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Kia Announces 2023 Telluride
The 2023-MY Kia Telluride has two new trim levels: the X-Line and X-Pro. The company's largest SUV with three-row eight-passenger seating was introduced three years ago.
April 18, 2022
The Kia Telluride X-Pro model builds off the X-Line model and the X-Line model replaces the former Telluride Nightfall Edition.
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Debuted at the New York Auto Show, Kia's flagship SUV, the Kia Telluride returns for 2023. The Telluride introduced two new trim levels – X-Line and X-Pro. New design elements brings an expanded list of ADAS safety technology.
The vehicle's exterior restyling has a more rugged and refined look, revised vertical headlamp design, bumpers and grille, taillamps, rear fascia and trim, lower door garnish trim/side sills, wheel designs, and three new exterior colors: Midnight Lake Blue, Dawning Red, and Jungle Wood Green.
Other updates include a dual 12.3-inch display screens, redesigned dashboard with revised trim panels and HVAC vents, redesigned steering wheel, new interior color packages.
The 2023 Telluride adds new technology features an upgraded 12.3-inch navigation screen (increased from 10.3 inches), optional full display mirror with HomeLink functionality (replacing standard rearview mirror), and available smart power liftgate with “auto close” functionality.
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