Comments by "Stephen Hendricks" (@stephenhendricks103) on "" video.

  1. The size classifications for SUV's is subjective at best. But the Telluride isn't a "full size" SUV. It's smack dab in the middle of the so-called "midsize" category, almost exactly the length as the Honda Pilot and Subaru Ascent and smaller than the VW Atlas, the Mazda CX-9, the Dodge Durango, and the Chevy Traverse. It looks big and "brawny" and it lives up to that in terms of interior space where it's extremely roomy. That makes it the most efficiently packaged entry in the entire three row midsize category. Want to check out that claim? Divide the amount of passenger space in the Telluride (178 cubic feet) by its length (196.9 inches) to derive a "cubic feet of passenger space per length in inches" stat. You'll find it's better than any other midsize crossover. Interestingly, the KIA Sorento comes in second with others trailing behind. The CX-9, not surprisingly, is at the bottom of the list. Of course, the Sorento doesn't offer nearly the room of the Telluride (153 cf vs 178 cf) but surprisingly, it offers the same legroom in the third row. (The Telluride is both taller and wider so it's truly a three passenger rear row while the Sorento can accommodate only two comfortably.) But to be fair, the Sorento at 189" long is actually a "Tweener" size (comparable to the Ford Edge, the Subaru Outback, and the Hyundai Santa Fe) rather than a full fledged "midsize" three row SUV. Of course, almost any of 3 row SUV's has room for six or more passengers for a short trip. The real test is whether a vehicle can accommodate six or more passengers AND their luggage/gear on an extended journey. And on that score the Telluride comes out very well for a so-called "midsize" vehicle. With 21 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row, only the Traverse has more (23 cubic ft) and the Chevy is seven inches longer (204.3") than the Telluride. To get significant better accommodations for six or more on a trip you have to move up to a "full size" SUV or a minivan. Bottom line is that the Telluride has lots of appealing features. One advantage of being late to the party is that you get to see what everyone else is wearing. And one of the Telluride's most important features, often overlooked in reviews, is the highly efficient "packaging" for passengers and cargo. It's the largest vehicle KIA makes but it's not the largest midsize SUV. More importantly it prioritizes passenger room compared to the competition in the midsize category.
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