2020 Hyundai Palisade - Review & Road Test

[@kanamekuran23]

Kia Telluride Exterior with Hyundai Palisade interior is the best combo.

[@familybusiness8138]

I have a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. I went with the Tucson because I wanted AWD. It has been one of the biggest mistakes. The first was getting a Hyundai. They don’t care about their consumers. My car has been blowing headlights- having electrical issues (my auto windows go back down when you roll them up, my rear windshield wipers go off whenever they want, my break light seems to go on and off at random. I have reached out because as a company they should only want the best products out there. I was told that “because my car is over 3 years old. There is nothing they can do for me. To bring it to a dealer and “see what I can get” for it. I owe more than it’s worth because one thing they don’t tell you when you buy a Hyundai is they depreciate way faster than you can make payments to survive. DO NOT BUY A HYUNDAI.

[@Lydia_Ranki]

@@familybusiness8138 it’s better to lease one lol

[@hr9592]

This is the best interior in the class.

[@wizardguy14]

The New Toyota Highlander is real nice too! Explorer Platinum is great but expensive!

[@atmark666]

KIA / hyndai has worst engine in the world.

[@kungfooey6571]

@@atmark666 go away my guy.

[@kij76393e]

@@atmark666 Yes, you are true, that was 20 years ago.. !

[@atmark666]

@@kij76393e nope

[@tylerhumpfer2493]

we had started looking at the Telluride, we ended up in the Palisade. the Palisade is a lot more distinctive in styling on the road.

[@SSS-mp8th]

Styling of the Kia is much better but the Palisade gives you more for your money when optioned the same as it has items not offered on the top trim Telluride. Not to mention dealers are asking ADM for the Telluride and you can get a Palisade under MSRP. That shows you how popular the Kia is.

[@enriquemercedes9519]

It also shows that people prefer looks over practicality.

[@SSS-mp8th]

@@enriquemercedes9519 True car buying is emotional and subjective. If I could get the Telluride with the same amenities, power folding 3rd row, digital cluster and so forth for he same price I'd take the Telluride as well but I'm not paying more for less.

[@kanamekuran23]

Sadly though you have to go up in trim on the Palisade just to get leather seats. Which are on lower trims of Kia telluride you get said leather

[@Yondaily]

Coraggio 19 it’s the same thing

[@patrickdali9124]

Skip both get a Honda. In two years they both will be worth 50% less while honda has great resale value!

[@shahmask]

Daddy Micah looking good. Love the palisade, would buy over telluride. But those telluride DRLs are hot!!!

[@ikephipps2696]

Gotta love Micah and the camera man, they genuinely love what they do, and its all effortless... Shout out to the squirrel as well

[@Andrew-ft5zf]

Telluride exterior Palisade interior

[@dennisscipio]

no.

[@KoreanAir001]

I kinda like the exterior of Palisade, especially during the night time. you probably gonna like it if you see it in real life.

[@christiansanluis6339]

Tellurides with black rims are for kids

[@jacquelinesurguine2004]

💯

[@ascott2168]

Palisade & Telluride are both 👌🏽👍🏽👌🏽👍🏽

[@ascott2168]

The Dude, were you able to get it fixed under warranty !

[@mozzarella4389]

I purchased this car 3 weeks ago and absolutely regret the purchase. The cars "safety features" have nearly caused three accidents in three weeks, the collision avoidance system has slammed on the brakes as I am changing lanes causing the cars behind me to have to slam on their brakes to avoid a pile up. I am still trying to find a way to disable this before it kills my family. I have already disabled the lane departure system which routinely activates when moving into a right turn lane as it apparently thinks I am going off the road and the car actually tries turn the wheel back into the driving lane. I have spent over 10 hours on the phone trying to get the Bluelink system working (which never worked from the factory). They just keep passing me back and forth from dealer to bluelink support and now to hyundai engineers who should get back to me in a week. . The car has an automatic parking break system that engages automatically when you put the car in park. It disengages when you put the car in gear and press on the gas petal., but you need to press on the petal with significant pressure which then causes the car to lurch forward. Finally twice today the cars automatic transmission wouldn't switch gears automatically as I accelerated. I needed to remove my foot from the petal and coast about 10 seconds before accelerating again. While this is a new model it is clearly riddled with issues and I have little faith that Hyundai will address them

