The Telluride/Palisade twins are two of the HOTTEST crossovers on the market right now. Even during this pandemic, dealers can't keep them in stock and sell them for MSRP or more. We've been looking forward to pitting our favorite family car against the new Highlander since we drove them. After watching, let us know below if you are team Telluride or team Highlander!

@CaptainDawg02

4 жыл бұрын

Toyota missed the mark pretty bad. What was the point? This isn't a 3-row crossover if you don't have a useable 3rd row. Just another fleet vehicle box checker.

@AndreaDenean

4 жыл бұрын

Redline Reviews team telluride! I own one that’s black with black rims and tint! Loveeee it! Top model! Close to 64,000 after upgrades like under coat protection etcetera!

@drsalah2248

4 жыл бұрын

Team Telluride all the way!

@johnleslie9493

4 жыл бұрын

I’m voting Telluride although, personally, I do prefer the Hyundai twin. Excellent comparison video, as always Thanks Sofyan!

@jsfbay1

4 жыл бұрын

PLEASE tell Kia and Toyota to offer a BENCH SEAT in the TOP TRIM! Explorer is the only mainstream brand to let me have a bench seat in their top trim, but I'd rather get one of these two. Interestingly, in the Highlander, the bench seat (also not available in top trim) is HARD AS A BRICK in the center section where the 3rd person would sit. Very bad design.

The telluride looks beautiful in person. My first car was a Kia, honestly with Kia stepping up I wouldn’t mind getting another Kia.

@farisfarhadz

4 жыл бұрын

Yes I'm in so in love with Kia since the Forte

@iluvcakes19

4 жыл бұрын

Kia/Hyundai been stepped it up. People just been sleeping on them.

@juergunmagerkinsquirter1280

4 жыл бұрын

I have the Sorento Platinum for the family and a VW for myself. Going to trade in the VW for a Stinger soon, and in a couple of years the Sorento for the new one. Love Kia's designs and quality. Just a shame we are never going to get the Telluride here in Australia

@andybub45

4 жыл бұрын

@@andrew.woolman7449 you will have to wait a year or two for the markups to stop. They cannot keep the telluride in stock, so of course they mark it up. Its called "supply and demand". It is still a Kia. And Kias are now some of the best cars out there.

Last May I bought a new 2019 Kia Optima EX 1.6T. My daily roundtrip commute is 125 miles. Between that and regular errands and trips, I've already put over 34,000 miles on it. Let me tell you, there has been NO issues. Not one rattle or squeak in the interior. Every mechanism works without fail or hiccup. And the ride is luxury car smooth and quiet. The seats are wonderful and the roominess is outrageous. My point is..if anyone's ever had doubts about Kia quality, get those doubts out of your head. Kia's service department is top-notch!! Regular maintenance is performed quickly and cheap. Last time I went, I sat in the Telluride to see how it was inside. I basically sat in it the whole time my car was serviced. It was so nice, comfy, and roomy. I truly felt I was in a luxury SUV. It felt better than the Lexus RX I used to have. The Telluride will be my next vehicle.

@retiredrebel

3 жыл бұрын

Kia is designed for the dump. Which is 150, 000 km after that u gotta spend lije 10K to keep it alive for another 250K km.

@bengals098558

2 жыл бұрын

I had 120k on my kia before I traded it in. Zero issues as well. Loved it. People just hate because the name and how they were made 20 years ago or haven't been in one to experience it. I can honestly say with my optima and now my sorento with 55k miles and no problems. I will only buy kia from here on out.

@TheLanard

2 жыл бұрын

@@brayan8346 They had gotten better by 2019, the year I bought mine. The plant moved, and new people started working. The car had also gotten reworked after the 2016. I currently have 75,000 miles and still no issues. The biggest surprise has been no rattles or creaks or leaks as of yet. The only reason I will not buy another Kia, though, is their dealership practices. When I saw they upcharged the Telluride $3995 over sticker JUST because it was "too much of a bargain" they lost me.

@TheLanard

2 жыл бұрын

@@brayan8346 I've owned a few Toyotas and found them to be great at what they're built to do...give decades of reliable and dependable driving. I'd never put Kia above Toyota for that. Matter of fact, I will buy a Toyota afterward. Just waiting for the RAV4 to have its mid-model redo. I've had Hondas that all rattled after 8000 miles, albeit I lived in NY where the streets weren't good at the time. Lately, Honda has been having electrical issues.

@shannondavidson1886

2 жыл бұрын

But can it reach 150,000 and up. My Tacoma went up to 363,000 with no major repairs.

Own both brands, Toyota wins in longevity and resale. Kia has more space. Love styling on both SUVs. I don’t need the third row, I would take the Toyota.

While I do like the Tellurides exterior design better I prefer the interior on the Highlander and also the fuel economy is a plus trust me even 1 or 2 mpg add up in the long run. But the deal breaker for me in the Telluride is that it's a new vehicle and no history on its life, while Toyota has been making the Highlander since 2001 and most of those are still running solid like a clock.

