Center differential lock is not available on Canadian Tellurides?

[Sportshot2]

I have read that the center differential lock is not available on Canadian Tellurides. Is that true? I’ve also read that they have more drive modes than the USA spec vehicles. Can any Canadian owners confirm this? Thanks!

 

[13_FST]

Hi Sportshot2,

I can confirm that there is no locking center differential in the Tellurides, which is a bit odd 'cuz our '17 Sorento EX V6 had it. But there are more drive and terrain modes which is very neat.

 

[Sportshot2]

Hi Sportshot2,

I can confirm that there is no locking center differential in the Tellurides, which is a bit odd 'cuz our '17 Sorento EX V6 had it. But there are more drive and terrain modes which is very neat.

I wonder why KIA chose not to put the Center differential lock for Canadians? I would like to see a test of USA spec vehicles against Canadian spec vehicles to see if they have the same capability in snow, ice and off road situations.

Seems to me that most of Canada gets more snow and ice than the USA and it might be of greater use in Canada. Possibly a cost factor? Cheaper to add modes than a Center Differential Lock?