[@chiiiiweeeee]

@@mozzarella4389 learn to avoid a colloision instead of relying on the "safety features" to save you 🤓

[@limlth]

I really appreciate the lightheartedness and humor that runs through this review, not to mention some entertaining effects! Wish more creatives were made with this kind of attitude, it makes my day.

[@miguelircontar]

This is a steal for the class !!!!

[@ranjit3o]

i got one Blank Limited(Top Trim), at 07:56 i agreed 100%, they missed illuminate interior buttons Lights which hard to find at night, Heads up Display only works with Built in Navigation, not with Apple/android CarPlay ones. other than that i love it.

[@TalismanPHX]

I'll take a Palisade. The Telluride has too many bro dozer styling queues. Thanks for the overhead shots of the Queen Mary and the marina. Beautiful. And I'm homesick for the LBC....

[@petegeoffrey4939]

you guys missed showing some important features, particularly the camera lane change dashboard display...it's amazing! The four heated and cooled seats for bums and backs, and the heated steering wheel, nice for colder climates. Also, this beast runs on regular 87 gas which is nice too. But oh that napa leather is so soft and luxurious. I test drove this suv a couple of days ago, super super quiet interior.

[@mrsj1417]

Honda tried the lane change camera too and has already abandoned it - because it's stupid. Just one more excuse for people not to actually DRIVE while they're in a moving vehicle. They look at the display in the dash or display and then that's it - change lanes and no looking OUT THE WINDOW, like you're supposed to.

[@amigatommy7]

On my Genesis "Smart Mode" gets the best milage

[@SilverScarletSpider]

I like the Kia Telluride more than the Hyundai Palisade. Those seats look comfy. Very good when compared to the Toyota Highlander, Subaru Ascent, and Honda Pilot. Those Tacos were a nice touch.

[@geniuspeak5950]

I think the Telluride are for real gentlemen and the Palisade are for the ladies

[@stephenhendricks103]

@@geniuspeak5950 A better comparison is that the Telluride is aimed at Americans while the Palisade is aimed at Asian and European markets.

[@thelastlunari1639]

Cadillac should definitely take note

[@mattspeer01]

Irving Romero Cadillac will never take note. They continue to be one of the most confused and pathetic brands out there. Absolutely ridiculous the prices they charge for their junk vehicles. Even more ridiculous is that anyone is stupid enough to spend money on them.

[@joseborges8479]

They charge extra for every additional feature. Won't be selling a lot of cars any time soon.

[@akashnijjar89]

No mention of ventilated second row seats (class exclusive) and third row power recline (also class exclusive)???

[@stephenhendricks103]

Sorry. The Telluride also offers ventilated second row seats. Likewise, the third row seats recline.

[@carlmathews5778]

@@stephenhendricks103 I did not know that Power Recline is on the Telluride

[@MEAMERIE]

@@carlmathews5778 its not

[@BulletSpoung]

Also power folding mirrors on the Kia.

[@crownr0yalonice]

The quiet mode sequence made this my favorite review ever!!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@LaEscuelaDelEncanto]

I rented this on vacation in Puerto Rico. I fit all six of us. We were all very happy with this vehicle.

[@enriquemercedes9519]

Micah, you always seem to a-Muzio me with your entertaining videos!

[@mrgreen2646]

These mainstream brands are putting out great products. Besides the name or badge why go for a luxury brand.

[@uberenthusiasts]

You probably have never driven a luxury car. The X7/ GLS feel more solid, better built, more technology/features, superior chassis, higher quality materials, and have better engine choices. Plus there is the badge. Why buy a $40,000 Hermes Birkin when a $200 Coach bag does the same thing? Because those who can afford it don't care.

