2021 EX wheels?

[Buddy119]

Anybody know which wheels come on the 2021 EX? The description says 18" wheels, but the image on the builder looks like the 20" 2020 S wheels.

 

[bruesjoh04]

Anybody know which wheels come on the 2021 EX? The description says 18" wheels, but the image on the builder looks like the 20" 2020 S wheels.

Standard EX wheels are 18” as always. Stepping up to the EX Premium gets you those 20” “S” wheels. Adding Nightfall edition to the EX Premium gets the black Nightfall wheels.

Don’t take the configurator pictures too seriously, it has been quite wrong regarding 2021s. Note how it shows the LED lights with fog lamps for any EX. You only can get the LED lights with the EX Premium (and it doesn’t include fog lights at all).

 

[Buddy119]

Ok. Bench seat option on the S is gone. So, if I understand it correctly, I can't get a bench seat and a 20" wheel.

 

[bruesjoh04]

Ok. Bench seat option on the S is gone. So, if I understand it correctly, I can't get a bench seat and a 20" wheel.

Yeah, removing the bench seat option on the S means that there is now no way to get the bench with 20” wheels from the factory. Currently the different ways of getting 20” wheels are the S (7 seats), EX with Premium Package (7 seats), and the SX (7 seats).

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[alexdrums]

Anybody know which wheels come on the 2021 EX? The description says 18" wheels, but the image on the builder looks like the 20" 2020 S wheels.

The standard EX has the same machined-finished alloy wheels as 2020, as far as I know. Like the one in my profile pic. They have the same name anyway. It’s possible Kia could have changed the style, like Honda does seemingly every year with their wheels. The standard EX is a rare bird indeed for 2021. I have only seen two built in failcat for all of 2021.

 

[alexdrums]

Don’t take the configurator pictures too seriously, it has been quite wrong regarding 2021s. Note how it shows the LED lights with fog lamps for any EX. You only can get the LED lights with the EX Premium (and it doesn’t include fog lights at all).

I believe the LED fog lights are now a $450 option on every trim for 2021.

 

[Buddy119]

The standard EX has the same machined-finished alloy wheels as 2020, as far as I know. Like the one in my profile pic. They have the same name anyway. It’s possible Kia could have changed the style, like Honda does seemingly every year with their wheels. The standard EX is a rare bird indeed for 2021. I have only seen two built in failcat for all of 2021.

Sometimes I struggle to understand the KIA ordering system. Does that mean that when I place my order with the dealership that it could be long time before they receive an allotment for a standard EX w/ AWD since very few are being made?

 

[alexdrums]

Actually, I checked today for the first time in a week, and it seems they are starting to crank more of the regular EX out. Perhaps most of them are orders? The demand for the Telluride is so great they can produce mostly EX premiums and they will sell no problem...so that is what Kia does to increase their margins. I don't think it would take any extra time for a regular EX order...so I wouldn't worry about it. The main thing is, you don't want to be in a hurry to buy this car. If you are, you will pay up to get it. I have seen this time and time again on the forum.

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[G-331026]

Anybody know which wheels come on the 2021 EX? The description says 18" wheels, but the image on the builder looks like the 20" 2020 S wheels.

18" Wheels are standard on the EX but if you get the Premium Package 20" are included.