But it's cheap Fake Brake AWD system sucks. Why oh why didn't Hyundai use Dynamax like they have done for many years on many vehicles or their own HTRAC? Because Hyundai got greedy that's why and now the Telluride will NOT be my next ride.
I think the explorer all around is a much better suv. Live the power out of the base engine. The telluride has like no torque for the size of it, I definitely felt that.
B ! I dislike the screen. But a lot of brands are doing that now a days. Other than that, my fathers new ST isn’t flawed at all, it well built and has non of those issues.
I have both. At first the Kia was cool because it mimicked a Range Rover but the Explorer has been more durable and the acceleration on the freeway is helpful.
Being one who drives a late model awd Explorer every day for work(albeit not the "luxury model"), allow me to say that anyone who pays $50k for an Explorer needs their head examined.
Thats what you get when one vehicle is produced at a union facility while the other is produced at a non-union facility in Georgia. One of the main reasons that GM fought the UAW a few months back, foreign companies are able to produce vehicle with the same or better quality in the Southern states with much lower logistics and labor cost.
@@stephenmaner8350 --Stick the Explorer in a southern plant built with the same processes and components and you'd get the same POS....Ford management owns the Explorer debacle.
Robert Jones The new RWD Explorer is already a better vehicle than the Telluride. Perhaps the interior isn’t as plush, but in every other metric the Explorer a far superior vehicle.
i am a Ford fan here, but i gotta give it to you, well said and i liked this review of both. Lets just face it, Kia is one of the few companies that are putting hot new ideas out there, in return bringing new game to the old game lol two thumbs up for your video!!
A new first year model is usually not a good choice to buy but I'd prefer the Telluride over the Explorer because of better built quality, exterior/interior design & value for money Great comparison review
Telluride wins this comparison for me and deserved to be called the champion of mid size suv plus value for money the explorer centre dash contains too much plastic while the interior of the telluride is more premium.. great comparison by the way thanks a lot
Since Ford sells so many Explorers, they do not have to offer many features for an overpriced SUV, but this will be changing in the future. The Kia Telluride is the right winner.
@@BC08 lol you are so triggered that your junky Ford was beat by a Kia. I have 2 relatives with Kias and neither Kia has had an issue. Meanwhile, someone I know with a 2016 explorer has had theirs in the shop 7 times. Junk.
Excellent job on the comparison of two like vehicles! And finally someone gives value to the car that costs significantly less. I'm so tired of these comparisons where a German car costs $20-$30,000 dollars more, but they go ahead and compare the cars and completely ignore the cost difference! Good job, guys.
Lots of folks. The Explorer will remain the biggest selling midsize SUV due in large part to Ford's fleet sales. But that doesn't make it a smart choice.
If you want performance, get the explorer. However for luxury and bang-for-your-buck, the Kia wins hands down. The only reason why the Ford will remain number one is because they have many police sales. But other than that I wouldnt be suprised if the Kia outsells the pilot and highlander.
having driven back to back, telluride clearly is a better performer all around. ford just really felt outdated already. telluride felt firmer, quieter, and just felt much more upscale.
Outselling Highlander?? Don't think so. That 2020 model coming soon is too good be defeated so easily. Pilot? Yeah may be, because no matter how good the Pilot is, it's simply not modern enough to compete against both Kia/Hyundai
That was mostly isolated to the eco-box vehicles like the Focus. You'll find this transmission in the Tahoe/Yukon/Escalade, Corvette, Mustage, and the Expedition. This transmission was a joint GM and Ford product. Being that this transition is going to be in just about every GM and Ford product, this transmission was built to last.
You can NOT beat the price of the Telluride or Palisade. That’s why they’re so hard to come by right now. Been waiting for my Telluride since September. It’ll be worth the wait!
One more for the Kia Telluride, it has rear exit assist that acts with the blind spot sensor to keep the doors closed if it detects an on coming vehicle, cycle or sort of danger.
I was lucky to see a 2020 Ford Explorer up close, but I have only seen the Kia Telluride from a distance. I like both of them to be honest. Thanks for the comparison.
I have to say best comparison video of cars on you tube. Great job. Both looks great. Never tried telluride. I have 2 expedition, and 2018 explorer. I know ford transmission problem, but I love Ford!! Maybe I get a telluride or palisade, and make my own comparison!! Let you know!!!
I've reviewed both of these, and I will choose the Telluride HANDS DOWN. The Explorer was great, but the Telluride won me over with all the technology that it has.
The Explorer with its new rear drive chassis rides, handles and out accelerates the Kia. It's tubo 4 has more power as well. It Tows more weight and does it easier due to rear drive. Sync 3 is also far superior. In a few years the KIA will be a rattle trap. I have a few friends who tried KIAs and thats what happens. An Explorer with 100k miles will still be a tight rattle free chassis. KIA needs a 100k warranty. You get what you pay for. The KIA tries to lull buyers with its lower price over the quality of a rear drive chassis and far better engineering.
Not in my experience. But KIA needs a long warranty that's why they offer it. I drive a lot and except for maintenance every car needs I spend no money on repairs. My explorer sport will out accelerate, out handle, out stop, and out tow any KIA suv. At 50k miles it is still tight as a drum. not a rattle to be found. There is a reason the Explorer is and has been the top selling SUV in this size class. It is simply the better SUV and now the new 2020 takes a giant leap forward to rear drive based. Its standard engine if more powerful than anything KIA has and you can step up to the ST with 400 HP. Its also the fastest and best handling police car there is. I don't see the Police buying any KIA's
Trading in my '14 Explorer for a Telluride. Put my factory order in for a snow White Pearl Telluride SX AWD! 😎 I was really interested in the Ford redesign but holy shit they are smoking crack with those prices. Checked out a Telluride SX and I was blown away.
I test drove the Telluride and I do like it a lot. But the things I didn't like was... 1: You need to go all the way to the SX just to get memory seats. 2: The suede headliner is a fingure print magnet. 3: The automatic starter can only be used through their app, which is also a paid service to have. ( I think it's about $200 a year.) 4: No all weather floor mat option. 5: They're to tough to buy, you need to put a order in which can be 2-4 months out plus put none refundable money down. 6: Dealers are trying to sell for over the sticker price. ( I personally had a dealer tell me the he was going to charge me $10k more just because of supply and demand, which just made me walk away.) So, if this list was factored in I believe the Ford would be the winner over the Telluride. ( Plus, just personal preference but I think the Ford's exterior profile is way better than the Telluride and I'm not a fan of Ford's.)
The Explorer appears more streamlined, even though it's in a less favorable color than the KIA. The KIA does have some nice interior appointments, but it's the best they have while Explorer still has 2 steps to go. The KIA offers only one engine choice at 291 HP, that may be fine if you drive alone. Put 3-4 passengers and gear in it and you may not be too happy. The Explorer has 4 choices all the way to 400 HP. My money is on the Explorer.
