TELLURIDE UPDATE!!!! INCOMING

[jw_tx21]

Has anyone heard any updates on the 2021 release date, earliest date we can order, and/or additional options? Check out this article and wondering if there will be an off road package? Kia could launch flagship Telluride with available off-road package

No. That article is fairly old news. Still speculation at this point - and probably won't launch until 2022 or 2023. I'm thinking they might be trying to appeal to potential 4Runner customers with that off-road package. Can't keep current trims in stock right now.

 

[Sweet0891]

No. That article is fairly old news. Still speculation at this point - and probably won't launch until 2022 or 2023. Can't keep current trims in stock right now.

I agree completely as I too have considered the 4Runner TRD Pro or even a Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon when shopping for the Telluride. Yes, so many differences but it is what I've considered. It's not only a combination of personal preference and practicality/needs as the they all have their pros and cons(considering the off road capability of the 4runner and Wrangler that the Telluride doesn't have as is), but the plethora of amenities, seating capacity and overall looks of the Telluride is top in class. Kia would only expand their customer base by increasing the off road capabilities of the Telluride. Also considering both the 4Runner and Wrangler have top resale value at 3/5 years would only help the resale if an off road package/capabilities were available for the Telluride. Considering Kia touted us with custom off road Tellurides before the launch and the demand for off road vehicles, I couldn't imagine Kia not going down this road.

 

[critrider]

I agree completely as I too have considered the 4Runner TRD Pro or even a Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon when shopping for the Telluride. Yes, so many differences but it is what I've considered. It's not only a combination of personal preference and practicality/needs as the they all have their pros and cons(considering the off road capability of the 4runner and Wrangler that the Telluride doesn't have as is), but the plethora of amenities, seating capacity and overall looks of the Telluride is top in class. Kia would only expand their customer base by increasing the off road capabilities of the Telluride. Also considering both the 4Runner and Wrangler have top resale value at 3/5 years would only help the resale if an off road package/capabilities were available for the Telluride. Considering Kia touted us with custom off road Tellurides before the launch and the demand for off road vehicles, I couldn't imagine Kia not going down this road.

Following the new new Bronco?

 

[Sweet0891]

Following the new new Bronco?

Thats awesome you just mentioned that. Definitely! Talked to 2 ford dealers yesterday and signed up for upcoming information recently. Both dealers think it will be available sometime around the summer but nothing concrete. Cant wait to see it! 2021 Ford Bronco making its debut in March 2020

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[critrider]

Thats awesome you just mentioned that. Definitely! Talked to 2 ford dealers yesterday and signed up for upcoming information recently. Both dealers think it will be available sometime around the summer but nothing concrete. Cant wait to see it! 2021 Ford Bronco making its debut in March 2020

Nice to see it go back towards the original Bronco concept, not the bloated crap it was when they killed it. The renderings/concept shots do look sweet.

 

[aaroneast]

2021 not sure when it will be but it be July Aug timeframe.As for other packages offered i did hear that there might be an all blacked out package one but dont know yet!!!

 

[Lucas & Craig]

2021 not sure when it will be but it be July Aug timeframe.As for other packages offered i did hear that there might be an all blacked out package one but dont know yet!!!

And it might be coming in 2 different colors per what we heard this week.

 

[MarcinTexas]

And it might be coming in 2 different colors per what we heard this week.

What did you all hear this week?

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[MarcinTexas]

2021 not sure when it will be but it be July Aug timeframe.As for other packages offered i did hear that there might be an all blacked out package one but dont know yet!!!

At the dealerships in July/August or available to order in July/August?

 

[Lucas & Craig]

What did you all hear this week?

Still no word on 21 production however the slow-down in 2020 production could be attributed to government regulations. KIA only thought they'd sell somewhere around 32k units and build 40k.When they bumped numbers twice lot of red tape behind scenes to do this. They are doing everything they can to satisfy orders.

 

[MarcinTexas]

Still no word on 21 production however the slow-down in 2020 production could be attributed to government regulations. KIA only thought they'd sell somewhere around 32k units and build 40k.When they bumped numbers twice lot of red tape behind scenes to do this. They are doing everything they can to satisfy orders.

It is interesting you state that production has slowed. I was noticing on the TellyStats link that it looked like daily volume had been dropping over the last couple of weeks. I still contend that it would make sense to make the 2021 model switch earlier than later given it has now been in production for a year. If they announced 2021 production were to start in say April - it would still have a 2020 model year that extended 14 months. It would also give KIA a summer sales season of nearly all 2021 models for all their hot sellers. Makes marketing easier.

 

[Lucas & Craig]

It is interesting you state that production has slowed. I was noticing on the TellyStats link that it looked like daily volume had been dropping over the last couple of weeks. I still contend that it would make sense to make the 2021 model switch earlier than later given it has now been in production for a year. If they announced 2021 production were to start in say April - it would still have a 2020 model year that extended 14 months. It would also give KIA a summer sales season of nearly all 2021 models for all their hot sellers. Makes marketing easier.

That is what I personally think. 21s come quicker.

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[jw_tx21]

It is interesting you state that production has slowed. I was noticing on the TellyStats link that it looked like daily volume had been dropping over the last couple of weeks. I still contend that it would make sense to make the 2021 model switch earlier than later given it has now been in production for a year. If they announced 2021 production were to start in say April - it would still have a 2020 model year that extended 14 months. It would also give KIA a summer sales season of nearly all 2021 models for all their hot sellers. Makes marketing easier.

Keep in mind that TellyStats is only using USA VINs. Based on the spreadsheet, February may be the largest number of Tellurides made for other markets. Through 2/18 data, 628 non-USA VINs were recorded on the spreadsheet, while January saw a total of 704 built. January total production was solid at 7005 units - so we'll see where February falls. I think there are still 11 days of production left in the month (since 2/18) if they are running Monday-Saturday.