[@JDMSwervo2001]

uberenthusiasts horrible reliability though lmao😂😂

[@uberenthusiasts]

@@JDMSwervo2001 Again, when you have the money you don't care. Look at the demand for Range Rovers.

[@mrsj1417]

I made that mistake once: replaced an Acura (which isn't even true "luxury") with a Honda Accord. What the heck, the Accord has more features now, more room, etc. What I forgot was some cars are engineered to ride better, quieter, etc. What I got with the Accord was an expensive version of a cheap car - and it showed every day.

[@NinoNlkkl]

@@uberenthusiasts spoken like an idiot.

[@edclimax]

My biggest difference between the Telluride and Palisade that had me more to Hyundai, is the fact KIA has a subscription based remote start system. Hyundai for the time being has a dedicated start on the key fob.

[@minivanman1356]

I’m a ford guy but this thing is very nice I mean really nice.

[@mattspeer01]

jared novak Ford has nothing comparable. I test drove a new 2020 Explorer ST that stickers for over $60K and the interior was a laughable sea of cheap plastic junk. It drove well and had comfy seats, but those were the only redeeming qualities of that vehicle.

[@mattspeer01]

@The Dude Ha, what a joke. Ford the company with more recalls than any other company for their crappy transmissions, seatbelts, engines...etc. I have owned three Hyundai/Genesis products well past your 30K mile mark and didn't have any of those kinds of issues. There will always be individual anecdotes about personal experiences with vehicles, but you have to look at the big picture of a company overall. When you do that, Ford is just junk.

[@SilverLakeKingdom]

1:56 "bye Tim", Tim rolls his eyes...hahahah this is timeless.

[@themightymrpink]

Among all of the 3 row CUVs out there, I’d say this and the Telluride are the best choices right now in terms of interior space and passenger volume. But still.. there’s something I still don’t get with this vehicle class; if you truly need room for both passengers and cargo at the same time, minivans like the Chrysler Pacifica and Honda Odyssey offer more room for passengers, especially in the third row seat and still have room for a bunch of cargo behind the 3rd row. Minivans also vastly exceed 3 row CUVs when it comes to max cargo space, like the Chrysler Pacifica’s 140.5 cubic feet of max storage capacity which vastly exceeds even the Chevrolet Traverse’s 98.2 cubic feet. Each to their own, but why can’t families just admit they need a minivan over a 3 row CUV?

[@VincentS327]

Mr. Pink your comparing apples and oranges...

[@gs98999]

Mr. Pink I think families know they need a minivan but compromise for one of these cuvs mostly because of looks.

[@themightymrpink]

@@VincentS327 And the apple (Minivan) is superior to the orange (3 row CUV) when it comes to usability and practicality of its interior space for true family duty.

[@themightymrpink]

@@gs98999 That to me is absurd. I would never buy a family vehicle for a good looking exterior. I'd buy it for its utility, practicality, and comfort, and a minivan gives you all of that VS a regular 3 row CUV.

[@daniel0703]

Mr. Pink, you make too much sense for society. I'm hundred percent with you, people are choosing style over function.

[@Sami.the.auto.advisor]

I wish the lower trims of the Telluride had *LED headlights* or at least had a premium package that offered it.

[@crownr0yalonice]

sᴀᴍɪᴜʀ ʀᴀʜᴍᴀɴ THIS!!! Yes!!!!!

[@vincentwu2917]

You can replace one from Amazon

[@Sami.the.auto.advisor]

Jason Wu sure you can always go the aftermarket route... but the construction of the housing itself will often times result in a severe degradation of beam pattern... it may look brighter but it won't throw as far and/or blind oncoming drivers.

[@Andygp13]

Micah, you’re so cute! The palisade is one of my favorite 3-row SUVs on the market!

[@mandrey85]

I love kbb reviews. Very enjoyable. Good job guys.

[@MatrixDiscovery]

Funny, all these reviewers get so excited by a 3 row crossover which is essentially a small school bus.