After debating on which SUV to get, I got the Explorer platinum, I don't mind spending a few thousand dollars more to get what you really like, a way better looking vehicles than the Kia, lots of technology and a lot more power than the Kia, thanks to a 3.0 liter twin turbo engine, couldn't have made a better decision.
@Mr.Tweezy007 Well that your opinion, and that's fine, to me Hyundai or Kia they are generic brands, you can never compare those two to chevy, Ford, Toyota or Honda
The Kia is objectively mechanically inferior in almost every respect. The only way the Telluride is “better in every way” is if you rank a vehicle on intangibles like an ignoramus and don’t actually know anything about automobiles.
I just bought my first Ford ever and it's the explore and I love it best suv I ever had, coming from a chevy traverse and would never have a piece of crap gm vehicle again, stayed in the shop and falling apart.
Have driven both Telluride and Palisade, but no Explorer sorry. Telluride = rugged & tough styling and conventional luxurious interior Palisade = unique & bold styling and modern luxurious interior
@@rkalla all research indicates that they're the best in class! When I was doing my test drive, I wasn't able to test the feature because of the dealer's test drive route 😒
Unfortunately, other than simply mentioning the existence of various safety features reviewers don't compare their actual performance. In my experience KIA's has among the best lane keeping assistance and doesn't "ping pong" from one side to the other. Likewise for the KIA/Hyundai adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking.
@@stephenhendricks103 Yea I agree - I've asked Alex on Autos this a few times and he said they were looking into how to normalize this testing and have a common framework. I have a feeling every single reviewer will HAVE to start including this beginning next year because the function of these features are going to be huge differentiators. If the Kia can damn near drive itself during a road trip but my 2019 Pacifica still needs my hands on the wheel because it's ping-ponging, I might reconsider which family vehicle to buy (if I had known that) for example.
I totally agree to this... it keeps the car in the center if the lane.... unfortunately/fortunately, I have experienced the emergency brake... it works.
Good comparison between the two SUVs that are high on my list. The problem with the Kia is that you can’t find an SX AWD anywhere near where I live. There are plenty EX FWDs, but they lack all the features that I want.
Drove explorer, kia and hundai. Kia is best bang for buck. I personally love the explorer exterior design....and love the range rover style too but just personal preference....kia and hyundai are cool looking too. I made the mistake of driving the explorer platinum....3 liter twin turbo is addictive, and expensive but overall ride, quality of interior, all the nice additional features, I went with the explorer platinum. Have had it 4 months, 2500 miles, excellent off roading and is true 4wd, not awd (not hard core off-roading but pretty rough/muddy, rutty), nice ride BUT the power....Love it, super fun to drive, and 10 speed works very well for me. If you have a tight budget Kia very slightly edges Hyundai and of course ford but for pricier tons of fun, the platinum or st, although the st is a stiffer suspension, harder ride. And it's hard to really compare the internals, quality, etc, so just performance and looks can be deceiving....we'll see at 100k miles. Still love my platinum and enjoy driving it every day!! Nice comparison guys...well done.
The Explorer is a casket on wheels. They haven’t fixed the carbon monoxide issue since 2014. People are crashing, cops are going off the highways & crashing. Reason why I went with the Telluride.
Telluride wins by a wide margin. Explorer is a respectable family hauler, but Telluride is a luxury suv that is superior in tech, safety, styling, warranty, and value. Telluride is unlike other Kias in that it is far more luxurious, and was in fact engineered y staff hired from BMW and Mercedes. It looks like Range Rover in front, Lincoln on the side, Volvo or Caddy from behind, and the interior is like BMW and Mercedes. Explorer looks less innovative and plain by comparison. My friends call my Telluride a luxury limo with suv capabilities, while the Explorer seems far less luxurious and more like a rough truck. That doesn't mean Explorer is bad. It just means that Explorer lacks the luxury refinements of Telluride. Maybe that's why Telluride is Motor Trends suv of the year.
Telluride vs Explorer? More like Durango vs Explorer. The Telluride/Palisade are leaders in the FWD crossovers, but the Explorer only has one competitor, the Durango. Considering the Durango is now going on 8 years, its kinda sad how well the two compare.
Well, since the primary advantage of a RWD platform is its greater suitability for towing, the fact that the Durango's tow rating is more than 2000 lbs greater than the Explorer has to count for something. Even the Nissan Pathfinder can tow 6000 lbs vs the measly 5300 lbs of the Explorer.
@@stephenhendricks103 the Explorer can tow 5000 (hybrid) 5300 (2.3) and 5600 (3.0). I think it has to do with the frame design being so much lighter. The durango can tow 8400lbs max which is just shy of 3k more than then Explorer, but the Durango is longer and drastically heavier, as well as having a much more powerful engine under the hood
Stephen Hendricks Lol, RWD chassis offers superior driving dynamics/weight distribution, superior serviceability and greater greater component durability. Suitability for towing is the least of the RWD advantages, just ask Mercedes and BMW.
And if the Explorer "stayed true to the concept" of a RWD platform its tow rating would be more than a measly 300 lbs more than the FWD platform of the Telluride.
I've been considering these to replace my 2001 Yukon - I'm a buy and hold kind of buyer. You can track prices on Cargurus and it's very interesting. Here in So Cal the dealers want to rip your head off. Not even a unit to test drive. I like it - but not that much. Especially as a first year model. But in due time, maybe. I'm also waiting on the 2021 GM SUVs that should be coming out early next year.
@@dalex7777 True. My local KIA dealer doesn't apply "market adjustment" stickers to any of their vehicles. The downside of that practice is that the waiting list for the fully loader top SX trim stretches to early next year.
This shows just how much car segments have been standardized across brands. Both look impressive yet have incredibly similar feature content. The biggest difference to me though is price. The Telluride is underpriced while the Explorer is overpriced.
Smoothness and quietness are very important for me and from the your video and audio it seems like the Kia is smoother and quieter under acceleration and driving. Also the interior color choices is important.
Seen them both. Drove them both. Ford explorer ST trim is my first choice. But 62k for an Explorer with historically bad Ford leasing...no thanks. That being said the Kia is killing the market right now based on overall value it can't be beat othan than by the palisade which is a more luxurious version of itself. Currently waiting for the palisade to be sold at less than msrp instead of up to 5k markups I've seen at the moment.
Different strokes for different folks. The Telluride is designed for (and built in) the North American market where buyers find a "rugged" luxury vibe especially appealing. The Palisade is designed for international markets where "ruggedness" is trumped by a more pure luxury vibe.
They also gave the Ford a full point for having that useless storage space underneath that generic Ipad and the unusual (but "efficient"?) wireless charging location where hard braking could cause your phone to fly off of it as well as half a point for having a very slightly better sound system. Yup, these things are what really matter...
