While we always do our best to apply an objective set of criteria to our reviews and comparisons, there’s a certain degree of subjectivity involved in our work here at AutoTrader. That doesn’t mean we’re biased, but rather that our tastes may differ from time to time. So while efficiency, ease of use, and interior space are all fairly black-and-white subjects, stuff like comfort and ride quality can occasionally come down to preference. Just as jeans come in a handful of cuts in order to appeal to us all, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to automotive design and engineering.

Such is the case with the 2023 Toyota Highlander and Kia Telluride, two family haulers that take very different approaches to the same job – and earn different fans as a result. And in spite of our best efforts to come to an agreement, the divide between us – and these SUVs – remains very real.

AutoTrader.ca Editor-in-Chief Jodi Lai and Road Test Editor Dan Ilika go head-to-head– hold on, it's actually the three-row crossovers from Toyota and Kia that are facing each other in this comparison. The two rank amongst the top in their segment, but what makes it so tough to pick a single winner?

Read the full review on AutoTrader.ca:
https://www.autotrader.ca/editorial/2...

00:00 Intro
01:04 Value vs Features
02:02 Pricing across trims and packages
03:40 Features and Amenities: Highlander vs Telluride
04:45 Cabin space: Highlander
05:15 Powertrain and Specs: Highlander
06:45 Fuel economy: Highlander
08:48 Driving dynamics and Ride comfort: Highlander
10:52 Cargo space and Practicality: Highlander vs Telluride
11:59 Design and Styling: Highlander vs Telluride
12:28 Driving dynamics and Ride comfort: Telluride
15:48 Powertrain and Specs: Telluride
16:46 Fuel economy: Telluride
18:56 Pricing revisited
21:07 Pros and Cons
21:38 Conclusion