2023 Kia Telluride Discussion

[kevin22]

I found these on Instagram. I'm assuming this is an x-line (please correct me if I'm wrong), with wolf gray on top and gravity gray down low. The bumpers/grill area being dark or black looks much better than the silver.

Not sure if this is final. Looks like painting is not done

 

[solikearose]

Not sure if this is final. Looks like painting is not done

Yeah, I think this may have been a test model. The panels clearly don't match. A different angle also showed some pieces in white. I didn't save that photo, unfortunately.

 

[tpgh]

2023 front is ugly

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A face only a mother could love.

 

[TotesJFM]

Add me to those who don't like the silver-ish lower grille. Might be OK in a dark/nightfallish shade if that is what they are doing with the X-pro line. With an order that was going to probably come up this summer, I had been going back and forth on the 22 vs 23 -- liked the 22 exterior, but was intrigued by the double digital screens of the 23. Basically was talking myself into being happy either way.

Became a moot point when my order was picked up last month, so I'm going with "I prefer the '22."

I wish I could be in this ‘22 boat!!

 

[kijkej]

I guess I'm an outlier. The 2023 is really growing on me. I plan to order a jungle green x-line as soon as ordering opens up.

I just passed on my 2022 to get an x line. Thinking about the jungle green but the internet is showing a few colors for it. Some look more green and some look more tan. Hmmmm

 

[bruesjoh04]

I just passed on my 2022 to get an x line. Thinking about the jungle green but the internet is showing a few colors for it. Some look more green and some look more tan. Hmmmm

Look at the jungle green on the 2023 Sportage. It surely will be identical to that.

 

[kijkej]

Look at the jungle green on the 2023 Sportage. It surely will be identical to that.

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I haven't seen one in real life, and the photos on the internet some look green and some look tan

 

[TotesJFM]

What do we think on this potential “sage” interior? Feels like it could be awkward…

 

[gman1868]

2023 blobfish, er Telluride.

 

[TotesJFM]

2023 blobfish, er Telluride.

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Good news is blobfish lumbar support goes in ALL directions

 

[stavesacre03]

What do we think on this potential “sage” interior? Feels like it could be awkward…

I like it. Mostly looks gray with a slight green tint. You can see it in 23 Sportage pics/videos.

 

[SC300ES]

I don’t mind the new headlights. Just like the new logo I think it’ll grow on people.
But I finally figured out where they got the inspiration for the new bumper from

 

[TotesJFM]

I like it. Mostly looks gray with a slight green tint. You can see it in 23 Sportage pics/videos.

Thanks I’ll check it out

 

[GeorgeCostanza]

Just got an email from my salesperson.

“Kia has transitioned to 2023-year model orders. However, they did not assign allocation for any Tellurides during this month's order cycle. Next month's order cycle will open on August 11th.”

 

[derklink]

I was dead set on a '22. Ordered at the beginning of March and it'll be 99% a '23. At least I'll keep my spot in line at the dealership so if all goes as planned, I am expecting a December delivery date. Anyway, the '23 is growing on me. I thought I'd hate losing the amber DTRL but the new ones look kinda cool, too. What really bugs me, or rather my wife, is not being able to get butterscotch interior. I guess I am talking myself into it being ok. Well, what other choice do I have?

The silver lower front bumper portion does not look good at all, so I hope they at least provide a darkened/black version of it.

 

[3Rivers]

I was dead set on a '22. Ordered at the beginning of March and it'll be 99% a '23. At least I'll keep my spot in line at the dealership so if all goes as planned, I am expecting a December delivery date. Anyway, the '23 is growing on me. I thought I'd hate losing the amber DTRL but the new ones look kinda cool, too. What really bugs me, or rather my wife, is not being able to get butterscotch interior. I guess I am talking myself into it being ok. Well, what other choice do I have?

Kia has so far done a terrible job of explaining to consumers exactly what the features and options will be on the various 2023 Telluride trims, but I think there will be new interior colors available (e.g., "Terracotta") that you may find appealing.

 

[derklink]

Kia has so far done a terrible job of explaining to consumers exactly what the features and options will be on the various 2023 Telluride trims, but I think there will be new interior colors available (e.g., "Terracotta") that you may find appealing.

Found this here (don't know where they sell the Mohave). Should be the same color. Difficult to judge from pics and probably will have to order "blindly"

https://www.kia.com/content/dam/kwcms/kr/ko/files/en-catalog/en_catalog_mohave.pdf

 

[RedTib]

Just got an email from my salesperson.

“Kia has transitioned to 2023-year model orders. However, they did not assign allocation for any Tellurides during this month's order cycle. Next month's order cycle will open on August 11th.”

This explains why 3 dealerships have reached out to me asking me to order a Carnival this morning. They were allocated those and want to fill them.

 

[3Rivers]

Found this here (don't know where they sell the Mohave).

That's sold in Korea in place of the Telluride. I'm not sure if it has other markets as well. There's an excellent automotive reviewer on YouTube called Asian Petrolhead who has a review of the 2023 Mohave.

 

[derklink]

That's sold in Korea in place of the Telluride. I'm not sure if it has other markets as well. There's an excellent automotive reviewer on YouTube called Asian Petrolhead who has a review of the 2023 Mohave.

Interesting. Dimensions are almost identical to the Telluride. Has a Diesel engine. Interior is VERY nice. Looks like there is a third screen on the passenger side?