The NHTSA issued a statement along with the recall: "Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Telluride vehicles. The seat belt assemblies in the front passenger, second, and/or third-row seats may not tightly secure a child restraint system in the event of a crash.2 days ago
Mention that both have lane centering in addition to lane keep assist that will steer for you on well marked roads. This feature is glossed over on most reviews but will change your entire driving experience. I’d like to see a reviewer compare the ACC and lane centering between these models.
I work at a Ford/Kia dealership and I have compared the two systems. The Ford lane assist is part of their lane centering.The Explorer doesn't ping/pong you within your lane anymore, but it does make a lot more corrections to try to keep it centered and you can definitely feel it trying to where as the Telluride doesn't make a lot of corrections because it does a lot better job at keeping the vehicle center so you don't even notice that it's working. What both of them will do is deactivate the system as soon as the line on either side of the vehicle disappear (exit/merge lane) but will turn back on within seconds as soon as it starts seeing the markings.
Lets see you forgot the telluride has acoustic glass to cancel out sound and you also have lights in cabin that you can change colors and that the telluride have 6 different drive modes. I test drove a telluride and im hooked
FYI all new Kia key fobs are designed with the buttons on the side to reduce false signals with keys in pocket & the 120V outlet in the Kia is a child safety outlet!
Never thought I would be watching a Kia review but here I am. They have really stepped up their game. The only knock on that Kia is that remote start. Just put it on the fob.
I have the Telluride, and I totally agree about adding remote start to the key fob. Now I’m too cheap to pay for the Uvo subscription, but when you buy the vehicle you get like a year for free. Since I work in the basement of a large hospital, the cool thing about the app is you can remote start from anywhere. It was nice in the winter being able to remote start from my office and everything being nice and warm by the time I reached my car like 6 minutes later.
The Explorer with its rear drive modern chassis and much more advanced engine and drive train kills the Kia. It will leave it in the dust and around curves as well. Its a far more advanced vehicle
@@ginsure true, but if I was in the market for an car that would dust other cars in a straight line and in corners I wouldn't be buying an SUV. Chances are, those buying these cars don't really care about cornering G's and 0-60 in a 3 row 7 seater.
I have never had a repair on any of my 6 explorers or my 2 Edges which have been run as much as 195k miles. Just normal maintenance. However both my friends with their KIA's have. Not mention one other where it was a rattle trap at 50k miles.
@@ginsure I've heard different, but I'm sure most cars will last you as long as you keep up with scheduled maintenance. Your friends may not have been as responsible as they could've been with their maintenance, you never know🤷🏾♂️. However, there's a reason JD Power ranked Kia the 7th most reliable car brands out of 31 ahead of almost every single American made car and Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Audi. Losing to Porsche, Buick, Ram and Lexus in 2019
I'm Korean living in Korea. Unfortunately in Korea, we can't buy it so far. I heard it release the end of this year, not sure. American, U guys r so lucky I think.
Subscribed! Great job! I am actually looking to buy one of these two vehicles. I'm choosing between the Telluride EX and the Explorer XLT. Do all Telluride models have "lane watch" (per Honda)? I currently have a 2016 Pilot with Lane Watch and that is an amazingly helpful feature to have. I hate that Honda has discontinued it on Pilots.
@@ayushmalpeddi2793 I've got the LX trim Telluride-the base model, and it has side radar watch and alerts, but not side cameras. The side cameras are on the SX trim level though.
I’ve been watching your reviews for about a year now. Your presentation skills have improved. I enjoy the personality you exhibit now. Well done. Keep the good work.
Depends on local dealers. My KIA dealer doesn't add a "market adjustment" sticker to any vehicle. The downside is the long, long waiting list for a top trim SX model. But that's hardly the fault of either the dealer or KIA. It's called the law of supply and demand.
Stephen Hendricks - I suspect that isn’t SoCal. The mark-ups here are across the board, though I believe the amount is dependent on the trim. CarGurus is showing 135 in stock within 50 miles, so supply is there if people are willing to pay the mark-up.
So many seem to only care about price that they missed one very important thing that someone recently put me onto. Many faulted older Ford Ecoboost engines because they only had direct injection as KIA/Hyundai do with their one 291HP engine, while Ford offers 4 options with the smallest producing more HP than Hyundai only engine. Ford has since added port injection to their 2nd generation engines making them more reliable and cleaner.
The X7 and the Aviator are the Beast , hands down , The Explorer ST 415 lbs of Torque is Bad Ass keepN up with the High End , Kool , Kia and Hyundai are very well affordable , for around 50 k with the Goodies , Keep it real man . Something for everyone out there .
the 2.3 L 4 cylinder is going to have turbo problems and when they do it's going to feel like a slug. The V6 doesn't have power but it gets up and goes and is a great engine. This is the first time seeing the Telluride and I'm amazed by the features and the comfort it offers for the over 7k less than the Ford. I've been seeing people talk about how Kias are getting better over the last 10 years, not sure if that's the case haha. Great video though :)
The Ford quality, looks and power is hands down, the winner. I am not going to pinch pennies and buy a buyer's remorse car, such as the Kia. Just spend the extra money and buy a car you'll be much happier with. Plus you can put a tuner on the Explorer and get a ton more torque in under 15 minutes of programming.
I just can't get over how much the Telluride looks like Great Value Tahoe. If I were goimg for the Twins, I'd pick the Hyundai, but the Explorer is tough to beat considering it's pedigree, strong engines, and RWD drivetrain. FWD is cheaper to produce so the Kia should be cheaper.
"....strong engines"? You think a four cylinder engine from a 3500 lb base Mustang is an appropriate power plant for a vehicle that approaches two and a half tons when loaded with fuel, passengers, and gear? As for the RWD drive train, that's supposed to be a benefit for towing. The Dodge Durango, for example, has a tow rating of 8700 lbs. The Explorer's rating is only 300 lbs more than the 5000 lb rating of the Telluride...or the Sorento.
@@stephenhendricks103yet it makes more power and torque than the V6 in the Telluride and has better economy. As for RWD, it's more than just for towing capability. The driving dynamics are just better on the RWD platform. The Explorer drives like a smaller vehicle and is more agile; something they didn't give the Explorer enough credit for in the video.
@@tri3pleagent There's no question that forced induction from a turbocharged engine and appropriate gearing can produce excellent performance. The issue is the relative durability of such a configuration compared to a larger naturally aspirated V6.
@@tri3pleagent Well, of course for a larger engine with a broader power band fewer transmission gears (and fewer potential potential problems) are necessary. Sorry, but the laws of physics haven't been repealed. More moving parts moving faster, propelling more weight means more heat and more stress. And more stress means less durability. It might give you "no hesitation" and I'm sure Ford is grateful that you wouldn't be considering the laws of physics.
