Kia Telluride Hybrid vs. The Competition
Kia Telluride Hybrid vs. the Competition: How Kia's Largest Hybrid Holds Off Its Challengers
The Kia Telluride was an instant hit when it debuted in 2020. Now, the Korean automaker takes it to the next level with the 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid. This midsize SUV has everything you love about the regular Telluride but with improved fuel efficiency. The new Hyundai Palisade Hybrid and Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid offer stiff competition, but the Telluride Hybrid remains the king of the three-row hybrid SUVs. At Sunset Kia of Sarasota, we created the following comparisons to help you decide for yourself.
Performance
Despite its size, the Kia Telluride Hybrid is plenty quick. Its turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and hybrid system produce a combined 329 horsepower and 339 pound-feet of torque. This powertrain enables it to sprint from 0 to 60 in around 6.4 seconds - easily fast enough to merge onto highways around Bradenton, FL. Not only that, but it also allows the Telluride Hybrid to tow up to 4,500 pounds.
The Hyundai Palisade Hybrid has a nearly identical powertrain as the Telluride Hybrid. However, the Palisade Hybrid's maximum towing capacity is just 4,000 pounds. It also takes 6.6 seconds for the Palisade Hybrid to reach 60 mph from a standstill.
The Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid's standard powertrain only generates 245 horsepower. With this setup, it requires 7.8 seconds to get from 0 to 60 mph. A stronger engine is available, but you must pay more to add it. Grand Highlander Hybrid models with the base engine have a 3,500-pound towing limit.
Interior Space
When taking family trips from Lakewood Ranch, FL, you need abundant passenger and cargo space. The Kia Telluride Hybrid offers 43 inches of second-row legroom and 21.3 cubic feet of cargo room behind the third row. Lower all its back seats, and the Telluride Hybrid provides 86.9 cubic feet of space to stow luggage, sports gear, or home improvement supplies.
The Hyundai Palisade Hybrid has similar legroom as the Telluride Hybrid, but less cargo space. It only has 19.1 cubic feet of room behind the third row of seats and 86.7 cubic feet of storage space with both rear rows folded.
The Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid only gives second-row passengers 39.5 inches of legroom. It also offers just 20.6 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third-row seats.
Technology
As the flagship hybrid Kia SUV, the Telluride comes packed with convenient standard tech features. Along with a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with navigation, the Telluride comes with dual wireless device chargers so two occupants can charge their smartphones simultaneously.
The Hyundai Palisade Hybrid also comes standard with a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system and navigation, but its wireless charger can only juice up one phone at a time.
The Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid has a comparable infotainment system in most respects, but a wireless smartphone charger doesn't come standard.
Frequently Asked Questions
The front-wheel-drive 2027 Telluride Hybrid earns an EPA-estimated 34 mpg in the city, 36 mpg on the highway and 35 mpg in combined driving.
The Telluride Hybrid comes with front-wheel drive, but all-wheel drive is optional for the EX trim, and all other Telluride Hybrid trims come standard with all-wheel drive.
Yes. The Telluride Hybrid is loaded with standard driver assistance features like intersection collision mitigation, adaptive cruise control, and blind-spot warning.
Yes. The 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid is currently arriving at dealerships nationwide.
The new 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid offers exciting performance and exceptional fuel economy. Contact Sunset Kia of Sarasota in Sarasota, FL to schedule at test drive in a Telluride Hybrid today.
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