LX 4dr All-Wheel Drive
2023 Kia Telluride

Pros: Bigger-than-average third row and cargo space; user-friendly tech; extra-smart cruise control; handsome design; excellent value Cons: X-Pro ride quality; no hybrid powertrain available The 2023 Kia Telluride three-row SUV, already a well-deservedly popular model, has received a number of thoughtful and useful updates for the 2023 model year that make it even more compelling. Updated styling, improved tech and convenience features, plus the addition of new ruggedized trim packages are all reasons to take yet another look at this excellent value of a capable family crossover. This all adds upon what already made the Telluride our top-recommended three-row family SUV, and keeps it as such for 2023. It’s a practical and spacious vehicle, with three rows of seating that is each big enough for adults. That’s not always the case in this segment. There’s also copious cargo room. The safety tech actually works well, and doesn’t infuriate the driver (in fact, it can make their driving lives considerably more pleasant). Same goes for the infotainment tech. Perhaps the only drawback is the lack of powertrain choices. There’s a naturally aspirated V6 – that’s it – in either two- or all-wheel drive. No hybrid options, no turbo options … just a solitary, solid-but-unextraordinary engine you get no matter what you’re willing to pay. If that’s an issue, and you can sacrifice some space, look to Kia’s smaller Kia Sorento that’s available in regular and plug-in hybrids. Some customers may also have been disappointed by the availability of the Telluride in 2022 — the model’s demand and global supply issues across the automotive industry meant it could be hard to come by. Still, Kia managed to sell more Tellurides in 2022 — just shy of 100,000 in the U.S. — than in 2021, and is increasing production capacity to 120,000 units a year. You should have an easier time finding one in 2023. That could be the biggest pro of them all.  Interior & Technology   |   Passenger & Cargo Space   |   Performance & Fuel Economy What it's like to drive   |   Pricing & Trim Levels   |  Crash Ratings & Safety Features What's new for 2023? The 2022 (left) vs. the 2023 (right) Kia Telluride The 2023 received a midcycle refresh, including a facelifted exterior, new wheel designs for each trim level, three new paint colors and some interior tweaks for the dash, vents and steering wheel. A 12.3-inch infotainment display is now standard across trims (though the underlying user interface is basically the same), and SX and SX Prestige trims gets a standard dual infotainment and digital instrument panel under a single sheet of curved glass. In the EX trim and up, the rearview mirror becomes a digital camera display with the flip of a lever. The driver assistance suite has been updated with new standard features, and Kia’s more advanced Highway Drive Assist 2 adaptive cruise control system is standard in SX and up (see more details about that in the safety section below). The wireless charging pad has been …
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