Pathfinder! Let's not forget how long that VQ engine has been around. It is tried and true, lots of R and D and has been rank one of the 10 best engines by ward for several years.
I think both are great SUVS, but I will probably go with the Pathfinder just because of the 3.5 v6 engine has been around for a long time. I have driven many nissans over the years with the 3.5 and they were all great as far as power, reliability and cost of maintenance. Thank you for your video!
I wonder what the difference in availability will be between the two? The last two years, Kia has had trouble meeting demand. Kia has been charging full price and some dealers a couple thousand more than full price. If Nissan can really crank out the Pathfinders and offer the customer deals on them, I can see Nissan out selling Kia Tellurides. Plus, generally, Nissan has better finance rates. I like both vehicles. There is some things I like better on the Telluride and some things I like better on the Pathfinder.
The great selling point for the telluride is bang for your buck. But when you remove the value out of the equation and need to pay $70k for a telluride, no thanks!
I like the Pathfinder better and the great seats, comfort and tech seems better. Also trust Nissan’s reliability more and would think that the resale value will likely be better.
@@richardliu7086 Exactly why I went with a Pathfinder. I liked almost everything about the Telluride but dealers wanted $10k markup over MSRP up here in the PNW/Seattle area. Going with Nissan was an easy choice. Got my Platinum just under MSRP and for almost $15k less than the Telluride.
I'm not really understanding how the Kia "does it better" with the ease of moving between 2nd and 3rd rows. The center console is easily removed from the pathfinder, and the fact that it's an option gives it the edge, in my opinion. Plus, you can get it with the caramel interior, which I personally love. Pathfinder gets my overall vote.
Just bought the pathfinder platinum yesterday however mine doesn’t have the 12 inch gauge coaster, nor doses it have illuminated pathfinder door badge. However, it has accent lights which I kinda like
Well The telluride 2022 got bunch of features on sx...plus is you want the basic trim it get synthetic seats blind spot full 12 inch navigation rear parking and many other features that Nissan lack to give ....just $34000 for the telluride awd
I don't know which telluride you got. My telluride has the towing pkg, the rear hatch height adj. I'm 5'11" and adj. to 6'. Auto rear hatch open. I had the nissan and it's nice then I got the telluride. Telluride is definitely a step up. There is also a "sports mode" on the telluride which gives a better acceleration. You need the "prestige edition" mine came with towing pkg included. After having both, no way would I go back to nissan over my telluride.
P.S. The KIA warranty is insane! 10 yrs/100,000 powertrain. 60,000 bumper to bumper. Nissan doesn't come close. No other brand at this price point comes close. KIA stands behind their brand. OK review, but you missed a lot of details regarding KIA. I can say that because I had Pathfinder and now Telluride. Both rides are equally comfortable and quiet.
@@carsunlocked I think the reason for KIA's exceptional warranty, relative to other warranties is: the "KIA" brand is still consciously considered by many a 2nd tier brand and many still subjectively don't put it in the brands of the Honda's, Toyota's, Nissans', etc. So KIA has to show that they will back their product/brand to convince the consumer that they can run with the more established brands. KIA is giving the consumer good peace of mind to trust their brand. KIa has really hit a grand slam with the Telluride. I get compliments all the time. For the price range and all the bells and whistles I have. It's extremely enjoyable. And the comfort for even 6 adults for a road trip I took, absolutely no complaints. Try 6 adults on a good distance road trip with any other mid size suv. Comfort is definitely not the same as KIA.
Kia easy. But pathfinder isn't bad. Just fyi the telly does open up the back with being behind it with the key for like 6 seconds I think. Don't have to wave your foot like most cars, so it does open hands free. At least the 2022, this is the 2021 so not totally sure it has that.
The Kia Telluride has the hands free lift gate. I think Kia calls it the "Smart Lift gate". However, what has to be done first for that feature to get used is it requires activation in one of the menus found in the driver instrument cluster screen. Then, after that there's a waiting period for it to open when you want it to open. In general when someone wants the lift gate to open, they want it to open right away by which ever command they choose. With the hands free foot activated lift gate there's no activation required. Also, there's no waiting period when the action should be done. As long as the key fob is with you just walk up to the vehicle, move your foot in a kicking motion under the middle part of the bumper or side to side motion depending on the vehicle and that's it. The lift gate will open. The lift gate will also close the same way. Very useful especially if someone's hands are full. The Kia Telluride's cousin Hyundai Palisade has it like that. Kia should've done the same thing.
@@jefferybaxter1225 I like the tellurides more. No need to go Bruce Lee under the car lol. Especially not good for older people in icy conditions trying to balance on one foot trying to get it open.
@@bengals098558 There are no martial arts tactics needed to open it the way other vehicles have it. Other things can be used to open it as long as the key fob is with you. When there is any type of motion it'll open. The way Kia has it for the Telluride no one will know that it has to be activated first. Some of the Kia salesman or sales woman might not know it either. Doing it the way Kia has it an older person would not bother to try it knowing that they have to go through menus to activate it. So, too much time. Also, too much time when it's to be put into action. Like what I said in my previous message a simple hands free feature like this shouldn't require time used to activate it and shouldn't require a time period to wait when it's to be put into effect. One thing we can agree on is that there are a variety of ways to open the lift gate now. Can be opened from the inside by the push of a button on the ceiling, pressing the button on the key fob, the hands free way with motion or the old way by pressing a button on the lift gate itself.
@@bengals098558 I know it's easy to activate due to seeing a demonstration of it from before. I think it was either two or three steps and that's it. At the same time the feature is hidden. Kia should've made it more open. Like what I said a select few to some of the sales reps at the dealer might not know that the feature is even there.
Have to go with the Nissan on this one. Although I do like the center stack/gauge cluster better on the telluride. Kia harvested some German engineers from BMW and you can tell. Looks very much like my X3 as far as the center stack/gauges. But it does not have the ZF 8 speed or the twin turbo I4 or the I6 so it falls way short there. Its quite an accomplishment that the new pathfinder can take on the Telluride. After all, that SUV was ALL the rage just a few years back. But IMO, this looks like a better option. That quick release for the third row is inspiring. Should send the competition back to the drawing board as far as third row access. Just destroys the competition in that regard.
The Telluride was made with the Bigger Americans in mind. Hence the space and rear third row. Nobody loves to ride uncomfortable and cramped. KIA knows their market and consumers.