The 2020 KIA Telluride SX is one the most visually pleasing vehicles I have ever seen. And yes, I mean out of all cars. 🤤

@fakedazzleful

4 жыл бұрын

I still find the palisade interior way better than the kia

@alexgray2653

4 жыл бұрын

style 20 yeah I can see why some would find the Palisades interior to be better. I completely get that. It’s just not for me. Telluride has the better interior for me.

@snp5O0

4 жыл бұрын

@@fakedazzleful I agree with the Palisade being better over the Telluride on interior styling, however I personally like the total package of the Telluride.

@sunwm2003

3 жыл бұрын

style 20 I saw the interior of the Kia, the seat is made of quilted leather, yuck

@antoniodelacruz4172

3 жыл бұрын

Lets see what happen in ten years I pick toyota forever sorry but I love the higlanders I have 2 and I thincking about third

Pretty sure Toyota realizes that few consumers use the 3rd row for adults in this class. That’s reserved for full sized SUV’s i.e. Land Cruiser, Yukon XL, etc. Toyota did it’s homework and right sized this product.

Toyota is a legendary brand,I respect ✊ them a lot, but in this segment Kia is the clear winner.

@mr.whiskey3534

4 жыл бұрын

don't care for either. cost difference between the inflated price of Kia Telli and the Lexus RX350 has narrowed. would rather have the Lexus for @ $4K more.

@pjay1281

4 жыл бұрын

@Don G That’s a really good point 🤗

@SC-or2zb

4 жыл бұрын

Don G and you’d have an empty can for a car, pretty much

@mr.whiskey3534

4 жыл бұрын

@Paul Yun Enjoy your Telluride lease, you'll regret owning one. I know former Hyundai and Kia leasees and owners, and everyone one of them ditched it within 1-2 years. The 10 year warranty is irrelevant. They wont last that long. And even if they did, good luck convincing a dealership, for example, that the powertrain failed from normal wear.

@mr.whiskey3534

4 жыл бұрын

@@SC-or2zb never seen an empty can RX350. The base model is nicely equipped. The initial quality and design of the Telluride might be nice, so I'd recommend it for lease, but not own.

Telluride is the unicorn of Mid size SUV's this year. I absolutely enjoy my telluride inside and out. Nothing has been able to match it thus far. Great review as always.

@cosmofox

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for comment - what cars are you familiar with?

@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName

3 жыл бұрын

Hyundai Palisade??

The highlander looks older than the telluride. Toyota has recently made some of their newer cars look very nice, but they could have done a bit of a better job with the highlander honestly.

@CoralSea

4 жыл бұрын

toyota doesn't want to cannibalize their Lexus RX.

@4door2seater99

4 жыл бұрын

True Kia definitely has the lander in the looks!!

@mahvinong9925

4 жыл бұрын

Highlander side panel is ugly and Subaru grill is just as bad .... what were they thinking ?

@alphonsusho8962

4 жыл бұрын

Probably cause they've sat up top for so long that they've gotten lazier in designing cars. Hopefully, pressure from the Koreans(Kia/Hyundai, same company) are gonna spice things up and cause Toyota to redesign their cars....as well as their infotainment system. Toyota's are indeed reliable for the most part but in this day an age where other car manufacturers are offering things that use to be luxury before, Toyota starting to seem more outdated, but Toyota always has gone with the don't fix it if it ain't broken

@dannybishop68

4 жыл бұрын

Yes it looks dated . I love the looks of the teluride

Telluride, Colorado. Beautiful little town nestled in the mountains!

@mjscorn7943

3 жыл бұрын

Palisade, Colorado. A "suburb" of Grand Junction... About 125 miles from Telluride

@NPC-kv7tn

3 жыл бұрын

Expensive*

No contest, the Telluride definitely wins for me. The Highlander simply looks just like everything else and more “boring” to the eye.

@thoone2746

4 жыл бұрын

O ok so you go on looks alone you're so smart NOT

@tjk9263

4 жыл бұрын

I hate the redesigned exterior of the Highlander. Toyota fumbled that one. Even though Toyota sells ALOT of Highlanders, that's mostly because of it's legendary cult like following from the 80 series. The Telluride has the most leg room for any 3 row crossover and it is a handsome exterior design and Kia did a great job on the interior as well. My sister bought a new Telluride and since she has 2 teenage girls, the best feature is Kia put USB ports/chargers on the sides of all the seats which if you have teenage girls, there is nothing worst to deal with in the world when teenage girls cellphones die!!😫

@jokerxx414

4 жыл бұрын

Tjk 92 because of its reliability

@WAN2TREE4

4 жыл бұрын

@@thoone2746 Looks sell my friend. People don't give a shit about reliability until they are stuck on the freeway waiting for assistance lol

@jamescollins1272

4 жыл бұрын

The KIA is so UGLY and FAT you think its a used Army truck, especially with those damn UGLY black wheels.

all comes down to what’s under the hood and reliability reports 👍

I had no interest in this segment, but Telluride is the best so far.

