2025 Kia Telluride

This is my mom’s car and she often babysits my 3 kids so we have car seats always installed in it. We have two RF in the second row and one FF in the third row. My 5 year old has to climb in through the trunk which he thinks is fun but I would be over it if it was my daily driver. We also had to purchase an Unbuckle Me for him to get out otherwise he couldn’t get out on his own and he is hard to access to assist in the third row. Aside from car seat set up, I love the exterior and it handles well on our dirt roads and in the Michigan winters.

We love this family car! The drive is smooth and quiet, I feel very safe, and we have had no reliability issues. We have driven it for 4 years with one child who was rear facing during that time, the passenger seat remained comfortable for my husband (6ft) and myself (5’3) but was not the most leg room. We now have 2 kids, forward facing and an infant seat and we all for comfortably - I can even fit between the two seats on the bench. I wish it had storage under the center console but other than that is an excellent use of space. For 1-2 kids the space is amazing, but I probably would not recommend for 3 or more.

I love this car so much. We made the classic move of buying a “mom car” in preparation for starting a family. Now we have two kids and it couldn’t be more perfect. I have the EX trim, which comes with captains seats for the second row. They are great for the car seat (Evenflo dual ride shyft) and booster we have, and the trunk has PLENTY of space. I can fit a stroller in the back with the third row up, or lay down one side if I need more room. The ceiling air vents were a big determining factor for me. I also really like the storage space available. There is a decent size center console, a space under the dash screen, and a hidden storage space in the trunk where I keep extra clothes, diapers, a towel, and car cleaning supplies. There have been a few recalls, but nothing major and they only required a short dealership visit to address. The middle seat is VERY small, and while we have for three people back there in a pinch, I wouldn’t recommend it. Otherwise, this is the perfect car for me. I primarily do city driving and work from home so no big commute, though we’ve taken her on road trips and been happy. We also have two big German shepherds, who lay in the back when we need to take them anywhere (the third row floods completely flat. My husband has recently suggested to me that we get a bigger SUV but I’ve pushed back. The telluride is just what we need for this stage of our life.

I have loved my telluride! It’s been great for 2 kids in car seats (captain chairs). The challenge is with the 3rd row but we rarely use it. It’s tight for an adult to ride long distances (like a road trip but it has been done) and access with car seats is tough. I usually just climb over a car seat or through the trunk. I do tend to put the 3rd row down often for more trunk space and don’t love that with the captains chairs like Kelly has talked about so often (I didn’t listen to her advice when I purchased 🤦🏻‍♀️). But as far as reliability, and comfort in the front and second rows it’s great. We have plenty of space.

We love this car for our family of 5. We have captain chairs, which limit our car seat setup options, but it still works for our family. The car is very comfortable (even my tall husband actually fits in it) and drives so good. The trunk space is small, but we are able to fit what we need for soccer practice, outings, etc. When we travel it takes some strategic packing, but nothing that is impossible. Overall, I would highly recommend this car!

This car is amazing for a family of two or three kids. We have captains chairs which allows us to easily move kids in and out and around the car as needed to change up seating or load/unload. The seatbelts are a little tricky to buckle as they are so far down in the seat but not a deal breaker. We love the space and drive of this car, and the vents/sunshades are extra helpful for keeping littles cool (or warm) during the extremes of summer and winter. With all seats in use, the trunk space isn’t massive, but it’s just fine for a stroller and other essentials. We got this car when going from 2 to three kids and couldn’t be happier!

I absolutely love this car! It drives easily, has more than enough space for my family, looks amazing and makes me feel safe. I have never been so satisfied with a car, 10/10 recommend!

We’ve owned our Kia Telluride for almost 4 years and have really enjoyed it overall. With two kids and captain’s chairs, it has been a great family vehicle. There’s plenty of room, the trunk has a good amount of space with the third row up, and I absolutely love having four cup holders up front. I also really like the body style and overall look of the Telluride. Our biggest issue is the third row. We use it fewer than 10 times a year, so for occasional use it works fine, but with two car seats installed, the third row is basically inaccessible from the inside. Anyone sitting back there has to climb in through the trunk, which isn’t ideal. I also don’t think the third row realistically fits a third adult/older child comfortably. If third row is down we can only fit a diaper bag and very compact stroller meant for overhead bin of an airplane. If we have a third child, I would definitely reconsider the Telluride. With three car seats, we’d need the third row up all the time, and there would be very little trunk space left. For longer road trips, we’ve used a rooftop cargo carrier, which helps, but I don’t think I’d want to rely on that regularly with three kids. Overall, we’ve been very happy with the Telluride for a family of four. It’s comfortable, attractive, roomy, and has been a great vehicle for us. But if you’re considering it for a family of five, I’d really think about how often you’ll need the third row and how much cargo space you’ll want. If we have a third, I’ll likely be looking for something with a more usable third row and significantly more cargo space behind it.