2025 Kia Telluride vs. 2025 Hyundai Palisade
2025 Kia Telluride vs. 2025 Hyundai Palisade
When exploring three-row SUVs that offer everyday practicality with premium features, two standout options are the 2025 Kia Telluride and the 2025 Hyundai Palisade. Both deliver strong performance with a 3.8L V6 engine, advanced safety systems, and refined styling. However, the Telluride provides a distinct advantage in areas like towing capacity, trim diversity, and upscale amenities — making it a more compelling option for families and adventurers in the Naples, FL area. If you're in the market for a refined, versatile SUV, the 2025 Telluride deserves a closer look. Visit Airport Kia of Naples today to explore our inventory and schedule your test drive.
Exterior and Capability: Built for the Long Road Ahead
Both the Telluride and Palisade share the same powerful 3.8L V6 engine, generating 291 horsepower and offering either front-wheel drive or available all-wheel drive. However, the 2025 Kia Telluride edges ahead with a more rugged approach to utility and style.
The Telluride X-Pro trims are designed with outdoor capability in mind, equipped with 18-inch all-terrain tires, exclusive bumpers, and a towing capacity of up to 5,500 pounds, compared to the Palisade’s 5,000-pound max across all trims. This added strength is ideal for towing boats, campers, or trailers across Florida.
In terms of styling, the Telluride offers unique elements like dark metallic window trim, raised roof rails, and satin chrome accents that distinguish it visually. While the Palisade features sleek lines and premium details — especially in its Calligraphy trim — its exterior options remain more uniform across the lineup. Wheel sizes vary similarly, with both offering 18- or 20-inch alloy wheels, but Telluride’s configurations are often paired with specialized designs for added personality and function, especially on trims like the X-Line and X-Pro.
Technology and Interior: Spacious, Smart, and Driver-Focused
Inside, both SUVs offer a tech-forward cabin with high-resolution 12.3-inch infotainment displays, standard navigation, and seamless smartphone integration. However, the 2025 Telluride lineup introduces a broader range of interior customization — including available premium Nappa leather, ventilated second-row seats, and ambient LED lighting even on mid-range trims like the SX.
The Telluride seats up to eight passengers, with available captain’s chairs in the second row for a seven-seat configuration. Cargo capacity is also a strong point, offering up to 87 cubic feet of space behind the front row — slightly more than the Palisade’s 86.4 cu. ft. maximum. Tech lovers will appreciate the Telluride’s available Head-Up Display, Surround View Monitor, Digital Key, and Full Display Rearview Mirror, offering intuitive visibility and driver control not widely available across the Palisade lineup.
While the Palisade features upscale details in trims like the Calligraphy Night Edition — such as an Ergo Motion Driver Seat and exclusive dark leather surfaces — many comfort features appear later in the lineup compared to Telluride’s broader availability.
Safety: Confidence Comes Standard
Safety is a strong point for both models. Each includes standard features like Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Blind-Spot Collision Warning, and Lane Keeping Assist. However, the Kia Telluride offers enhanced safety tech across more trim levels, including Blind-Spot View Monitor, Parking Collision Avoidance, and an available Highway Driving Assist system for semi-autonomous capability on select trims.
While the Hyundai Palisade also offers Highway Driving Assist and a Surround View Monitor on higher trims, its most advanced features are concentrated in the Limited and Calligraphy editions. The Telluride, by contrast, introduces several of these technologies earlier in the lineup, making advanced safety more accessible to a wider range of buyers.
Why the 2025 Kia Telluride May Be the Right Fit for You
The 2025 Hyundai Palisade remains a strong contender in the three-row SUV segment, but the 2025 Kia Telluride brings more to the table for drivers looking for capability, interior refinement, and a wider array of features across the lineup. With a more rugged towing capacity, larger cargo space, and elevated design options — the Telluride is tailored for those who want flexibility without compromise.
Warranties include 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain and 5-year/60,000-mile basic. All warranties and roadside assistance are limited. See retailer for warranty details.