Very good comparison of the two cars (great editing). Thank you.

My 94 celica has 247k mi. and my 1998 Land Cruiser is pushing 400k. both run great. Kia has come a long way, but only time will tell regarding their quality and reliability. No arguing the Telluride is a standout in its class and deserves recognition. The Stinger too!

Highlanders have been reliability kings for years and the resale on Toyota’s in general reflect that. Kia is def upping their game with the Telluride though...long term we’ll see.

@scdevon

2 жыл бұрын

The resale value on the Korean brands won't be good years down the road after the Coronavirus SUV bubble pops.

@K-SD-DAD

2 жыл бұрын

You can't go wrong with most of car brands nowadays, cars aren't investments, so if you're buying a particular brand merely on resale value, then you shouldn't be driving a car in the first place. With that said, my $ goes to Kia for obvious reasons.

T. E. L. L. U. R. I. D. E. all day long! Can't afford a car but everytime I see this car, I touch it for good luck. In 2023 I would still want to buy this car.

@AndreaDenean

4 жыл бұрын

Speak it into existence my friend and it will happen! I have one and I promise you you won’t ever need another vehicle!

@lordsknight4516

4 жыл бұрын

In 2023 Honda will have a new Pilot and that will be the talk in every station!

@andybub45

4 жыл бұрын

@@lordsknight4516 have you seen their latest re designs and refreshes? Pitiful. The interiors are plasticky and bland and the newer Hondas have had many reliability issues.

@howie4206

4 жыл бұрын

@@lordsknight4516 Honda pilot along with Acura MDX was picked as top 10 worst SUVs to buy in 2020... They are not the Honda of 90s anymore...

@reidhonore5735

3 жыл бұрын

Make sure you also save enough money 💰 for repair because it a Kia it will break down a whole lot maybe you'll hate it by then 😉

As expected, your reviews are among the best, Sofyan, with an abundance of detail and thoughtful comments. I'm looking forward to more collabs between you and Alex from Alex on Autos, you guys are the most in-depth reviewers in the business. Also, looks like you're my brother-in-law neighbor... very good choice of neighborhood! Stay safe! :-)

I cannot stop looking at the rearview mirror when a Telluride creeps up, those amber DRL lights are such a simple addition yet so unique.

my family had always been a die hard toyota family. all our cars used to be japanese. but since we got our 2013 hyundai sonata, we have had 3 hyundais and 2 kias. we love all our korean cars but my dad got a new camry back in 2017. he has buyer's remorse. he wishes he had stuck with korean cars. it's amazing to see hyundai/kia improve so much in just about a decade

@Nordestada

3 жыл бұрын

Toyota has been getting away with the bear minimum in design and technology with their mass produced/best selling cars, while Hyundai/Kia have been more innovative=think Lexus' beginnings. I like to support companies that work hard to get my attention and allow me to get the most with my hard earned money. Toyota's reliability, though, is hard to beat. But Toyota has the opportunity to give us both and they choose not to do that.

The best thing is, the Telluride is one of those cars that looks _even better_ in person. Idk what it is about videos, but it makes the car look a little too bulbous (but of course it's still nowhere near the likes of Highlander / Pilot, and some other competition) but in reality it's very well styled and it is more angular than the camera gives off.

@00_UU

4 жыл бұрын

Telluride is ugly. Highlander isn't much better.

@TheDjgenius

4 жыл бұрын

@@00_UU ur Ugly

@isaacashurov365

4 жыл бұрын

I would say better than Tahoe

@isaacashurov365

4 жыл бұрын

@@00_UU I would disagree because Telluride has all lines that make sense and new Highlander lines don't make sense basically it's a deformity It Feels Like a person who design it has some mental illness please take a look at the Highlander design feels like a Down syndrome

@dezmitchell5329

4 жыл бұрын

1_UW Sales day differently. I was incredibly impressed to see the Palisade (dark purple and loaded) in person.

Thanks for the review! It's refreshing to be able to continue to watch car reviews even though we're stuck at home. I appreciate that you continue to add new content during this time.

@theredline

4 жыл бұрын

Glad we can help keep you guys entertained and informed ;) Stay safe!

I just bought a 2021 Highlander instead of a Korean built version based on the historic reliability of Toyota’s in general. I expect to keep the Highlander for many years.

Just brought a telluride! Thank you to ur great and informative reviews!!

I love that you are continuing to do videos!

The Highlander is more of the same. Even the new explorer looks more modern and that thing is kinda eh. The Kia is great

@Cj-ws9fw

4 жыл бұрын

I love explorers but very disappointed in the new 2020. The price, quality issues, lack of features, and it looking basically the same is a really big turn off. You’re right about the Kia too lol

@naveenthemachine

4 жыл бұрын

roberto R even if there are some complaints on the Toyota 8 speed

@goodgirl_goneglam6173

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly. Toyota has gotten complacent, as have most manufacturers of larger SUVs. The Telluride has really put the industry on notice that consumers still enjoy something a little different instead of the same old same old overpriced family hauler. I traded a 2016 Explorer for my Telluride SX and it’s been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. The Explorer had so many recalls and the gas mileage was atrocious.

