Thule Roof Rack Differences For 2023 Kia Telluride  

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There are indeed a couple options for a Thule roof rack for your 2023 Kia Telluride, with the difference being the crossbars and how they mount. I have added a couple photos for you showing the difference in how they look (note the photos are of the crossbars in silver but they also come in black).

One of them will have flush-mounted crossbars which are shorter (front bar is 41" long & rear bar is 37-1/2" long) but give your '23 Telluride a bit more overall contoured look, while the other crossbars are longer (both are 53" long) for more overall space if you are carrying multiple items or wider cargo. Here are the parts needed depending on which configuration you want to go with:

Flush-Mounted WingBar Edge
- Thule WingBar Edge Crossbar - Silver # TH23RE or Black # TH56FE
- Edge Flush Rail Feet # TH89SC
- Fit Kit # TH77JV

Standard-Mount WingBar Evo
- Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Silver # TH711400 or Black # TH711420
- Evo Flush Rail Feet for Thule Crossbars # TH710601
- Fit Kit for Thule Evo Flush Roof Rack Feet # TH77JV

Also, if you want to lock the roof rack to your Telluride for security, it is optional but you can do so by adding the Thule One-Key System Lock Cylinders # TH450400.

Apart from the length of the crossbars, both Thule rack systems for your 2023 Telluride have the same 165 lb weight capacity, give you a quiet ride with their aero design, and all their parts come with a lifetime warranty. So it really just comes down to if you prefer the look of the flush-mount rack, or want that extra space for cargo of the standard-mount rack.

Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Standard Mount
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Thule WingBar Edge Crossbars - Flush Mount
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expert reply by: Kyle S

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