@@trent7080 Well I would get the Rouge because I really don't have a need for a three row SUV. The New Grand Cherokee is coming the standard with two rows. It's nice.
@@trent7080 While agree on the overall dimensions, at 6'4" tall, I am looking for comfort for me as well as the passenger sitting behind me. The 2022 Kia Telluride has 41.4" front (which until I sit in one, may be too short for me) and 42.4" rear legroom. The Pathfinder has a longer front legroom at 44.3", but the rear legroom suffers significantly by comparison at only 35.5". The net of this is 83.8" of total legroom for the first two rows for the Telluride, compared with 79.8" for the Pathfinder. 3rd row is not a consideration for me in this comparison, which is why I am not bringing that into the mix. My position here is based on having my Chevrolet Tahoe with its front leg room being great, but the rear legroom is very much disappointing on what is a full size SUV, so I am very conscious if this when looking at other vehicle options. My two cents is that everyone test the seat configurations for yourself and passengers before thinking you have a winner based on measurements alone.
I was debating between these 2 exact vehicles and ultimately settled on the Pathfinder. Kia dealers wanted an extra $10k over MSRP and wait 6 months for delivery but Nissan had the Platinum on-site, ready to go. Easy decision and F U Kia/Hyundai for allowing your dealers to operate like that.
More reliable at least they don't deny engine replacements warranty like hyundai and kia under 100k miles which they can't even make it over 70k with out issues with their engines there's a. Reason why lexus and toyota are always on top of kia
LOL...I watched this whole video and thought that it seemed slightly biased. Not bad but that you were quicker to point out good things about the Nissan and nit pick the Telluride then at the very end I find out you work at a Nissan dealership....makes sense now
@@carsunlocked it wasn’t bad but there were a few instances where you pushed something that came down to preference as an advantage for the pathfinder. I watched the entire video so I didn’t not like it
@@carsunlocked I would make make a disclaimer statement at the start of the video for those that don’t know. There is nothing wrong with pointing out the advantages of your product; however, bring up front in the beginning means people don’t leave with a bad taste in their mouth.
Definitely prefer the look and interior of the Telluride and you totally missed that with the Telluride you can just approach the rear with your key fob and it will automatically open. No need to wave your foot.
@@carsunlocked of course it has that. That’s the sx night fall, it even comes in the EX smh, TURN IT ON, and tell the viewers the right thing before spreading false info.
@@carsunlocked The doors have to be locked for more than 15 seconds for the feature to work and it also has to be activated inside the vehicle options menu
MJSabie all of that sounds WAY too confusing and annoying to fuss with. I’m not a huge car tech kind of girl. I prefer a car that can tow and handle a bit of dirt.
@@HiPlains1 I chose the SL Premium primarely because I didn't want the digital gauge cluster! I am afraid of long-term problems ($$$) related to that... and I also wanted the bench seat. Why have an available 8 passengers and not get it! 😉
I drove both as well, and for me, the Telluride was far more refined than the Pathfinder. It’s an incredibly easy vehicle to drive and enjoy day to day. The technology and features are above and beyond the competition for the money. My only ding on Kia is that while they build a great vehicle, they have a woefully weak dealer network. Pulling into many Kia dealerships for service is like pulling up to Uncle Bob’s Lube Shop with two greasy mechanics and one seat beside the soda machine called the ‘customer lounge’. Kia needs to invest heavily in upgrading its dealerships if it’s going to sell service on its vehicles.
Why are the ground clearance on these midsize SUV so low? It seems they are moving away from off-road capabilities. The ‘22 Mitsubishi Outlanders have more clearance at 8.4 inches.
Dont even bother, there is no competition here. Nissan just set the fastest recall ever for lose hood latches on this new pathfinder. While the telluride continues to be the most reliable three row suv on the market.
The hood on my 2013 Pathfinder flutters like a butterfly above 60 mph. The latch has never failed, but it doesn't inspire confidence that it won't turn into a giant windbreak in the near future.
This is a very, very biased review. You failed to point out many of the features the telluride had such as ambient lighting, wireless charging, heated AND ventilated rear seats, LED projector lights instead of reflectors, full led rear and headlights, it’s actually a 12 way power driver seat, the HDA which everyone credits is the best in the business, the Kia can go a whole minute without you having to touch the steering wheel, the Smart trunk release which all you have to do is stand behind it to open, suede headliner, and the unique blind spot camera which is very helpful. Not even rolls Royce has that. You also have a much bigger center screen in the Telluride and a higher resolution backup camera than the pathfinder. The pathfinder is nice, and a huge improvement from the old one, but it still doesn’t manage to have as much tech as telluride, nor the interior design. The exterior design is nice for the pathfinder. This is how I can tell you are very biased. If you don’t respond to my comment, that means that you cannot take constructive criticism.
As someone who bought Korean car, a Hyundai Sonata, I will tell you this. Things were starting to break down once I reached over 60K miles. I tried to trade in that car, and my resale value were really terrible. Since then, I bought Nissan Altima, Maxima, and then Camry. One thing, I will tell you, Japanese cars have strong resale value, reliability in contrast to Korean cars such as KIA, Hyundai. It will take times for Korean brand to catch up with Japanese Cars. My advice: If you want to lease, definitely you can buy Korean cars. However, if you want to buy and hold a car for long time, you should go with Japanese cars such as Nissan, Toyota.
hey bradley no problem taking the constructive criticism, this is a simple and informative video I presented both vehicles and left it to the viewer to make an opinion. No need to criticized. To avoid have a 30 min video i did not include ever feature in the vehicles. I did miss the lift gate part honest mistake make. We tried to get it to work several times and it did not work therefore concluded it was not equipped. I watched some of your videos and keep up the great work. We can learn and grow together
@@groundtrader173 I've owned Toyota, Nissan and KIA. Multiple models and makes for each brand. My Murano catylatic converter has to be replaced at 40k miles, and the converter cost $1800 from Nissan. My 300z was toast at 55/60 k miles, major and expensive fixes because high performance and or luxury vehicle demand higher price to fix. I've had 2 toyota celicas, no problem from those but didn't keep either Celtic long. 5 different kia's. 2 in the family now. 1 KIA has 150k miles very minimal problems. My 2021 Telluride has 26k miles. Absolutely no problems. I do keep up with all my scheduled maintenance, for all my vehicles I buy. If you don't, it can compromise vehicle warranty. Telluride has not been out long enough for data. But great warranty give better peace of mind. Catalytic (Murano $1800) converter was not covered. If it were my KIA at same milage, it would have been covered. Right now for all the bells and whistles and standard 10 yr, 100k mile power train and 6 yr, 60k mile bumper to bumper. And telluride rides like a luxury suv. I'm rolling, hands down with KIA. If you have to tow with KIA, that's were KIA is challenged. Especially up hill climbing and towing.