Both cars are similar for their driver ergonomics with physical controls, infotainment system, space for third-row seating and space offered when all seats are folded. The Ford has many storage areas, more engine choices including a hybrid option, and sportier to drive as it uses a RWD platform. The Kia offers a longer warranty and a few luxury features at an price under $50k, uses high-quality materials for the interior, and a more boot space when all seats in place.
The Explorer is totally growing on me. That being said I would vuy the Kia because of the price. I hink the Explorer is OVERPRICED. Ford is pretty much pricing themselves out of the game on all of their vehicles. And I am saying that as someone who truly loves Ford. God Bless, Let Freedom Reign Trump 2020 KAG
I prefer the RWD platform Ford Explorer because its higher class and more fun to drive than FWD Kia Telluride that based on Kia Sorento/Sedona platform. 👍Perfect comparison 👍. Thanks.
The price difference is the EXACT amount every dealership is charging at KIA! A flat $6995 on telluride which puts both vehicles in basically the same price range.
All we have owned in my family is Ford and Lincoln or mercury.. my dad use to work at the ford plant here in Georgia before so I can actually say ford fed and clothed me all my life. So I have to go with the home team
I recently test drove the Ford Explorer St. That is a totally different beast I must say compared to any other trim level of the explorer. Looking to get one when they offer a second row bench seating.
You'll never get the stated fuel economy out of a turbo engine, unless you purposely avoid engaging the turbo, which is not easy, especially in such a heavy vehicle. On the other hand, it is fairly simple to exceed the stated fuel economy in a regularly aspirated engine if you want to.
I dont agree. I have 3 vehicles. A 2018 Ford that I got brand new that I never repair other than traditional maintenance and a 2016 kia optima for my wife that we also never repair. I have a 2004 Toyota Tacoma that I had to do a lot of work on. I dont think it's fair to say there is work to be done when you buy the damn vehicle brand new and they have factory insurance. If you plan on keeping them for life then yes. I'm thinking about trading in my explorer or telluride every 4-6 years. Which ever I get.
I’ve test driven both and the Telluride is a much smoother ride and quieter and it’s less expensive with a whole list of safety features.
But it's cheap Fake Brake AWD system sucks. Why oh why didn't Hyundai use Dynamax like they have done for many years on many vehicles or their own HTRAC? Because Hyundai got greedy that's why and now the Telluride will NOT be my next ride.
Your right we have the Kia telluride and everything you said is true
Yet, the Telluride has so much body roll. I physically felt in danger when I drove it.
I think the explorer all around is a much better suv. Live the power out of the base engine. The telluride has like no torque for the size of it, I definitely felt that.
B ! I dislike the screen. But a lot of brands are doing that now a days. Other than that, my fathers new ST isn’t flawed at all, it well built and has non of those issues.
I think that Kia and Hyundai have nailed the formula.
Paul Melnychuk yes they did your talking facts on this comment
I have both. At first the Kia was cool because it mimicked a Range Rover but the Explorer has been more durable and the acceleration on the freeway is helpful.
Being one who drives a late model awd Explorer every day for work(albeit not the "luxury model"), allow me to say that anyone who pays $50k for an Explorer needs their head examined.
Kia Telluride and Hyundai Palisade nothing beats them both when it comes to bang for ur bucks.
Thats what you get when one vehicle is produced at a union facility while the other is produced at a non-union facility in Georgia. One of the main reasons that GM fought the UAW a few months back, foreign companies are able to produce vehicle with the same or better quality in the Southern states with much lower logistics and labor cost.
Now lets wait and see about their reliability.
@@orlandotouristtraps7410 well my grandfathers 2015 sorento has 90k on it so I dont think thats an issue.
@@stephenmaner8350 --Stick the Explorer in a southern plant built with the same processes and components and you'd get the same POS....Ford management owns the Explorer debacle.
Robert Jones The new RWD Explorer is already a better vehicle than the Telluride. Perhaps the interior isn’t as plush, but in every other metric the Explorer a far superior vehicle.
8:15 why you showed a f150 interior ??
i am a Ford fan here, but i gotta give it to you, well said and i liked this review of both. Lets just face it, Kia is one of the few companies that are putting hot new ideas out there, in return bringing new game to the old game lol two thumbs up for your video!!
drive them both and you will never buy the Kia. Thats what I did. Kia is no comparision
A true ford fan would go for Ford explorer lol
Kia gives you an extra camera and a shitty FWD chassis and shitty mechanicals in return. You literally were fooled by the lipstick on the pig.
@@ginsure if you drive Kia it's better
@@ginsure lol someones upset. Have fun breaking down in your Ford
A new first year model is usually not a good choice to buy but I'd prefer the Telluride over the Explorer because of better built quality, exterior/interior design & value for money Great comparison review
Telluride wins this comparison for me and deserved to be called the champion of mid size suv plus value for money the explorer centre dash contains too much plastic while the interior of the telluride is more premium.. great comparison by the way thanks a lot
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed!
Telluride
Since Ford sells so many Explorers, they do not have to offer many features for an overpriced SUV, but this will be changing in the future. The Kia Telluride is the right winner.
The Telluride is a FWD hunk of shit, just a disposable, chopped, short wheel base minivan.
That’s wrong. It can come In all wheel drive.... also the person from Audi came over and made the telluride.
Ford is becoming complacent
@@BC08 lol you are so triggered that your junky Ford was beat by a Kia. I have 2 relatives with Kias and neither Kia has had an issue. Meanwhile, someone I know with a 2016 explorer has had theirs in the shop 7 times. Junk.
ii ASMR It can come optioned with AWD, but it’s still a transversely mounted engine with a FWD transaxle. Aka: FWD chassis. K thx bye
Excellent job on the comparison of two like vehicles! And finally someone gives value to the car that costs significantly less. I'm so tired of these comparisons where a German car costs $20-$30,000 dollars more, but they go ahead and compare the cars and completely ignore the cost difference! Good job, guys.
Same price for either at dealers near me.
Who pays $54k for a 4 cylinder SUV?
Volvo owners
Indeed, and it's noisy.
Today’s consumers
Lots of folks. The Explorer will remain the biggest selling midsize SUV due in large part to Ford's fleet sales. But that doesn't make it a smart choice.
Are you sure the 4 cylinder gets to 54k cos I priced out an ST and that only got to 58k plus dealerships are already offering 5k discounts.
I'd take the Telluride
If you want performance, get the explorer. However for luxury and bang-for-your-buck, the Kia wins hands down. The only reason why the Ford will remain number one is because they have many police sales. But other than that I wouldnt be suprised if the Kia outsells the pilot and highlander.
No. Fleet sales are not counted in sales. They are separate.
having driven back to back, telluride clearly is a better performer all around. ford just really felt outdated already. telluride felt firmer, quieter, and just felt much more upscale.
@@Cryptic108 thats not true, cause fleets usually buy from the loacal ford dealer, they are counted.
