Skid Plates

[TexasDean]

The Kia web site has a chart that shows all the specs for all four Telluride trims. It shows that the S, EX and SX all include "Front and Rear Skid Plate, Premium Silver Finish". When I use the Kia web site to build an EX, it shows a front skid plate as a $350 option. Since front and rear skid plates are standard equipment, what is the optional skid plate?

 

[BamaDude]

The Kia web site has a chart that shows all the specs for all four Telluride trims. It shows that the S, EX and SX all include "Front and Rear Skid Plate, Premium Silver Finish". When I use the Kia web site to build an EX, it shows a front skid plate as a $350 option. Since front and rear skid plates are standard equipment, what is the optional skid plate?

It's not available yet.

 

[TexasDean]

Thanks. Do you know what it is? I've been told that the standard "Front and Rear Skid Plates" are probably the silver part of the bumper which are basically cosmetic. The $350 Skid Plate option is probably a real skid plate designed to protect the oil pan". Is that your understanding, too? If so, would that optional skid plate be able to be added later by my dealer?

 

[Mitch-007]

The $350 option is referring to this.

 

[TexasDean]

If that's it, then Kia shouldn't call it a skid plate. Skid plate usually refers to a plastic, aluminum, or steel shield that covers a portion of the underside of a chassis. It's designed to protect the vehicle's transmission, transfer case, differential, and/or oil pan against damage.

 

[Sandy_Eggo]

The $350 option is referring to this.

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Pretty sure that's a sill plate, not a skid plate. I believe an actual skid plate is forthcoming.

 

[utmeep]

Pretty sure that's a sill plate, not a skid plate. I believe an actual skid plate is forthcoming.

Correct. That is a door sill plate not a skid plate.