Now I see why most people drive Jeep Cherokees because it's not expensive and looks amazing inside and for $41k you get digital speedometer but with Nissan Pathfinder if you want digital speedometer you have to spend $48k
Pathfinder is way better and thanks for the information ur videos are legit they r so entertaining to watch and u explain the models very well keep it up
Why do you pick Telluride over the Pathfinder Ritchie Smith? And which Telluride trim do you have if I may ask? I just want to see which option is best for my future vehicle.
I think I'll take the the reliability of the pathfinder 3.5 and not have to worry about a fire doing 70 down a highway!!! Then the ride quality is very important with these type suv.
@@bradleyscarreviews yeah little buddy we will see they are never under recall until a few years later hell its not the motors it's other things like fuel pumps and wiring.
I second that! We are a family that loves the outdoors, camping, bmx racing, etc.. the pathfinder is much more reliable, better brand, better car all around.
I have owned Kia and Hyundai in the past and both had reliability issues, so I’m not sure if I have to choose these brands again. One thing I’m sure, though, any Japanese vehicles are much reliable than any Kia or Hyundai.
I have owned Toyota and Honda and Mazda and they all have had reliability issues and recalls. They are not the same quality Japanese cars we used to get. Kia is as reliable if not better. If people want to blindly stick to a brand they know and not to actually try something new, I dont feel bad for them ... their loss.
MOZEN CAPTURE that’s interesting! We’ve had about 10 or more nissans that were from the 1990s on up. Some were built into amazing track/drift cars and others were daily drivers. No issues here. Have fun with your Kia, if it makes you happy, cool. I will stick with what I love and know will always be a reliable vehicle
@@Ruby-ev9ym good for you! again just because mine had recalls and yours didn't, it doesn't make a brand more reliable. there is a reason why Telluride has been picked up as the best in it's segment for 2 consecutive years. These are all based on millions of reports from real customers. not just one or two but at the end of the day, you gotta pick what makes you happy. And that's Telluride for me. Doesn't mean I dont like the pathfinder.
I'm also considering buying a Pathfinder 2022. Do you happen to know how's that 3rd row in comparison to the Telluride once the 2nd seat is moved forward?
I like the Nissan Pathfinder new design but you can't beat the telluride warranty interior and realbility. I Think for the money you can't go wrong with the Telluride.
They are very nice. After seeing this video, I have to go with the pathfinder with the room and comfort and speed. I have a rouge . So I'm already with the nissan family. 😊
I had an Infiniti FX35 which was considered to be a higher version of Nissan. The dash cover rose up like alligator skin, and I had to discount the trade-in value by $1500. Although they had a recall about it, I was never notified about it. Since then, no Infiniti or Nissan for me ever.
Good video comparison between the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder and the 2021 Kia Telluride. I would choose the Pathfinder. The exterior design schematics is a little more stylish, has a fully digital driver instrument cluster screen, better towing capacity, has the hands free foot activated lift gate, a more rugged stance and better off roading capabilites.
@@carsunlocked You're welcome. In a upcoming vehicle comparison video maybe you can do a three way comparison between the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L in the Overland trim, the Kia Telluride in the SX trim and the Nissan Pathfinder in the SL trim or the Platinum trim. If a three way comparison can't be done then do one with the Jeep Grand Cherokee L and Pathfinder. Then after that the Jeep Grand Cherokee L and the Kia Telluride. Should be GRRREAT!!
I ended up going with the Pathfinder. It had the all-around features I needed and enough of the niceties where I felt it was a good value. I never drove a Telluride because I could never find one and they are currently too over-valued. I felt the Hyundai Palisade had a better interior but the drive was not as good as the Pathfinder. Plus, I need that extra towing power.
well i assume telluride you tested is SX cause 54kcad=42kusd. it equips with auto trunk open feature when you just stand close enough to the trunk. plus you can actually set the height of telluride trunk door for your preference. for interior you didnt even mention the ambient light and bose system and if you upgrade to sxp trim you even get hud , nappa leather seat and second row ventilated seat.
All those extras on the SXP would cost more than the Pathfinder and not be necessary at all .. Nissan gave you a bang for your buck and the Telluride didn't do that
I feel like many of the pro-Pathfinder reviews are all friends of the reviewer or Nissan employees. My 2013 Pathfinder Platinum is a mess. I know 2 other Pathfinder owners, and all three of us regret our purchases. I was sold on top-notch tech (and it still holds its own today), but every other aspect of the car was one compromise after another. Garbage suspension, garbage transmission, annual recall notices... I mean, the freaking roof rack is falling off, and I had to spend nearly $300 to repair a sun visor just so I wouldn't have to drive around with duct tape keeping it out of my vision. God forbid I had to drive east or west during sunrise or sunset-I'd be driving blind. I guess a word of caution-don't be lured by the glitz of a new model, because they more than likely cut corners in the less flashy aspects of the car.
sorry you feel that way and are unhappy with your pathfinder. I have a lot of happy pathfinder customers. I have made it clear on my channel that I am a Nissan employee
@@carsunlocked thanks for the reply. I see that now, but I wasn’t aware at the time. I replied in another comment-who knows, maybe Nissan fixed all the issues with the outgoing model. I just remember the elation I had with driving off the lot with a loaded pathfinder only to be let down by all of the simple things that really should have been easy to get right. In all fairness, though, the 2022 does look nice. Thanks for the review.
I know three other coworkers that traded in their previous generation Pathfinders after one year or two years after ownership. They were made horrible. My parents Pathfinder had more than $6,000 in warranty repairs. It's also Unbelievable that door handle could break as well. It will take some time for Nissan's repetition to be fixed. I remember in 2019 the platinum Pathfinder was being discounted at some dealers for $42,000.
Lol, Telluride still has the best in business lane keep assist and adaptive cruise control, blind spot camera which anyone, not even rolls-royce can have yet, and the pathfinder has less power.
