown in the dash info screen. My GMC truck has a screen for this and it is handy when you have something else on the center console screen.
--Not sure if they can be adjusted, but my windscreen washer nozzles spray way wide and high, leaving streaks of neon blue washer fluid all over the car...
--Even though it has the most room in the class, there is annoyingly little room behind the 3rd row compared to the old minivan.
--The ride is much nicer than the old 2007 Odyssey - not sure if that is physical age, or newer tech - but it was a pleasure to cruise down the road in.
--Despite the clamor to buy these things, there are relatively few on the road - in 6 days I only saw maybe 20 of them..
--The US Kia rear cargo mat is stupid. It is only really useful with the 3rd row down. With it up the fold takes up too much room, and it doesn't split. Anybody want to buy it from me, I'll make a good deal (will list in other forum later)
--When driving uphill (like the I-5 Grapevine) - sport mode is much better than Smart or Eco - too much hesitation when trying to pass... Eco is great for cruising though...
--Still trying to determine how many of the beeps I want to keep on. Seems like it was always talking to me
--I'm a fan of the side view camera in the dash though. Need to figure out how to add that to my GMC Sierra
--My dad tried to one up me with his Subaru Ascent Limited... Every feature he tried to show me I already had, and then some... except he has an air pump built in.... Otherwise, I couldn't find anything in the Subaru that made it compelling competition...
--Got my license plates today - now I have to figure out how to get the sticky stuff off the inside of the front windscreen from the temporary registration.
--Even with some of the negative comments below, I still love my Telly.. no regrets...
Thanks for letting me ramble
--It is super annoying that their is no bottle/cup holder big enough for hydroflasks.
--When it works, the smart cruise control is really cool - however, about 80% of the time, it didn't work for me. Kept giving me a message that conditions were not met. I *think* it has to do with the fact that I have a problem with my GPS connection - I have a service appointment next week. This also affects the onboard clock, which is almost always wrong or doesn't even show. Also the compass doesn't work.
--They really need to get split screen working with Android Auto. Since I can't use the Kia maps (and I prefer Google anyhow) - It would be cool to have SXM in the split.
--They should allow the Radio screen to be shown in the dash info screen. My GMC truck has a screen for this and it is handy when you have something else on the center console screen.
--Not sure if they can be adjusted, but my windscreen washer nozzles spray way wide and high, leaving streaks of neon blue washer fluid all over the car...
--Even though it has the most room in the class, there is annoyingly little room behind the 3rd row compared to the old minivan.
--The ride is much nicer than the old 2007 Odyssey - not sure if that is physical age, or newer tech - but it was a pleasure to cruise down the road in.
--Despite the clamor to buy these things, there are relatively few on the road - in 6 days I only saw maybe 20 of them..
--The US Kia rear cargo mat is stupid. It is only really useful with the 3rd row down. With it up the fold takes up too much room, and it doesn't split. Anybody want to buy it from me, I'll make a good deal (will list in other forum later)
--When driving uphill (like the I-5 Grapevine) - sport mode is much better than Smart or Eco - too much hesitation when trying to pass... Eco is great for cruising though...
--Still trying to determine how many of the beeps I want to keep on. Seems like it was always talking to me
--I'm a fan of the side view camera in the dash though. Need to figure out how to add that to my GMC Sierra
--My dad tried to one up me with his Subaru Ascent Limited... Every feature he tried to show me I already had, and then some... except he has an air pump built in.... Otherwise, I couldn't find anything in the Subaru that made it compelling competition...
--Got my license plates today - now I have to figure out how to get the sticky stuff off the inside of the front windscreen from the temporary registration.
--Even with some of the negative comments below, I still love my Telly.. no regrets...
Thanks for letting me ramble
I agree on all the above. I think since it got such rave reviews most think the car is virtually perfect which sadly its not quite. Darn close!
