The 2024 Hyundai Palisade and 2024 Kia Telluride look a lot alike on paper. However, there are some aspects that really set the Palisade apart. If you are looking for the best 3 row SUV for your family, this comparison is for you.

Designer Good Looks

The 2024 Hyundai Palisade sets itself apart with designer good looks. Critics have compared it with luxury SUVs in terms of its sleekness and glamor.

Palisade exteriors defy convention with vertical LED lights and an extended hood profile. They look longer due to their panoramic side glass. A textured look adds distinction to their wide cascading grille.

At the peak of the trim ladder, the Palisade Calligraphy is a true luxury liner. And this year it has competition from its own Night Trim edition.

While the Telluride looks good, it comes across as rugged and athletic. You can get the same atmosphere from the Palisade XRT, which is actually ready for rugged use. It comes ready for off-roading with the necessary skid plates and other upgrades.

Interesting Cabins

The difference continues in the cabin. The Hyundai Palisade cabin is downright striking at any trim level. Hyundai designers created this unique look with horizontal features, a hooded cockpit, and a unique steering wheel. High quality materials bring it all together as a cohesive whole.

By the time you step up to the Palisade Calligraphy trim, you’ve entered true luxury territory. It is wrapped in Nappa leather and other fine materials.

Although the Telluride has many trim levels, interiors are less upscale with a more conventional design. Families will be comfortable, but there’s very little eye candy in comparison to the Palisade.

Spaciousness and Comfort

The 2024 Hyundai Palisade is a big rig with some 155 cubes of passenger space. It claims an overall 173 cubic feet of interior space. You can get an extra cube or two from the Kia Telluride, but it really doesn’t matter in rigs this big.

The Palisade provides the same amount of legroom on the second and third row as the Telluride. Plus only the Palisade offers ventilated seats for the second row as well as the front row. For Phoenix families, this amenity is definitely worth pursuing.

Parenting Considerations

These two 3 row SUVs were designed with parents in mind. Both offer a stain-resistant, odor-resistant upholstery to help parents keep life tidy. Both offer a WiFi hotspot to allow the family to utilize their smart devices.

They also have a safe exit alert and a rear passenger alert as well as the needed LATCH attachments for car seats.

The Palisade pulls ahead with a special quiet mode for parents. With this mode on, the parents can hear navigation and music while their children sleep undisturbed by the sound. Palisade models offer Driver Talk. This intercom lets you talk to the kids without turning around. Just in case, a driver attention monitor can warn you about distracted driver behaviors.

Now more advanced than ever, the Hyundai Digital Key 2 allows parents to cool off the cabin before leaving on a hot summer day. Likewise, the new 12-inch touchscreen works with natural speech to allow for easier interactions.

Conclusion

If you want a good SUV, the Telluride is fine. If you want an SUV that is truly refined, you’ll want to put the Hyundai Palisade first on your list.

Schedule a test drive at Earnhardt Hyundai - San Tan. We are your Phoenix Hyundai dealer.