2023 Kia Telluride Discussion

[ELCapiTRAN]

DRLs in white allow you to get noticed making the turn signal separate from the DRLs and a different color make it more noticeable that you are turning. As the driver your eyes adjust differently to the color, so white headlights on with amber DRLs they do not complement each other because your eyes can’t adjust as quickly in the foreground.

So you're saying the Amber is hard to see at night when signaling? Because during the day, only the ambers are lit.

 

[NDBlackEX]

I was going to say the same thing. The color on the stage is beautiful. I am getting the 2022 in Gravity Gray bc it looks more of a blue sparkle in the sun. I wonder if this one is more a blue gloss like the Wolf Gray without the glitter effect.

looks a bit different off stage. Kinda looks flat

 

[chopsueyboi]

Here's the official KIA press site for more high res photos for those who are interested!

Photos & Videos - Kia America Newsroom

Kia Motors Media Journalist Information News

www.kiamedia.com

- No wireless CarPlay
- No more orange DRL
- iOS and Android Phone + Apple Watch key feature
- New blackout wheel designed, you decide how they look.
- Piano black dash still carried over through the MY2023
- Highway Driving Assist 2 offers automatic lane change
- Large digital dash including a larger center console screen compared to the previous MY
- New "soft" off-road trim; X-Pro offering higher towing capacity (+500 lbs) and tow modes, 0.4-inch-higher ride height, 110-volt outlet in the cargo area, 18-inch wheels (instead of the 20-inch) + more cosmetic changes
- No official price released, expected release of the MY23; this Fall
- No Hybrid/Electric model variant mentioned RIP

 

[ELCapiTRAN]

Is the Wi-Fi hotspot a monthly paid subscription?

I'm guessing it will be complimentary for a period of time and then there will be a cost involved after that. If it was integrated into the cost of Kia Connect, that would make the kia connect subscription a better value. That's my guess though. nothing concrete to go off of.

 

[spencry]

Did they say for sure no wireless carplay/AA? I find it hard to believe that's the case since they added wifi hotspot.

I don't see that anywhere so I am still hoping. They did say wireless charging, did the 22 have wireless charging?

Would seem really weird to have hotspot and not wireless Carplay/AA.

 

[Batman3365]

Don't care for the minor exterior changes. I do like the new 12.3 dashboard. Looks like they added new Dark blue color. Can't play around with the 2023 on their website yet so can't really fully grasp the change

 

[Joelle530]

View attachment 26003looks a bit different off stage. Kinda looks flat

Yeah. It is pretty though. Kind of looks the way the Wolf Grey is. Glossy but flat finish.

 

[ELCapiTRAN]

HUD is increased to 10 inches. and USBC ports all over

 

[Jerrcare]

Did they announce colors for 2023? Sorry if i missed it

 

[MNBackpacker]

Here's the official KIA press site for more high res photos for those who are interested!

Photos & Videos - Kia America Newsroom

Kia Motors Media Journalist Information News

www.kiamedia.com

- No official price released, expected release of the MY23; this Fall

Where did you see this? I've been trying to find any info on when it might go into production, and given the trend for June cut-overs for MYs, was wondering if they've committed to when this officially becomes available...

 

[gettinlm]

I don't mind the change from amber to white DRLs, but they should have made the design more distinctive. \
Still no wireless CarPlay?! Ugh!

Did they say for sure no wireless carplay/AA? I find it hard to believe that's the case since they added wifi hotspot.

I don't see that anywhere so I am still hoping. They did say wireless charging, did the 22 have wireless charging?

Would seem really weird to have hotspot and not wireless Carplay/AA.

From what I've heard, the no-wireless-Carplay issue is contractual, and has nothing to do with the infotainment system's inability to handle it. So, I'm guessing it will never be added via a model year update; rather, it will come via update to the system. I doubt very much that they installed the capability in their older systems but not in their newer systems. It's just not turned on yet.

 

[chopsueyboi]

I don't see that anywhere so I am still hoping. They did say wireless charging, did the 22 have wireless charging?

Would seem really weird to have hotspot and not wireless Carplay/AA.

Yes, the MY22 did have wireless charging but effectively useless for larger phones as you had to get it just right in there (if you even could at all) for it to charge and when you eventually got it in there to charge, it was VERY slow as expected with the current wireless charging technology.

 

[chopsueyboi]

From what I've heard, the no-wireless-Carplay issue is contractual, and has nothing to do with the infotainment system's inability to handle it. So, I'm guessing it will never be added via a model year update; rather, it will come via update to the system. I doubt very much that they installed the capability in their older systems but not in their newer systems. It's just not turned on yet.

What doesn't make sense is that the other KIA models have wireless CarPlay. Unless you're referring to it being contractual for the Telluride only of which I haven't heard but would again make sense, given that the other KIA models already released, already have this feature..

 

[gettinlm]

What doesn't make sense is that the other KIA models have wireless CarPlay. Unless you're referring to it being contractual for the Telluride only of which I haven't heard but would again make sense, given that the other KIA models already released, already have this feature..

I don't quite understand this, either, but I'm guessing every infotainment "system" has to have a contractual agreement with Apple. Thus, the old ones do, but the new ones do not.

 

[2020Telly]

So you're saying the Amber is hard to see at night when signaling? Because during the day, only the ambers are lit.

I guess I’m trying to say that there is a difference between getting noticed and standing out. I think DRLs are meant to get noticed during the day, but turn signals are meant to stand out to alert drivers, bicycle riders, motorcycles and pedestrians that the vehicle is turning. Approaching an oncoming car the other driver has to decide: is that the DRL or a turn signal? In my S the amber is clearly the turn signal. Bottomline, the NHTSA safety pick plus rating, while some might see it as flawed, is heavily influenced by headlight testing results. Kia could not do a redesign without addressing a change to the headlights to all trims and make it standard if they want any chance at the Plus rating. I think amber lights like on the Ford Raptor look cool, but lights are first a safety component.

 

[irvineboy]

I hope the brown interior is available in bench configuration. Previously only available with the captain chairs.

 

[BubbaSmithTX]

Motortrend has updated their Telluride info with 2023 info and media pics.

2023 Kia Telluride First Look: New Off-Road Versions Will Be Like Gas on a Fire

Prepare to enter into hand-to-hand combat at the dealership for one.

www.motortrend.com

 

[todtrexler]

I also just noticed they removed the TELLURIDE badging from the front.

 

[ELCapiTRAN]

No one mentioned it but the TELLURIDE letters on the front are gone.

 

[todtrexler]

No one mentioned it but the TELLURIDE letters on the front are gone.

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