Honda Pilot vs Kia Telluride | Comparison and Review

We’re here from the Walser Automotive Group in Minneapolis-St. Paul and the surrounding Twin Cities area. Today we’re here to compare the Honda Pilot and the all-new Kia Telluride, specifically focusing on their third-row and great features!

We start with the Honda Pilot, which is the Elite trim level with all-wheel drive, equipped with a V6 engine producing 285 horsepower. It can tow up to 5000 pounds, making it a spacious and capable SUV. The Honda Pilot has a complete redesign for 2023, featuring LED headlights and a new grille design, giving it an impressive look.

Switching to the Kia Telluride, Adam examines the EX trim level with all-wheel drive, also powered by a V6 engine capable of towing 5000 pounds. The Telluride boasts a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, making it a reliable choice for a third-row SUV. The vehicle includes cool LED headlights, 20-inch alloy wheels, and a stylish design.

Moving on to the interior comparison, the Honda Pilot’s second-row offers ample space and comfort, with two-tone leather seats that are heated. The second-row seats are adjustable and have an armrest with cup holders. There’s also a little pouch to store phones, individual climate control, and USB ports.

In contrast, the Kia Telluride’s second-row also provides plenty of legroom and headroom. It has a third-zone climate control and USB ports integrated into the side of the seats. The model being examined comes with captain or bucket chairs in the second row, allowing easy access to the third row.

As they return to the driver’s seat of the Honda Pilot, Adam highlights its comfort and features, such as ventilated seats, heated seats and steering wheel, a responsive infotainment screen with wireless charging capabilities, and a digital display with various driver safety features like adaptive cruise control and blind-spot monitoring.

Moving to the driver’s seat of the Kia Telluride, Adam praises its comfortable seats, straightforward infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, heated and air-conditioned seats, and safety features like adaptive cruise control and pedestrian alerts.

In conclusion, Adam emphasizes that both SUVs have their strengths, and choosing between them might come down to personal preferences like styling, warranty, and reliability. He encourages viewers to visit the dealership to test drive both models and make an informed decision.