Outselling Highlander?? Don't think so. That 2020 model coming soon is too good be defeated so easily. Pilot? Yeah may be, because no matter how good the Pilot is, it's simply not modern enough to compete against both Kia/Hyundai
What performance? I dont care about the output hp for a family car but V6 vs 4cyl? Huh 😂
With all the transmission issues at Ford I wouldn't touch one . Telluride is my next ride
That was mostly isolated to the eco-box vehicles like the Focus. You'll find this transmission in the Tahoe/Yukon/Escalade, Corvette, Mustage, and the Expedition. This transmission was a joint GM and Ford product. Being that this transition is going to be in just about every GM and Ford product, this transmission was built to last.
The Ford 10-speed is a great transmission, well spoken of throughout the automotive industry.
You can NOT beat the price of the Telluride or Palisade. That’s why they’re so hard to come by right now. Been waiting for my Telluride since September. It’ll be worth the wait!
Have you got your Telluride? How do u like it?
One more for the Kia Telluride, it has rear exit assist that acts with the blind spot sensor to keep the doors closed if it detects an on coming vehicle, cycle or sort of danger.
I was lucky to see a 2020 Ford Explorer up close, but I have only seen the Kia Telluride from a distance. I like both of them to be honest. Thanks for the comparison.
I have to say best comparison video of cars on you tube. Great job. Both looks great. Never tried telluride. I have 2 expedition, and 2018 explorer. I know ford transmission problem, but I love Ford!! Maybe I get a telluride or palisade, and make my own comparison!! Let you know!!!
I've reviewed both of these, and I will choose the Telluride HANDS DOWN. The Explorer was great, but the Telluride won me over with all the technology that it has.
Telluride all the way... Explorer already got recalled typical ford.
The Explorer with its new rear drive chassis rides, handles and out accelerates the Kia. It's tubo 4 has more power as well. It Tows more weight and does it easier due to rear drive. Sync 3 is also far superior. In a few years the KIA will be a rattle trap. I have a few friends who tried KIAs and thats what happens. An Explorer with 100k miles will still be a tight rattle free chassis. KIA needs a 100k warranty. You get what you pay for. The KIA tries to lull buyers with its lower price over the quality of a rear drive chassis and far better engineering.
Not in my experience. But KIA needs a long warranty that's why they offer it. I drive a lot and except for maintenance every car needs I spend no money on repairs. My explorer sport will out accelerate, out handle, out stop, and out tow any KIA suv. At 50k miles it is still tight as a drum. not a rattle to be found. There is a reason the Explorer is and has been the top selling SUV in this size class. It is simply the better SUV and now the new 2020 takes a giant leap forward to rear drive based. Its standard engine if more powerful than anything KIA has and you can step up to the ST with 400 HP. Its also the fastest and best handling police car there is. I don't see the Police buying any KIA's
@guy proulx but how much money you gonna lose by being in the shop more often
Kia/Hyundai literally lost money this quarter due to recalls 🤣🤣🤣
Trading in my '14 Explorer for a Telluride. Put my factory order in for a snow White Pearl Telluride SX AWD! 😎
I was really interested in the Ford redesign but holy shit they are smoking crack with those prices. Checked out a Telluride SX and I was blown away.
I have the Platinum with 365 hp. Love it.
I test drove the Telluride and I do like it a lot. But the things I didn't like was...
1: You need to go all the way to the SX just to get memory seats.
2: The suede headliner is a fingure print magnet.
3: The automatic starter can only be used through their app, which is also a paid service to have. ( I think it's about $200 a year.)
4: No all weather floor mat option.
5: They're to tough to buy, you need to put a order in which can be 2-4 months out plus put none refundable money down.
6: Dealers are trying to sell for over the sticker price. ( I personally had a dealer tell me the he was going to charge me $10k more just because of supply and demand, which just made me walk away.)
So, if this list was factored in I believe the Ford would be the winner over the Telluride. ( Plus, just personal preference but I think the Ford's exterior profile is way better than the Telluride and I'm not a fan of Ford's.)
Explorers are to SUVs as Tom Brady is to quarterbacks. W's, baby!
The Explorer appears more streamlined, even though it's in a less favorable color than the KIA. The KIA does have some nice interior appointments, but it's the best they have while Explorer still has 2 steps to go. The KIA offers only one engine choice at 291 HP, that may be fine if you drive alone. Put 3-4 passengers and gear in it and you may not be too happy. The Explorer has 4 choices all the way to 400 HP. My money is on the Explorer.
After debating on which SUV to get, I got the Explorer platinum, I don't mind spending a few thousand dollars more to get what you really like, a way better looking vehicles than the Kia, lots of technology and a lot more power than the Kia, thanks to a 3.0 liter twin turbo engine, couldn't have made a better decision.
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Well that your opinion, and that's fine, to me Hyundai or Kia they are generic brands, you can never compare those two to chevy, Ford, Toyota or Honda
The Kia is better by far in every way
Captain Caveman who doesn't
Every way? Did we watch the same video?
The Kia is objectively mechanically inferior in almost every respect. The only way the Telluride is “better in every way” is if you rank a vehicle on intangibles like an ignoramus and don’t actually know anything about automobiles.
I just bought my first Ford ever and it's the explore and I love it best suv I ever had, coming from a chevy traverse and would never have a piece of crap gm vehicle again, stayed in the shop and falling apart.
Best value for money Kia wins
Thank you
Kia is korean!🇰🇷
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Nope ford has a better value and he can't even compare 2 cars
@@maga7297 LOL!! You are calling that a fact. Only stupid kia fanboy can say that. 😂😂😂
@@maga7297 and Ford transmissions are pure junk as can be seen by the class action lawsuit
Thanks for this. The one issue I have with the Kia is that it's gonna take 3 months to get ours. Put a deposit on one regardless.
You’ll love it!
There all over the place in florida
I’ve had a Telluride SXP for a month and absolutely love it! Incredible vehicle!
Have driven both Telluride and Palisade, but no Explorer sorry. Telluride = rugged & tough styling and conventional luxurious interior Palisade = unique & bold styling and modern luxurious interior
The Kia looks more sharp than the Ford
Explorer drives better. Way better
Great video!!! I like both of them, I love the Telluride better!!!
nice review guys. thanks. Buying a Telluride today to replace my Lexus GX 470 that I've had since 2004
Thanks! And congrats, we love the Telluride and recommend it to everyone looking for a 3-row!
That’s a major downgrade. Going from a GX470 to a mechanically inept glorified minivan with the Telluride. Pretty dumb, in all honesty.
Was hoping you'd look at the safety features...like lane keep assist. Tellurides have the best in class...I'd say better than BMW
Great point - apparently the lane centering on the modern Kia/Hyundai are fantastic.
