Automakers around the world are making great strides towards building quality SUVs for their consumers. A prime example is the South Korean automaker Hyundai. Building in 2000, Hyundai has consolidated itself as a world-class brand. One of the latest SUVs made by Hyundai is the Hyundai, whose main competitor in the SUV market is the Kia Telluride. Both models have many qualities and are constantly competing for dominance in the automotive market. However, the Kia Telluride is still ahead of the Hyundai Palisade for a few reasons.
Sales are favoring the Kia Telluride more than the Hyundai Palisade
Statistics show that it is currently outperforming the Hyundai Palisade. According to , Telluride’s year-to-date sales are at 88,706, which is nearly 14,000 higher than Palisade, which had 75,294 year-to-date sales.
, at 86,186, while Palisade YTD sales were 79,400. Even in the last recorded quarter of 2022, Telluride still had more sales than Palisade. He had 25,076 sales, while the .
Looking at the total individual sales of both models, the Telluride once again outsold the Palisade, having in total bested the Palisade by more than 40,000 sales. Palisade only managed to sell 266,711 units.
Telluride is more like Palisade than you might imagine
Even if the Kia Telluride continues to outsell the Hyundai Palisade, they. Some of these qualities, such as the luxurious interior, are the same in both models. Since both models are based on the same vehicle architecture, they are remarkably similar in many respects. So whichever SUV you choose, you’ll be covered in luxury and comfort.
In addition to both models being roomy SUVs, both models have three rows with seating for eight passengers and run on a . In terms of fuel economy, the Telluride gets 26 mpg on the highway, while the Hyundai Palisade gets 27 mpg, about the same as the Kia Telluride.
In addition to both models with overdrive, they have a collective transmission, which is front-wheel drive. Both models come with a five-year base warranty and a 10-year drivetrain warranty.
The 2022 Kia Telluride and 2023 Hyundai Palisade are also nearly identical in size and spacing. The Telluride has 87 cubic feet of storage with the second and third rows folded, while the Palisade has 86.4 cubic feet. The Telluride measures 196.9 x 78.3 inches long and wide, while the Palisade measures 196.7 x 77.8 inches.
Telluride has outstanding qualities that make it a great SUV
Kia Telluride’s success over the Hyundai Palisade can be linked to some of its unique qualities. Some of these qualities are: It has a revamped interior and exterior styling, while the 2023 Hyundai Palisade only has a revamped exterior.
The Telluride also has a standard 12.3-inch touchscreen for added comfort and convenience while driving, and it’s also slightly cheaper than the Hyundai Palisade.
The Telluride’s base price is $32,790, which is cheaper than the Palisade, which has an MSRP of $33,350. Suffice it to say, compared to the Hyundai Palisade.
