You really don’t know what a hostile and toxic community feels like. You should check out r/bmw, lol. But honestly, the Telluride group isn’t that bad.
The engines and transmission are very strong. They have acceleration and MPG similar to the Traverse, Acadia, Pilot, Highlander, etc. All those also have a V6, although Toyota has switched to a 4-cylinder recently.
Aside from Toyota with its hybrids, most competitors offer boring turbo-4 or V6 engines. The new CX-90 is a nice exception, but it’s less family-friendly than the other models. Explorers and Grand Cherokees have more power options, but they’re also 5-10K more expensive.
I think it’s silly to complain about this when it’s part of the market. If you want more, you should look at Q7s, X7s, or similar. You pay for what you get.
I’ve had my '22 Telluride (SX Nightfall/Prestige/Towing) for a year and absolutely love it. I’ve had no problems at all and wasn’t included in the tow hitch recall. I feel like a lot of the hate comes from opinions about Kia more than the car itself.
You get so much more value for your money (at MSRP) than with similar vehicles; even if you pay a bit more, you still come out ahead. The trunk has a ton of space with the third row up, and the third row is bigger than what I saw in the 2022 Honda Pilot.
The ride is super comfortable, I get compliments on the interior, the sound system is great (at least to me), and while the engine isn’t amazing, it’s adequate for what the vehicle is.
It sounds like you had a rough time with the transmission issue (I’m at 14k miles now), and I hope nothing happens to mine, but it looks like the Telluride is usually pretty reliable compared to other Kias. Unless, of course, it somehow catches fire in the garage.
I hadn’t noticed at first, but those cup holders really do keep my water bottle in place. In my other cars, it rattles but it doesn’t move in the Telluride.
When I pushed the folder/track button on the steering wheel, it went backward instead of forward. The fuel economy was awful—on flat highway driving in -30-degree weather in Manitoba, I somehow got around 10L/100KM.
After about 5 hours of driving, my legs went numb from the seating position. Before that, it was fine, to be fair.
The wireless Android Auto was a nice feature though.
Also, auto headlights were a plus.
It looked pretty nice and had enough power.
Overall, it was pretty average—not bad or great at anything.
@Ciel
I get about 20-21 with mostly rural driving—not great, but better than a Tahoe or 4Runner. The cabin feels a bit snug for me at 6’2”. The interior can feel a bit delicate too.
Aubrey said: @Ciel
I get about 20-21 with mostly rural driving—not great, but better than a Tahoe or 4Runner. The cabin feels a bit snug for me at 6’2”. The interior can feel a bit delicate too.
We just sold ours after 70k miles, and the only issue was with the rear shocks, which seems common with the tow package. I was surprised to hear about your transmission issues. I towed a 4K lb camper for about 10k miles with no issues. Overall, I liked it and was amazed at how well it held its value.
We bought a 2022 Palisade in December of last year and sold it last month to get a used X5.
We did our homework and the test drives and for our family of 4 with two young kids, the Palisade met every single need we had. Except for one issue; it was not enjoyable to drive at all. It felt too soft and boring, and after a year, my wife said she just didn’t enjoy it and as car enthusiasts, we realized it just wasn’t going to work for us.
Still, I think it’s a fantastic platform. Hats off to HKMC for their success; it’s a dream car for a big portion of the population.
Good comment. You do get what you pay for. Ask the Porsche crowd about second-row access and child seat anchors. 