@@rkalla all research indicates that they're the best in class! When I was doing my test drive, I wasn't able to test the feature because of the dealer's test drive route 😒
Unfortunately, other than simply mentioning the existence of various safety features reviewers don't compare their actual performance. In my experience KIA's has among the best lane keeping assistance and doesn't "ping pong" from one side to the other. Likewise for the KIA/Hyundai adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking.
@@stephenhendricks103 Yea I agree - I've asked Alex on Autos this a few times and he said they were looking into how to normalize this testing and have a common framework. I have a feeling every single reviewer will HAVE to start including this beginning next year because the function of these features are going to be huge differentiators. If the Kia can damn near drive itself during a road trip but my 2019 Pacifica still needs my hands on the wheel because it's ping-ponging, I might reconsider which family vehicle to buy (if I had known that) for example.
I totally agree to this... it keeps the car in the center if the lane.... unfortunately/fortunately, I have experienced the emergency brake... it works.
Good comparison between the two SUVs that are high on my list. The problem with the Kia is that you can’t find an SX AWD anywhere near where I live. There are plenty EX FWDs, but they lack all the features that I want.
For performance? Explorer Sport with TT
Anything under the sport trim?
Kia Telluride.
There is no more Explorer sport. As of 2020 the ST replaces it.
great review guys... the wife just purchased the Hyundai ultimate palisade because the explorer was to expensive ..
lmao. Remember she got rid of that piece of shit 4 runner limited with no safety and rode like a ancient flintstones vehicle...lmao..
guy proulx Has that happened on a lot of Fords?
That was an awesome review. I love the constant side by side comparison.
Thanks!
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Drove explorer, kia and hundai. Kia is best bang for buck. I personally love the explorer exterior design....and love the range rover style too but just personal preference....kia and hyundai are cool looking too. I made the mistake of driving the explorer platinum....3 liter twin turbo is addictive, and expensive but overall ride, quality of interior, all the nice additional features, I went with the explorer platinum. Have had it 4 months, 2500 miles, excellent off roading and is true 4wd, not awd (not hard core off-roading but pretty rough/muddy, rutty), nice ride BUT the power....Love it, super fun to drive, and 10 speed works very well for me. If you have a tight budget Kia very slightly edges Hyundai and of course ford but for pricier tons of fun, the platinum or st, although the st is a stiffer suspension, harder ride. And it's hard to really compare the internals, quality, etc, so just performance and looks can be deceiving....we'll see at 100k miles. Still love my platinum and enjoy driving it every day!! Nice comparison guys...well done.
Ford looks BUDGET rental in every way. Ford's interior looks like a $30k SUV LMAO!
If it top up at mid $30K it will be the right position!
It will sell at mid 30k with 15k off soon
@@zhengcao6529 yes cause they cant sell any.
@@zhengcao6529 Pipe dreams.
, it's still a KIA fwd. Keep laughing.
The Explorer is a casket on wheels.
They haven’t fixed the carbon monoxide issue since 2014. People are crashing, cops are going off the highways & crashing.
Reason why I went with the Telluride.
Absolutely Telluride is better!!
Telluride wins by a wide margin. Explorer is a respectable family hauler, but Telluride is a luxury suv that is superior in tech, safety, styling, warranty, and value. Telluride is unlike other Kias in that it is far more luxurious, and was in fact engineered y staff hired from BMW and Mercedes. It looks like Range Rover in front, Lincoln on the side, Volvo or Caddy from behind, and the interior is like BMW and Mercedes. Explorer looks less innovative and plain by comparison.
My friends call my Telluride a luxury limo with suv capabilities, while the Explorer seems far less luxurious and more like a rough truck. That doesn't mean Explorer is bad. It just means that Explorer lacks the luxury refinements of Telluride. Maybe that's why Telluride is Motor Trends suv of the year.
Telluride vs Explorer? More like Durango vs Explorer. The Telluride/Palisade are leaders in the FWD crossovers, but the Explorer only has one competitor, the Durango. Considering the Durango is now going on 8 years, its kinda sad how well the two compare.
Well, since the primary advantage of a RWD platform is its greater suitability for towing, the fact that the Durango's tow rating is more than 2000 lbs greater than the Explorer has to count for something. Even the Nissan Pathfinder can tow 6000 lbs vs the measly 5300 lbs of the Explorer.
@@stephenhendricks103 the Explorer can tow 5000 (hybrid) 5300 (2.3) and 5600 (3.0). I think it has to do with the frame design being so much lighter. The durango can tow 8400lbs max which is just shy of 3k more than then Explorer, but the Durango is longer and drastically heavier, as well as having a much more powerful engine under the hood
Stephen Hendricks Lol, RWD chassis offers superior driving dynamics/weight distribution, superior serviceability and greater greater component durability. Suitability for towing is the least of the RWD advantages, just ask Mercedes and BMW.
the telluride is nice but I like the veteran ford explorer more,even more than the Hyundai palisade which in my opinion is better than the telluride
If only Kia stayed true to the concept, it'd be a RWD plug-in hybrid with 400 horses. It'd be absolutely more expensive though.
And if the Explorer "stayed true to the concept" of a RWD platform its tow rating would be more than a measly 300 lbs more than the FWD platform of the Telluride.
@@stephenhendricks103 that's with a 4 cyl engine, btw.
@@stephenhendricks103 the explorer is rwd🙄
Except... you Cannot Get a Telluride without splurging. The ones on the dealer’s lot are marked up $4K (or more) over MSRP.
That's a short-term and local thing. A little patience will go a long way.
I hope you right !
I've been considering these to replace my 2001 Yukon - I'm a buy and hold kind of buyer. You can track prices on Cargurus and it's very interesting. Here in So Cal the dealers want to rip your head off. Not even a unit to test drive. I like it - but not that much. Especially as a first year model. But in due time, maybe. I'm also waiting on the 2021 GM SUVs that should be coming out early next year.
Not everywhere. Just have to join the waiting list.
@@dalex7777 True. My local KIA dealer doesn't apply "market adjustment" stickers to any of their vehicles. The downside of that practice is that the waiting list for the fully loader top SX trim stretches to early next year.
This shows just how much car segments have been standardized across brands. Both look impressive yet have incredibly similar feature content. The biggest difference to me though is price. The Telluride is underpriced while the Explorer is overpriced.
Smoothness and quietness are very important for me and from the your video and audio it seems like the Kia is smoother and quieter under acceleration and driving. Also the interior color choices is important.
Seen them both. Drove them both. Ford explorer ST trim is my first choice. But 62k for an Explorer with historically bad Ford leasing...no thanks. That being said the Kia is killing the market right now based on overall value it can't be beat othan than by the palisade which is a more luxurious version of itself. Currently waiting for the palisade to be sold at less than msrp instead of up to 5k markups I've seen at the moment.
Which explorer engine did you drive? How'd it feel?