@moloono1

4 жыл бұрын

GoodGirl_ GoneGlam If you think the Telluride has good gas mileage, wait till you hear about the Highlander hybrid!

@limelife7457

3 жыл бұрын

Five years later Kia resale value is far lesser than Toyota

The Telluride is the best looking in its class

@trent7080

4 жыл бұрын

Lol not on the exterior.

@howie4206

4 жыл бұрын

@@trent7080 best looking means exterior... 😆

@af7119

3 жыл бұрын

@@trent7080 name a vehicle that looks better. oh wait. you can't.

@trent7080

3 жыл бұрын

@@af7119 Ford Explorer, Toyota Highlander, Jeep Grand Cherokee.

@af7119

3 жыл бұрын

@@trent7080 Explorer is equal. highlander looks like shit. grand cherokee only has two rows lol.

Tell me if your Telluride is still around in 20 years. I can't believe it got such high reviews since it is fairly new so no information on longevity.

@quelvythebest

3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree

@ostadfiha4225

3 жыл бұрын

People in US aren’t poor. They change/replace their vehicles every 5-10 years.

@jessvlogonce8674

2 жыл бұрын

If you a good score credit of course bank will let you borrow money and use your credit card anyways even middle people can afford to buy a new Cadillac or lexus if youre a fan of a car.

@Dontdoitguy

2 жыл бұрын

💯 had a Highlander 1st gen (2003)now have the 3rd gen (2018) …. Bulletproof

@tonylg3840

Жыл бұрын

@@ostadfiha4225 yea they not Poot they in debt 💸

Telluride hands down! It just stands out against any other SUV! I love it.

@bennaggenda

4 жыл бұрын

ahah I find that funny Kia will forever be unreliable and cheap.. in 15 years or more the highlander will out run it in every way what a useless comment to post.

@howie4206

4 жыл бұрын

@@bennaggenda If you need to keep your car for 15 years, then you buy an outdated Toyota with decade old tech... In 15 years, most everyone is moving on to electric vehicles... 😆... And you won't get more than a dime for any 15 yo vehicle regardless of brand... 😆

@anoop4243

4 жыл бұрын

@@moloono1 Or when it stalls in the middle of the highway and a semi rear ends you ... www.consumerreports.org/car-recalls-defects/new-toyota-highlander-suvs-recalled-for-stall-risk/#:~:text=Vehicles%20recalled%3A%20Every%202020%20Toyota,occurs%20at%20a%20high%20speed.

@justchilling998

3 жыл бұрын

@@anoop4243 damn thats one savage reply👍👍👍😂😂

Telluride is newer, cooler looking, better options, bigger, more practical, better warranty... There you have it folks. Telluride is the better options between these two Asian cars.

@anonymousguy6928

4 жыл бұрын

Isaac Kamau that’s a very subjective view

@josephalba8744

4 жыл бұрын

Cheaper too

@AkakiPeikrishvili

2 жыл бұрын

Lmao, Highlander is a Toyota. Did you forget?

The blooper part was definitely funny! I’m sure it happens often, a video full of outtakes from other videos would be entertaining

As somebody who works on cars, I hate hood struts. They tend to fail prematurely, and when a hood falls on your head it hurts like hell lol

The Telluride definitely looks a class above the Highlander just from looking at this video alone, which says much. Also, the 3rd row seating on the Telluride is just way better. He looked so cramped on the Highlander. It's not even close between these two vehicles.

@jaredshelton4718

4 жыл бұрын

@Der Schwindel The Highlander looks like an angry fish.... Along with the entire Toyota lineup.

@adama4791

4 жыл бұрын

I’m 6’1” and I rode in the middle of the highlander with plenty of legroom for me and for the full size adult behind me. What I imagine is going on here is the middle seat on the Toyota can slide further back to give more room to the captains chairs if no one is in the back. There is definitely room for two rows of adults and this video is deceiving on that note.

@SAVAGEoLIFE

4 жыл бұрын

@derek flint got my wife a telluride about a month ago from a traverse. Well worth the money

@howie4206

4 жыл бұрын

@Der Schwindel Telluride looks more like a Range Rover, probably is a consensus best looking SUV out there...

@mikelee6227

4 жыл бұрын

derek flint Kia greatly under estimated the demand for the Telly. I don’t think Kia intended to compete in the luxury market but as you said, Kia is attracting lot of luxury vehicle owners and the the highest demand is the fully loaded trim and not the middle or entry model. It really says lot about what Kia has done with the Telly.

I test drove the Telluride a month ago. It's a very good Mom car, sort of a minivan with a lot of nice features. It's going above MSRP here in AZ. The dealer was surprised when I went with the 2020 4Runner.

@moloono1

4 жыл бұрын

Excellent choice! The 4Runner will last you longer and if you’re ready to change vehicles, will sell for a lot more.

