Remember the Kia Telluride? Here's how the production version looks uncovered

"LJ909" (lj909) 10/29/2018 at 13:26 • Filed to: None

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And apparently they run around Dubai or whatever Middle Eastern country I’m assuming this is. These pics were taking from a Youtube video that was uploaded a month ago. I would post a link of the video, but I’m sure Kia is going to have it taken down soon.

The front end is ok. Not as handsome as the concept was:

They did actually keep the rear end from the concept though:

And the side profile, some people say they see a mix of everything from Bentayga, to Pilot or Traverse:

The interior was being described as being similar to the K900, which is sort of a high bar. Bu t then I did some digging and came across another video of someone doing a walk around of a prototype with offroad goodies on it and got a good interior shot of the dash:

Looks handsome. Almost Genesis like. Not digging that wheel though. Hopefully it was just for this car. I expect this thing to debut in a few weeks in LA or the beginning of the year in Detroit. No word or anything on engines but I wouldn’ t be surprised if this thing gets either a naturally aspirated V6 and the twin turbo V6 seeing duty in the G70 and Stinger, or the twin turbo V6 and optional V8 from the G80 and G90. No word on pricing yet either. What do you guys think?

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > LJ909 10/29/2018 at 13:51

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I’m never going to stop being disappointed by this. The concept looked like a slightly daring certainly different production car. T he production looks like just another CUV. It lost so many nice details. 

ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 10/29/2018 at 14:01

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The concept looks like a bigger 2nd gen Forester to me.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability 10/29/2018 at 14:06

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that is a complement. 

LJ909 > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 10/29/2018 at 14:06

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Right. This just blends into the crowd. I don't think Kia should've gotten this though. Genesis should've gotten an SUV this size at least. What reason will there be to buy this over the new Santa Fe which is damn handsome in person. 

ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 10/29/2018 at 14:09

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It is! GIB STI FORESTER PLZ!!!

merged-5876237249235911857-hrw8uc > LJ909 10/29/2018 at 14:14

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I like it. Looks a lot like the Volvo XC90 and that’s a pretty car IMO.  And I’m glad they ditched the vents and such.  But I’m a fan of the subdued styling.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > LJ909 10/29/2018 at 14:31

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Looks ok, but would look better with wider headlights.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > LJ909 10/29/2018 at 14:40

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Nice GMC Yukon you made there , Kia.

404 - User No Longer Available > LJ909 10/29/2018 at 14:48

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New Albany Calvacade in the next GTA V update?

LJ909 > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 10/29/2018 at 14:51

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Agreed. The lights seem too small for the front. 

LJ909 > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 10/29/2018 at 14:51

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Nah not that body. If it were, it would look like a giant Scion Xb. 

LJ909 > 404 - User No Longer Available 10/29/2018 at 14:53

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Oh shit lol. You’re right. 

Arrivederci > LJ909 10/29/2018 at 15:48

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I like it - very handsome (to me) from both the front and profile.  Not digging the rear end too much.

Tapas > LJ909 10/29/2018 at 16:01

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I like almost all of it!

I wish the headlights were not so much to the extreme ends of the car’s face.

Other than that, it’s a really good looking car.

LJ909 > Arrivederci 10/29/2018 at 16:09

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I only like the rear because it's the only part of the concept they kept. 

HammerheadFistpunch > LJ909 10/29/2018 at 16:41

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it looks like a kids toy surprise SUV with stick on lights and windows.  

Spamfeller Loves Nazi Clicks > LJ909 10/29/2018 at 16:56

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I like it. But because it’s a Kia SUV? The resale will be batshit. Doubly so for a Kia. Seriously. The prices people are asking for them are insane.

Case in point, 2017 Kia Sorento LX. 40,000 miles on it and an accident requiring a tow. But, at least it’s CPO, so low risk . Except t hey want... twenty-one grand .

A brand new identically equipped Kia Sorento is $31 ,280 before you negotiate.

2015 SXes? $24k and up with a fuckton of miles on them (north of 50k.) And that’s pretty much FMV.

But surely the Sportage isn’t that bad, right? It’s not. IT’S WORSE. 15-16 Sportage EX with between 30k and 35k on the clock, $20k and up. TWENTY. FUCKING. GRAND. I can walk into the Kia dealer and buy a BRAND NEW ONE for that. No, SERIOUSLY.

Goddamnit Hyundai, why do you have to make it so hard to even LIKE you?!

nermal > LJ909 10/29/2018 at 17:11

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The tail lights look like a snake.

winterlegacy, here 'till the end > LJ909 10/29/2018 at 18:28

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I’m honestly okay with the front end. The prototype’s nose was a little too goofy, and the production version seems a bit more sensible in terms of proportions.

Plus they can BS it being a Yukon at a distance.

I agree that it ’d probably be better to land in the Genesis lineup to let it get a foothold.

wafflesnfalafel > LJ909 10/29/2018 at 18:55

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T hat still is pretty decent looking, I actually like the production wheels better.  But you are right, I  think the grill would look better if the chrome trim went all the way ‘round like the concept.

