Vehicles must go above and beyond engine power to reach the zenith of the competition curve in the three-row SUV segment these days. Customers today are looking for practical three-row SUVs with excellent handling and a host of best-in-class interior amenities and safety features. Automobile manufacturers respond to this desire by adding cutting-edge technology and design to their SUV lineups. Toyota and Kia have struck the right notes and come a long way in this process with their best-selling three-row SUVs, the 2022 Toyota Highlander, and the 2022 Kia Telluride. We've outlined the significant differences between the 2022 Toyota Highlander and the 2022 Kia Telluride to help you decide which SUV is ideal for your daily driving requirements.
2022 Toyota Highlander |
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2022 Kia Telluride |
3.5-liter V6 DOHC 24-valve engine with Dual VVT-i |
Base Engine | 3.8-liter Lambda V6 DOHC 24-valve engine |
Direct Shift-8AT Eight-speed ECT gearbox |
Transmission System | Electronically Controlled Eight-Speed Automatic |
295 horsepower & 263 lb-ft |
Horsepower & Torque Ratings | 291 horsepower & 262 lb-ft |
23 MPG |
Combined Fuel Economy | 23 MPG |
$35,205 | Starting MSRP | $32,790 |
As shown in the comparison table, these SUVs go head-to-head in terms of performance characteristics. The 2022 Highlander, on the other hand, triumphs over the Telluride in 2022. The Toyota Highlander 2022 leads the pack in terms of safety and dependability.
The safety systems on the Toyota Highlander 2022 can handle almost any circumstance on the road. From a Pre-Collision System with Low-Light Pedestrian Detection and Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist to an optional Blind Spot Monitor with Rear-Cross Traffic Alert, the 2022 Toyota Highlander has it all.
Visit us at Lexington Toyota in Lexington, MA, and learn all about the 2022 Toyota Highlander from our team of automobile specialists. You can schedule a test drive online and get pre-approval for financing the new 2022 Toyota Highlander.