As far as looks and comfort are concerned the KIA Telluride has the advantage, hands down. When you figure in reliability the Toyota wins the comparison.

I bought the 2021 all Black Telluride Nightfall Edition last week! This is my first SUV and I’m blown away! It’s classy and sporty at the same time! The tech in it is amazing! It’s really fun to drive! Throw it in sport mode and it’s like you’re driving a sports sedan!

Been seeing a lot of these Tellurides around lately and they look very nice in person.

I absolutely my Telluride but my best friend has a Highlander and it's very nice too. You can't go wrong with either.

Highlander’s third row is a joke, they shouldn’t even pretend like it has three rows...

@pdd3

4 жыл бұрын

How often do you have more than 4 adult-sized humans in one car at the same time?

@BrendanPJames

4 жыл бұрын

I use mine all the time and it’s totally fine. Idk why people say this. The third row is not supposed to be like a first class seat, it’s functional, and it totally does the job.

@caglioso

4 жыл бұрын

That’s true but honestly I think people who really need a third row should just get a minivan. If I had more than 2 kids I’d just grab a Honda Odyssey and call it a day.

@Involvement82

4 жыл бұрын

Calisto Riviera nah, minivans isn’t even a option if you’re mentally stable 🥴💣❌🙅🏾‍♂️❌

@Involvement82

4 жыл бұрын

Calisto Riviera why get a minivan when you have a Telluride or a Palisade that actually has great space and you don’t look like a biiiotch ✅

Perhaps the only selling point of a Toyota nowadays is peace of mind, knowing that the car will last for what you spent.

7:30 I noticed the interior illumination (blue) I've seen a nighttime review of the Telluride, and it looks upscale 👍

@goodgirl_goneglam6173

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah and in the SX (just speaking from my own, don’t know if this applies to the lower trims) you can change your interior illumination color from the infotainment screen. Right now my interior glows hot pink at night, but eventually I’ll pick a different color.

im here to see the KIA, technically...

@caynam

4 жыл бұрын

and basically, KIA is a better car

@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName

4 жыл бұрын

“But it’s still a Kia!!!!!!!!!!!”

@pwrbck

3 жыл бұрын

Ron Go12 not from what I’ve read and heard, those tellurides are giving lots of problems already. I wouldn’t give looks for reliability

@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName

3 жыл бұрын

Ron Go12 I think you might of misunderstood my comment. I wasn’t poking fun at KIA, I was simply joking by quoting a famous quote used to make someone or something feel inferior... but I do know that KIA isn’t what it used to be

@tobu5398

3 жыл бұрын

Ron Go12 but it’s still a kia

The Telluride is as promised. I just received a call today reminding me that it is my one year anniversary from the date of purchase. One year and I love it as much today as the day I drove it off of the lot. Great vehicle!

I had to subscribe. Am currently looking at SUVs. My 2016 Honda Pilot Elite lately has been lighting up my dashboard lights, I don't know why. I love it but I got no time to be worrying about cars....I love the way u present your vids. I liked the Grand Cherokee L video. Am considering

I'm not 100% sold on the Telluride. Only time will tell on reliability. As far as my money, I would purchase the Highlander due to it's long history of reliability.

@hassansmw5634

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah me too..highlander is bulletproof..GDI engines on kia is prone to carbon build up on the intake valves which means requiring more maintenance

@joe873

4 жыл бұрын

I just bought 2 Toyota I’m very happy I did the right choice, It’s like airplane, very quiet and smooth ride, I used to own Germany cars, But not anymore, Only Toyota for me from now on, I bought 2 Toyota in one month 2017 Highlander xle hybrid13k miles, And I paid 33k out the door , Gold caramel exterior & black interior, 2020 Highlander platinum hybrid 0 miles , And I paid 53k out the door, White pearl exterior & caramel interior Good luck guys,

@jg5001

4 жыл бұрын

Scott Song funny enough, there was a recent survey put Kia on top of Toyota. I think it was for reliability, so it seems Toyota has been sleeping for a while. I also gave my wife a new Kia Niro hybrid due to better economy than a Toyota, too.

@paullaws8871

4 жыл бұрын

We have a 2011 Highlander with 165k miles, and never even one code. Toyotas are bullit proof. We went with a 2020 Highlander Platinum and kept our 2011 too.

Love ❤️ love ❤️ love ❤️ the garage intro Sofyan

These are the two SUVs that are at the top of my list. Glad to see a video that compares them side by side.

Thank you for your time... I love your reviews. I like yours the best... I don't want to listen to those that speak so slooooow. I appreciate your pace... you know your stuff and don't delay. I want to know one thing.... the telescoping wheel. I am not much taller tan you... about 5'9"... I hate having to reach for the wheel when my legs are comfortable... Do you feel any difference with the length of telescoping range?

Telluride in that white color looks stunning indeed. How the heck did KIA come up with that design out of nowhere!