[@ALMX5DP]

It's like they have families.

[@letsseeif]

Hyundai has certainly learnt in regard to the Palisade 'hatch' by including a two way speed control. Both my wife and I have personally witnessed numbers of large SUVs with rear hatches ascending expensively into the low roughcast concrete ceilings & metal plumbing common in the Malls & Shopping Centres in Oz. Also, I've got Hy's heated and air.con.cooled seats as well & wouldn't trade 'em for -- well. Lot of things. Cool seat are so 'cool'! Just as useful any hot climate.[Off topic a bit. 1. Is Tim an Aussie? He says "bloody hell" in such an Australian way. 2. I soled in 1957 & prefer the blue.]

[@denault3985]

It looks like Micah was having a good time...especially flying his helicopter!

[@shailenderkukreja5238]

We ended up trading in our 5 month old ascent for this beauty! I had so many quirks with ascent I just couldn’t.

[@802asher]

What quirks with Ascent? I traded my 9 month old Premium Ascent for a Limited Ascent. Haven't found any quirks on either yet. I think styling of Ascent will hold up better over time, and it doesn't have these screens protruding out of dash that are so popular for some reason. Also, will take my leather on dash for fake wood in the Telluride and Palisade. Ascent Touring has both if you really need some fake wood in view. AWD on Suby is better and is handling sportier than Kia or Hyundai. Redline and Motortrend agree on this.

[@naveenkrishnamurthy7576]

I’m torn. Palisade Limited or 2020 Highlander Hybrid Platinum l?

[@bradleyscarreviews]

Naveen Krishnamurthy palisade limited, it come with ventilated seats in the rear and seven USB ports, along with the digital 12.3 inch Speedo display and driver talk speaker and a bunch of driving assist features. The palisade is overall a better value, even though the higlander hybrid is more fuel efficient, plus the palisade is cheaper.

[@naveenkrishnamurthy7576]

The palisade is quite impressive this gen. The ventilated rear seats surprised me actually

[@RatKing59]

Highlander Hybrid > Telluride > Palisade > Highlander (Gas Only)

[@minivanmaster]

You'll save a lot of money getting a Hybrid if you plan on driving a lot of miles in the city, if you drive on the highway more often you'll see less of a benefit. Highlander would have better resale value too. I'd pick the Palisade for the warranty though since it's 10 years

[@majoebz]

Highlander is not even a strong contender....

[@za7529]

Hard to believe this is a Hyundai.. wow well done.

[@limpunsing224]

Awesome family SUV & review Happy Holidays KBB & crew !

[@kapkap2342]

This is the old Hyundai Palisade

[@다곰바부추장]

Now!! Hyundai and Kia time~~~~2020!!

[@SkunkBearTK]

No marketing guy is going to talk me into it not being ugly. Can I get a Telluride with the Palisade interior?

[@neelmapara]

The most realistic review ever :)

[@JayPatel-tx1zc]

Kia Telluride all the way Micah 💪. The Kia Tellurides headlights have a Orange Daytime Running Lights.

[@MicahMuzio]

Jay Patel Sadly the orange running lights only come in the priciest Telluride SX trim. But yeah, I’m Telluride all the way.

[@JayPatel-tx1zc]

@@MicahMuzio Cool Beans.

[@GamJabbas]

Peoples who signed Palisade in Korea are crying..due to average five months delivery because Hyundai meet the quantity of foreign export to USA. Furthermore, we can't see Telluride in Korea..

[@ulmagonandnya2690]

Bring the Delluride to korea. Lunch it in korea.

[@damilolaakanni]

I saw a side profile of the 2021 GM SUV triplets, and they all looked like the side profile of the Hyundai Palisade. Coincidence, or copied, or the same exterior designer?

[@MandusahRamirez]

Anyone else notice how the New Cadillac Escalade copied The Hyundai Palisades design and interior layout. I’m proud of how far they’ve came!💪🏽

[@alqi6969]

You missed the paddle shift for Palisade - Telluride does not have it. Also, you didn't mention both Palisade and Telluride can be equipped with heated and ventilated second row seat - which is very rare in non luxury SUV.

