2023 Kia Telluride Discussion

[SaddieTaz]

Has anyone started shopping for financing? Which can be recommended?

 

[Steve22]

Interesting… looks like the dash is navy?

Any chance you can grab a pic of non SXP mahogany leather?

I’m not a dealer, however the dealer guide was posted somewhere earlier in this thread. Unfortunately I don’t remember how far back.

The dealer guide doesn’t have any pictures of the mahogany interior.

However a dealer did post these shots of an SX-P Gravity Gray with Mahogany interior on their Facebook.

 

[Castroj88]

Any Floridians order one yet? Can’t seem to find a dealer that is providing the ability to custom order one and not try and gouge customers. Drove around and spent hours at different dealers this weekend for nothing…losing my patience.

 

[Wolf in X-Line Clothes]

Has anyone started shopping for financing? Which can be recommended?

I have been getting ads on Facebook from Lending Tree offering 2.49% for 60 month auto financing. Haven’t clicked on it yet, but that would be a great rate.

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[SaddieTaz]

I have been getting ads on Facebook from Lending Tree offering 2.49% for 60 month auto financing. Haven’t clicked on it yet, but that would be a great rate.

I saw their ad last night but I was required to register an account with them before getting into the rate details. I gave up.

 

[clogwog]

Debating Terracotta or Sage Green interior for my Jungle Green SXP X-Line. It is so stressful trying to pick colors without seeing them in person first. I didn't like butterscotch, so I am worried I will not like Terracotta.

The terracotta has split dark grey/orange -ey looking plastic dash parts (which put me off) whilst the jade green dash parts are whole dark grey. Sorry can't add the photos to show it, but google or search threads.

 

[Zgasforf]

Wow I'm not sure what to say about how confusing Kia has made all the trim/color combos for the 23s. It went from a fairly straight forward ordering process to all over the place. I know they needed to refresh the car but some of the choices are very questionable.

Having seen video of the headlights, they look odd with the long vertical oval silver chambers that house the drls and headlights. On top of that when the headlights are on along with the drls it looks flat out ugly (where before with the orange drls and headlights on it looks very nice). Not sure who stepped back and said "nailed it" regarding the headlights at Kia. The grey color around the grill looks very cheap also as apposed to the chrome/NF trim.

The front bumper is a bit weird but I can see they're trying to make it look more beefy/off road and also create a solution for the open gaps in the 22s where debris can hit the radiator. I do like the dash but the seat stitching looks way worse than the current SX-P. The rear bumper is nice as the upper area is painted compared to the 22s which is plastic and looks bit cheap. The back up lights completely look like an after thought and are really out of place...really bad design there. Also I hate when manufacturers put lights in the bumper. Easily doubles the cost of repair on a simple fender bender due to the lights being integrated.

Overall I'm not sure what to think. Kia had tons of hype from the last few years and could've taken the car to a new level with a better thought process about upgrades. Seems they kind of did a half ass job rushing to get it refreshed to capitalize on the current frenzy. Overall some positives but they had a chance to make it the most sought after car in North America and I believe it will still sell but not at the crazy rate the previous model did. My best guess is the next redesign in 2-3 years will bring back some of the old styling along with more tech upgrades.

Looking forward to seeing it in person, either way Telly's are the best SUV I've ever owned. Cheers!

This is my exact sentiment and I assume many others.

I wonder how many people that didnt get their 22s filed are going a different direction than the Telluride and not ordering a 23.

 

[Davemk]

I ordered SXP X-Pro at MSRP, hope to have it by January. Arapahoe Kia in Denver, they'll pay for your flight out up to $400.
Might go with Gossett since they're in TN, I'm in GA, but i think they're estimating 6-8 months.
Only killing thing is Arapahoe Kia estimated the lowest interest rate at 4.5% for great credit..

I have a SX X-Pro ordered at MSRP from Arapahoe Kia as well. I guess I’m lucky that my local dealership sells Tellurides at MSRP + D&H

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[Seated_Heats]

This is my exact sentiment and I assume many others.

I wonder how many people that didnt get their 22s filed are going a different direction than the Telluride and not ordering a 23.

I was glad to get moved to a 23. I think the Amber lights already look dated. I’d have preferred the 22 front bumper but don’t hate the new one. All of the non X wheels are not my thing either. I do like the new seating colors and I also like the new dash.

