Hyundai and Kia are sibling companies, but these brands make distinctly different vehicles. The Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride are a case in point. These flagship three-row SUVs both offer seating for up to eight passengers, but they appeal to different San Marcos, TX drivers. At Principle Hyundai Boerne, we want you to be completely happy with your SUV, so we're pleased to compare these models to help with your choice.

Performance

You'll enjoy plenty of get-up-and-go for merging onto highways in San Antonio with the new Hyundai Palisade. Its V6 engine pumps out 287 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque for peppy acceleration when you need it.

The new Kia Telluride comes with a four-cylinder engine that generates 274 horsepower.

Interior Design

Take a seat inside the new Hyundai Palisade and you'll feel like you're in a luxury SUV. Its cabin has an upscale vibe, with plush materials and pioneering technology. Base models have cloth seats, but Calligraphy trims have premium leather upholstery, a synthetic suede headliner, and a massaging driver seat. Families in Fredericksburg, TX will like the available one-touch relaxation mode for first- and second-row seats.

The new Kia Telluride also has a nice interior, but it's not as posh as the Palisade. While it is similar in comfort to the Palisade, it has a more conservative, no-nonsense look with fewer frills.

Technology

If you like modern gadgets in your SUV, you'll love the new Hyundai Palisade. A large, curved display houses two 12.3-inch screens with crisp graphics, and it's recessed into the dashboard, where it’s less susceptible to glare. Standard features include an integrated navigation system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, remote engine start, and a cabin intercom system that makes it easier for Kerrville, TX drivers to communicate with passengers in the third row.

The Kia Telluride has a similar infotainment system, but fewer standard features. Unlike the Palisade, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto require a wired connection. While the Palisade comes with tri-zone automatic climate control, the Telluride has dual-zone climate control. Remote engine start is an optional feature in the Telluride, so you must pay more to add it.

Test Drive a New Hyundai Palisade at Principle Hyundai Boerne

The new Hyundai Palisade has several advantages over its corporate cousin, the Kia Telluride. However, to really experience the Palisade's excellence firsthand, you should visit Principle Hyundai Boerne in Boerne, TX and take it for a test drive.