Honda Pilot vs Kia Telluride

Pilot vs Telluride: they both get the rugged treatment, but who wears it best in 2023?

The Honda Pilot TrailSport and the Kia Telluride X-Pro have a lot in common. They’re both well-equipped, off-road-ready, three-row SUVs. They’re both powered by naturally aspirated V6 engines running on regular fuel and 18-inch wheels. And, they’re both very popular choices that just got even better, because they’re both all-new for 2023. So how do you decide between the two? That’s where expert advice and personal experience come in, and we're here to share both. Watch to find out which one Cliff Atiyeh would pick for the money, and why it wasn't a tough call.

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Presenter: Clifford Atiyeh

#telluride #pilot #review
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0:00 The Pilot Vs. the Telluride
0:58 Stats Comparison
1:33 Pilot Exterior
2:12 Telluride Exterior
3:15 Dimensions Comparison
4:18 Pilot Interior
5:49 Telluride Interior
7:20 Pilot Tech
8:04 Telluride Tech
10:01 Driving the Telluride
12:31 Off-road Telluride
13:57 Driving the Pilot
18:54 Off-road the Pilot
20:38 Pricing
21:25 The Verdict

[Eliehbk]

You forgot to mention that Honda dealers don’t have the delusion that Kia ones have about them being the new BMW which justifies their ripping off their customers by thousands of dollars, and I’m not talking about the current situation where many companies are doing it, but since that Tulleride came out. No thank you!

[apluspool]

We have a 2023 Honda pilot trail sport and it is a very nice vehicle. Yes one of the main complaints is that the screen is too small. After having it for a couple weeks now it is not too small it is a very usable and not overwhelming. The car is very comfortable so far

[hellkitty]

Great comparison: Of note, the reason why you felt the V6 was so much better in the Pilot over the old one is because it is indeed a brand-new engine. It went from a SOHC to DOHC design and that could explain why you felt the engine much smoother/less gritty due to it being much more relaxed. The Honda 10AT is a marvel of a transmission, which helps the vehicle to be more engaging and more refined to drive.

[jwuhome]

If you are keeping the car for longer than 10 yrs or more than 100k miles, go with Honda. If you trade in your car every 4, 5 years, Telluride may give you more luxury interior and new tech.

[VNMOUS]

I liked how you put them side to side and put the specs of them on top, it's so easier to compare

[bullfrogeth]

The Telluride doesn't support wireless Android auto, where the Pilot does. So in my eyes, even though the Telluride looks much higher tech, for practical purposes, it falls short.

[almassengale]

I’m not surprised. Honda typically does really well with packaging and driver engagement. The Kia has some cooler tech but the Honda’s more flexible interior matters more in a family car and the better driving dynamics make a difference every time you drive. Throw in what will likely be better reliability and it’s an easy call.

[Lifeneverlost]

Great review. These are the exact models I wanted to compare. The Trailsport looks cooler than the elite and has the off-road capability vs the top end telluride is their off-road version.

[winstondeocampo]

New Honda Pilot is just a little more reasonably priced for what it offers. I believe that it would’ve been neck and neck with the Telluride but at $ 55, 000 and not counting dealer mark ups is just too much for a KIA.

[jiamiekori]

One thing, Kia and Hyundai bigger screens ( except for 8” ) don’t offer wireless CarPlay and Android Auto. May not be a big deal for some, but for me it’s a dealbreaker

[christopherlamperski]

Seems like a Honda commercial- I test drove both and wasn’t wowed by the pilot, it felt
Much less luxurious. Everytime he hit the gas in the pilot he said it was so quiet but all I heard was loud engine noise, weird. Both great options for sure

[applerider]

I own a Tesla Model y and a Kia Telluride. My wife and two daughters love the Kia Telluride even more.

[SethPinnock]

I would have to agree with your conclusion this new Honda pilot is truly great packaging and pricing. The cherry on top are the configurable second row seating

[sunnymoney]

I like the trail sport a lot but I would want it fully loaded, they should make a elite trail sport

[hardyfeng]

Very nice video! Straightforward and clear, the review is very fair! Great image quality and camera movement too! I love that

[Cornbread-gikt]

Even in a recession dealer ‘markups’ are legendary.

[Haval.M]

This reviewer did a phenomenal job! I don't think he missed anything. Really well done. And his camo sweater had both blues lol

[ksingh]

No mention or review of 3rd row seating?

[dannyo.]

I believe the Honda Pilot will be a better SUV long term even though the Telluride isn't a bad option at all.

[styner]

It makes no sense that the Accord can be equipped with a larger screen than the Pilot.