The All New 2023 Kia Telluride is Getting An Upgrade, or Two!

Apr 20, 2022

Since its introduction three years prior, the Kia Telluride has been one of the most in-demand and award-winning 3 row 8 passenger SUV’s in the US. In fact, 75% of its buyers are new to the Kia line of vehicles, and Telluride owners have been some of the most brand-loyal consumers of any midsize SUV on the market! It’s flexibility, reliability, and feature packed options make it a must-have for families, and a top pick for those who love adventuring off-road beyond the limits of regular highways and byways. And the 2023 Kia Telluride has even more fantastic features and amenities for the discerning customer. We just know you’re going to love it!

Updates to the exterior aesthetics include revised vertical LED headlamps and foglamps, updated bumpers and grille, revised taillamps, new wheel designs for each trim, three new colors: Midnight Lake Blue, Dawning Red, Jungle Wood Green, and revised lower door trim/side sills. The interior has an upscale finish including three spacious rows of seating to accommodate up to eight passengers, new interior color options, a redesigned steering wheel and dashboard with revised trim panels and HVAC ventilation, and a dual set of beautiful seamless, curved 12.3 inch display screens with available gauge cluster and navigation options.

The Telluride’s new technology, such as the 12.3 inch navigation screens and the optional full display mirror with HomeLink functionality and available smart power liftgate with “auto close” functionality make driving more accessible than ever before. Thanks to the convenient Kia Connect system, Telluride owners can use compatible iphones, apple watches, and samsung galaxy smart phones as a virtual key to lock, unlock, and even drive the vehicle! You can also share your digital key with friends or family on select devices; no more missing car keys here! It also has an in-car wi-fi hotspot allowing you to connect up to 5 wireless devices to a 4G LTE internet hotspot. Specialized Smart Speaker integration allows you to sync your Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant smart speakers and devices to remotely operate some functionality such as remote start options!

For the audiophiles in our midst, you’ll be able to enjoy plenty of optimum music listening from the available 10-speaker HArman/Kardon audio system with AM/FM/SiriusXM capabilities. It also connects to Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and has bluetooth wireless connectivity options. Keep your eyes on the road and off of the gauges and the backseat with technology such as Head-Up Display, Driver Talk, Quiet Mode, and Rear Occupant Alert. Kia aims to keep you and your loved ones secure and comfortable while on the road so you can reach your destination safely!

But that’s not all! The Telluride is receiving two upgraded trim packages for 2023: The X-Line and X-Pro These include more rugged aesthetics and plenty of capabilities to improve off road excursions and wilderness exploration.

The X-Line package includes bridge-type roof rails, body-color door handles, exclusive 20 inch wheels, x-line badging and embossing on front seat upper backrests, and exclusive color packages. It has higher ground clearance by 10mm, a tow mode for optimized trailer performance, and an upgrade traction control system. The X-Pro option includes exclusively designed 18-inch black wheels with 18-inch all-terrain tires, x-pro badging and embossing on front seat upper backrest, 110-volt inverter outlet in the cargo area, and an increased towing capacity limit from 5,000 pounds to 5,500 pounds!

And of course, the Telluride is equipped with all of the safety features you have come to expect standard from Kia including:

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Forward Collision Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection (FCA)
High Bean Assist (HBA)
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
Smart Cruise Control with sTop & Go
Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
Blind Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist-Rear and Blind Spot View Monitor (available)
And much, much more!

Stop by our dealership and speak to one of our reliable, trusted sales associates to learn more and spec one out for yourself! We’ll have you driving off the lot in the Telluride of your dreams in no time at all.

HIghlights: Kia’s Flagship SUV Introduces New X-Line and X-Pro Models for Adventures in the Wild

New X-Line and X-Pro models bring added ruggedness and capability
- More towing capacity with Tow Mode, higher ground clearance, Continental All-Terrain Tires, Raised Roof Rails, and Downhill Brake Control1
Design enhancements further elevate its distinctly upscale and commanding presence with new front and rear fascias, lighting and wheels
Refreshed interior receives redesigned and more technologically advanced dash and center console with newly available dual 12.3-inch panoramic display screens including standard navigation
Upgraded convenience technology includes newly standard WiFi Hotspot and optional digital key supporting compatible iPhone, Apple Watch, and Samsung Galaxy smartphones
Larger multi-color head-up display
Class-leading interior roominess3
Numerous standard advanced collision avoidance and safety assist features4 including available Highway Drive Assist 2 with Semi-Autonomous Hands-On Capability and Auto Lane Change technology
Assembled at Kia’s award-winning Georgia manufacturing facility alongside K5, Sportage, and Sorento