@goodgirl_goneglam6173

4 жыл бұрын

Lowlands They did not come up with it out of nowhere, they just made smart hiring choices. The lead designer for Kia used to work for Audi. And he did a damn good job with the Telluride!

@mutotalamb7802

3 жыл бұрын

LOL! I was actually looking for this comment. I seen a lot of Telluride's with the exterior of white. They look Beautiful! My Telluride is Black with Ebony interior and I love it! I think those are the best two colors on it! God bless everyone and stay safe.

@rocki9304

3 жыл бұрын

@@mutotalamb7802 we are debating between the moss green and black. The green looks great in the sx

@trump4america704

Жыл бұрын

Years ago, Kia motors hired Peter Schreyer..sp. Schreyer was the former head of design for Audi! Kia made a very smart move.

Loved the video. I just purchased a Subaru Ascent Limited, but I researched and drove the Telluride, Palisade, etc. Honestly it came down to value for me, and the comparably equipped Telluride would be about $10K more here in Nashville, TN than the Ascent. I’m not sure why the Ascent doesn’t get as much love on these reviews, but I’m very happy with it.

@theredline

4 жыл бұрын

The Ascent was our number 2 pick when we compared the Telluride, Atlas, and Ascent. We would probably prefer it over the Pilot and this new Highlander. You made an excellent choice as well.

Great video comparison, great channel .....

your neighbors are so kind🥺❤️

yeah this is a no brainer for me unless fuel economy is your #1 priority. i STILL do a double take when i see a telluride on the road. awesome SUV for the money

I'd like to see a diesel and hybrid version of the Telluride with a more defined Tiger Nose like the upcoming 2021 Sorento.

With the 35 mpg highlander hybrid it would be no question for me. I think the highlander looks better as well, but the CX 9 blows them both away in terms of looks.

I was luck enough to purchase the Telluride SX with the prestige package same as the video on Mat 19th 2019 and I love this vehicle. I'm from Michigan and have driven to Florida and the driving experience was excellent. Have not had any issues or problems.

Even though i'm a toyota fan, the telluride is a better crossover overall

@CvmmanderCvdy

4 жыл бұрын

Crossover?... The Highlander and Telluride are not crossovers... they're considering mid-to-full size SUVs.

I know the highlander has been around for almost 20 years but I prefer the Telluride Edit: your neighbor looks like hes the nicest person in the world

@asdfghjqwertyu1858

4 жыл бұрын

Aside from probably better reliability, cant think of anything else that makes me want a highlander over the kia.

@dant-rex1727

4 жыл бұрын

How about the other neighbor with 2 Type R's Dang they look good!

@danescag4754

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the thing is we can compare the 20 yr old highlander because they are still on the road. As long as you don't buy a hybrid, the highlander could last 30, even 40 yrs. Resale on Toyota is insane. Kbb put the highlander as #1. Tundras with over 200k still go over 10k.

@mastertry1935

3 жыл бұрын

@@danescag4754 my 2009 highlander blew its engine, had a few problems before that. I have 2002 toyota that still running tho. I don't think newer models aren't that reliable tbh. I won't be buying Toyota anymore

Lets be honest if the Telluride had a Toyota badge on it, it wouldn't be a question.

@juneaaahn6826

4 жыл бұрын

Kia is passing Toyota

@goodgirl_goneglam6173

4 жыл бұрын

It’s a shame people are gullible enough to spend all that extra money based on a brand name, when in reality depreciation is gonna be a bitch for just about any family hauler you buy brand new. People who are that pressed about depreciation most likely won’t buy a brand new car, which means they won’t be getting a Telluride anytime soon anyway but yet they still holler about resale in the comments. Meanwhile I’ve been enjoying my SX for a year now, still worth every penny and zero plans to ever trade it in!

@mastertry1935

3 жыл бұрын

@@goodgirl_goneglam6173 honestly, value hasnt dropped much on Telluride to the point it's better to buy brand new... if one can find one at MSRP without markup

@vincentrath59

2 жыл бұрын

@@goodgirl_goneglam6173 The difference is Highlander's and actually most Toyota's hold their value better than any other brand out there because of reliability. Your Kia will be in a junk yard in 10 years meanwhile that Highlander will be barely broken in at 200k miles and still worth a decent penny.

We shall see how the telluride holds up over time. The highlander will age like fine wine.

@joebrown9621

4 жыл бұрын

The Highlander may likely but also might not its a brand new vehicle and Toyota has had their share of problems just like the rest especially now a days with this much competition.. i have owned most of the major brands including Toyota's and they all break

@frankiha1759

4 жыл бұрын

@@joebrown9621 did you change the oil?

The Highlander will likely prove much more reliable over the long haul as well as enjoy stronger resale value. Styling matters but there are many other factors to be considered, especially if purchasing over leasing.

The Kia stands out way more than the Toyota. I'd still learn towards the Toyota because of the reliability, but the Kia is a great package.

thank you , great review

Thank you for a very interesting comparison. Could you also compare the new Highlander with more vehicles in this segment, e.g. Palisade, Explorer, etc?

