Open Letter to Kia - How I'd Improve the Telluride

[G-9603]

Auto stop start memory (I have Eliminator and it works great, shouldn't have to buy it.)

Option to delete "take a break"

Option to delete auto cruise control - my most hated "feature" by far, makes CC useless. We could delete it in 2023, why not 2024 and later?

Doors should be larger on the forward bottom corner, would make it easier to in/out for taller drivers.

More front legroom adjustment in the power seat and footwell wherever possible.

More tilt wheel adjustment in the up direction.

Use the door lock button while getting out to lock the doors, just like every car since 1930.

When playing a song or podcast on the radio, why not, just spitballing here, let people know the elapsed time and time remaining, just like every UI since the invention of the iPod? And in a font that people can read.

VW just announced that they are minimizing vehicle controls on the touchscreens, which has always been the way to go. The Telluride isn't bad, but more physical buttons, more better.

Optional ride height shocks.

Hybrid is OK, but non-plug in with plug in option.

 

[mark_s]

I have a '22sx. Won't even consider a newer model unless...
* passenger seats have the same comfort options as the driver
* wireless
* cool DRLs. (that's one thing that drew me in to start with)
* H/K system is weak. bring something with some power
* heated seats - can only feel when on full. can't even feel settings 1 & 2. It's like full boil to warm, no in-between
* put in a quality windshield, the glass quality is crap - dust scratches it ffs
* cup holders/storage. back seater cannot put a large drink anywhere. Need a little more space for road trip stuff.
* a tad more brightness on the interior accent lighting would be nice
* use CPUs with some HP, shouldn't take a minute for the radio to come on

 

[ceenote]

I have a '22sx. Won't even consider a newer model unless...
* passenger seats have the same comfort options as the driver
* wireless
* cool DRLs. (that's one thing that drew me in to start with)
* H/K system is weak. bring something with some power
* heated seats - can only feel when on full. can't even feel settings 1 & 2. It's like full boil to warm, no in-between
* put in a quality windshield, the glass quality is crap - dust scratches it ffs
* cup holders/storage. back seater cannot put a large drink anywhere. Need a little more space for road trip stuff.
* a tad more brightness on the interior accent lighting would be nice
* use CPUs with some HP, shouldn't take a minute for the radio to come on

 

[2020KIATEL]

Hate where the windshield wipers are - HORRIBLE FOR SNOW REMOVAL

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[chickdr]

It would be nice to have a turbo V6. It looks as if we are getting a smaller 3.5 V6 with even less power than the 3.8 and the hybrid with the 2.5T. I would much prefer a 3.5T option. Also power steering wheel adjustments like the Pathfinder would be nice. I am sure wireless AA/CP will be there as its on the Sorento now. As others have said why no LED's for the license plate and reverse lights when everything else is LED? Those were swapped within 24hrs on my 25.

 

[Mark O]

I would like to see the Auto-Headlights function fixed to make it usable. On a bright sunny day, unless the sun is shining directly on the sensor the lights come on. On a cloudy day, they work like they are supposed to, staying off mostly. I presume because of the cumulative reflection of sunlight from the clouds. I wonder if this feature might have been tested in a cloudy area and this is why it is so bad.