 

[Nish4586]

Now that 2023 Tellurides have begun rolling as well, What do you guys think about the rivals? Palisade 2023 and Kia 2023. I am inclined towards Calligraphy and spouse on SX-P. I feel Palisade offers more, the ergo seats, auto park assistance, remote folding 3rd row seats, classy and neat interior. Spouse says Telluride engine is much more fine tuned than Palisade. Could experts here chime in more on this comparison? Thanks.

 

[gettinlm]

Now that 2023 Tellurides have begun rolling as well, What do you guys think about the rivals? Palisade 2023 and Kia 2023. I am inclined towards Calligraphy and spouse on SX-P. I feel Palisade offers more, the ergo seats, auto park assistance, remote folding 3rd row seats, classy and neat interior. Spouse says Telluride engine is much more fine tuned than Palisade. Could experts here chime in more on this comparison? Thanks.

I’m battling that same choice. You can’t go wrong with either one. Basically, it boils down to rugged (Telly) vs. sophisticated (Palisade), and which design route appeals to your tastes. The differences in tech and drive are negligible, and for me, are not significant enough to choose one over the other.

Decide which design you like best, figure out which one you can get cheaper and more quickly, and throw all these factors away and just get the one your wife wants.

 

[ktkia]

Now that 2023 Tellurides have begun rolling as well, What do you guys think about the rivals? Palisade 2023 and Kia 2023. I am inclined towards Calligraphy and spouse on SX-P. I feel Palisade offers more, the ergo seats, auto park assistance, remote folding 3rd row seats, classy and neat interior. Spouse says Telluride engine is much more fine tuned than Palisade. Could experts here chime in more on this comparison? Thanks.

I'm no expert but did compare the two. I don't worry about exterior appearance all that much. One factor that convinced me to stay with the Telluride is that it has 3 cu ft more cargo room behind the 3rd row than Palisade. I have a family and that space will come in handy for us.

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[Wolf in X-Line Clothes]

Just saw a 2023 SX X-Line at KIA of Macon market adjusted to $78,999. Someone should go key the side of ownerships'/managements' cars for that kind of BS. Don't do it, but that is price gouging to the extreme.

 

[Tiffuride]

Just saw a 2023 SX X-Line at KIA of Macon market adjusted to $78,999. Someone should go key the side of ownerships'/managements' cars for that kind of BS. Don't do it, but that is price gouging to the extreme.

What???? That's an entire new car. MSRP for this model (SX X-Line) is $48,885 from the pricing list floating around, that's $30,114 over. Crazy! I hope no one goes for it.

 

[downeynucmed]

$1500 would be reasonable. I got them down to $6500 over MSRP but they wouldn’t budge so I left. I was ordering the SXP X-line, they think they can sell these for 69k lol.

There are dealers out there that sell at MSRP. No amount over MSRP is reasonable to me.

 

[downeynucmed]

Any Floridians order one yet? Can’t seem to find a dealer that is providing the ability to custom order one and not try and gouge customers. Drove around and spent hours at different dealers this weekend for nothing…losing my patience.

YAA.com

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[clow]

There are dealers out there that sell at MSRP. No amount over MSRP is reasonable to me.

Agree! I've been working with Chris Imler at Freedom Kia of Morgantown in WV. They sell at MSRP. He has been fantastic to work with as well. Very responsive and respectful of the big purchase/lease I am making. They sell to any state and will pick you up at the airport. When I ordered in April he quoted me 5-7 months (I was 85-90 on the list). They called in in late July and told me someone backed out of a similar vehicle I ordered and offered it to me. I thanked them very much for thinking of me. I passed. I then got a call in early September that my ETA was 10/5 for my ordered vehicle. They were right on target. I passed on the vehicle to get the 2023 and able to hold my place in line. I highly recommend them for honesty and respectability.

 

[maw9110]

Walk around video of a Dark Moss, SX Prestige X-Line Pro, AWD, with the terracotta interior that I found on Youtube.

 

[lintjerk]

Hi, can anyone tell me of any dealers in Northeast Ohio where over MSRP is favorable on the 2023? I’m looking to order.

My dealer is $7000 over MSRP and that’s just too much.

Halleen? They were MSRP when I ordered, but that was a year ago at this point...

 

[derklink]

What???? That's an entire new car. MSRP for this model (SX X-Line) is $48,885 from the pricing list floating around, that's $30,114 over. Crazy! I hope no one goes for it.

Crazy mark-up. Window sticker of that car: https://www.kiaofmacon.com/api/inve...DMAMgA4ADAAOAA0AA==&make=Kia&dealerCode=GA077