JoeB55 > LJ909 10/29/2018 at 19:20

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Front end looks too Escalade for my tast e, yet manages to look cheap. Co ncept design was very classy, understated elegance, go back to the original design and you have a winner. From the front clip back is perfect, BUTTAFACE.

Johnny > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 10/29/2018 at 19:31

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I could not agree more in regards to disappointment.  My question is when will Kia ever come up with their own style or design? Why do they have to mimic other manufacturers? It looks like the new Volvo SUV from the rear and the interior dashboard is very similar to what Mercedes is doing with the S Class. I just kind of find it annoying, everything about this SUV and so many other Kia models is just a blatant knock off of other reputable brands! FRIENDS DON’T LET FRIENDS DRIVE A KIA!

ranwhenparked > LJ909 10/29/2018 at 19:34

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That is the cleanest Borrego I’ve seen in years. 

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > LJ909 10/29/2018 at 23:22

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Looks like a bastard child of an Escalade and Expedition, with tail lights from the milk man (CT6... XTS?... Whatever. )

Spasoje > LJ909 10/29/2018 at 23:24

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I t ’ s l i k e a C h i n e s e X C 9 0 / X 5 c l o n e . . .

LJ909 > Spamfeller Loves Nazi Clicks 10/29/2018 at 23:31

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It’s weird you mention that because a few months back when I was shopping for a car I checked our a few Optima SX’s and SX-Ls and it was crazy how their values were higher than similarly equipped Sonatas. I guess that spells good?  Not good for that Stinger I want in a few years though. 

LJ909 > winterlegacy, here 'till the end 10/29/2018 at 23:32

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Yea. I just don’t think anyone been checking for a bigger Kia SUV since the Borrego. And the Sorrento seems to be doing just fine. 

LJ909 > Spasoje 10/29/2018 at 23:34

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Damn you’re kinda right. I can’t unsee the intellectual property rights now. 

Spamfeller Loves Nazi Clicks > LJ909 10/30/2018 at 00:11

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Except not!

Because it’s just the goddamn SUVs . The resale values on the sedans basically follow the model of “the more it cost, the faster it depreciated off a cliff.” Case in point, you can go pick up a CPO 2015 K900 Premium with about 40 k on the clock for less than $22k. That’s more than 50% depreciation.

But surely the - yeaaaaaah I’m gonna stop you there. The V8 Luxury that had an MSRP of over $62k will cost you about one grand more than the V6 . And that’s the same dealership, also CPO, also 2015, and only 6k more miles. Or if you want one with half the mileage that’ll only cost you $2k more. And yes, that’s V8 Luxury to V8 Luxury.

So yeah, you can have a V8 Kia with a really quite amazing interior and a warranty for less than the cost of a brand new Sportage, Sorento, Sedona, or Optima.

But what about the Optima, hmm? The Optima has the Buick Regal depreciation curve if you can find one that hasn’t literally had the wheels driven off it. (How the FUCK do you put 70k miles on a car in 14 months?)

Case in point, 2017 Optima EX Premium off-lease CPO with 20k on the clock? $17k ask. New 2018 Optima EX with the same options , $32k MSRP. 2018 LX repo with CPO, premium package, premium color, and 3k miles, just $18k or ... $18 k off the sticker.

It’s just the damned SUVs that the prices are so completely batshit out of whack. I mean, shit, I can take my pick of a full dozen 2018 Forte LX loaners from a local dealer at $15.5k ask, all below 6k miles, all CPO . Or how about a Forte Koup? They’re all $11k ask and below. Sedona? Currently on “OH GOD WE BUILT TOO MANY MINIVANS AND NOT ENOUGH SUVS” pricing where they’ll take $10k off the top on any new one before additional rebates .

But the Soul? That’s SUV-enough. A 2015 with average mileage will set you back at least $13k.

LovesKoreanCars > Spasoje 10/30/2018 at 03:55

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It’s Korean, no t Chinese... Wtf

Racin'Jason001 > LJ909 10/30/2018 at 08:27

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Front end reminds me of the new expedition.

Izzi707 > LJ909 10/30/2018 at 11:57

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I just bought Sorento loaded and love it, but I’d have bought this if it were available.

Izzi707 > Spamfeller Loves Nazi Clicks 10/30/2018 at 12:06

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I had a 2011 Sorento with only 33K miles and traded it in on a 2019. The used SUV buyers in the area were drooling and swarming around it while my new one was beeing peeped for delivery. Made me sad to let it go; in 9 years of ownership it didn’t give me one single problem. Maybe that’s why used ones  are so sought after.

Khalbali > LJ909 10/30/2018 at 13:44

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I like it.

Spasoje > LovesKoreanCars 10/30/2018 at 22:14

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Dude... I said it looks like a Chinese clone. I didn’t say it WAS Chinese. WTF, indeed.