2023 Kia Telluride Overview

The Kia Telluride is the benchmark by which all other three-row midsize SUVs are measured, and the team at Ken Ganley Kia Alliance is thrilled to announce that we now have the 2023 Kia Telluride available to test-drive, purchase and lease. There are a number of exciting updates for this new model year, including an updated front and rear styling, new X-Line and X-Pro trim levels, an updated cabin with larger displays and improved driver-assistance technologies. Another best-seller in this segment is the Highlander, and you now have the option of the 2023 Toyota Highlander, which arrives with a new standard powertrain and expanded standard and optional features. With this in mind, let’s compare the 2023 Kia Telluride vs 2023 Toyota Highlander and see how these two popular models measure up.

Interior - 2023 Kia Telluride in Alliance OH

Both the 2023 Kia Telluride and the 2023 Toyota Highlander seat eight passengers in their default configurations, and that capacity is reduced to seven if you opt for captain’s chairs in the second row. An important consideration when comparing the Telluride and Highlander is which cabin is going to be more comfortable and convenient for you and your passengers day in and day out, and we think the answer for most customers is the Telluride by far. Despite these vehicles being similar in size, Kia does much more with the available space. Headroom is similar in all three rows. Front legroom is similar, and this are where the similarities end. The Telluride accommodates adults in the second with more than 42 inches whereas the Highlander provides almost 4 inches less. The Highlander also only offers 28 inches of third-row legroom, which means its really only practical for children, and the Telluride provides 5 cubic feet more in the dedicated cargo area, which is a significant difference.