Kia Telluride 2023 release date

Kia Telluride 2023 release date

The Kia Telluride has long been a family favorite. For three consecutive years, the vehicle has won both “Best 3-Row SUV for Families” from U.S. News & World Report and Best Family Car by Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com. In addition, J.D. Power identified the Kia Telluride as the best upper midsize SUV of 2022. It’s clear that this vehicle has a solid history of pleasing drivers, which makes the 2023 release especially exciting.

The 2023 Kia Telluride promises to be as comfortable, spacious, and powerful as ever. You’ll find new safety features, an enhanced infotainment system, and several sleek aesthetic updates. Here’s what you can expect from this new release. Wanna take one for a test drive? Visit Tom Kadlec Kia or call us at (507) 215-8923.

Performance and Power

Under the hood, the latest Telluride is nearly identical to its predecessors. The 2023 Telluride comes equipped with the same 3.8-liter V-6 engine and eight-speed automatic transmission as previous models and continues to offer 291 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque. The naturally aspirated engine should offer roughly the same fuel economy as the 2022 Kia Telluride. This means that the standard FWD model would offer 20/26 MPG in the city and on the highway, respectively, while the optional AWD model would deliver 19/24 MPG. This means that the Telluride competes with similar V-6-powered SUVs in its class.

As with previous models, the 2023 Telluride offers four drive modes, including Smart, Eco, Sport, and Comfort. With AWD, you’ll have Snow and AWD Lock drive modes to help you to tackle the winter weather. The Telluride calibrates the ride height automatically for optimal control in any conditions. It features an independent suspension to deliver a smooth feeling. The standard towing capacity of 5,000 lbs can accommodate a wide variety of needs, and if you want to tow heavier items, you can select one of the new trim levels.

The Telluride comes with Kia’s 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty and its 10-year/100,000-mile bumper-to-bumper coverage to protect your purchase.

Exterior Styling and Features

The 2023 Kia Telluride is available in three new colors. You can choose from Midnight Lake Blue, Jungle Wood Green, and Dawning Red. A reshaped front grille gives the new Telluride a strong appearance that perfectly complements the power that you’ll find under the hood. The exterior also features an updated design for the vertical LED headlamps, tail lamps, bumpers, grille, lower door garnish trim, and rear fascia. You’ll enjoy newly designed alloy wheels for every trim level.

Interior Comforts

Slide behind the wheel of the 2023 Kia Telluride, and you’ll find a newly designed steering wheel and sleek new dashboard. The dual-screen digital displays present the instrument gauges and infotainment system on a single panel, where you can get all the information that you need at a glance. The dash features have been upgraded to 12.3-inch displays in place of the 10.3-inch displays that were available in the previous version. Revised HVAC vents and trim panels compliment the new interior color packages to create a sophisticated look and feel.

The 2023 Telluride is as spacious as ever with three-row seating for eight. This model is expected to offer the same roominess as the 2022 model, with 41.4 in of legroom in the first row, 42.4 in of legroom in the second row, and 31.4 in of legroom for third-row passengers. The 2022 Telluride also delivered an impressive amount of cargo space. If the 2023 model offers comparable room as expected, you’ll enjoy 21 cu ft behind the third row, 46 cu ft behind the second row, and a whopping 87 cu ft of space behind the front row.

Technology & Safety

In the 2023 Kia Telluride, you’ll have optimal connectivity with a standard WiFi hotspot. Drivers have the option to upgrade to a digital key that works with the iPhone, Apple Watch, and Samsung Galaxy smartphones as a stand-in for the physical keyfob. 

The 2023 Kia Telluride comes standard with Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) and Forward-Collision Avoidance – Junction Turning (FCA-JT). The newly added ISLA feature reads speed limit signs and alerts you when you’re speeding. You can adjust the settings to automatically limit the vehicle’s speed. FCA-JT is a new feature that’s designed to limit accidents when you turn left at an intersection. If the system detects an oncoming collision in this situation, it automatically applies the brakes.

Other standard driver-assist features include the following:

  • Highway Driving Assist 1.5.
  • Forward-Collision Warning.
  • Forward-Collision Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection.
  • Driver Attention Warning.
  • Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go.
  • High Beam Assist.
  • Lane-Departure Warning.
  • Lane-Keeping Assist.
  • Blind-Spot Collision – Avoidance Assist – Rear.
  • Rear Cross-Traffic Collision – Avoidance Assist.
  • Parking Distance Warning – Reverse.
  • Lane-Following Assist.
  • Safe Exit Assist.

Some of the additional features that are available include the following:

  • Highway Driving Assist 2.0.
  • Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control.
  • Forward-Collision Avoidance – Junction Crossing.
  • Forward-Collision Avoidance – Lane Change Oncoming.
  • Forward-Collision Avoidance – Lane Change Side
  • Forward-Collision Avoidance – Evasive Steering Assist.
  • Blind-Spot View Monitor.
  • Parking Distance Warning – Forward.
  • Surround View Monitor.

2023 Telluride X-Pro and X-Line Trims

For 2023, the Telluride comes in two new trims that cater to off-road enthusiasts who are looking for a rugged vehicle to take them on adventures. The Telluride may have previously gone overlooked by this crowd, but the X-line and X-Pro trims make it an outstanding competitor in this area.

With the X-line trim, you’ll enjoy the following:

  • Increased ground clearance to 8.4 in.
  • 20-in wheels.
  • Updated transmission tuning.
  • Enhanced traction control system with trailer sway control.
  • Bridge-type roof rails.
  • New radiator grille design.
  • Door handles that match the body color.
  • Special badges.
  • X-line embossing on front seats.

The Telluride X-Pro trim goes a step further and offers the following:

  • 18-in wheels.
  • Continental all-terrain tires.
  • Maximum 5,500-lbs towing capacity.
  • 110-v cargo area outlet.
  • X-Pro badges and embossing.
  • Downhill Brake Control.

If you’re interested in learning more about the 2023 Kia Telluride, contact our team at Tom Kadlec Kia. We’ll let you know when you can come down for a test drive and give you all the latest details about this highly anticipated model. We’re committed to helping you to find the perfect vehicle to suit your needs

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Can you order a 2023 Telluride?

Yes! You can order the 2023 Kia Telluride online using our convenient custom order form.

When can you buy 2023 Telluride?

The 2023 Kia Telluride is arriving in dealerships in October. With the changes, the 2023 Telluride will cost between $35,690 and $52,785. Prices on the 2023 Telluride have gone up by between $1,305 and $8,500 over the 2022 models, depending on trim.

Will 2023 Kia Telluride have nightfall package?

Kia is also tossing in three new exterior colors: Midnight Lake Blue, Dawning Red, and Jungle Wood Green. Eighty-sixed for 2023, the Telluride's Nightfall Edition appearance package disappears to make room for the new X-Line grade – also primarily an appearance package.

Is Kia coming out with new Telluride?

For the 2023 model year, Kia has graced the Telluride with minor exterior enhancements and an array of interior upgrades, further perfecting its midsize SUV masterpiece. So what makes the 2023 Kia Telluride so appealing?