2023 Kia Telluride Discussion

[ELCapiTRAN]

Next up...what feasibly can we take from the 2023's add to the 22's...LOL....the mirror thing is cool but I prefer the 22 grille over the 23.
I just got my 22 like 3 weeks ago...I should go sit in the corner..spoiled brat.

What exactly is different about the grill? Are you talking about the black insert or are you talking about the lower portion where the fog lights are?

 

[Patsfan29]

Next up...what feasibly can we take from the 2023's add to the 22's...LOL....the mirror thing is cool but I prefer the 22 grille over the 23.
I just got my 22 like 3 weeks ago...I should go sit in the corner..spoiled brat.

I am with you on the mirror. The mirror and the bridge style roof racks.

 

[jesskewl]

What exactly is different about the grill? Are you talking about the black insert or are you talking about the lower portion where the fog lights are?

Both really. The bottom piece looks out of place to me like it doesn't jive with everything else. IMO Also the shape of the grille- Looks like a huge mustache to me...maybe if was all black it wouldn't be so bad...then again I don't like any of the kia grilles that aren't blacked out

 

[geomatic]

I have mixed feelings about all the changes but one thing I do like is the new tail lights. They look like a nice upgrade to the previous all red. Wondering if they're an exact fit and maybe can be installed on previous models? Ether way at this point I'll be happy with either a 22 or 23. They're both really nice SUVs (Ordered mine late Feb).

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[Patsfan29]

I have mixed feelings about all the changes but one thing I do like is the new tail lights. They look like a nice upgrade to the previous all red. Wondering if they're an exact fit and maybe can be installed on previous models? Ether way at this point I'll be happy with either a 22 or 23. They're both really nice SUVs (Ordered mine late Feb).

I was wondering the same about the taillights. That and the new rearview mirror.

 

[Pappy]

I have mixed feelings about all the changes but one thing I do like is the new tail lights. They look like a nice upgrade to the previous all red. Wondering if they're an exact fit and maybe can be installed on previous models? Ether way at this point I'll be happy with either a 22 or 23. They're both really nice SUVs (Ordered mine late Feb).

Wiring must be different, as the reverse lights are now in the lower bumper.

 

[Hangfire]

Both really. The bottom piece looks out of place to me like it doesn't jive with everything else. IMO Also the shape of the grille- Looks like a huge mustache to me...maybe if was all black it wouldn't be so bad...then again I don't like any of the kia grilles that aren't blacked out

The front looks like a Lego block to me.

 

[geomatic]

Wiring must be different, as the reverse lights are now in the lower bumper.

Oh yeah that's a good point, bummer. I'm not a huge fan of lights being in bumpers...usually increases the cost of repairs

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[2020Telly]

All this talk about the X-Line and X-Pro Tellurides, I didn’t look to much at the competition until now. Anyone notice the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek? Looks a decent competitor for the Telluride.

 

[irvineboy]

I thought the 22 Telluride has LED taillights already??

 

[bruesjoh04]

I thought the 22 Telluride has LED taillights already??

The 2022 EX and SX do, yes. But the setup is different on the 2023... The backup light is now in the bumper rather than the tailgate. So presumably just swapping in the new taillight on an old model wouldn't work, because now there would be nowhere to show the reversing light. And the connector may or may not be different, given the different number of things that are being relayed to that spot.

 

[AlexK]

The exterior is a step back. I'd love the new interior with the '22 exterior.

For 2023, Palisade would be my pick over the Telly, sadly.

I understand that a facelift typically redesigns to the lights, bumpers etc. but I think Kia dropped the ball here with getting rid of the signature amber square daytime running lights.

Absolutely. Why would they remove the most unique and identifiable feature of the vehicle??? An idiotic decision.

At least if the new headlights looked better maybe it would be forgivable. But they actually look worse.

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[irvineboy]

I still wish they would have dual exhaust pipes. Looks funny just on one side.

 

[maridi]

View attachment 26025

What color is this?

 

[tonycanz13]

What color is this?

Gravity Gray to me.

 

[NDBlackEX]

What color is this?

I'd say Everlasting Silver

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[zhelder]

Credit to Francis Roe from the Kia Telluride Owners group on Facebook for this image. Some interesting info…

 

[Arnold_Trollzenegger]

Credit to Francis Roe from the Kia Telluride Owners group on Facebook for this image. Some interesting info…

Video output through the Kia app is interesting. Sounds sort of like Sentry mode on Teslas, although I am sure this version is not as comprehensive since it does not record any movement near the vehicle. But you could at least access the video if your alarm went off or you saw someone loitering near your Telluride.

 

[maridi]

I'd say Everlasting Silver

I know it isn't mentioned, but I wonder if there is going to be a new silver. That just looks like a regular silver and it looks too light for GG. I don't know that ES ever looks that light and I have it.

I'd say Everlasting Silver

ES maybe, but could there be a new silver color? That car just doesn't seem to have any of the gray or blue hues like my ES does.

 

[Wee]

really hoping that the digital gauge cluster is an option on it's own and not a inclusive of package/trim upgrades. We still much prefer analog gauge cluster.