Hybrid Family SUV Fight! | 2027 Kia Telluride vs. 2026 Hyundai Palisade | Detailed Comparison

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• EH

  @EHerndez · 1 month ago

  If only I can have Telluride exterior with Palisade interior....

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• JR

  @jraheemjefcoat429 · 1 month ago

  Honestly, you can't go wrong with either one. Both the Telluride and Palisade punch above their weight against the competition. I would've had a hard time choosing between the two. Hyundai and KIA definitely made the impossible possible in every way by giving average people the luxury brand experience without buying the German badge or paying a luxury tax.

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• MU

  @MugatuJag · 1 month ago

  Prior generation, it was Telluride all the way, but I would say the Palisade this gen is my preference. It’s just more cohesive, classier, the telluride is way too busy with weird touches and is not as smooth looking. I do love the Telluride from the rear though. It’d be really cool if they blended these two design designs on the refresh Santa Fe and made it look better than both of these.🎉😮

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• D3

  @d3j051 · 1 month ago

  We chose between these 2, we chose the Pallisade because here in Phoenix, the lightest interior (gray) was the coolest.  I also preferred the Pallisade Calligraphy wheels and the Calligraphy brand.

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• GE

  @GeorgeMoilanen-m7d · 1 month ago

  We picked the Palisade calligraphy.   Best car I've driven.  Smooth Quiet Economical and Beautiful.

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• BI

  @bigDnMD · 1 month ago

  I was on the fence about these two vehicles, and after several test drives of both, I ended with the Palisade Caligraphy. The Telluride is very close second choice for me, but I am extremely happy with my purchase.

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• MR

  @mrtracey613 · 1 month ago (edited)

  Yes - This is the review that I have been waiting on for all of 2026!!!<br><br>I love both the Palisade Calligraphy and the Kia Telluride X-Line SX Prestige, and am stuck between which to purchase.

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• CY

  @cynicsupreme · 1 month ago

  Made in Georgia vs made in Korea: buy the palisade

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• MR

  @MrWarrencarter · 1 month ago

  Palisade all day

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• WR

  @Wreck-tangle · 1 month ago

  I’m considering both of these, but waiting a little for the arrival of the 2027 Palisade Hybrid Calligraphy Black Ink edition. They are currently in transit to dealers, and will stealthify the Palisade top trim level. Will be a tough decision, but both are winners in my book.

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• DO

  @doncalbreeze · 1 month ago

  We own a 2025 Santa Fe Calligraphy hybrid and a 2026 Palisade Calligraphy hybrid. <br>I absolutely love the engine in the Santa Fe. It&apos;s quiet, it&apos;s responsive, it’s plenty quick enough unless the car is loaded down with people and equipment, then might be a touch underpowered. It&apos;s perfect for that SUV in my opinion. <br>The engine in the palisade is loud and just doesn&apos;t feel as good, it has lots of power because of the 2.5 liter. In the Santa Fe, it&apos;s really easy to get 30, 40 or even 50 miles per gallon. &nbsp;It&apos;s very difficult to get 30 or 35 miles per gallon in the Palisade. After driving these hybrids for a while (we also have a 25 Tucson Limited hybrid) I have figured out how to get really good gas mileage. You simply need to get up to speed and then let off the gas pedal. The engine will drop to zero RPM, and you&apos;ll notice that you&apos;ll be in electric mode only (if you are constantly on the gas pedal it&apos;ll stay in ICE engine mode a lot). If you get off the gas pedal, it&apos;ll drop to 0 RPMS, if you gently get back on the gas (very gently but not accelerating) it&apos;ll stay in electric mode for sometime miles on level roads. This obviously does not work if you are climbing up a hill or even gently upward sloping roads. Try it - I have been able to get 60 - 80 miles per gallon occasionally on my way home from a Costco, 5 miles away from home that is pretty much level, a little bit downhill, up and over one bridge, depending upon if I hit red traffic lights.

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• PV

  @pva527 · 1 month ago

  Resurgence of Kia and Hyundai is phenomenal, especially in the 3 row SUVs segment.

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