Difference between 2022 and 2023 Telluride

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Kia adds two trims to 2023 Telluride, reveals Canadian pricing

The new X-Line and X-Pro trims add versatility to the Korean automaker's largest offering, which starts just under $50,000

Difference between 2022 and 2023 Telluride
2023 Kia Telluride Photo by Kia

Capitalizing on the model’s early success, Kia’s Telluride has for 2023 seen two new trims added to its range, in X-Line and X-Pro flavours. Arriving (hopefully) in dealers in November, they’re part of a mid-cycle refresh for the wildly popular large SUV.

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For 2023, the Telluride’s exterior boasts brighter accents and the use of satin chrome, as well as modern upgrades to the front and rear. New LED highlight and fog lamp designs, a redesigned grille, front bumper, and wheels are also integrated. Finally, the rear LED layout has been revised, the bumper is redesigned, and, in an interesting move, all emblems are now in Hyper Silver.

Inside, redesigns include a larger 4.2-inch colour TFT Instrument Panel Cluster (on EX trim); an upgraded 12.3-inch TFT LCD (on SX trim and higher); and a 12.3-inch multimedia interface with a larger wireless phone charger area and an available 10-inch head up display. Additionally, a redesigned steering wheel, an available full-display digital rearview mirror, C-type USB chargers, and a walk-away close function on power tailgate are also part of the refresh.

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Both of the two new trims add a rugged look and increased functionality, with available features including a 10-mm higher ground clearance, Tow Mode, an embossed front-seat backrest, dark accents, and high-gloss black bridge roof rails, front grille, and dark metallic accents throughout.

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Functionally speaking, Kia’s got you covered with up to a 5,500-lb towing capacity (on X-Pro Only); a 110V inverter in the cargo area (again, X-Pro only); exclusive wheel designs(18-inchers on X-Pro, or 20-inchers on X-Line) and All-Terrain tires (18 inches) on X-Pro. There are also two new interior colours to choose from: Terracotta Brown (X-Line and X-Pro) and Sage Green (X-Pro only).

The 2023 Telluride also has more standard safety features, including: High-beam assist, second-row side airbags, forward collision avoidance with junction turning capability, and intelligent speed limit assist.

The two new trims end up at the two highest price slots in the Telluride lineup. The rundown now looks like this for the Canadian market:

EX AWD: $49,995 MSRP
SX AWD: $54,995 MSRP
SX Limited AWD: $58,995 MSRP
X-Line AWD: $60,995 MSRP
X-Pro AWD: $62,595 MSRP

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What's the difference between a 2022 and 2023 Kia Telluride?

New standard features for 2023 include a larger infotainment screen, a digital gauge cluster, and additional driver-assistance features. Kia says the 2023 Telluride will start arriving at dealerships this month.

What is different about the 2023 Telluride?

There's little fundamentally different about the updated Telluride. Its 291-hp V-6, eight-speed automatic, and other mechanical bits remain the same. Its reshaped grille adds three-dimensional mesh trim, its front bumper has a boxier design, and its revised LED headlights have dual vertical elements.

What is different about the 2022 Kia Telluride?

What's New In 2022? The 2022 Kia Telluride comes with several new standard features for the bottom two trim levels, the LX and S trims, which include a larger 10.25-inch split-screen display with navigation, fully automatic temperature control (front and rear), and Highway Driving Assist.

Is it worth waiting for the 2023 Telluride?

For some, getting upgraded safety features, including more advanced technology, will be well worth the wait. For others, the intriguing off-road packages will make or break the three-row midsize SUV. However, if none of that interests you, we don't think it's worth waiting for the 2023 Kia Telluride.