[@caspian1358]

Very nice, informative and entertaining video, liked and can't pass by without a sub! Good job team!

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Howdy, great review as always! I personally prefer the Telluride, but both are great cars! Merry Christmas Eve Eve!😸😻😸

[@karenbutler867]

i bought the palisade sel awd with convenience package and am impressed with the car. only negative is driver side air noise not sure if dealer can help with that.

[@chadbaptiste4227]

Micah: "There's also a 360 degree camera system, so you don't accidentally crush your kids'..." Me: Micah no!!! Micah: "... bikes." Me: denzelthankgod.gif

[@BrogeKilrain]

What sort of AWD or 4WD system do they use ?

[@scottanders5333]

The seats are trimmed in nappa, not full nappa . The quilted part is the only nappa. Just like in the Kia

[@naomia472]

I love your personality 👏🏽🥰

[@colechapman6976]

It is nice. But those gear shifter buttons are really annoying to use. I got into a friends car and they had them. It just seems really unintuitive especially if you're in a situation that requires lots of driving forward and backing up since it's not as good as a normal lever. That feels more tactile and it's something that one always knows how to use. Go up to drive, go down to reverse, go up to park, it's a simple, mechanical feel. Buttons replace that feeling. I feel like it's just doing something just to do it instead of making any actual sense or advancement. A regular gear shifter worked fine for the past hundred years, so why change it into something that requires you to look down to make sure you hit the right gear? It just seems stupid

[@bridgetleigh9353]

Hands down best car reviewer . And the most comical.😆

[@sonyhardi]

kia and hyundai is same company or not? both have a modern design

[@jwuhome]

MPG difference between Telluride and Palisade could be transmissions are sourced from different vendors.

[@stephenhendricks103]

That might be the case if it were true but it's not. You may be thinking of slightly different suspension components.

[@jwuhome]

@@stephenhendricks103 You may be right. Not sure if can be a factor to affect MPG rating.

[@thecentralman]

aerodynamics?

[@stephenhendricks103]

@@thecentralman Could be but I doubt there's any real world difference between the two vehicles. Too much variation in individual units, test loops, average speed, individual drivers, etc.

[@thecentralman]

@@stephenhendricks103 True, it all depends on how we drive

[@hlcepeda]

Micah, please tell us that "get boofed" is not a feature of the driver's seat (7:01)

[@mstfici2685]

You know Kia is doing it right when its first 3row model already dominated the market

[@VincentS327]

Dominated how?

[@4784gperkins]

Micah winked at the camera again! I’m a fan 😁

[@wowprogression]

Subscribed! Great content man keep it up! Quick question I hope you answer asap because I'm gonna buy one this weekend. Rank these three 2020 Palisade SE, 2020 Highlander L and 2020 Honda Pilot LX

[@al151]

Unfortunately the driver side wind noise is a big problem with this vehicle. Hyundai still haven’t announced the tsb to fix it. Kia Telluride also has the same problem.

[@juanstubbs25]

This interior looks awesome

[@BadDriversOfTheIllawarra]

Im devastated that Kia will not be bringing the Telluride to Australia. But at least Hyundai will be providing the Palisade.

[@aryehrosenthal2138]

Can you please do also a review on the 2020 Hyundai Elantra Value Edition?

[@reynaldo1902]

I like how in 2:36 it says Honda Pilot but that’s clearly the interior of the Chevrolet Traverse

[@Sevan_UP]

Wish Hyundai put a better material for that plastic sparkly piece on the dashboard. Like metal or actual wood trim instead

[@venom5809]

In my opinion the Palisade looks miles better than the KIA and most all the other competitors out there also. The Palisade looks what a professional that wears a suit would drive, the KIA looks like what the guy that owns a blue collar type of business would drive. KIA needs to change that awful cheap looking logo on their badges, I bert they could increase their sales by at least 10% just by doing that. Not looks premium or upscale about a badge with giant block letters spelling KIA.