Well from all the videos I have seen on TH-cam the speedometer on the Telluride is very small compared to Nissan Pathfinder is much better and bigger and it's digital. So I like the style on the Nissan Pathfinder much better than the Speedometer on the 2022 Telluride.
Maybe it doesn't matter to you the way the speedometer looks like but to me it makes a big difference the way the speedometer in the Nissan Pathfinder looks like.
You are the only reviewer who likes Nissan’s 9 speed performance on TH-cam. Everybody said Nissan’s version of this tranny was kind of hunting. Which could not help in 0-60 tests. Check alex on autos or red line review. Did you time them or went by the feel? I personally would prefer Nissan if not for that Jatsco transmission disaster. And now they assemble this 9 speed version of ZF… that reportedly does not shift right.
I have seen many positive comments watching other reviews. I did not time the shifts no I just stated my opinion my guy. If you are interested in buying it go try it for yourself
Pathfinder! Let's not forget how long that VQ engine has been around. It is tried and true, lots of R and D and has been rank one of the 10 best engines by ward for several years.
thanks for commenting my friend great input
The Kia and Hyundai turbo engines had a 1 million car recall. The engines catch fire.
@infiniti37G but telluride is not turbo and that engine is irrelevant. It's like saying Pathfinder sucks cause Nissan's cvt breaks at 10k miles
I think both are great SUVS, but I will probably go with the Pathfinder just because of the 3.5 v6 engine has been around for a long time. I have driven many nissans over the years with the 3.5 and they were all great as far as power, reliability and cost of maintenance. Thank you for your video!
I have owned both and I like the Pathfinder and that is what I drive now. 2023
thats awesome thanks for watching james!
I like the Telluride but choose the Pathfinder ... Pathfinder all day for me.
great choice Ramon
Good choice with a new Pathfinder because I had a Sl trim drive really good and had all the safety features 😂👍
@@brandonyen7837 what happened to it?
@@ramoncarter6585 how come you pick pathfinder
@@bradleyscarreviews Look better and love the styling.
Pathfinder for me. It never gets lost and always finds the right path.
makes sense lmao love the pun
Nissan for me! Gotta have my pano roof and as a owner of a Rogue, those seats are definitely comfy.
They certainly are!
Pathfinder way better
great choice my guy
Pathfinder Platinum
thanks nee nee
The 2023 Nissan Pathfinder SL arrived in my driveway 5 days ago and it's a great vehicle!
hey congrats on your purchase
Congratulations
I got my Sl last Saturday I love it
I wonder what the difference in availability will be between the two? The last two years, Kia has had trouble meeting demand. Kia has been charging full price and some dealers a couple thousand more than full price. If Nissan can really crank out the Pathfinders and offer the customer deals on them, I can see Nissan out selling Kia Tellurides. Plus, generally, Nissan has better finance rates.
I like both vehicles. There is some things I like better on the Telluride and some things I like better on the Pathfinder.
all manufacturers seem to be in the same problem right now with inventory being low
The great selling point for the telluride is bang for your buck. But when you remove the value out of the equation and need to pay $70k for a telluride, no thanks!
I like the Pathfinder better and the great seats, comfort and tech seems better. Also trust Nissan’s reliability more and would think that the resale value will likely be better.
@@richardliu7086 Exactly why I went with a Pathfinder. I liked almost everything about the Telluride but dealers wanted $10k markup over MSRP up here in the PNW/Seattle area. Going with Nissan was an easy choice. Got my Platinum just under MSRP and for almost $15k less than the Telluride.
Have 2022 Pathfinder Platinum.....no way would I pay over MSRP for any car even Telluride
why would u ever pay for over MSRP?
@@carsunlocked yet people are doing it with the Telluride and other models!
Never paid over MSRP for my Telluride. Some people just don't care and throw money away just to get one. I took my time
@@carsunlocked Toyota Rav 4 Prime anyone? lol They ALL paid over MSRP for that.
How do you like it? We are waiting for ours!!!
I'm not really understanding how the Kia "does it better" with the ease of moving between 2nd and 3rd rows. The center console is easily removed from the pathfinder, and the fact that it's an option gives it the edge, in my opinion. Plus, you can get it with the caramel interior, which I personally love. Pathfinder gets my overall vote.
thanks for commenting after comparing both vehicles this is what I concluded. Our opinions differ and thats ok
What about the air conditioning in each of these?
sorry i didnt compare the ac units
Just bought the pathfinder platinum yesterday however mine doesn’t have the 12 inch gauge coaster, nor doses it have illuminated pathfinder door badge. However, it has accent lights which I kinda like
OHhhh these models are in canada therefore the features could be a little different
kia looks like a police car also has the better front but Nissan wins in all other things , side and back looking , Nissan calling me . . . .
thanks so much for commenting
About to get a 2022 Pathfinder
congrats my friend!
I’m sorry 😞
I caved at towing. :-). But I have now owned my fourth Nissan. They have even sound.
thats great thanks for watching
Well The telluride 2022 got bunch of features on sx...plus is you want the basic trim it get synthetic seats blind spot full 12 inch navigation rear parking and many other features that Nissan lack to give ....just $34000 for the telluride awd
thanks so much I am excited for the 22
Witch vehicle has more interior room Kia telluride 8 seater or 2022 Nissan Pathfinder 8 seater
pathfinder
I don't know which telluride you got. My telluride has the towing pkg, the rear hatch height adj. I'm 5'11" and adj. to 6'. Auto rear hatch open. I had the nissan and it's nice then I got the telluride. Telluride is definitely a step up. There is also a "sports mode" on the telluride which gives a better acceleration. You need the "prestige edition" mine came with towing pkg included. After having both, no way would I go back to nissan over my telluride.
P.S. The KIA warranty is insane! 10 yrs/100,000 powertrain. 60,000 bumper to bumper. Nissan doesn't come close. No other brand at this price point comes close. KIA stands behind their brand. OK review, but you missed a lot of details regarding KIA. I can say that because I had Pathfinder and now Telluride. Both rides are equally comfortable and quiet.
thanks for commenting yes kia has a great warranty, is there a reason for it?
