When it comes to SUVs, there are more than a fair share of choices. Honestly, the sheer number of different choices is a bit intimidating. One site you go to will tell you to get this vehicle for reason A, while another site will tell you to get that other vehicle for reason B, and so on. It can be confusing. And the prospect of spending $30,000-$40,000 on the wrong vehicle is just plain awful.
We scoured the web for you to find some of the best-rated SUVs on the market. Today we’ll look at the 2020 Toyota Highlander XLE and the 2020 Kia Telluride EX and see which comes out on top.
2020 Toyota Highlander XLE AWD |
vs |
2020 Kia Telluride EX AWD |
$41,200 |
MSRP |
$39,290 |
3.5L V6 |
Engine |
3.8L V6 |
295 hp / 263 lb-ft |
Horsepower / Torque |
291 hp / 262 lb-ft |
8-speed shiftable auto |
Transmission |
8-speed auto |
AWD |
Drivetrain |
AWD |
20/27/23 |
Fuel Economy |
19/24/21 |
The 2020 Highlander has the Toyota Safety Senseâ„¢ 2.0 (TSS) suite of safety features that are standard on every Highlander model, no matter the trim. That means you get a pre-collision system with low-light pedestrian detection, full-speed radar dynamic cruise control, lane departure alert with steering assist, lane tracing assist, automatic high beams, and road sign assist on any Highlander you purchase. Also available are blind spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert and front/rear parking assist with automated braking. The 2020 Highlander also features the innovative dynamic torque vectoring AWD system that improves responsiveness, stability, and fuel economy by automatically sending or cutting power to individual wheels as needed.
The 2020 Highlander is great for connected families. It has Apple CarPlay compatibility, so you can get directions, make calls, send and receive messages, and listen to your favorite media all without having to touch your phone while driving. The Highlander also as an integrated 4G Wi-Fi hotspot that can support up to five devices simultaneously. Conveniently, there is also five USB ports and two 12V outlets to keep everything you need charged and ready to use.
If you’re interested in the 2020 Highlander, come test drive one at Apple Valley Toyota.