2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid vs. Hyundai Palisade Hybrid: The Best 3-Row SUVs

Is the all-new Kia Telluride Hybrid finally the perfect family SUV, or can the redesigned Hyundai Palisade Hybrid steal the crown in this ultimate 3-row SUV showdown? Appraisal Tool – https://www.edmunds.com/appraisal/ Car Listings – https://www.edmunds.com/new-cars-for-sale/ Ratings and Reviews – https://www.edmunds.com/car-reviews/ 00:00 Intro 00:27 Telluride Pricing, Interior, & Tech 07:41 Telluride Driving Impressions 10:14 Palisade Pricing, Interior, & Tech 17:39 Palisade Driving Impressions 19:21 Value 20:55 Edmunds' Take The battle for the best 3-row SUV has entered a high-voltage new chapter. For years, the Kia Telluride and Hyundai Palisade have traded blows at the top of the Edmunds rankings, but the stakes are higher now with the introduction of the 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid to join the ranks of the all-new 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid. We took both of these family favorites through the full Edmunds testing gauntlet to see which one delivers the best blend of efficiency, space and value. The 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid continues to impress with its rugged styling and upscale interior. On the road, the hybrid powertrain provides smooth transitions and a noticeable bump in the Kia Telluride Hybrid mpg compared to the old V6. It remains a benchmark for ride quality and passenger comfort, offering a spacious cabin that makes it a top contender for the best hybrid SUV on the market. However, it faces stiff competition from its corporate sibling. The 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid counters with a bold new design and a tech-heavy approach. The Hyundai Palisade Hybrid price remains competitive, and its interior feels a step above with premium materials and clever storage solutions. In our testing, the Hyundai Palisade Hybrid mpg proved that you don't have to sacrifice power for efficiency in a large family SUV. While the Telluride leans toward adventure, the Palisade feels like a luxury cruiser. In the end, choosing between these two is splitting hairs. The Kia Telluride remains the enthusiast's choice for its driving dynamics, but the Hyundai's interior refinements are hard to beat. After our exhaustive evaluation, we’ve named a winner based on real-world performance and overall utility. https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/2026-hyundai-palisade-stop-sale-fatal-accident.html Kia Telluride Hybrid Edmunds Review – https://www.edmunds.com/kia/telluride-hybrid/ Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Edmunds Review – https://www.edmunds.com/hyundai/palisade/hybrid/ More Edmunds Comparison Videos – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsSQoIGhBLpQwAPiW1fCPh4LEWxlbp9Cx If this kind of video is helpful to you and you want to support us making more work like this in the future, hitting the like, subscribe, and notification bell buttons goes a long way. Disclaimer: This video's description was generated with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy by the Edmunds editorial team. The video and script were created by Edmunds staff without the use of generative AI. https://www.instagram.com/edmundscars/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/edmunds https://www.tiktok.com/@edmunds https://twitter.com/edmunds https://www.reddit.com/user/edmundscars/ #KiaTellurideHybrid #HyundaiPalisadeHybrid #Edmunds