@@carsunlocked I think the reason for KIA's exceptional warranty, relative to other warranties is: the "KIA" brand is still consciously considered by many a 2nd tier brand and many still subjectively don't put it in the brands of the Honda's, Toyota's, Nissans', etc. So KIA has to show that they will back their product/brand to convince the consumer that they can run with the more established brands. KIA is giving the consumer good peace of mind to trust their brand. KIa has really hit a grand slam with the Telluride. I get compliments all the time. For the price range and all the bells and whistles I have. It's extremely enjoyable. And the comfort for even 6 adults for a road trip I took, absolutely no complaints. Try 6 adults on a good distance road trip with any other mid size suv. Comfort is definitely not the same as KIA.
@@OK-wb6hp Did you have the 2022 Pathfinder before trading for the Telluride?
@@joshuamorris3991 No, 2022 pathfinder. Earlier version.
Pathfinder for sure !
great choice
Pathfinder hands down!!!
wow wow wow
What’s with the pager?
decent feature
Looking to upgrade. Been driving a Murano for 13 yrs. The Pathfinder looks appetizing.
it certainly is
I love the pathfinder all the way around
thanks so much for commenting great choice
Pathfinder for me. 😃
great choice
@@carsunlocked 😀
Pathfinder has history I drive one in Six years never had a problem!!!
thanks for the insight
Kia easy. But pathfinder isn't bad.
Just fyi the telly does open up the back with being behind it with the key for like 6 seconds I think. Don't have to wave your foot like most cars, so it does open hands free. At least the 2022, this is the 2021 so not totally sure it has that.
The Kia Telluride has the hands free lift gate. I think Kia calls it the "Smart Lift gate". However, what has to be done first for that feature to get used is it requires activation in one of the menus found in the driver instrument cluster screen. Then, after that there's a waiting period for it to open when you want it to open. In general when someone wants the lift gate to open, they want it to open right away by which ever command they choose. With the hands free foot activated lift gate there's no activation required. Also, there's no waiting period when the action should be done. As long as the key fob is with you just walk up to the vehicle, move your foot in a kicking motion under the middle part of the bumper or side to side motion depending on the vehicle and that's it. The lift gate will open. The lift gate will also close the same way. Very useful especially if someone's hands are full. The Kia Telluride's cousin Hyundai Palisade has it like that. Kia should've done the same thing.
@@jefferybaxter1225 I like the tellurides more. No need to go Bruce Lee under the car lol. Especially not good for older people in icy conditions trying to balance on one foot trying to get it open.
@@bengals098558 There are no martial arts tactics needed to open it the way other vehicles have it. Other things can be used to open it as long as the key fob is with you. When there is any type of motion it'll open. The way Kia has it for the Telluride no one will know that it has to be activated first. Some of the Kia salesman or sales woman might not know it either. Doing it the way Kia has it an older person would not bother to try it knowing that they have to go through menus to activate it. So, too much time. Also, too much time when it's to be put into action. Like what I said in my previous message a simple hands free feature like this shouldn't require time used to activate it and shouldn't require a time period to wait when it's to be put into effect. One thing we can agree on is that there are a variety of ways to open the lift gate now. Can be opened from the inside by the push of a button on the ceiling, pressing the button on the key fob, the hands free way with motion or the old way by pressing a button on the lift gate itself.
@@jefferybaxter1225 easy to activate. From the screen on the front but once it's on it stays on.
@@bengals098558 I know it's easy to activate due to seeing a demonstration of it from before. I think it was either two or three steps and that's it. At the same time the feature is hidden. Kia should've made it more open. Like what I said a select few to some of the sales reps at the dealer might not know that the feature is even there.
Have to go with the Nissan on this one. Although I do like the center stack/gauge cluster better on the telluride. Kia harvested some German engineers from BMW and you can tell. Looks very much like my X3 as far as the center stack/gauges. But it does not have the ZF 8 speed or the twin turbo I4 or the I6 so it falls way short there. Its quite an accomplishment that the new pathfinder can take on the Telluride. After all, that SUV was ALL the rage just a few years back. But IMO, this looks like a better option. That quick release for the third row is inspiring. Should send the competition back to the drawing board as far as third row access. Just destroys the competition in that regard.
yes very easy to exit the back row
The Telluride was made with the Bigger Americans in mind. Hence the space and rear third row. Nobody loves to ride uncomfortable and cramped. KIA knows their market and consumers.
Everything is bigger in America
@@carsunlocked so true
At 114.7 inches of combined legroom, the Pathfinder is just as spacious and can fit people 6ft tall with all rows adjusted considerably.
@@trent7080 Well I would get the Rouge because I really don't have a need for a three row SUV. The New Grand Cherokee is coming the standard with two rows. It's nice.
@@trent7080 While agree on the overall dimensions, at 6'4" tall, I am looking for comfort for me as well as the passenger sitting behind me. The 2022 Kia Telluride has 41.4" front (which until I sit in one, may be too short for me) and 42.4" rear legroom. The Pathfinder has a longer front legroom at 44.3", but the rear legroom suffers significantly by comparison at only 35.5". The net of this is 83.8" of total legroom for the first two rows for the Telluride, compared with 79.8" for the Pathfinder. 3rd row is not a consideration for me in this comparison, which is why I am not bringing that into the mix. My position here is based on having my Chevrolet Tahoe with its front leg room being great, but the rear legroom is very much disappointing on what is a full size SUV, so I am very conscious if this when looking at other vehicle options. My two cents is that everyone test the seat configurations for yourself and passengers before thinking you have a winner based on measurements alone.
Got my platinum red pathfinder .
congrats!
I was debating between these 2 exact vehicles and ultimately settled on the Pathfinder. Kia dealers wanted an extra $10k over MSRP and wait 6 months for delivery but Nissan had the Platinum on-site, ready to go. Easy decision and F U Kia/Hyundai for allowing your dealers to operate like that.
well glad you are happy with the new pathfinder
There both really good cars but I’ll go with the 2022 pathfinder
great choice
More reliable at least they don't deny engine replacements warranty like hyundai and kia under 100k miles which they can't even make it over 70k with out issues with their engines there's a. Reason why lexus and toyota are always on top of kia
Between the two which is more reliable? I've never own a non Japanese car.
the pathfinder for sure
Went with the 2022 Pathfinder Platinum
excellent choice
I’m sorry to hear that.
