Hyundai Palisade vs Kia Telluride Comparison

The Telluride a larger 12.3-inch touchscreen on all trims. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, providing easy access to your favorite apps and navigation. And like the Palisade, the Telluride offers a digital instrument cluster, voice activated features, and available heads-up display.

Performance and Handling

Both the Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride are powered by the same engine and offer comparable performance, but differences in ride quality and handling may influence your decision. The Palisade is equipped with a 3.8-liter V6 engine that produces 291 horsepower, providing ample power for most driving situations. It comes with an 8-speed automatic transmission and is available in both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations. The Palisade's ride quality is comfortable, and adaptive suspension modes give you a choice between ultimate comfort and handling capability.

Similarly, the Telluride shares the same 3.8-liter V6 engine and 8-speed automatic transmission as the Palisade. Like its sibling, it is available in both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. However, the Telluride's ride and handling have a slightly different character. Some drivers find the Telluride to have a sportier feel with a firmer suspension, while others prefer the slightly softer and more cushioned ride of the Palisade. Your preference for ride quality and handling dynamics may guide your choice between these two SUVs.

Safety Features

Safety is a paramount consideration for us at our dealership near Surrey, ND, and both the Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride come with a comprehensive suite of advanced safety features. The Palisade is equipped with Hyundai's SmartSense safety suite, which includes features like adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, lane keeping assist, and rear cross-traffic alert. Additionally, the Palisade offers a blind-spot view monitor, which displays a camera feed of the blind spot in the instrument cluster when the turn signal is activated, further enhancing safety.

The Telluride also provides a wide array of safety features, including forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring. The Telluride offers a safe exit assist feature that alerts passengers to approaching vehicles when opening the doors, an especially valuable safety feature for families with young children. However, it lacks the blind spot monitor display of the Hyundai.

Nearly Identical Cargo Space in the Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride

When it comes to cargo space, the Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride offer similar capacity, with some variations in practicality. The Palisade provides 18 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third-row seats, 45.8 cubic feet with the third row folded down, and a generous 86.4 cubic feet with both rear rows folded flat. The hands-free power liftgate is a convenient feature that allows you to access the cargo area even when your hands are full.

Meanwhile, the Telluride offers nearly identical cargo space, with 21 cubic feet behind the third-row seats, 46 cubic feet with the third row folded down, and 87 cubic feet with both rear rows folded. In practice, the Telluride's cargo area is slightly larger, but at the expense of leg room for your rear seat passengers when compared to the Hyundai Palisade.

Price and Value

The Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride are known for offering a high value for the money, and their pricing is typically quite competitive in the midsize SUV segment. The Palisade has a starting price that is often slightly lower than the Telluride, making it an attractive option for budget-conscious buyers. It provides a wide range of trim levels, allowing you to choose the one that best suits your needs. The lower starting price may make the Palisade a compelling choice if you're looking for a budget-friendly SUV without compromising on features and quality.

An Equal Warranty

Both Hyundai and Kia are known for their impressive warranty coverage, which adds peace of mind to your ownership experience. The Palisade comes with a 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty and a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty. Additionally, Hyundai's warranty includes 5 years of roadside assistance. And the Telluride offers a matching warranty, with a 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty and a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty. Like the Palisade, it includes 5 years of roadside assistance.

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