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2023 Kia Telluride review

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Kia Telluride highlights

Customer rating

Pros

  • Standout exterior styling
  • Great ride and interior comfort
  • Tons of standard tech features

Cons

  • Could have better interior storage for small items
  • Only one engine available
  • Handles like a larger SUV

Mileage (EPA estimate)

18 city, 24 highway, 21 combined

Pricing for current inventory

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Year

All Kia Telluride years

What is new for the 2023 Kia Telluride?

  • The Telluride is available in a variety of new trims, including the SX Prestige, SX Prestige X-Line, SX X-Line, SX X-Pro, SX-P X-Pro, and X-Line EX.
  • Telluride trims have been upgraded with Heated Steering Wheel, Head Up Display, Rear Seat Heaters, Rear A/C Seat(s), and Skylight(s) as standard equipment this year.
  • Blu-ray Video System features are now available as options on select trims.
  • The EX trim now comes with 20 Inch Plus Wheels as standard equipment.

2023 Kia Telluride trims

Curious how Kia Telluride trims differ? Use our side-by-side vehicle comparison to see the differences and similarities

SX Prestige:

LX:

  • Includes all features available on the SX Prestige
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Rear Defroster
  • Third Row Seat
  • Fold-Away Third Row
  • Power Mirrors
  • Leatherette Seats
  • Rear View Camera
  • Blind Spot Monitor

X-Line EX:

S:

EX:

SX:

SX X-Line:

SX X-Pro:

SX-P X-Pro:

  • Includes all features available on the SX X-Pro
  • Head Up Display
  • Rear A/C Seats
  • Rear Seat Heaters

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5 reasons to buy the 2023 Kia Telluride

1. Many trims and body types

The 2023 Kia Telluride offers plenty of choices to suit your lifestyle, including two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive options, nine exterior colors, 14 seat materials/colors, and 10 trims. The LX base trim comes loaded with a V6 engine under the hood, an estimated towing capacity of 5,000 lbs when properly equipped, blind-spot detection technology, a 12.3-inch touchscreen display, and so much more.

Whether you're hauling a large family, a horse trailer, or sports gear, there's sure to be a Telluride that fits your preferences and performance needs.

2. Room for everyone

The 2023 Kia Telluride stands out with seating for eight, thanks to its three-row configuration. Or, if you shop for a model that swaps the standard second-row SUV bench for captain's chairs, you can transport seven people. Plus, with 21 cu-ft of cargo space in the back for anything else you need to carry, this SUV is optimal for growing families or carpoolers. If you're a pet parent, you can activate the one-touch sliding and folding second-row seats or fold the third row down to make space for dog crates.

3. Loaded with handy tech features

If your hands are full with spirited children or a tired soccer team, use the digital key function via your smartwatch or smartphone to unlock your 2023 Kia Telluride as you approach the vehicle to avoid grumbling from impatient passengers.

This SUV also comes standard with USB-C fast charging ports in all three rows, Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto connectivity, a rear-occupant alert system, and more. Tech lovers of all ages are all set in this ride.

4. Helpful driving aids

Whether you're navigating new cities each week for business travel or have a teen driver who's learning the ropes, the 2023 Kia Telluride's standard driver aids can benefit anyone behind the wheel. Enjoy the blind-spot detection technology, LED projector headlights, rear parking sensors, forward collision/rear cross-traffic warning systems, lane departure warning, and so much more. For long highway driving days, intelligent speed-limit assistance can keep you moving at the recommended pace.

5. Ready for varied terrain

For the 2023 model year, the Telluride added standard downhill brake control and hill start assist to help you navigate tricky mountain passes and steep rural hills. There's also a standard Snow mode to optimize traction control on fresh powder. If you choose to upgrade to the X-Line or X-Pro trim, you'll gain an extra half-inch of ground clearance above the usual eight inches, which can make all the difference when navigating deep snow or rocky terrain.

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

4.8 out of 5

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RepairPal gave the Kia Telluride an overall reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Kia Telluride 2nd out of 32 among Midsize SUVs.

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Kia Telluride features and specs

LX 2WD 4D Sport Utility

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Fold-Away Third Row
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Leatherette Seats
  • Navigation System
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Air Conditioning
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear View Camera
  • Remote Start
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Third Row Seat
  • Traction Control
  • Full Roof Rack
  • Rear Entertainment System
  • Running Boards
  • Tow Hitch

Drive Wheels

Front Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

3.8L

Horsepower

291

Torque (ft-lbs)

262

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

18.8

Wheelbase

114.2"

Overall length

196.9"

Width

78.3"

Height

68.9"

Leg room

F 41.4"/M 42.4"/R 31.4"

Head room

F 40.9"/M 40.2"/R 38.1"

Front tires

P245/60HR18

Rear tires

P245/60HR18

Seating capacity

8

Max towing capacity

500/5000 lbs.

Transmission

Automatic

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