2023 Toyota Highlander vs. 2023 Kia Telluride
2023 Toyota Highlander
vs 2023 Kia Telluride in Mobile, AL
Confident and capable, the new 2023 Toyota Highlander doesn’t back down from a challenge. Not only can it handle whatever adventures your life has in store, but its bold performance is matched by an even bolder exterior design. This SUV can either seat seven or eight people, depending on how it is equipped, and when you need to carry extra groceries or gear, you’ll have 84.3 cubic feet of cargo space at your fingertips (with the second- and third-row seats folded).1 Both of these rows have a 60/40 split, which means there are plenty of possibilities when it comes to cargo and seating configurations. When you need to tow, the Toyota Highlander has your back, offering 5,000 pounds of maximum available towing capacity.2 This model also comes with standard Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5+,3 which includes safety and driver assistance features like Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection and Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist. With all of this and more, the new 2023 Toyota Highlander will take your daily driving to a new level.
Considering the all-new 2023 Kia Telluride as well? Check out the table below to see how it compares to the new 2023 Toyota Highlander.
2023 Toyota Highlander | 2023 Kia Telluride | |
|---|---|---|
Best Available EPA-Estimated mpg | 22 city/29 highway4 | 20 city/26 highway5 |
Available as a Hybrid |  |  |
Maximum Torque | 310 pound-feet | 262 pound-feet |
Available Leather-Trimmed Seats | | |
Standard 60/40 Split-Folding & Reclining Third-Row Seats | | |
Best Available Sound System | 11-Speaker JBL® Premium Audio including subwoofer and amplifier6 | Harman Kardon® Premium Audio System with 10 speakers7 |
No-Cost Maintenance for 24 Months or 25,000 Miles8 | | |
Although the all-new 2023 Kia Telluride puts up a good fight, the new 2023 Toyota Highlander comes out on top in this competition. There’s a lot to love about the Toyota Highlander, especially if you’re looking for a sustainable SUV. It offers better available EPA-estimated mpg than its rival, and it’s available as a hybrid, too. When it comes to performance, the Toyota Highlander has better available torque than the Kia Telluride. Both models offer available leather-trimmed seats and standard 60/40 split-folding and reclining third-row seats — features your passengers will be thrilled by. However, if you’re looking for a superior audio experience, the Toyota Highlander delivers again with its 11-speaker JBL® Premium Audio system with subwoofer and amplifier.6
?On top of all of this, the new 2023 Toyota Highlander comes with ToyotaCare. This no-cost maintenance plan lasts for 24 months or 25,000 miles (whichever comes first).8 Sounds like a great deal to us! Visit our dealership today to test-drive this impressive SUV.
If you’re interested in becoming the proud owner of a new 2023 Toyota Highlander, give us a call, or stop by our dealership at 3062 Government Blvd, Mobile, AL 36606 for a test drive today. We look forward to serving our customers from Daphne and Spanish Fort.
1Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution. Always properly secure cargo and cargo area.
2Never tow beyond a vehicle’s published towing capacities. Before towing, confirm your vehicle and trailer are compatible, hooked up and loaded properly and that you have any necessary additional equipment. The maximum you can tow depends on base curb weight plus the total weight of any cargo, occupants, and added vehicle equipment. Follow all instructions in your Owner’s Manual.
3Toyota Safety Sense™ effectiveness is dependent on many factors including road, weather and vehicle conditions. Drivers are responsible for their own safe driving. Always pay attention to your surroundings and drive safely. See Owner’s Manual for limitations.
4EPA-estimated 22 city/29 highway/25 combined mpg rating for 2023 Highlander L FWD, LE FWD, XLE FWD, XSE FWD, Limited FWD and Platinum FWD; EPA-estimated 21 city/28 highway/24 combined mpg rating for 2023 Highlander L AWD, LE AWD, XLE AWD, Limited AWD and Platinum AWD. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary for many reasons, including your vehicle’s condition and how/where you drive. See www.fueleconomy.gov. As of 4/13/2023.
5Front-wheel drive (FWD) models. EPA fuel economy estimates. Actual mileage will vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits, and your vehicle’s condition.
6JBL® is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc.
7Harman Kardon® and Clari-Fi™ are registered trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.
8ToyotaCare covers normal factory scheduled maintenance for two years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first, and 24-hour Roadside Assistance is included for two years, unlimited mileage (note: bZ4X, Mirai, Prius & Prius Prime include enhanced ToyotaCare and/or Roadside Assistance). Roadside Assistance limits towing distances and locations and does not include parts and fluids, except emergency fuel delivery for certain vehicles. Excludes rental company fleet sale vehicles. See your Toyota dealer for additional restrictions and exclusions. Valid only in the continental U.S.