Can you do a Palisade Calligraphy vs 2022 Pathfinder Platinum.
i can certainly try
LOL...I watched this whole video and thought that it seemed slightly biased. Not bad but that you were quicker to point out good things about the Nissan and nit pick the Telluride then at the very end I find out you work at a Nissan dealership....makes sense now
i do work for Nissan however trying to be as little bias as possible
@@carsunlocked it wasn’t bad but there were a few instances where you pushed something that came down to preference as an advantage for the pathfinder. I watched the entire video so I didn’t not like it
@@mjsabie8517 well thanks for the constructive criticism. I will keeo that in mind for future comparison s
@@carsunlocked I would make make a disclaimer statement at the start of the video for those that don’t know. There is nothing wrong with pointing out the advantages of your product; however, bring up front in the beginning means people don’t leave with a bad taste in their mouth.
@@mjsabie8517 i will consider that thank you
Is the Telluride bigger on the inside?
yes a ;little bit
Definitely prefer the look and interior of the Telluride and you totally missed that with the Telluride you can just approach the rear with your key fob and it will automatically open. No need to wave your foot.
yes I missed that we tried that and it didn't open this one might not have that
Don't worry it's why Kia gave that 10 year warranty cause they know their products are fault and would not last ..
@@carsunlocked of course it has that. That’s the sx night fall, it even comes in the EX smh, TURN IT ON, and tell the viewers the right thing before spreading false info.
@@carsunlocked The doors have to be locked for more than 15 seconds for the feature to work and it also has to be activated inside the vehicle options menu
MJSabie all of that sounds WAY too confusing and annoying to fuss with. I’m not a huge car tech kind of girl. I prefer a car that can tow and handle a bit of dirt.
Uh Pathfinder’s better because it has the hands free foot trunk activation the modern way to open a trunk.
great choice thanks for watching
Which Kia Telluride model and year where you reviewing in this video?
This is the 2021 Kia telluride Night sky Edition
@@carsunlocked cool.
If I never had a big SUV before which option should I go with? Any ideas?
Id choose the pathfinder before the telluride
TY so much!! Lots of info! I’ll take the Pathfinder
great choice
Pathfinder!
great choice
what color is the Telly… Gravity Grey?
yes sure with the night sky package
Do you have to get captain seats on either? I may be old school but I like the extra seat with a full 2nd row.
no you can get a bench in the lower trim levels
@@carsunlocked damn but not the highest? Lame lol
@@markied2873 Also that bigger digital gauge cluster display is only available on the platinum. Worth paying the extra bucks just to get that.
@@HiPlains1 I chose the SL Premium primarely because I didn't want the digital gauge cluster! I am afraid of long-term problems ($$$) related to that... and I also wanted the bench seat. Why have an available 8 passengers and not get it! 😉
I drove both as well, and for me, the Telluride was far more refined than the Pathfinder. It’s an incredibly easy vehicle to drive and enjoy day to day. The technology and features are above and beyond the competition for the money. My only ding on Kia is that while they build a great vehicle, they have a woefully weak dealer network. Pulling into many Kia dealerships for service is like pulling up to Uncle Bob’s Lube Shop with two greasy mechanics and one seat beside the soda machine called the ‘customer lounge’. Kia needs to invest heavily in upgrading its dealerships if it’s going to sell service on its vehicles.
thanks for commenting great perspective from someone who drove both vehicles
Totally agree. I dealt with Kia service and you have nailed their customer service and now I deal with Nissan and much much better.
Thank you. Great comparison and presentation.
Glad it was helpful!
i choose pathfinder , i have a 2018 pathfinder and a 2022 to come soon , great SUV and love the new look
Awesomeeee two in a row congrats on your new vehicle
Why are the ground clearance on these midsize SUV so low? It seems they are moving away from off-road capabilities. The ‘22 Mitsubishi Outlanders have more clearance at 8.4 inches.
Dont even bother, there is no competition here. Nissan just set the fastest recall ever for lose hood latches on this new pathfinder. While the telluride continues to be the most reliable three row suv on the market.
thanks for the input
The hood on my 2013 Pathfinder flutters like a butterfly above 60 mph. The latch has never failed, but it doesn't inspire confidence that it won't turn into a giant windbreak in the near future.
Pathfinder platinum is just beautiful.
you know it my friend
Just got mine 3 days ago, couldn't be happier. Beautiful weekend car.
This is a very, very biased review. You failed to point out many of the features the telluride had such as ambient lighting, wireless charging, heated AND ventilated rear seats, LED projector lights instead of reflectors, full led rear and headlights, it’s actually a 12 way power driver seat, the HDA which everyone credits is the best in the business, the Kia can go a whole minute without you having to touch the steering wheel, the Smart trunk release which all you have to do is stand behind it to open, suede headliner, and the unique blind spot camera which is very helpful. Not even rolls Royce has that. You also have a much bigger center screen in the Telluride and a higher resolution backup camera than the pathfinder. The pathfinder is nice, and a huge improvement from the old one, but it still doesn’t manage to have as much tech as telluride, nor the interior design. The exterior design is nice for the pathfinder. This is how I can tell you are very biased. If you don’t respond to my comment, that means that you cannot take constructive criticism.
As someone who bought Korean car, a Hyundai Sonata, I will tell you this. Things were starting to break down once I reached over 60K miles. I tried to trade in that car, and my resale value were really terrible. Since then, I bought Nissan Altima, Maxima, and then Camry. One thing, I will tell you, Japanese cars have strong resale value, reliability in contrast to Korean cars such as KIA, Hyundai. It will take times for Korean brand to catch up with Japanese Cars. My advice: If you want to lease, definitely you can buy Korean cars. However, if you want to buy and hold a car for long time, you should go with Japanese cars such as Nissan, Toyota.
hey bradley no problem taking the constructive criticism, this is a simple and informative video I presented both vehicles and left it to the viewer to make an opinion. No need to criticized. To avoid have a 30 min video i did not include ever feature in the vehicles. I did miss the lift gate part honest mistake make. We tried to get it to work several times and it did not work therefore concluded it was not equipped. I watched some of your videos and keep up the great work. We can learn and grow together
@@carsunlocked agreed!