Different strokes for different folks. The Telluride is designed for (and built in) the North American market where buyers find a "rugged" luxury vibe especially appealing. The Palisade is designed for international markets where "ruggedness" is trumped by a more pure luxury vibe.
ST's are now in the low $50k. Probably less than 50k with some negotiating.
@@bfee20021 picked up a limited palisade and couldn't be happier with it
@@jserrano316 I got impulsive and almost bought the $60k Platinum today. The wife would not have been happy.
Nice job with the comparisons
Thanks man! 😀
Kia offers double the warranty and gets half a point. Ford offers remote on the key fob, gets a full point. Makes sense 👍
AMURICA! (yea that's a good point though, what's up with that... could have dramatic impact on total cost of ownership over life of car)
They also gave the Ford a full point for having that useless storage space underneath that generic Ipad and the unusual (but "efficient"?) wireless charging location where hard braking could cause your phone to fly off of it as well as half a point for having a very slightly better sound system. Yup, these things are what really matter...
@@rkalla Especially for the powertrain warranty considering all the carbon deposit issues on the direct injected turbo charged 2.3 ecoboost...
They only gave Ford half a point for the remote start. It had already gotten a half point for having a higher towing capacity.
Kia going all out with the features on this vehicle.
Ford has incentives for the Explorer. The Explorer limited has a $8k incentive which makes them around $42k around here.
@ "Telluride is also expected to have superior resale value."
Expected by who? That's out of line with Kia's in general.
@ People really need to read that warranty. Not everything is covered for 10 years.
derek flint Mercedes only has 1 FWD model, the Explorer has more in common with Mercedes than the disposable minivan Telluride. Way more
Explorer have way morre options
@@66skate yep that 10k warranty is powertrain only
The NHTSA issued a statement along with the recall: "Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Telluride vehicles. The seat belt assemblies in the front passenger, second, and/or third-row seats may not tightly secure a child restraint system in the event of a crash.2 days ago
what makes the kia so great is where it’s priced and the large number of features that come in it with that’s standard vs the competition
I hate that ford chime. I love my 2020 Telluride sx
KIA sucks
The Ford chime is the best! And so relaxing
For ain't nothing but junks !!!
MOLAROIS MORAIS ki AInt NoTHinG BuT cRaPS!!!
You can stick that chime right your ass! Ford is so much better!
Mention that both have lane centering in addition to lane keep assist that will steer for you on well marked roads. This feature is glossed over on most reviews but will change your entire driving experience. I’d like to see a reviewer compare the ACC and lane centering between these models.
I work at a Ford/Kia dealership and I have compared the two systems. The Ford lane assist is part of their lane centering.The Explorer doesn't ping/pong you within your lane anymore, but it does make a lot more corrections to try to keep it centered and you can definitely feel it trying to where as the Telluride doesn't make a lot of corrections because it does a lot better job at keeping the vehicle center so you don't even notice that it's working. What both of them will do is deactivate the system as soon as the line on either side of the vehicle disappear (exit/merge lane) but will turn back on within seconds as soon as it starts seeing the markings.
Lets see you forgot the telluride has acoustic glass to cancel out sound and you also have lights in cabin that you can change colors and that the telluride have 6 different drive modes. I test drove a telluride and im hooked
Explorer has all the things you mentioned that the telluride has, and it has true 4wd, not awd.....just saying.
FYI all new Kia key fobs are designed with the buttons on the side to reduce false signals with keys in pocket & the 120V outlet in the Kia is a child safety outlet!
Never thought I would be watching a Kia review but here I am. They have really stepped up their game. The only knock on that Kia is that remote start. Just put it on the fob.
I have the Telluride, and I totally agree about adding remote start to the key fob. Now I’m too cheap to pay for the Uvo subscription, but when you buy the vehicle you get like a year for free. Since I work in the basement of a large hospital, the cool thing about the app is you can remote start from anywhere. It was nice in the winter being able to remote start from my office and everything being nice and warm by the time I reached my car like 6 minutes later.
Kia wins surprisingly for value and luxury lmao. What a time to be alive
The Explorer with its rear drive modern chassis and much more advanced engine and drive train kills the Kia. It will leave it in the dust and around curves as well. Its a far more advanced vehicle
@@ginsure true, but if I was in the market for an car that would dust other cars in a straight line and in corners I wouldn't be buying an SUV. Chances are, those buying these cars don't really care about cornering G's and 0-60 in a 3 row 7 seater.
I have never had a repair on any of my 6 explorers or my 2 Edges which have been run as much as 195k miles. Just normal maintenance. However both my friends with their KIA's have. Not mention one other where it was a rattle trap at 50k miles.
@@ginsure I've heard different, but I'm sure most cars will last you as long as you keep up with scheduled maintenance. Your friends may not have been as responsible as they could've been with their maintenance, you never know🤷🏾♂️. However, there's a reason JD Power ranked Kia the 7th most reliable car brands out of 31 ahead of almost every single American made car and Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Audi. Losing to Porsche, Buick, Ram and Lexus in 2019
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The RWD proportions make all the difference- the rest of the class look like minivans now. And the ST with that smoked glass is so badass
I'm Korean living in Korea. Unfortunately in Korea, we can't buy it so far. I heard it release the end of this year, not sure.
American, U guys r so lucky I think.
Subscribed! Great job! I am actually looking to buy one of these two vehicles. I'm choosing between the Telluride EX and the Explorer XLT. Do all Telluride models have "lane watch" (per Honda)? I currently have a 2016 Pilot with Lane Watch and that is an amazingly helpful feature to have. I hate that Honda has discontinued it on Pilots.
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No, only on top trim for telluride(bvm)
@@ayushmalpeddi2793 Hyundai pallisade does though
tom martin Also on the higher trims only
@@ayushmalpeddi2793 I've got the LX trim Telluride-the base model, and it has side radar watch and alerts, but not side cameras. The side cameras are on the SX trim level though.
I’ve been watching your reviews for about a year now. Your presentation skills have improved. I enjoy the personality you exhibit now. Well done. Keep the good work.
SoCal dealers asking up to $10k over MSRP - had one suggest I try Phoenix where they are “only $6k over MSRP”. So much for a price advantage.
Depends on local dealers. My KIA dealer doesn't add a "market adjustment" sticker to any vehicle. The downside is the long, long waiting list for a top trim SX model. But that's hardly the fault of either the dealer or KIA. It's called the law of supply and demand.
Stephen Hendricks - I suspect that isn’t SoCal. The mark-ups here are across the board, though I believe the amount is dependent on the trim. CarGurus is showing 135 in stock within 50 miles, so supply is there if people are willing to pay the mark-up.
So many seem to only care about price that they missed one very important thing that someone recently put me onto. Many faulted older Ford Ecoboost engines because they only had direct injection as KIA/Hyundai do with their one 291HP engine, while Ford offers 4 options with the smallest producing more HP than Hyundai only engine. Ford has since added port injection to their 2nd generation engines making them more reliable and cleaner.
