The Kia Telluride is a very hot vehicle. During the first year, it wasn’t unusual to see these SUVs selling above the MSRP.
Mount Analysis
It’s a nicely sized SUV therefore and you would think that means mounting a phone, tablet or GPS will be easy, but that’s not the case. We have previously looked at a few Kia SUVS including the Kia Sorento which proved to be a little easier to find good mounting spots.
Windshield is nice and wide but a bit of a reach for the driver. The vents are horizontal and the ones in the middle are very wide with a display seated directly above them. That raised display makes the dashboard difficult as the clearance between the dash and windshield might prove to be too short. There is no CD player so that’s out. The cup holders aren’t the worst location, so might work best for certain devices.
Now, let’s take a look at a few specific mounts that should work well in the Kia Telluride.
Windshield and Vent Mount Recommendations for a Kia Telluride
I believe the best place for a smartphone or GPS will be the center air vents. Use the big one in the middle closest to the driver. These vents are big with horizontal slats. The center vents are in a great position because they are within eye level and easy to reach versus many other locations. You will want to rotate the phone into landscape mode to avoid blacking the view of the extended center console display.
The Andobil Car Air Vent Mount should work fine in this vehicle. The mount features a ball and socket design so the cradle can be pivoted for the best angle. The included cradle is large enough for practically any phone. The is a great mount that works well on these vents.
Apple iPhone owners can scope out the Andobil MagSafe Air Vent Mount which is the same mount but with a magnetic adapter that pairs perfectly.
The Andobil Air Vent Mount can also be used for a Garmin GPS too. All Garmin vehicle GPS devices made over the past ten years include a custom cradle that has a 17mm socket on the back. Remove the cradle from the Andobil mount and you have a 17mm ball. Just snap the Garmin cradle onto the mount minus the cradle and your GPS can be mounted to the air vent.
This vehicle supports Android Auto and Apple Car Play but for Garmin GPS purists, the cradle can be removed from the above mentioned vent mount to uncover the 17mm ball needed to fit the cradle included with the GPS.
A windshield mount will work just fine on a Kia Telluride.
Consider the iOttie Easy One Touch 5 Car Mount which provides an extendable rigid base combined with an expandable cradle. Unlike many similar mounts, the iOttie Easy One Touch 5 has an 8-inch extension feature. The included cradle expands by pressing the buttons on each side. This is large enough to hold most phones.
Other Mount Recommendations for a Kia Telluride
The front cup holder can be used for a phone or small tablet. Cup holders are less than ideal for apps that need to be referenced while driving so only use this location for apps that are setup prior to the drive and do not need to be referenced while driving.
Consider a Cup Holder Mount for Tablets and Phones. This mount includes two different cradles and has an extended neck to make the mount a little higher than others. One for a phone and another for a tablet. The mount is adjustable and solidly made to easily handle the weight of your tablet. You will see a lot of mounts on the market for tablets or cell phones. This is the only car mounts that offers two different cradles, one for the phone, the other for the tablet. The tablet cradle will hold devices up to 12.9 inches.
If looking to entertain the back seat riders with a tablet or smartphone, consider a headrest mount. We covered a variety of head rest mounts in our article entitled Car Headrest Mounts for Tablets, Phones or Cameras.