2023 Telluride vs. 2023 Highlander Comparison in Plattsburgh, NY

2023 Kia Telluride vs. 2023 Toyota Highlander

The 2023 Kia Telluride and 2023 Toyota Highlander are each three-row SUVs that can seat up to eight passengers. In contrast to the Highlander, which has been on the market for over two decades, the Telluride has only recently begun to make a mark in the SUV market.

We compare the two and determine which one has the edge when it comes to interior quality, performance, and safety.

If you’re convinced of what the 2023 Telluride offers, you can take one for a test drive at Della Kia in Plattsburgh, NY.

Interior Comparison

The interior of the 2023 Telluride has a bunch of unique and modern features. These features include front and back seats with heating and cooling and a colossal screen that serves as both the dashboard and the center display. The Highlander has its own displays, but they're not quite as large or sleek-looking as the ones in the Telluride.

These SUVs are comparable to one another when it comes to dimensions. However, the cargo area is one factor where the Telluride excels above the Highlander, with five more cubic feet available in the Kia.

Performance Comparison

A dependable V6 engine powers the 2023 Telluride. The 291 horsepower comes from the V6 engine's naturally aspirated design. Before the 2023 model year, the Highlander's V6 engine could hold its own against the Telluride's V6, but a switch to a turbocharged four-cylinder engine reduced its total horsepower by 30 to 265.

The Telluride outperforms the Highlander in off-road conditions. All-wheel drive is standard on both SUVs. On the other hand, the designs of the Telluride's X-Line and X-Pro trims point toward off-roading, unlike the Highlander's standard offering.

The Telluride X-Line and X-Pro have enhanced off-road capabilities due to their superior Traction Control System, increased ground clearance, and revised approach and departure angles.

In addition, the Telluride X-Pro can now tow up to 5,500 pounds. The gas-powered Highlander can tow up to 5,000 pounds, while the hybrid model is limited to 3,500.

Safety Features Comparison

Compared to the Highlander, the Telluride's abundance of optional driver-aid systems is impressive. Highway driving aid, driver attention alert, parking distance warning, and safe exit assist are all standard in the Telluride. Unfortunately, the Highlander lacks these.

Find the 2023 Telluride in Plattsburgh, NY

To sum up, the 2023 Kia Telluride has a lot going for it. The Telluride edges out the Highlander in all three categories, and it looks to be a clear front-runner in the mid-size SUV market.

You can schedule a test drive of a 2023 Kia Telluride at Della Kia in Plattsburgh, NY. Talk to the helpful staff about specials and offers and check out the units that are now available. Visit us today; the perfect mid-size SUV for you may already be here.