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We determined the winner by scoring 19 separate categories including everything from drivability and mileage to interior space and technology, as detailed in our How We Tested article. Each vehicle is evaluated as equipped and priced, and though these are relatively feature-loaded representations, our results cannot represent their respective model lineups as a whole.
Here are the seven SUV competitors and how they finished:
1. 2020 Hyundai Palisade Limited AWD
2. 2020 Kia Telluride SX AWD
3. 2019 Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium 4Motion
4. 2020 Ford Explorer Limited 4WD
5. 2020 Subaru Ascent Touring
6. 2020 Chevrolet Traverse AWD High Country
7. 2020 Honda Pilot AWD Elite
Prices ranged from $46,055 to $54,420, and all seven models were equipped with all-wheel drive. All were equipped with V-6 engines except the Ford and Subaru, which had turbocharged four-cylinders. All had a pair of captain’s chairs for the second row in lieu of bench seats, which made for a total of seven seats in all but the Ford, which had six seats total.
More votes for the Kia/Hyundai twins.
The writeup is pretty comprehensive. The Palisade squeaked out the win here but obviously the Telluride was just 4 points behind. The Telluride got the best mileage of everything.
1. 2020 Hyundai Palisade Limited AWD, 432 Points
The verdict: Premium materials, a pleasant driving experience, plenty of room and a smoking value to boot. If our Palisade had cost $10,000 more, it might still have come out on top.
The Palisade isn’t Hyundai’s first three-row SUV (it replaces the Santa Fe XL, winner of this Challenge in 2014 and a replacement for the earlier Veracruz), but it’s the best. We tested the top Limited trim level. As explained in the Kia Telluride entry, these models are closely related, and the photo-finish four-point spread shows that either one should satisfy buyers; a style preference, which we didn’t judge, could easily tip the scales for you. The Palisade topped four judging categories, tied for first in four more, and took or shared second place in seven more. Its worst showing was being two-tenths of a point below average in one judging class. (The Telluride was very close behind.)