Why Choose the 2024 Kia Telluride SUV?

There’s no denying that the 2024 Kia Telluride SUV is a showstopper with its elegant design, sophisticated styling within the interior and its bold power under the hood. Combined with a suite of driver assistance features and high-end technology within the 2024 Kia Telluride interior, this SUV is the complete package, standing out from the rest, including the Honda Pilot and 2024 Ford Explorer.

However, the team at Lupient Kia Milwaukee believes in helping you make an informed decision when buying or leasing a high-end SUV, which is why we’ve compiled a comparison of the 2024 Kia Telluride vs 2024 Ford Explorer. Read through the key features and then visit our Kia dealership in Milwaukee, WI, to test drive the 2024 Telluride trim levels.

Elegant Styling

Just one test drive in the 2024 Kia Telluride interior reveals the luxury that comes standard. With seating for seven or eight, this high-end SUV from our Kia dealership in Milwaukee, WI, features SynTex^® seat trim with available Nappa leather seat trim. The entry-level configurations offer features including sliding and folding second-row seats and dual-zone automatic climate control. You can also customize the 2024 Kia Telluride interior with heated and ventilated front seats and second-row seats, captain’s chairs, mood lighting and a heated steering wheel.

When comparing the 2024 Kia Telluride vs 2024 Ford Explorer, it’s clear to see that the 2024 Ford Explorer only offers seating for six or seven and features cloth seats with available leather seats. While the 2024 Ford Explorer interior does offer dual-zone automatic climate control and heated and ventilated front seats, you don’t get the warming and cooling options for the second row like you do with the 2024 Kia Telluride interior.

When taking a side by side look at the exteriors of the 2024 Kia Telluride vs 2024 Ford Explorer, you’ll find more of a sleek look with the 2024 Telluride, as well as 18-inch or 20-inch wheels. The 2024 Kia Telluride features LED projector beam headlights, a rear spoiler and heated power side mirrors. Roof rails, a smart power tailgate and dual sunroofs are available with premium configurations at Lupient Kia of Milwaukee.

The 2024 Ford Explorer interior has more of an athletic stance but does offer 18-inch and 21-inch wheels. A twin-panel moonroof is available only with top-of-the-line configurations but LED headlights do come standard with this SUV.

Exceptional Power and Performance

When comparing the 2024 Kia Telluride vs 2024 Ford Explorer, you’ll find that the Explorer does project more horsepower but it’s the smooth handling of the Telluride that helps it rise above the rest. The 2024 Kia Telluride from our Kia dealership in Milwaukee, WI, is powered by a 291-horsepower 3.8-liter V6 engine that generates 262 lb-ft of torque while paired with an 8 speed automatic transmission and drive mode select. Choose from trims with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive with center locking differential and a self-leveling rear suspension. The 2024 Kia Telluride towing capacity ranges from 5,000 to 5,500 pounds with the towing package.

The 2024 Ford Explorer features two engine options with an entry-level 300-horsepower 2.3-liter EcoBoost^® I-4 engine that pairs with a 10-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive. Premium trims feature a 400-horsepower 3.0-liter EcoBoost^® V6 engine that pairs with four-wheel drive. This SUV features a max towing capacity of 5,600 pounds.

Prime Safety Features

Are you looking for a luxury SUV that allows for confident driving? If so, the 2024 Kia Telluride from Lupient Kia of Milwaukee is the obvious choice. You’ll find a suite of driver assistance features that come standard, including blind spot monitoring, forward collision warnings, rear cross traffic alerts and lane departure warnings with lane keeping assist. Navigation based smart cruise control comes standard while premium trims offer a surround view monitor, lane change oncoming capabilities and evasive steering assist.

Comparing the 2024 Kia Telluride vs 2024 Ford Explorer reveals that the Explorer does offer the Ford Co-Pilot360^™ safety suite, but it only includes intelligent adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, pre-collision assist and lane keeping assist. You must upgrade for evasion assist with this SUV.

Connectivity for the Cabin

Embracing the latest technology, the 2024 Kia Telluride interior brings you the modernized connectivity you crave. All 2024 Kia Telluride trim levels are equipped with Highway Driving Assist that allows for hands-free driving on approved roadways, as well as a quite mode, a 12.3-inch touchscreen display with navigation and smartphone syncing via Apple CarPlay^® and Android^™ Auto.

The 2024 Kia Telluride interior is decked out with Bluetooth^® wireless connectivity, remote start, USB ports and a Wi-Fi hotspot while premium trims offer a 10-inch head-up display, wireless charging and a 10-speaker Harman Kardon^® premium audio system. The 2024 Ford Explorer doesn’t even compare when it comes to interior technology.

This SUV features the SYNC^®3 infotainment system with an 8-inch or available 10.1-inch touchscreen display as well as smartphone syncing and navigation. You must move to higher level trims for a 12-speaker B&O^® sound system, wireless charging and Active Park Assist 2.0.

The Superior SUV: The 2024 Kia Telluride

See the winner of this comparison firsthand when scheduling a test drive of the 2024 Kia Telluride at Lupient Kia of Milwaukee. We can’t wait to walk you through the key features of this popular SUV and help you save with our monthly incentives. Visit our Kia dealership in Milwaukee, WI, today.