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Unveiled at the 2022 New York Auto Show last spring, the 2023 Kia Telluride benefits from an extensive mid-cycle update that includes a new face and wheels, state-of-the-art digital interface combining two 12.3-inch displays, more tech and safety features, as well as a pair of rugged new models.
Earlier this week, Kia announced pricing details for Canada, and just as we suspected the Telluride has gotten significantly more expensive.
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From $46,995 in 2022, the base MSRP for the entry-level EX model is now increased to $49,995, five bucks below a major psychological barrier for many potential customers. Of course, don’t forget to add the $2,499 freight and PDI charge.
Similar hikes of $3,000 affect the Telluride SX and SX Limited, which now start at $54,995 and $58,995, respectively. Available content includes a digital rear-view mirror and the ability to turn your iPhone into a key for unlocking the doors and starting the engine—two Kia firsts.
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X Marks the Spot
Another important change for 2023 is the addition of an X-Line model replacing the Nightfall Edition. Similar to the Sportage X-Line and Sorento X-Line, this new Telluride features a distinctive grille, bridge-type roof rails and unique 20-inch wheels, as well as “X-Line” badging inside and out.
Higher ground clearance [+10mm], improved approach and departure angles, a Tow mode for optimized trailering performance and upgraded traction control system should please drivers looking for a bit of off-road fun or needing to tow heavy loads. The price? Prepare to pay at least $60,995.
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But wait, there’s more. While we initially believed the more rugged Telluride X-Pro would be sold in the U.S. only, it turns out that Canada has not been overlooked. This one carries a tag of $62,595.
What do you get for the extra money? Exclusive 18-inch wheels, all-terrain tires, a 120V power source in the cargo area and two new interior colour options including Terracotta Brown and Sage Green, that’s what. Oh, and maximum towing capacity is increased to 5,500 pounds.
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Despite the higher prices, the 2023 Kia Telluride—along with the closely related Hyundai Palisade, which also gets a mid-cycle update for 2023—is still the Best Buy in the three-row midsize SUV segment according to The Car Guide. That makes it three years in a row, in fact.
Offering generous interior space, a long list of features and pleasant handling, the Telluride is a well-rounded SUV. Let’s not forget the 291-horsepower V6 under the hood, which is a strong yet flexible performer, and a lot smoother than some turbocharged four-cylinder engines found in the competition.
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The 2023 Kia Telluride release date will be sometime in Fall 2022. So, what's new for this fan-favorite three-row Kia SUV? The answer starts with its attractive styling, moves on to features, and continues through exciting off-road trims. Discover all the news below, and visit our Kia dealership in Kennesaw, GA, for a test drive once it arrives.
2023 Kia Telluride Colors and Exterior Design Updates
Our preview of the 2023 Kia Telluride release date begins with a look at its exterior redesign. The signature headlights kick things off with sleeker, more futuristic elements like dual vertical LED stacks. The grille looks the same at first. However, you'll find a redesigned insert with a wide-open style that takes airflow efficiency and good looks to new heights. The new vehicle will also involve a redesigned front and rear fascia with a modern flair.
New wheel designs and colors join the party. The new 2023 Kia Telluride colors include these freshly mixed options:
- Dawning Red
- Jungle Wood Green
- Midnight Lake Blue
These supplement options from 2022, which were Everlasting Silver, Gravity Gray, Wolf Gray, Dark Moss, Ebony Black, Black Copper, Sangria, and Glacial White Pearl.
2023 Kia Telluride Interior and Technology Updates
Any new Kia Telluride for sale you can currently find on our lot is a comfortable cutting-edge SUV, and those virtues are boosted for 2023.
First, the 2023 Kia Telluride will enhance your digital connectivity with new dual 12.3-inch panoramic displays. Navigation will come standard for 2023, along with further enhanced standard benefits like a WiFi hotspot.
The 2023 Kia Telluride interior and technology updates continue with added and enhanced safety features like a speed limit assist and an innovative blind-spot monitor that projects real-time imagery to your instrument panel.
The 2023 Kia Telluride release date also includes interior design updates. The center climate control vents are sleeker, wrapping around the lower dashboard in harmony with the new dual displays. With the same great roomy, comfortable layout you'd expect, this latest model is poised to be more satisfying than ever.
2023 Kia Telluride Trim Levels
When the 2023 Kia Telluride release date rolls around, we'll be welcoming some new trim levels to our new Kia Telluride inventory near Marietta, GA. The available trim levels will include:
- 2023 Kia Telluride LX
- 2023 Kia Telluride S
- 2023 Kia Telluride EX
- 2023 Kia Telluride X-Line
- 2023 Kia Telluride SX
- 2023 Kia Telluride X-Pro
The X-Line and X-Pro trims will be the off-road-ready members of our new Kia Telluride lease deals selection. Both trims will raise the Telluride SUV's ground clearance and add exclusive wheels, a towing mode, rugged exterior components, sturdy roof rails, and a retuned traction control system. X-Pro models will also provide all-terrain tires and a cargo-area 110-volt power outlet.
2023 Kia Telluride Towing Capacity and Engine Specs
There are no engine-based changes arriving with the 2023 Kia Telluride release date; the impressive 3.8-liter V-6 engine with 291 horsepower remains. However, as we mentioned, a new tow mode will be included in this model update, joining an increased towing capacity. The previous Kia Telluride towing capacity was 5,000 pounds,1 and now, the 2023 Kia Telluride towing capacity will rise to 5,500 pounds.1
Get Ready for the 2023 Kia Telluride Release Date
Fall 2022 should see this new model join our inventory, and if you're excited about all the updates, our Kia finance center is here to help. Contact us to discuss reserving a 2023 Telluride, or swing by today to check out a 2022 Telluride.
FAQs
When will the 2023 Kia Telluride be released?
This redesigned SUV has already broken cover at the New York Auto Show, and now, the 2023 Kia Telluride release date is estimated to be scheduled for the fall of 2022. Stay tuned for a precise 2023 Kia Telluride date of arrival or contact our team so you can be put on a contact list; we'll keep you updated as we learn more.
What's new about the 2023 Kia Telluride?
The 2023 Kia Telluride is loaded with updates. It will offer redesigned exterior elements like new wheels and headlights, new color options, new interior benefits like dual 12.3-inch digital displays, new trims like the off-road-oriented X-Pro, and an increased towing capacity. To learn all of the ways in which this vehicle has been updated, talk to one of our sales advisers.
What are the new colors available for the new Kia Telluride?
The newly designed 2023 Kia Telluride colors include Dawning Red, Jungle Wood Green, and Midnight Lake Blue. The 2022 colors will carry over as well, letting you personalize your new car to your tastes. You can be bold or classically elegant, as you choose.
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