We spent time behind the wheel of the Telluride and Hyundai Palisade to find out which cousin was better. While the Hyundai Palisade and the 2023 Hyundai Palisade have a lot in common, each SUV has unique benefits to consider.
Are the 2023 Kia Telluride and the 2023 Hyundai Palisade the same?
No, 2023 and 2023 Palisade are not the same but extremely similar. Both SUVs ride on the same chassis and use the same 3.8-litre V6 engine with 291PS and 262Nm of torque.
they are similar in size. The Palisade is 196.7 inches long, while the Telluride is 196.9 inches long. The Palisade is 77.8″ wide and the Telluride is 78.3″ wide.
But the Telluride provides up to 178.1 cubic feet of passenger space while the Palisade has just 155.3 cubic feet. The extra space in the Telluride is mostly found in the third row, giving it an edge if you have taller kids.
Additionally, the Palisade offers more space in the front row, making it more comfortable for taller drivers. Both SUVs have the same amount of room for passengers in the second row.
The Telluride has 21.0 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row and up to 87 cubes overall. The Palisade features 18.0 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row and up to 84.6 total cubes.
While the Telluride has a larger trunk area, the Palisade has a lower lift height, making it easier to access. It also has more cargo space and power folding seats.
Which interior is better: Telluride or Palisade?
The 2023 and 2023 Kia Telluride come with similar options. They start with leatherette upholstery, with premium leather upgrades, heated/ventilated seats, a dual-pane sunroof, and adjustable ambient lighting.
But the Palisade has a more premium feel. The layout and design with textured soft-touch coated surfaces and accentuated stitching are more attractive. In addition, the handwriting adds quilted leather door inserts, a premium suede headlining and a massaging driver’s seat.
The Palisade has a smoother ride on pavement, but the Telluride has a quieter interior. Both options are packed with tech like a wireless phone charging pad, a 12.3-inch infotainment screen, built-in navigation and a 360-degree surround view camera.
However, the Palisade offers more technology with unique features such as the intercom system, intelligent parking assistance, digital key, proximity keyless access, heated seats in the third row and power fold seats.
But the Telluride X-Pro has more off-road upgrades like a suspension lift, all-season tires, off-road suspension tuning, improved engine cooling, and an updated traction control system.
Thus, the sporty Palisade is a little more comfortable and affordable with nicer interior materials and more technology. It also has more cargo space overall.
But the rugged Telluride may be better equipped for off-road adventures, is still quite comfortable with luxe touches, and has more room for passengers.
