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Family needs 3 row "midsize" SUV - KIA Telluride
Posted on 4/16/21 at 10:59 am
Posted on 4/16/21 at 10:59 am
Just starting research and to my surprise the Kia Telluride keeps popping up as the top choice in the "non-luxury" mid-size SUV with a third row category. Would you drive this and if you have one or have ridden in one, what are your thoughts?
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Posted on 4/16/21 at 11:00 am to elposter
My mom got one last September and likes it a lot. It has been one of the highest demanded vehicles in the entire year. People come up to her who have tried to get one so they can look inside and see it.
I have a Kia and like it as well. I think their cars have gotten much better the last decade
Edit: I test drove one and it is very wide. I would say it is more a Durango and less like an Explorer size wise.
I have a Kia and like it as well. I think their cars have gotten much better the last decade
Edit: I test drove one and it is very wide. I would say it is more a Durango and less like an Explorer size wise.
This post was edited on 4/16/21 at 11:01 am
Posted on 4/16/21 at 11:01 am to elposter
Car And Driver magazine just wrapped up a long-term test in one and they adored it.
C&D Telluride 40,000-mile test final thoughts
Also, good luck finding or getting one, and be prepared to pay close to MSRP. I don't know of a dealer that can keep these on the lot.
I remember seeing an ad not long ago for a Kia dealer in Oregon bragging about having "the largest Telluride inventory in the Northwest!". They had, like, 6.
C&D Telluride 40,000-mile test final thoughts
Also, good luck finding or getting one, and be prepared to pay close to MSRP. I don't know of a dealer that can keep these on the lot.
I remember seeing an ad not long ago for a Kia dealer in Oregon bragging about having "the largest Telluride inventory in the Northwest!". They had, like, 6.
This post was edited on 4/16/21 at 11:03 am
Posted on 4/16/21 at 11:01 am to elposter
Midsize 3 row vehicles are pointless IMO. No storage space when all seats are up.
Minivan is the answer if you aren't wanting to go fullsize SUV.
Minivan is the answer if you aren't wanting to go fullsize SUV.
Posted on 4/16/21 at 11:01 am to elposter
paying full price for a kia, i'd look to compare how far off you are from other bit more luxury type vehicles.
Posted on 4/16/21 at 11:02 am to Buckeye06
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I think their cars have gotten much better the last decade
This is where I'm stuck. Last time I bought a vehicle, KIA didn't even enter my mind as a possibility. I looked at them as cheap entry level car for a teenager.
Posted on 4/16/21 at 11:03 am to elposter
Rode in one last weekend from Tuscaloosa to Mobile. Smooth ride, not a lot of road noise, and plenty of room for 3 adults, one toddler, and a dog. This included overnight duffel bags for the 4 people in the car too.
Posted on 4/16/21 at 11:03 am to elposter
I've owned one for 14 months now. It is hands down the best vehicle I've ever driven.
Posted on 4/16/21 at 11:05 am to LNCHBOX
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Midsize 3 row vehicles are pointless IMO. No storage space when all seats are up.
Minivan is the answer if you aren't wanting to go fullsize SUV.
Only time I need a third row is when I don’t need to carry much cargo.
Posted on 4/16/21 at 11:05 am to TigerTatorTots
What were the other vehicles you’ve driven?
Posted on 4/16/21 at 11:06 am to elposter
Still a Kia they seem cheaply made. Along with the Hyundai palisade. For the money I would just go with a Tahoe or something along those lines. I’m also in the market and debating on a Honda Odyssey or pilot. The odyssey is very nice lot of room but probably going with the pilot to get out of the mini van
Posted on 4/16/21 at 11:07 am to Chad504boy
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paying full price for a kia, i'd look to compare how far off you are from other bit more luxury type vehicles.
It's a big difference. Like $25k+ jump (at least) to BMW, Audi, Mercedes.
Posted on 4/16/21 at 11:07 am to The Third Leg
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Only time I need a third row is when I don’t need to carry much cargo.
So no vacations? Why do you "need" a third row at all then?
Posted on 4/16/21 at 11:08 am to TigerOnTheMountain
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What were the other vehicles you’ve driven?
Probably a Dodge Durango and a 1998 Hyundai Tiburon.
Posted on 4/16/21 at 11:09 am to LNCHBOX
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So no vacations? Why do you "need" a third row at all then?
Usually fly on vacation, unless we go back to Iowa for a visit. Third row is good for when we have visitors in from out of town or a neighbor kid or two catching a ride to practice. Only time we need it.
Posted on 4/16/21 at 11:10 am to elposter
Just got an Acadia Denali. Like it a lot.
Posted on 4/16/21 at 11:10 am to LNCHBOX
quote:The Tahoe has little storage space when seats are up as well.
Midsize 3 row vehicles are pointless IMO. No storage space when all seats are up.
Posted on 4/16/21 at 11:11 am to elposter
I like them, they seem like a solid vehicle.. People who own them love them as well...
But it's just something about buying a KIA.. I dunno..
But it's just something about buying a KIA.. I dunno..
This post was edited on 4/16/21 at 11:12 am
Posted on 4/16/21 at 11:11 am to Jake88
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The Tahoe has little storage space when seats are up as well.
It's got more than a midsize, but I meant the full fullsize options.
Posted on 4/16/21 at 11:12 am to elposter
I'd check out the Toyota Highlander as another 3rd row option.
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