2022 Ford Expedition vs 2022 Kia Telluride

The 2022 Kia Telluride was a midsize SUV that drew consumers with its muscular design and balanced proportions. It featured trendy blacked-out wheels and trim, and for 2022, Kia made only minor changes to the grille pattern and added new badges. The Telluride came in LX, S, EX, and SX trims, with prices ranging from $32,790 to $44,590, plus a $1,225 destination charge. The interior was well-designed, with logical control arrangements, though the lower half's glossy plastic looked cheap, especially in the SX Prestige with its Nappa leather upholstery and simulated suede headliner. Despite this, the Telluride offered numerous new standard features, including a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with navigation, automatic climate control, and advanced driving aids.

The 2022 Ford Expedition received several updates, including a new grille, headlights, bumper, and redesigned wheels. It was available in XL STX, XLT, Limited, King Ranch, and Platinum trims, with prices ranging from just over $55,000 to just under $84,000, including the destination charge. A new Timberline trim catered to off-road enthusiasts with 4WD, all-terrain tires, and off-roading tech. The Stealth Edition packages added black 22-inch wheels and body-color trim. Inside, the Expedition featured a redesigned dashboard with Sync 4 and Sync 4A infotainment systems, the latter with a 15.5-inch touchscreen. Our test vehicle, a Limited Stealth Edition, had a luxurious interior with leather seats and advanced tech, though it retained some F-150 pickup-grade plastic trim.

The 2022 Kia Telluride was a satisfying drive, powered by a 291-horsepower 3.8-liter V6 engine with 262 pound-feet of torque. It featured an eight-speed automatic transmission and offered AWD with a Lock mode for even power distribution. The Telluride had eight inches of ground clearance but limited wheel articulation, making it better suited for less challenging terrains. It performed well in snow and muddy conditions and offered a smooth ride on dry pavement, thanks to its brake-based Torque Vectoring Cornering Control system. Drivers could choose between Eco, Comfort, Smart, and Sport driving modes. The Telluride's fuel economy was 21 mpg in combined driving, with our test vehicle returning 21.1 mpg. It had a towing capacity of up to 5,000 pounds.

The 2022 Ford Expedition used a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine, producing 380 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque (400 hp and 480 lb-ft on 93-octane fuel). The Stealth Edition Performance Package increased output to 440 hp and 510 lb-ft of torque. The V6 engine drove the rear wheels through a 10-speed automatic transmission, with 4WD as an option. Fuel economy ranged from 17 to 19 mpg in combined driving, with our test vehicle achieving 16.2 mpg. The Expedition's powertrain could tow between 9,000 and 9,300 pounds. The SUV's sport-tuned suspension contributed to a sometimes harsh ride quality, but it handled well and was easy to park. The Expedition excelled on the highway, offering a quiet and comfortable ride, though it had some issues with its lane-centering assist technology.

The 2022 Kia Telluride balanced form and function with an upscale, organized interior. It featured thoughtful details like overhead air vents, manual rear side window shades, rear smartphone storage pouches, and USB ports in the front seatbacks. Dual-zone automatic climate control served front-seat occupants, while a single-zone panel served the rear. The Telluride offered SynTex simulated leather in LX and S trims, with real leather in EX and SX trims. The SX Prestige package added premium Nappa leather upholstery and a simulated suede headliner. All three rows of seats were comfortable for adults, though the third row was less preferred. The Telluride provided 21 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row, 46 cubic feet with the third row folded, and 87 cubic feet with both rear rows folded.

The 2022 Ford Expedition offered exceptional comfort and ease of access with available power running boards. It provided ample space for passengers, with power-adjustable, leather-wrapped, heated, and ventilated front seats, and a heated steering wheel. The second-row captain's chairs were comfortable, though toe room was tight. The third-row seat was easy to access and offered good leg support, though headroom was limited for taller passengers. The Expedition provided 19.3 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row, 57.5 cubic feet with the third row folded, and 104.6 cubic feet with both rear rows folded. The Expedition Max offered even more cargo space, with 34.3 cubic feet behind the third row, 73.3 cubic feet with the third row folded, and 121.5 cubic feet with both rear rows folded.

The 2022 Kia Telluride came standard with a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, including navigation and voice recognition technology. It lost wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality, requiring a wire for these features. Kia Connect provided connected services, including emergency assistance, remote engine start, and home-to-car smart speaker integration. The Telluride also featured standard Quiet Mode and Driver Talk functions, a 10-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, a head-up display, and a surround-view monitoring system.

The 2022 Ford Expedition featured Sync 4 and Sync 4A infotainment systems, with the latter offering a 15.5-inch touchscreen and a single physical dial for stereo volume. Both systems included wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, FordPass Connect, and a connected navigation system. Higher trims added features like SiriusXM satellite radio, HD Radio, and Bang & Olufsen premium sound systems. Sync 4A had an upgraded voice-recognition system and an adaptive dashcard user interface. The Expedition also offered an upgraded rear-seat entertainment system with Amazon Fire TV and Pro Trailer Backup Assist 2.0 with Trailer Reverse Guidance.

The 2022 Kia Telluride included numerous standard driver assistance and collision avoidance technologies under Kia Drive Wise. These features included forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, lane-centering assist, and adaptive cruise control with curve speed reduction. The Telluride also featured Highway Driving Assist, Smart Cruise Control-Curve, Safe Exit Assist, and Blind-Spot View Monitor technology. It earned a five-star overall rating from the NHTSA and a "Top Safety Pick" designation from the IIHS.

The 2022 Ford Expedition grouped its driving-assistance systems into three Ford Co-Pilot360 collections. The standard package included forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, a driver monitoring system, and automatic high-beam headlights. The Co-Pilot360 Assist+ package added adaptive cruise control, lane-centering assist, speed-limit-sign recognition, intersection assist, and evasive steering assist. The Co-Pilot Assist 2.0 package, standard on higher trims, included a surround-view camera system, rear automatic emergency braking, and Active Park Assist 2.0. The Expedition also offered BlueCruise hands-free driving technology.