The Telluride just won best world vehicle Award.

@moloono1

4 жыл бұрын

polofunk And the POS PT Cruiser won best car award.

@tjk9263

4 жыл бұрын

@@moloono1 Ok so people aren't perfect. They do make mistakes....geez.

@MidwestDIY

4 жыл бұрын

I believe Pontiac Aztek won that award in 90s, Aztek and Telluride two of the best

@moloono1

4 жыл бұрын

polofunk Sorry, didn’t mean to come across rude. I’m just saying those awards don’t really mean anything.

@yamajaan

4 жыл бұрын

in about 5 years telluride will win the world's worst vehicle award.

Good job with the videos!!! Can the the third row seats recline back in the Telluride? I know that the Highlander does and I was wondering if the Telluride does too.

Best comparison video I’ve ever seen! Depends if you want hybrid, more room with a almost creditable Kia.

I have the telluride and love everything about it. Great ride and comfort plus turns lots of heads. Get lot of compliments.

the highlander 3rd row is a joke. I was in the market for a 3-row and the absolute cramp space which isn't even enough for a 10-year old is a killer.

@TheCobruhAlienat0r

4 жыл бұрын

If you're at the point where you need more than 5 seats you should just get a minivan. I know people don't want them because of the stigma or whatever but I don't get the point of these SUV's cramming in a third row but trying not to stretch them out to look just like a minivan without the sliding doors.

@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName

3 жыл бұрын

Get an Odyssey or a Sedona

@nicksantanen9923

3 жыл бұрын

Vans suck the gas mileage is horrible i had 4 vans 1 gm 2 dodges and a kia sedona now have a kia sorrento sx and the gas mileage is way better. Plus it has 7 seats for the family. The suv is way safer with the all wheel drive. So a van is a horrible idea from someone with experience in this subject. Unless you don't care about the price of gas and traction in the winter then buy a van

Kia looked like a combination of land rover and cadilac,,while highlander looked liked a combination of subaru and a PT cruiser,,

@sohailmehrasa

4 жыл бұрын

Zed Lopez , I love Toyotas and therefore the Highlander but I agree with you

@rkr894able

4 жыл бұрын

PT cruiser 😂😂😂 Whenever ny brother and i get to see them, we are like *Oh, thatsva nice dead-body hauler* xd

@wardad5628

3 жыл бұрын

nailed it.

I love your car reviews.

Dude I LOVE the BLOOPERS...and how you said" oh dear" LMFAO

Telluride for the win. It already won World Car of the Year 2020.

@jg5001

4 жыл бұрын

@Der Schwindel I never trusted JD Power. I'm not lying when I say their office shares the same building as the regional HQ for GM. Located in my town of Westlake Village, CA.

Toyota Highlander 💪

I called over 40 Kia dealerships across the US and found only 2 willing to sell it to me AT MSRP. Most on the W Coast are $5-7k over MSRP, middle of the country around $3-4k over MSRP, and E Coast was around $4-5k over MSRP. The two were in MS and NY, so even after shipping came out less than the others. Call around, no point getting shafted by your local dealership.

I've owned several Toyotas in my life and currently have two but in definitely considering the KIA. I went to test drive a telluride months ago but yeah, I only managed to catch a close up in one that was already sold to a customer.

@chriss6356

3 жыл бұрын

I test drove one too. I wanted the Kia but after I sat in it everything felt so cheap and flimsy. I went with Highlander. It feels much more solid.

@Smalaihollo

3 жыл бұрын

@@chriss6356 I detail cars and one of my customer’s has a Telluride. The second row sun shade’s on his car are already broken lol. However he said that he had no mechanical issues so far. Seems like Toyota’s interior build quality is much better

@ostadfiha4225

3 жыл бұрын

@@Smalaihollo maybe they did something wrong with it..... My uncle's hyundai is 3/4 years old still everything works.

As an owner of my third Kia Optima (2017 SXL my latest) I'd trust every new Kia they launch. Telluride crushes the market for price, size and features!!

The Telluride is Stunning! Excellent review

Brilliant comparison between two class leading cars.Love them both.

I’m 5’9” and sat for 2 hours in the 3rd row seats of the highlander and it was the most uncomfortable two hours of my entire life. Surprised they didn’t make it bigger.

Long time reliability....love my highlander..

