2020 Hyundai Palisade vs 2020 Kia Telluride
Are you in search of a new family-friendly SUV? Is so, might we suggest you take a look at the 2020 Hyundai Palisade and the 2020 Kia Telluride? Both SUVs offer three-row seating and room for up to eight passengers. The two vehicles also offer the same output in horsepower and torque and come with a lengthy list of standard and available features. It's looking like it's going to be a tight race between these two, so keep reading down below to find out which is right for you and your family!
2020 Hyundai Palisade Power & Handling
Life meets style in the 2020 Hyundai Palisade with three-row seating and room for up to eight passengers when equipped with the second-row bench seat or seven passengers when equipped with the easy pass through second-row captain's chairs. Every Palisade uses a highly capable 291 hp 3.8L GDI V6 engine that makes up to 26 mpg on the highway. Every Palisade also comes pre-wired for towing so you can tow your boat or trailer behind you on your next family vacation. The Palisade is rated to tow up to 5,000 pounds.
2020 Kia Telluride Power & Handling
Kia also offers one engine option for the entire Telluride lineup. That engine is a 3.8L V6 that cranks out 291 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. The same power output as the Palisade. Kia then pairs the V6 engine with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Power is either driven through the front-wheels or all four-wheel when you opt for the optional all-wheel-drive system. The Telluride is also rated to tow up to 5,000 pounds and can seat seven or eight passengers depending on the type of seats in the second-row.
2020 Hyundai Palisade Features & Design
There are three highly equipped trim levels for the Palisade which all build off of the base models 8-inch touchscreen, full-range adaptive cruise control, heated mirrors, rear parking sensors, forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, rear passenger reminder, automatic high beams, and USB ports that are located in the front and back. On the upper trim levels, you'll find exceptional features such as a self-leveling rear suspension, a wireless charging pad, heated and ventilated front and second-row seats, a 10.25-inch touchscreen, a head-up display, a premium Harman Kardon sound system, and more!
2020 Kia Telluride Features & Design
The Kia Telluride LX starts the lineup off with an 8-inch touchscreen, rear parking sensors, a six-speaker sound system, and lane-keeping assist. The S model adds on a sunroof, roof rails, and heated seats. On the Telluride EX, you'll receive keyless entry, a wireless charging pad, and an extra USB port. The SX, which is the last model in the lineup, adds automatic high beams, LED headlights, and interior ambient lighting. Kia offers the available Prestige Package for the SX when it is equipped with AWD. This package includes a head-up display, automatic wipers, and heated second-row seats.
Conclusion:
This was a close race, but we have to give it up to the 2020 Hyundai Palisade in the end. The Palisade offers a model lineup that comes with trim levels that are more well equipped than the models in the Telluride model lineup. The Palisade also comes standard with several features that are only available through a package that can only be equipped with the top-tier Telluride model when it also receives AWD. You have to come on down to Pearson Hyundai to take the 2020 Hyundai Palisade out for a test drive.