@@groundtrader173 I own a Santa Fe Sport, Sonata, and Palisade Calligraphy. Sonata has 80k, running strong. Santa Fe Sport, 210,000
@@groundtrader173 I've owned Toyota, Nissan and KIA. Multiple models and makes for each brand. My Murano catylatic converter has to be replaced at 40k miles, and the converter cost $1800 from Nissan. My 300z was toast at 55/60 k miles, major and expensive fixes because high performance and or luxury vehicle demand higher price to fix. I've had 2 toyota celicas, no problem from those but didn't keep either Celtic long. 5 different kia's. 2 in the family now. 1 KIA has 150k miles very minimal problems. My 2021 Telluride has 26k miles. Absolutely no problems. I do keep up with all my scheduled maintenance, for all my vehicles I buy. If you don't, it can compromise vehicle warranty. Telluride has not been out long enough for data. But great warranty give better peace of mind. Catalytic (Murano $1800) converter was not covered.
If it were my KIA at same milage, it would have been covered. Right now for all the bells and whistles and standard 10 yr, 100k mile power train and 6 yr, 60k mile bumper to bumper. And telluride rides like a luxury suv. I'm rolling, hands down with KIA. If you have to tow with KIA, that's were KIA is challenged. Especially up hill climbing and towing.
Nissan pathfinder for me
thanks for commenting
I’m thinking of importing the Telluride to Japan. What would happen to my warranty?
The warranty is only good in North America
Thanks for the comparison. I would choose Nissan!!!!
Good choice!
2022 Nissan Pathfinder. Great developeped vehicle .
thanks for communicating
Comparing 2022 Nissan vs 2021 Kia
??? Where’s 2022 Kia?
it hadnt arrive yet but our source at kia informed us that nothing really changed for the 2022 model
Having owned both I prefer the Pathfinder.
great choice
@@carsunlocked I just bought a 2023 Pathfinder platinum
@@kykoora I bought the SL with the Premium Package, 2-tone red with the blacked-out grill on the first of the month.
Nissan has always been a fun car to drive.
thanks for commenting
Now I see why most people drive Jeep Cherokees because it's not expensive and looks amazing inside and for $41k you get digital speedometer but with Nissan Pathfinder if you want digital speedometer you have to spend $48k
thanks for all your comments my friend
Pathfinder is way better and thanks for the information ur videos are legit they r so entertaining to watch and u explain the models very well keep it up
thanks so much for the kind words we are doing our best !
Telluride for me all day long.
great choice
Why do you pick Telluride over the Pathfinder Ritchie Smith? And which Telluride trim do you have if I may ask? I just want to see which option is best for my future vehicle.
Kia makes a highly competitive cars. You won’t go wrong with Kia. Nissan also has a long time experience in car manufacturing.
thanks for commenting
Never heard of a "Night Sky" edition. Must be new? Perhaps you meant the "Night Fall" edition...
in my region Ontario its know as night sky edition
Midnight
Nissan makes the best comfy seats, even in the small sunny, they just get the seats size right
they have a patent on their seats
Nissan Pathfinder all day! This was a great comparison of both vehicles.
Thanks for commenting lion beast
Boooooo
I love my pathfinder
great to hear
I think I'll take the the reliability of the pathfinder 3.5 and not have to worry about a fire doing 70 down a highway!!! Then the ride quality is very important with these type suv.
the pathfinder was just an overall better ride
First of all, this telluride is not under the recall of the fire. This is the bulletproof 3.8 asshole. Stop saying info that is not legitimate.
@@bradleyscarreviews yeah little buddy we will see they are never under recall until a few years later hell its not the motors it's other things like fuel pumps and wiring.
@@jas251000 they are improving. Stop thinking they never will
I second that! We are a family that loves the outdoors, camping, bmx racing, etc.. the pathfinder is much more reliable, better brand, better car all around.
I like them both but I can’t see myself ever buying a Kia
i do feel the same way
@@carsunlocked oh wow. So you are actually one of the biased people? I can’t believe you. I am unsubscribing
Pathfinder for me. I am somewhat biased as I just bought one in the Platinum trim.
I have owned Kia and Hyundai in the past and both had reliability issues, so I’m not sure if I have to choose these brands again. One thing I’m sure, though, any Japanese vehicles are much reliable than any Kia or Hyundai.
I agree thanks so much for watching
I agree! I’m a Nissan girl for life. The 2022 is beautiful and the Pathfinder is an iconic car and always will be 💜
I have owned Toyota and Honda and Mazda and they all have had reliability issues and recalls. They are not the same quality Japanese cars we used to get. Kia is as reliable if not better.
If people want to blindly stick to a brand they know and not to actually try something new, I dont feel bad for them ... their loss.
MOZEN CAPTURE that’s interesting! We’ve had about 10 or more nissans that were from the 1990s on up. Some were built into amazing track/drift cars and others were daily drivers. No issues here. Have fun with your Kia, if it makes you happy, cool. I will stick with what I love and know will always be a reliable vehicle
@@Ruby-ev9ym good for you! again just because mine had recalls and yours didn't, it doesn't make a brand more reliable. there is a reason why Telluride has been picked up as the best in it's segment for 2 consecutive years. These are all based on millions of reports from real customers. not just one or two
but at the end of the day, you gotta pick what makes you happy. And that's Telluride for me. Doesn't mean I dont like the pathfinder.
What’s residual value and reliability of each? Pathfinder drives like a truck whereas Telluride is smoother with amazing warranty.
no sure the residuals sorry
Definitely Pathfinder!
we got SL, Great fam suv vehicle!
Did you get a good price or full MSRP
I'm also considering buying a Pathfinder 2022. Do you happen to know how's that 3rd row in comparison to the Telluride once the 2nd seat is moved forward?
@@jjgreek1 full MSRP plus the add-ons feature, the SL package
@@GonzaReformado it has decent 3rd row leg room once you move the 2nd seat a little forward.
congrats on your new vehicle Jan!
I like the Nissan Pathfinder new design but you can't beat the telluride warranty interior and realbility. I Think for the money you can't go wrong with the Telluride.
thanks for watching and great input here
They are very nice. After seeing this video, I have to go with the pathfinder with the room and comfort and speed. I have a rouge . So I'm already with the nissan family. 😊
Great choice! I think you'll love it.
Now this is a tough choice to make between 2022 Jeep Cherokee and 2022 Nissan Pathfinder
let us know what you decide
2022 KIA with the old logo?
it's a 2021
I would go for the Pathfinder
great choice
If the Telluride is reliable like my 2 Borrego's with over 250K miles on each of them, it will be a very reliable truck.
thanks so much for your comments!