[@gcasillas1213]

Kia is actually changing their logo next year, look it up. It looks way better. I do agree with you on the Palisade's looks, especially after seeing it in person. My only gripe is that the daytime running LED is pretty dim, which is definitely noticeable when the sun's bright.

[@bullbythehorns808]

Can you get this without the third row?

[@spinmouth4114]

A ball crushing center console that your knees will bang all the time. What ever happened to truck like dashboards?

[@TheEricZ]

The third row reclines. Why didn't he say anything?

[@lawrencebautista1]

Can you do a 2020 Highlander next?

[@HotDamProductions215]

Bro your videos are hilarious 🤣🤣🤣

[@dygardion9130]

Why don’t 3rd row windows open like minivans???

[@kanamekuran23]

In the suv craze, design is more important than function.

[@dygardion9130]

kanamekuran23 just seems like they can still work that in?? The old navigator has windows that do that

[@zachg9065]

This is a fantastic suv but people still give it crap for being a Hyandai

[@johnnydwyer4261]

I talked to 12 people ( men ) who preferred the looks of the Telluride which I can't understand. Them I was introduced to their woman and now I can totally understand. I also had 12 people ( men ) who picked the Palisade, I met their girlfriends as well, and they were ALL beautiful woman. So it truly does come down to taste. Some people just dont have it ( those who prefer the Telluride looks ) which is great, we have to have people who are more attracted to the unattractive.

[@johnluu1106]

"Sunshades keep creepy weirdos out of view."

[@ElijahsAba]

Usual dose of cutesy looks into the camera and dance moves. 🥱

[@trevorgwelch7412]

This Guy Is Really Funny He Should Be On The Late Late Night Show As A Host .... Thumbs Up 👍

[@raterko]

This or the 2020 highlander ?

[@UnnDunn]

This is a vehicle crying out for a Micah Rides Family Review™.

[@silverbankruptcy]

I test drove this car and it drives pretty well and the seats and leather are great. But the large screen is very Narrow, and the color look washed out. Also the knobs and door handles are twist type and feel cheap and Chintzy. I liked the seats but was unimpressed with the rest. Dealer also asked for $3,000 above sticker, for last years model. Oh and its high up, so my family wanted running boards for another $2,500. It's higher so it gets poorer mileage than similar SUV's. This SUV has its pluses, but its not as amazing as everyone believes.

[@liberalweirdo7886]

I respect Micah as a reviewer especially after this. Only the second reviewer I’ve come across who points out the flaws on this and the telluride. And believe me in the end you get what you pay for. That goes with anything in life. Cheap dashboard of pho materials, an underpowered V6, and not the best looking entries in the class (okay the telluride definitely looks better, but neither looks anywhere near as cool as the new explorer).

[@piyush6089]

LiberalWeirdo would you rather reliability or looks huh?

[@liberalweirdo7886]

Piyush Meherchandani I lease so looks. Not that we know the reliability of these anyway. They’re entirely new vehicles from the ground up. No telling how they’ll last. Not that others in the class are known to be unreliable

[@stephenhendricks103]

Don't agree with your primary points but even granting them, it's worth noting that a comparably equipped top trim Explorer is more than $10,000 more expensive than either a Palisade or a Telluride.

[@liberalweirdo7886]

Stephen Hendricks I can agree that the Explorer is getting into luxury SUV price in top trims. However keep in mind the palisade and telluride are selling and leasing above MSRP because for some reason they aren’t building enough of them. I don’t know how you release a new mainstream SUV in very limited quantities and expect that to be a long term plan for success but I digress. There’s nothing wrong with these SUVs I just don’t find them to be standouts.

[@bradleyscarreviews]

Brand snob, ford fan

[@tappingjunkie7819]

I wish I could afford this here in Canada. Would give me a peace of mind in the winter. This think looks dependable

[@sailguy0321]

I prefer the Palisade over the Telluride. Hate those front accent lights on the Telluride

[@middler5212]

On the road I think the Palisade looks less cheap and generic than the Telluride.

