2021 Kia Telluride

Car seat setup is not great. Tons of leg room in the second row. Truck space is okay but having the extra space under the cover is so amazing.

We bought this knowing we’d eventually have two kids in car seats, and it was honestly perfect for us. There’s lots of room for everything you need with kids, including a stroller, and it’s been such an easy family car to live with. We now have three kids in car seats, which is the only reason I’ve marked it down a bit for third-row space. The third row is definitely on the tighter side, especially for an adult passenger. We currently have one of the third-row seats down, and even then, the trunk space is pretty limited once you add in a stroller. I have to tilt and bungee-cord my stroller in to make room for anything else. That said, I can reach my daughter in the third row through the space between the second row and the side of the car, which is really helpful. Even with three kids, though, I LOVE this car. I genuinely never thought I’d be someone who felt strongly about a car, but here we are! It’s been such a great family vehicle for us.

2024 Kia Telluride Prestige X-Pro with Terracotta Leather Seats. Bought this Kia new and have driven it for 3 years and love it! Just welcomed our first baby this year and so far still loving this car! Didn’t know the importance of ceiling vents until the car mom. That is a must! Also has built in window shades which helps keep the back seat cool. I opted for bucket seats with planning on having 2 kids (maybe 3). Overall love this car!

I was pushing for the VW atlas when we were looking to buy a car but my husband insisted on test driving the telluride. I’m so glad he did because I can’t say enough good things about this car! What really sold me was the overhead air vents (which I feel is a must with little ones) & the leg space in the 3rd row. We opted for captain seats knowing that we were only planning for 2 kids but even the bench seat felt spacious. Another perk I didn’t realize I’d love until I actually owned it was the amount of cup holders. I never feel like I’m running out of space for my drinks. The ride is very smooth too and the technology is great. The only feature I wish it had was cameras to watch the kids in the second and third rows but that wasn’t a deal breaker and not expected at the price point. Highly recommend this car for anyone looking for a SUV but not needed something as big as an expedition or suburban. The telluride is the perfect 3 row SUV especially for “smaller” families that don’t need tons of room for car seats but still want a lot of room for strollers, wagons, etc.

As a mom of 2 little boys, I honestly love almost everything about our Telluride SX. It’s one of those vehicles that makes you realize how much the little family-friendly details matter. First, the ride is AMAZING. It drives more like a car than a big SUV, and that makes a huge difference for everyday driving. Even here in Puerto Rico, where our roads are basically a collection of potholes, the Telluride handles them surprisingly well and feels comfortable and solid. The family features are what really sold me. The ceiling vents for the second and third rows are a MUST in a hot climate like ours. I also love that there are USB-C chargers throughout the vehicle because, let’s be honest, maybe not now, but when they are older, there’s no room for fighting over a charger. One of my favorite features is the ability to use the audio/voice system so the third row can actually hear what’s going on up front. When you have little kids in the back, not having to yell across the entire SUV is a game changer. And the driver’s seat massage? YES. After driving kids around all day, I feel like the car should be taking care of me too!! The downside for our family is the captain’s chairs. With two car seats, they work well right now. But when the boys get older and start bringing friends along, I can already see the problem: who sits where and next to who… And there’s another issue I didn’t fully appreciate; we have a double stroller (Vista V2). With the third row UP, there is decent cargo space, just not enough for us. The stroller basically takes up the entire remaining space. With 2 kids and the stroller, I’m probably not going to be able to make the Costco or a big supermarket run. My other complaint is that the Telluride SX does not have wireless Apple CarPlay. You have to connect your phone with a USB cable. It’s a small thing, I know.. Overall? I LOVE this SUV. It feels luxurious without being impractical, it drives beautifully, and it genuinely feels like a family car.

We bought a Kia Telluride because it was the SUV of the Year and we fell in love when we test drove it. I love the body style, I’m obsessed with the dark green color, and the space is perfect for us! We are constantly hauling hockey gear, or dog, or camping gear, or double stroller and it’s perfect for us. It has been reliable, although now six years in and over 100,000 miles we have had some repairs.

I do love my telluride. It’s a hard car to get away from too. Its size is unmatched (I regularly have 3 adults and 4 children in my car). HOWEVER, all of my window trim fell off within weeks of owning it and I have rust (which has also been there from the beginning). The window trim was fixed and the rust spot allegedly was also fixed but I can still see it but it hasn’t grown and it’s tiny. She’s hard to replace. The bang for your buck is so good. I’ve been desperately trying but the size is truly unmatched. I fear I will be going full size next time.