Pathfinder
thanks for commenting
The Rock Creek with the blacked-out grill would've been a better comparison and it cheaper too
wasnt available at the time
I had an Infiniti FX35 which was considered to be a higher version of Nissan. The dash cover rose up like alligator skin, and I had to discount the trade-in value by $1500. Although they had a recall about it, I was never notified about it. Since then, no Infiniti or Nissan for me ever.
thats a shame my friend so KIA is your choice?
@@carsunlocked No I purchased an SQ5.
I had an FX45 and the recall was free to replace the dash. Not sure I'd abandon a brand over that reason, but to each his own.
Good video comparison between the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder and the 2021 Kia Telluride. I would choose the Pathfinder. The exterior design schematics is a little more stylish, has a fully digital driver instrument cluster screen, better towing capacity, has the hands free foot activated lift gate, a more rugged stance and better off roading capabilites.
that's how I felt. thanks for sharing
@@carsunlocked You're welcome. In a upcoming vehicle comparison video maybe you can do a three way comparison between the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L in the Overland trim, the Kia Telluride in the SX trim and the Nissan Pathfinder in the SL trim or the Platinum trim. If a three way comparison can't be done then do one with the Jeep Grand Cherokee L and Pathfinder. Then after that the Jeep Grand Cherokee L and the Kia Telluride. Should be GRRREAT!!
@@jefferybaxter1225 thanks so much for the recommendation I will certainly try to accomplish this
@@carsunlocked Ok. That's good. Looking forward to seeing it when the time comes.
@@jefferybaxter1225 how the hell does the pathfinder have a more rugged stance than the rugged telluride
With no Doubt would go with Nissan..
thanks for all the comments my friend
I ended up going with the Pathfinder. It had the all-around features I needed and enough of the niceties where I felt it was a good value. I never drove a Telluride because I could never find one and they are currently too over-valued. I felt the Hyundai Palisade had a better interior but the drive was not as good as the Pathfinder. Plus, I need that extra towing power.
hey great input thanks so much for commenting and congrats on the new car
Nissan!!!
great choice
Msrp should be 48k for both not 54k.
He’s in Canada
Pricing info is in Canadian currency.
yes the MSRPs were based on Canadian Pricing
Oh he is a NISSAN SALESMAN..LOOL
yes i am
Much prefer the Pathfinder!
great choice
Kia has a new emblem in 2022. Is that a 2022?
its a 2021
well i assume telluride you tested is SX cause 54kcad=42kusd. it equips with auto trunk open feature when you just stand close enough to the trunk. plus you can actually set the height of telluride trunk door for your preference. for interior you didnt even mention the ambient light and bose system and if you upgrade to sxp trim you even get hud , nappa leather seat and second row ventilated seat.
this was the upgraded might sky package for 2021 it had all the top features
All those extras on the SXP would cost more than the Pathfinder and not be necessary at all .. Nissan gave you a bang for your buck and the Telluride didn't do that
@@carsunlocked BUT WHAT HE IS SAYING, YOU FORGOT TO METION THEM.
I feel like many of the pro-Pathfinder reviews are all friends of the reviewer or Nissan employees. My 2013 Pathfinder Platinum is a mess. I know 2 other Pathfinder owners, and all three of us regret our purchases. I was sold on top-notch tech (and it still holds its own today), but every other aspect of the car was one compromise after another. Garbage suspension, garbage transmission, annual recall notices... I mean, the freaking roof rack is falling off, and I had to spend nearly $300 to repair a sun visor just so I wouldn't have to drive around with duct tape keeping it out of my vision. God forbid I had to drive east or west during sunrise or sunset-I'd be driving blind. I guess a word of caution-don't be lured by the glitz of a new model, because they more than likely cut corners in the less flashy aspects of the car.
sorry you feel that way and are unhappy with your pathfinder. I have a lot of happy pathfinder customers. I have made it clear on my channel that I am a Nissan employee
@@carsunlocked thanks for the reply. I see that now, but I wasn’t aware at the time. I replied in another comment-who knows, maybe Nissan fixed all the issues with the outgoing model. I just remember the elation I had with driving off the lot with a loaded pathfinder only to be let down by all of the simple things that really should have been easy to get right. In all fairness, though, the 2022 does look nice. Thanks for the review.
I know three other coworkers that traded in their previous generation Pathfinders after one year or two years after ownership. They were made horrible. My parents Pathfinder had more than $6,000 in warranty repairs. It's also Unbelievable that door handle could break as well. It will take some time for Nissan's repetition to be fixed. I remember in 2019 the platinum Pathfinder was being discounted at some dealers for $42,000.
This guy complaining about Kia Telluride, that too comparing it with Nissan pathfinder 🤦
Yes sirrrrrieee bob
pathfinder has auto pilot it is call pro pilot in the ST and ST-L I have the old pathfindrer.it is a ST-L
Hey not sure.where you are located but in my region there is no st trim
My 2022 PATH. way to go NISSAN PATHFINDER !!
Thanks for commenting
Great hardware design and awesome software technology. Pathfinder for the win.
thanks for commenting
Lol, Telluride still has the best in business lane keep assist and adaptive cruise control, blind spot camera which anyone, not even rolls-royce can have yet, and the pathfinder has less power.
How does 2022 Kia Telluride compared to 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander? What stands out the most between these 2 vehicles?
sorry Afra I have yet to try the outlander so its hard for me to have an opinion
Well from all the videos I have seen on TH-cam the speedometer on the Telluride is very small compared to Nissan Pathfinder is much better and bigger and it's digital. So I like the style on the Nissan Pathfinder much better than the Speedometer on the 2022 Telluride.
@@Bluegreenred interesting
Your reviewed both vehicles in this video, do you disagree?
Maybe it doesn't matter to you the way the speedometer looks like but to me it makes a big difference the way the speedometer in the Nissan Pathfinder looks like.
You are the only reviewer who likes Nissan’s 9 speed performance on TH-cam. Everybody said Nissan’s version of this tranny was kind of hunting. Which could not help in 0-60 tests. Check alex on autos or red line review. Did you time them or went by the feel? I personally would prefer Nissan if not for that Jatsco transmission disaster. And now they assemble this 9 speed version of ZF… that reportedly does not shift right.
I have seen many positive comments watching other reviews. I did not time the shifts no I just stated my opinion my guy. If you are interested in buying it go try it for yourself
Shifting can be quickly addressed through a simple program. I bet nissan will fix this complimentary.
The mpg mentioned on the telluride is not only wrong, but makes no sense
My bad Mark must of been nervous