With a similar body and the same engine, the Palisade and Telluride have a strong resemblance. However, they aren’t the same vehicle. There are definite differences as we will discuss here.

Rugged vs Refined

For shoppers who think that a 3 row SUV has to be tough to deal with family duty, the 2024 Kia Telluride may seem perfect. It has a rugged exterior design. There’s a sport-oriented edge overall, and this extends into the cabin where blander design is spiced up with a few sport attributes.

However, the 2024 Hyundai Palisade is just as tough. It just leans into an upmarket refinement of attitude. This shows in its sleek aerodynamic lines, large greenhouse, and specially designed front end. 

Certainly the Palisade Calligraphy is the showiest member of the family, but all Palisade models have an air of above-class quality even before you add the luxury amenities.

Rankings and Awards

The two vehicles remain locked in battle for the top spots in the critic’s rankings. Both are considered an Editors Choice at Car and Driver.

Consumer Guide has given the Palisade a 2024 Award as a Best Buy. The Hyundai automaker earned Best SUV Brand for four years in a row from US News and World Report. The Palisade has earned multiple Best Family Car awards.

Recently the Palisade earned Top Safety Pick Plus from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. This award was especially welcome, given the tougher standards at the IIHS for the 2024 model year. Learn more about Hyundai driver assistance in this new Palisade review.

Second and Third Row Seating

The 2024 Kia Telluride and the Palisade start off with a 3-row middle bench and a 3-row rear bench. This 2-3-3 layout seats 8 people. You can choose center captain’s chairs with a 2-2-3 layout that seats 7 people.

Both cabins have over 155 cubic feet of wiggle room. Second-row and third-row legroom is the same, ensuring that everyone gets space to stretch out.

You can get multi-adjustable power chairs for the driver and front seat passenger. Even better for Phoenix drivers, these seats can be power-ventilated. Exclusive to the Palisade, however, the second-row can be eligible for ventilated seats as well. 

In fact, the Palisade has special captain’s chairs that have special armrests and wing-out headrests to help kids or adults find a comfy perch on the second row.  

Since the Telluride trims go for a sportier look on upper trim levels, the Palisade is a better choice for those who want luxury leathers. You’ll find a more upscale cabin with more soft touches and high quality materials in the Palisade top trims.  

Conclusion

Schedule a test drive at Earnhardt Hyundai of North Scottsdale and find out just how spacious this ride really is.