As much as I wish the digital gauge and extra storage was available on the Telluride, it was the fact that the Telluride had power folding mirrors not available on the is what tipped the scales for me. I like them both but definitely prefer the looks of the Telluride inside and out-which is why I bought one. These crossovers are both generously equipped with most of the same connectivity features. Winner: Tie Hyundai and has scored a major victory in doing so. Cargo space The Telluride would seem to have class-leading space behind its raised third-row seat. The two cars use the exact same powertrain, but the front-wheel-drive Telluride gets slightly better mileage. Just what I've found on web searches.
The wide grille and narrow headlights make the Telluride look even wider than it is, and the rear badge and branding pushed low are a boon to outward vision. And that they'll certainly get, because as you'll see below, the is one of the biggest crossovers on the market. A few noticeable differences exist, and they favor the Telluride. Not hard to do yourself. Grab handles on the Telluride hint at the model's capabilities off the beaten path. This category is too close to judge, so we'll leave it as a tie.
However, there are some differences between how Hyundai and Kia plan an interior. We examined both to outline the key differences, both objective and subjective, between the two. There should be no problem fitting child seats. As expected for this segment, it's huge, with abundant leg- and headroom. Both the Telluride and Palisade are equipped with front-wheel drive as standard equipment, although all-wheel drive is a popular option. Just not sure if worth the wait.
If we were to guess, this is the result of its rather boxy tailgate and roofline design. It's curves and body character lines are also a bit sleeker and smoother than those of the Kia Telluride, which is more angular, blocky, and muscular-looking overall. The Palisade has slightly better tech options, too. Luckily for us, both the Telluride and Palisade have a seriously impressive seat-folding system. The Hyundai Palisade will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Kia Telluride.
Our Verdict: The Hyundai Palisade takes the win here for bold styling and a few extra features. The Editorial department is independent of Cars. But the base Telluride comes with blind-spot monitoring, which will likely be more important to safety-oriented buyers. Of course, this is only a preliminary opinion and we could change our tune after driving the Palisade. The and arrive in dealerships this year to do battle with the , , , , and other players.
Both models have similar exterior dimensions. The fully digital cluster is nice, but less configurable than it should be and I prefer the speedometer on the right side, so a bit disappointed. Chrome Data makes no guarantee or warranty, either expressed or implied, including without limitation any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, with respect to the data presented here. And because Hyundai and Kia are corporate cousins, the Palisade and Telluride share the same mechanical equipment under the skin, which means they offer many of the same strengths. Judging by the Telluride's 55. Neither of these crossovers is super-agile, but both are quite pleasant to drive overall. The Telluride looks like a , with an upright dashboard and a grab-handle design theme on the center console.
The Palisade features an electronic shifter, while the Telluride gets a more traditional unit. The Kia Telluride arrives at dealerships sooner, so we already know its pricing information. Dimensions The Hyundai Palisade is about the same width as the Kia Telluride. The fore-aft adjustable second row has so much legroom that even tall adults can slide it all the way forward, keeping the third row livable. The thing I noticed about the is that the top trim level comes with a unique grille and painted fender flairs that look awful!! I do have to admit if the had the power folding mirrors they most likely would have been my choice.
Maybe your ears will be able to tell? The Telluride gets some more body cladding compared to the Palisade, which lends to a more rugged appearance. Infotainment offerings are similar between the two, with lower trims of the Palisade and Telluride coming with an 8. A drop down menu will appear. Spot the Differences There are only a few ways in which the Telluride and the Palisade differ, as far as we can tell. Thanks for this comparison, the more I see the Palisade and the more I hear about the nightmares with Telluride ordering, shortages, price gouging, problems I'm thinking a Hyundai might be in my future. Both cars start with the same driver display, but the Palisade has an option for a 12. The two crossovers trade blows on safety equipment as well.
Fortunately, that's something we can help with. Hyundai and Kia introduced something called Rear Seat Quiet mode on their three-row family haulers, which limits the media being played to only the front row. Some people, like me, are willing to wait. Front-wheel-drive comes standard on both models, with all-wheel-drive also available as an option. . For an example of that, take a quick peak at the instrumentation cluster. However, the Kia Telluride can be clad in a rich Black Copper color that isn't available for the Hyundai Palisade, so the differences cut both way.
Nevertheless, the two have some key styling differences that set them apart. All specifications, prices and equipment are subject to change without notice. When properly equipped, both crossovers can tow up to 5,000 pounds. There are some differences, though. Winner: The Telluride and Palisade are both among the most spacious you can buy, and passenger volume is basically indistinguishable between them. The Telluride is the largest Kia ever manufactured, built from the ground up and debuting in 2020. My point is I think the Hyundai dealer network might be better suited to deal with the new model, they certainly have to be better then the incompetence I'm reading about on here from Kia.