[@Yondaily]

They both are very nice looking SUV’s

[@danielc3321]

The Palisade is way better looking than the Telluride. Why doesn’t anyone agree with me?!

[@razaelahi7257]

Wait is Micah wearing 7:50 Mahindra headphones 🎧 !

[@naruto21920]

I will buy this car in three years

[@christiansanluis6339]

You will find a better car in 3 years. Why would you by this 3 years from now?

[@alijunaid6845]

Hyundai came a long way

[@craigmerkey8518]

haha I keep getting lost by laughing... you guys are awesome!

[@lowlanz]

If its platform mate was not Telluride this Palisade would also be praised for its exterior alongside with interior I think besides Telluride Palisades exterior is still at the top of the class not something you see often in none luxury brands. I mean think about Cadillac they charge a lot because they think they are the luxury brand but their exterior and interior are not necessarily better than this Palisade

[@AP-qu8sl]

Mpg difference is because hyundai got a bad name for amplifying their mpg. So they’re playing it safe now

[@TheAdham97]

The hemsworh brothers joke made me laugh so hard

[@thsfl77]

Living for the Bewitched moment...

[@joseborges8479]

Can't pass Telluride amber DRL and wish it would have keyfob remote start and left side side view camera in instr cluster as in the Palisade.

[@stephenhendricks103]

The essential difference between the styling of the Palisade and Telluride? This is all you need to know. The Palisade is built in Korea and aimed at the Asian and European markets. Especially the 800 lb gorilla in the room, China. In those markets the principal rivals are luxury SUV's from European manufacturers and a budget priced near luxury vehicle is very appealing. Again, that's especially true in China where a growing middle class may be able to afford a Palisade but not a Mercedes Benz or a BMW. The Telluride, on the other hand, is designed for and built in America. It's not even offered in international markets outside North America. Not even in Korea. In the US the Telluride's competition consists primarily of a flock of midsize mainstream vehicles from Japan and the US. (Pilot, Highlander, Explorer) A "rugged" image sells very well in America where it's the touchstone of midsize mainstream vehicles. Asian middle class consumers have long experience with "rugged." They prefer luxury at a budget price.

[@BilalKhan-qj4cr]

The telluride is available out North America. 😕

[@stephenhendricks103]

@@BilalKhan-qj4cr True. KIA exports about 3,000 Tellurides to Middle Eastern markets. But not to major European or Asian markets.

[@majoebz]

Wrong!...pls research Qatar or UAE(one of these Arab states).

[@daniel0703]

@@majoebz He did say middle eastern markets that include Qatar and UAE.

[@bfish9700]

Telluride > Palisade. I don't care for the looks of the Palisade. I think the telluride EX Is actually perfect and you can't option a palisade similarly.

[@Acc0rd79]

Agreed, the Kia looks WAY better. I don't know what the hell they were thinking with the rear end of the Palisade, yuck.....and come to think of it the new Sonata is horrid too. What happened to Hyundai's nice design dept?

[@carlmathews5778]

My wife strongly disagrees with this comment. She loves the Palisade to death. It does not look boxy like the Kia. Lol. With none available in entire city, I think other people love them here as well

[@Yondaily]

Carl Mathews it doesn’t matter they are the same cars your wife is an idiot

[@carlmathews5778]

@@Yondaily And I love my idiot. SHE IS SO AWESOME. HAHAHAHAHA

[@Yondaily]

Carl Mathews just joking she’s not an idiot

[@dennisscipio]

what makes these vehicles so popular anyway?

[@gs98999]

Popular is relative. Palisade sold around 5300 last month. To compare, rav4 sold 45,000, Camry 25,000, f150 sells about 60-70,000 per month. So these aren’t really big sellers in the grand scheme of things.

[@mikes9637]

Thats because they cant make enough of them

[@58631061]

Maybe Assembly Indonesia ?

[@manfelix6820]

so attractive!