The three-row SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) industry is fiercely competitive and staying ahead of the pack requires more than simply performance ratings. Automobile manufacturers are experimenting with different vehicle engineering permutations and combinations to create three-row SUVs that are safe, convenient, comfortable, technologically advanced, and appealing. In 2022, the Kia Telluride and the Hyundai Palisade are competing head-to-head.
2022 Kia Telluride |
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2022 Hyundai Palisade |
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3.8-liter Lambda V6 engine | Base Engine | 3.8-liter six-cylinder engine |
Eight-Speed Automatic |
Transmission System | Eight-Speed Automatic |
291 horsepower & 262 lb-ft | Horsepower & Torque Ratings | 291 horsepower & 262 lb-ft |
23 MPG | Combined Fuel Economy | 22 MPG |
$32,790 | Starting MSRP | $33,150
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Although the performance ratings of the 2022 Kia Telluride and the 2022 Hyundai Palisade are equal, the 2022 Kia Telluride wins the race. In terms of interior features, convenience quotient, and driver-assistance systems, the Telluride outperforms the 2022 Palisade.
The Telluride sports a 3.8-liter Lambda V6 engine that runs well and has a towing capacity of 5000 pounds (about 2267.96 kg). At 6,000 RPM, the engine produces 291 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque at 5,200 RPM. AWD (All Wheel Drive) or FWD (Front Wheel Drive) drivetrains are offered, and an Electronically Controlled 8-Speed Automatic transmission transmits power to the wheels. The Telluride AWD models score 19 miles per gallon in the city, 24 miles per gallon on the highway, and 21 miles per gallon overall. On the other hand, the FWD ones earn 20 MPG in the city, 26 MPG on the highway, and 23 MPG overall.
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