As a Korean we are on the comeup it was embarrassing to be korean like 10 years ago my family didnt even buy korean cars! Now when it comes to features and tech Kia/Hyundai are the epitome of value and they are more reliable

@ivanlowjones

4 жыл бұрын

A Korean rocking a Honda profile pic? Alrighty then...🤔🤔

@j0epark1

4 жыл бұрын

I agree. I have a 2020 Kia Sorento and it is as reliable as any car out there. I also have a 2009 BMW which I love driving, but maintenance costs are atrocious. I can’t wait for Kia to bring the Sorento EV model. That’s something I’ll be waiting for

@austing4321

4 жыл бұрын

They had some huge quality issues from 2011-2014 when people think they "turned around". I'm sure this Telluride will last a long time given it uses their V6 which is excellent but their most reliable cars were pumped out between 2002-2010. The Theta II almost ruined all of their progress and if you hear negative stories about a modern Hyundai, it's more than not going to be about a Sonata or Santa Fe with a Theta engine. They have since turned it around but I find it funny people think some of their worst times, quality wise, was when they "turned around". I got a used 2010 Elantra over a 2011 model specifically to avoid anything they made that year and I'm glad I did. For the record, I'm a massive Hyundai/Kia fan but I became a fan because of their 2000s cars as they looked better than Toyota Imho and, had more features, but had very similar quality. I hope they continue that mission throughout the 2020s cuz their new products are so promising and I'm looking forward to upgrading in a couple of years hopefully to another Hyundai barring any future quality scandals.

@NinjaPickups

4 жыл бұрын

J High yea ima Honda fan so what? Problem?

Luv the big window on the third row!

While your telluride is breaking down I’ll be riding comfortably in my Highlander.

@mariasims8350

4 жыл бұрын

Yyyyeeessss 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

@michaelforostx

3 жыл бұрын

In my opinion Kia is offering more for our money but they lose a lot of value when it comes to selling those cars 👎

@dmarkj22

3 жыл бұрын

For style I’ll give the nod to the Kia but for resale value and reliability I’ll pick the Highlander any day.

Have a 2016 Highlander. Love it. Great vehicle. The new model looks nice, but no where close to me wanting to upgrade. Also as someone mentioned, resale values are great.

@dallasbrat81

2 жыл бұрын

The fact that you don’t want to upgrade says everything . I’m going to keep my Toyota for 10 yrs . My mom’s 2014 highlander runs great just inside is dated

Kia for me

@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName

3 жыл бұрын

Killed in action

Great Review!

This channel is quite underrated

I have the 2020 highlander and honestly I do not like it I don’t enjoy driving for some reason it feels like it’s cheaply made , BTW my previous car was 2017 highlander in which I fell in love with I wish I kept it !

Both of them looks nice but once you get to 100k you’ll see who really is king

@Jackmerius_Tacktheretrix

3 жыл бұрын

Mileage is negligible, it's time that tells. I guarantee a 20 uear old car with only 10,000 miles will have more issues than a 3 year old car with 100,000 miles. Things degrade over time, and the quality of the plastics and gasket materials used will tell over time.

@leogetz31ify

3 жыл бұрын

😆😆😆

The Highlander is really a 5 seater in which they jammed a 3rd row. The vehicle is essentially the same size as my Nissan Murano. What Kia and Hyundai need to concentrate on is fuel economy. When I can get 32 MPG on the highway in my Murano with a 3.5L V-6, the Korean brands can surely do better. They are consistently at the bottom of the list.

Great mid size SUV’s. I needed something with more horsepower and torque to pull my gear and so only because of that I went with the 310 horsepower/271 torque Acadia. The increased hp and torque really do make a difference when you need the power while towing on the road.

My telluride is still the best value hands down!

@asdfghjqwertyu1858

4 жыл бұрын

Tied with the Palisade.

@davevolz6138

4 жыл бұрын

Until trade in.

@AndreaDenean

4 жыл бұрын

Dave Volz you will never trade in a telluride once you own one my friend!

@goodgirl_goneglam6173

4 жыл бұрын

Same here! My Telluride SX turned a year old last week and I still enjoy it just as much now as I did on the first day I got it. And yeah, it still gets mistaken quite often for a Range Rover. 😍

The Highlander is ugly to me. I would choose the Kia

@howie4206

4 жыл бұрын

@@aaronjeung2210 you have a weird taste or are a Toyota fanboy... 😆... Highlanders are uglier to majority of people..

@ry58cha29

4 жыл бұрын

In every aspect, KIA is far better except the logo.

Evolution and style sell autos as well as the proven driving record of reliability and long term purchase value. Our family has been blessed with a 2014 Highlander LE since brand new and after 246.000 kms and drives and rides like it came off the lot. Regular maintenance and good tires and the Highlander is one great ride. Would like to see the Telluride and Palisade sisters after 6 years of 1/4 million kms and Okanagan 40 degree summers and -20 C Winter ice and snow. Would like to believe they can hold up although the Toyota Highlander has been around since 2001. I have admired the Hyundai and Kia Brand since their rise to success. I hope these vehicles deliver the quality the overall package presents. Great job Sofyan on the breakdown and reviews that you do. Keep it going.

Very well done thank you

The Telluride's design is just so gorgeous. Don't know why Toyota still insists on making their cars look like The Predator when there are other beautiful design options.

These automakers are Trying to pump their products out hard-core, they are sending out so many cars to reviewers lately haha, good for Sofyan, thanks for the great video.

I’m going to take an unpopular opinion and say that the Toyota is actually a very nice looking vehicle but not quite as bold as the Telluride. If only it had more space in the interior.