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Old Jul 20, 2022 | 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by SC300Es
Everything looks great except the tacked on, Lego looking front and rear bumper pieces. Most owners and future owners also don't like the change in headlights.
Thats only that one "offroad" trim
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Old Jul 20, 2022 | 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
Thats only that one "offroad" trim
I don't think there are any pics of the other trims yet. So far all the pics that I've seen the bumpers are the same but it's hard to tell what trim they are.
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Old Jul 20, 2022 | 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by LexsCTJill
Styling of the Toyota Highlander looks so much better but the interior design and layout of the Telluride looks more functional and I like the upright design better. Are they still using the ancient 3.8? If so…that is cool as there are no more big V6s out there anymore. (My 4.0L is so awesome compared to the tiny motors of today)
In your opinion. I don't find anything impressive or appealing about the current generation Highlander...or any of them. They aren't bad...they are inoffensive. To me, the Telluride is far and way better looking. But styling is completely subjective.
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Old Jul 20, 2022 | 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by SC300Es
Everything looks great except the tacked on, Lego looking front and rear bumper pieces. Most owners and future owners also don't like the change in headlights.
you've polled most current and future owners?
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Old Jul 21, 2022 | 06:47 AM
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you've polled most current and future owners?
Yeah, just the fellas over at the Telluride forums.
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Old Jul 21, 2022 | 07:09 AM
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Saw my first commercial for the Telluride on TV last night and it looked ok.

So I watched some short clips on youtube and thought interior was a little cheap looking maybe, or maybe It's just me.

Btw, what the heck is Nappa leather?
Is that code word for fake leather or is it real leather.

Whatever Nappa leather is the Telluride has it.
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Old Jul 21, 2022 | 07:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Margate330

Btw, what the heck is Nappa leather?
Is that code word for fake leather or is it real leather.
Cows in Napa Valley California They add an extra n for marketing
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Old Jul 21, 2022 | 07:37 AM
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Originally Posted by LexsCTJill
Cows in Napa Valley California They add an extra n for marketing
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Thats funny Lexsctjill. lol

Yeah I'm same way.
I'd rather ask on here since someone on here always knows the answer.

I'm guessing it is marketing but have no idea what it really is.
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Old Jul 21, 2022 | 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Margate330
Btw, what the heck is Nappa leather?
Nappa leather is a high grade of full grain semi-aniline leather tanned in a special process. The seats in both of my cars are Nappa leather, its very nice. The tanning company that developed it was based in Napa California which is where it gets its name, so Jill was kinda right lol
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Old Jul 21, 2022 | 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Margate330
Saw my first commercial for the Telluride on TV last night and it looked ok.

So I watched some short clips on youtube and thought interior was a little cheap looking maybe, or maybe It's just me.
The interior is one of the main selling points. It's better than most of its mainstream competition.
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Old Jul 21, 2022 | 08:55 AM
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i'm under the impression that the previous telluride had reliability issues - but i cannot recall where i read that. i suppose it was just a single source in passing. likely the new refresh here addressed those concerns (as with all next gen models).
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Old Jul 21, 2022 | 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by timmy0tool
i'm under the impression that the previous telluride had reliability issues - but i cannot recall where i read that. i suppose it was just a single source in passing. likely the new refresh here addressed those concerns (as with all next gen models).
I have never heard anything like that...
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Old Jul 21, 2022 | 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by TangoRed
The interior is one of the main selling points. It's better than most of its mainstream competition.
Correct, it offers the most space, especially the third-row vs the competition. It has a lot of features, like second-row heated and cooled seats, HUD, for the price that is about $52k MSRP for the top trim. For that it’s a bargain vs the competition and has been short in supply since 6 months after it began selling. Even before Covid it was getting ADM on it.
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Old Jul 21, 2022 | 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by timmy0tool
i'm under the impression that the previous telluride had reliability issues - but i cannot recall where i read that. i suppose it was just a single source in passing. likely the new refresh here addressed those concerns (as with all next gen models).
This is the first generation.
The only problems I'm aware of by reading the forums are:
-Exploding sunroofs while driving
-Vibration in the driveline at highway speeds. Very hard to notice and most people likely never notice or ignore it. There is a TSB for its Hyundai cousin but with Telluride seems to be an ongoing issue.
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Old Jul 21, 2022 | 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
Nappa leather is a high grade of full grain semi-aniline leather tanned in a special process. The seats in both of my cars are Nappa leather, its very nice. The tanning company that developed it was based in Napa California which is where it gets its name, so Jill was kinda right lol
Look at that. Kinda right
Originally Posted by Margate330
Thats funny Lexsctjill. lol

Yeah I'm same way.
I'd rather ask on here since someone on here always knows the answer.

I'm guessing it is marketing but have no idea what it really is.
LOL. I thought I might lighten mood a little
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