Hyundai Palisade vs Kia Telluride

With new SUVs dominating the streets of Bloomington, Martinsville, and Ellettsville, you may be wondering what the hype is all about. Drivers in this area turn to these incredibly equipped vehicles for many reasons, including optimal power, ease of drivability, safety, and tons of advanced features. When it comes to the Palisade and the Telluride, you get all of those aspects and more. 

 

To help you decide which one you’d rather be behind the wheel of, we have created this Hyundai Palisade vs. Kia Telluride. To see these models side by side, keep reading below. if you have any questions about these SUVs, reach out to the pros at Andy Mohr Hyundai right away.

Hyundai Palisade Vs Kia Telluride – Performance  

Under the hood of these vehicles, you’re going to find similar lineups, sure to get you where you need to go with vigor. They both include a 3.8L V6 engine that generates 291 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque and are both paired with an easy-to-handle 8-speed transmission. 

 

However, when it comes to available all-wheel drive in these SUVs, there are some differences. In the Hyundai Palisade, you can opt for the progressive HTRAC® 4-wheel drive configuration. This comes with different modes you can change to depending on your terrain, like Normal, Sport, Smart, and Snow. When equipped in snow mode, this special traction gives you more tradition. Plus, with an AWD locking differential, you can feel more secure in slick conditions.

 

Though the Telluride also comes with an AWD system that includes different modes for Eco, Sport, Comfort, and Smart driving, the snow setting isn’t quite as advanced as the one found in the Palisade, which might leave you feeling a little more vulnerable.

Palisade Vs Telluride – Interior Comfort 

Both SUVs models come equipped with plenty of space for you and yours, especially when it comes to legroom. In fact, both offer 42.4 in the second row and a rear legroom of 31.4 inches, though the Pallisade edges out the Telluride in front legroom with 44.1 inches vs. the Kia’s 41.4. They equally can also seat up to eight passengers, as well. However, in certain trims of the Telluride, you can only seat up to seven. 

Additionally, for optimal comfort, the Palisade has included an industry-first new roof vent diffuser. This provides a steady stream of fully diffused air to those seated in the back, allowing them to keep cozy no matter the season. Plus, this system is quieter than normal air conditioners and is draft-free. This technology is only found in the Hyundai model and is not available for the Kia Telluride.

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Palisade Vs Telluride – Technology  

Inside of these SUVs, you’ll be able to find innovative tech that helps make your drives more fun, connected, and informed. Both include Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ for seamless device connection. This can be done on the available 10.25-inch touchscreen in the Palisade. This SUV also features a 12.3-inch instrument clusters, so all of your more important info is clean and easy to see. 

 

On the other hands, the Telluride only comes with an 8-inch touchscreen standardly. Though you can upgrade to 10.25 inches on the higher trims, the instrument cluster will always remain smaller, measuring in at only seven inches.

Hyundai Palisade Vs Kia Telluride – Which One For Me? 

Have you decided which SUV is right for your travels in and around the Bloomington, Martinsville, and Ellettsville area? At Andy Mohr Hyundai, we think you’re going to love the elevated performance, comfort, and tech found in the Palisade. To see for yourself, schedule a test drive today at our Hyundai dealership!