WhiteSX
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I stand corrrected, I was focused on the 3rd row instead of second row. Time to schedule my annual eye checkup.
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2020 SX or 2021 EX?
- Thread author Ragnrok23
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bruesjoh04
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This is the back seat of the linked EX Premium:Correct, the Canadian SX-L does have captains chairs. However, the picture you're referring to from the OP's linked post is of a US-spec 2021 EX-Premium - which offered captain's chairs as part of the Premium package. The Carfax indicates it was originally purchased in New Hampshire. The 2nd link is most definately a Canadian spec 2020 SX model with bench seats. The Carfax indicates it was originally purchased in Salaberry-De-Valleyfield Quebec. Although cleared as "sellable" in the US by the Feds, Kia US may not honor the original factory warranty.
Used 2021 Kia Telluride EX For Sale | VIN: 5XYP3DHC7MG113861 | New Bedford MA
Used 2021 Kia Telluride, from Empire Ford of New Bedford in New Bedford, MA. Call (855) 453-5700 for more information on 5XYP3DHC7MG113861.www.empirefordofnewbedford.com
2020 Used Kia Telluride For Sale | Fall River near New Bedford | HP12582
Used 2020 Kia Telluride, from Empire Hyundai Inc. in Fall River, MA, 02721. Call 855-399-8500 for more information. VIN: 5XYP5DHC7LG073371www.empirehyundai.com
And this is the back seat of the linked SX:
Like I’ve said a few times now, this car in question has to be a Canadian SX-L. Which is why it has 7 seats. The regular Canadian SX has 8.
bruesjoh04
Well-known member
I think this situation shows just how important it is to be a well-informed buyer.
Reading the original question, I would have said in a heartbeat SX over the EX, especially if they’re somehow nearly the same price (which itself raised a few questions).
But when you actually see the cars in question and see that the SX is a Canadian import, that flips the whole thing on its head.
The Canadian one will never be able to be registered for Kia Access (UVO) with the US app. And you’ll never be able to use any of the connected services here, because the car’s cell signal isn’t set up to roam into the US. And don’t even think about warranty, unless you want to trek to Canada every time something goes wrong (hopefully it won’t).
There are a lot of these gray-market Canadian models coming to the US and being sold to unsuspecting customers, often for significant markups. Hopefully no one reading this forum becomes one of them.
Reading the original question, I would have said in a heartbeat SX over the EX, especially if they’re somehow nearly the same price (which itself raised a few questions).
But when you actually see the cars in question and see that the SX is a Canadian import, that flips the whole thing on its head.
The Canadian one will never be able to be registered for Kia Access (UVO) with the US app. And you’ll never be able to use any of the connected services here, because the car’s cell signal isn’t set up to roam into the US. And don’t even think about warranty, unless you want to trek to Canada every time something goes wrong (hopefully it won’t).
There are a lot of these gray-market Canadian models coming to the US and being sold to unsuspecting customers, often for significant markups. Hopefully no one reading this forum becomes one of them.