“I’ll give the *edge* to the Ford”
I see what you did there
Wow you officially pay more attention to what I say than even I do haha
Thank you. Glossy, cheap new items never appeal. A real comp would be the Chevy, Ford vs VW- solid brands!
Im stuck on these 2 but the Ford got ST trim
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😳That's what the limited in the Explore looks like 😬.. For over 50 gran😲.. man give me a Telluride over that Ford😆
The X7 and the Aviator are the Beast , hands down , The Explorer ST 415 lbs of Torque is Bad Ass keepN up with the High End , Kool , Kia and Hyundai are very well affordable , for around 50 k with the Goodies , Keep it real man . Something for everyone out there .
The problem with the Kia or Hyundai is resale. The Explore is way better on trade in resale value.
the 2.3 L 4 cylinder is going to have turbo problems and when they do it's going to feel like a slug. The V6 doesn't have power but it gets up and goes and is a great engine. This is the first time seeing the Telluride and I'm amazed by the features and the comfort it offers for the over 7k less than the Ford.
I've been seeing people talk about how Kias are getting better over the last 10 years, not sure if that's the case haha. Great video though :)
Glad you enjoyed the video!
Nice comparison, Now I am between a Hyundai Palisade or . Ford Explorer. Can you compare those 2.?
Just remove Telluride and insert Palisade. They are practically the same damn car
The Ford quality, looks and power is hands down, the winner. I am not going to pinch pennies and buy a buyer's remorse car, such as the Kia. Just spend the extra money and buy a car you'll be much happier with. Plus you can put a tuner on the Explorer and get a ton more torque in under 15 minutes of programming.
I just can't get over how much the Telluride looks like Great Value Tahoe. If I were goimg for the Twins, I'd pick the Hyundai, but the Explorer is tough to beat considering it's pedigree, strong engines, and RWD drivetrain. FWD is cheaper to produce so the Kia should be cheaper.
"....strong engines"? You think a four cylinder engine from a 3500 lb base Mustang is an appropriate power plant for a vehicle that approaches two and a half tons when loaded with fuel, passengers, and gear? As for the RWD drive train, that's supposed to be a benefit for towing. The Dodge Durango, for example, has a tow rating of 8700 lbs. The Explorer's rating is only 300 lbs more than the 5000 lb rating of the Telluride...or the Sorento.
@@stephenhendricks103yet it makes more power and torque than the V6 in the Telluride and has better economy. As for RWD, it's more than just for towing capability. The driving dynamics are just better on the RWD platform. The Explorer drives like a smaller vehicle and is more agile; something they didn't give the Explorer enough credit for in the video.
@@tri3pleagent There's no question that forced induction from a turbocharged engine and appropriate gearing can produce excellent performance. The issue is the relative durability of such a configuration compared to a larger naturally aspirated V6.
@@stephenhendricks103 that engine, when paired with the superior 10 speed transmission (versus the 8 speed in the Kia) would give me no hesitation.
@@tri3pleagent Well, of course for a larger engine with a broader power band fewer transmission gears (and fewer potential potential problems) are necessary. Sorry, but the laws of physics haven't been repealed. More moving parts moving faster, propelling more weight means more heat and more stress. And more stress means less durability. It might give you "no hesitation" and I'm sure Ford is grateful that you wouldn't be considering the laws of physics.
When is 46k reasonable? Like what happened to affordable cars for the working class?
wireless android auto and apple car play or wired?
Wired on both of them
@@CarConfections thanks man! I thought the new kias had wireless... Planning to buy one.
@@thisandthat9344 so far that's only made it to the Kia K5. Thanks for watching!
The KIA you have to add on for the price dealers are now asking.
What happen to the off road true SUV feature comparison??? 🤔🤔🤔
Great comparison been busy at school.
Both cars are similar for their driver ergonomics with physical controls, infotainment system, space for third-row seating and space offered when all seats are folded.
The Ford has many storage areas, more engine choices including a hybrid option, and sportier to drive as it uses a RWD platform.
The Kia offers a longer warranty and a few luxury features at an price under $50k, uses high-quality materials for the interior, and a more boot space when all seats in place.
Nicely done guys...Bravo...👍
I prefer Ford to a Kia all day long.
The Explorer is totally growing on me. That being said I would vuy the Kia because of the price. I hink the Explorer is OVERPRICED. Ford is pretty much pricing themselves out of the game on all of their vehicles. And I am saying that as someone who truly loves Ford. God Bless, Let Freedom Reign
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Street price is nearly identical between the two.
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I prefer the RWD platform Ford Explorer because its higher class and more fun to drive than FWD Kia Telluride that based on Kia Sorento/Sedona platform. 👍Perfect comparison 👍. Thanks.
The price difference is the EXACT amount every dealership is charging at KIA! A flat $6995 on telluride which puts both vehicles in basically the same price range.
All we have owned in my family is Ford and Lincoln or mercury.. my dad use to work at the ford plant here in Georgia before so I can actually say ford fed and clothed me all my life. So I have to go with the home team
James Hayes ya dad was a nut and you’re his new modern day of a nut yaself goofy mcnoofy ass nigha
I recently test drove the Ford Explorer St. That is a totally different beast I must say compared to any other trim level of the explorer. Looking to get one when they offer a second row bench seating.
Did you test drive the Platinum as well?
Impressive vehicle but at over $60,000 with tax/title/license when even moderately optioned, it's a VERY expensive alternative.
I can’t wait for you to review the Grand Cherokee L. Preferably a Summit or Overland.
You'll never get the stated fuel economy out of a turbo engine, unless you purposely avoid engaging the turbo, which is not easy, especially in such a heavy vehicle. On the other hand, it is fairly simple to exceed the stated fuel economy in a regularly aspirated engine if you want to.
it's designed to constantly provide some boost.. there is no avoide engaging the turbo 😁👋🏾
Well, at this point there is no savings anymore, most of the Kia dealerships are adding between $7000 to $10000 markup.
Kia hands down. Hyundia and Kia are Toyota reliable now.
Ford is still Fix Or Repair Daily. I have a Ford HDPP, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
I dont agree. I have 3 vehicles. A 2018 Ford that I got brand new that I never repair other than traditional maintenance and a 2016 kia optima for my wife that we also never repair. I have a 2004 Toyota Tacoma that I had to do a lot of work on. I dont think it's fair to say there is work to be done when you buy the damn vehicle brand new and they have factory insurance. If you plan on keeping them for life then yes. I'm thinking about trading in my explorer or telluride every 4-6 years. Which ever I get.
You forgot to give Ford explore 10 points for being made in America. Who wants to buy a Korean made vehicle?
The Telluride is built in the U.S too (Georgia), FYI
Car Confections It is still a Korean company so you are still supporting Korea over the USA 🇺🇸