Toyota Sienna vs Kia Telluride

With power sliding side doors, three rows of comfortable seats, and plenty of expandable cargo room, the 2026 Sienna checks off the minivan must-haves—even though its maximum cargo room pales in comparison to other minivans. It offers standard hybrid power, too, accompanied by best-in-class fuel economy, and there's even an available all-wheel-drive (AWD) system that adds extra traction in the winter.

Verdict: The 2026 Toyota Sienna’s safety ratings are a concern, but rivals don’t offer significantly better overall performance in this area. So, if shoppers want a fuel-efficient minivan equipped with AWD, here it is.

It’s easy to nitpick any follow-up to a huge hit like the Kia Telluride, but the redesigned second-generation 2027 model remains easy to like despite its flaws. This midsize three-row SUV is available with a turbocharged gas or a turbocharged hybrid powertrain (the latter is covered in a separate review), and in a multitude of trim levels. The X-Pro models add more off-road capability, and the latest Kia infotainment and safety technologies are available across the lineup.

Verdict: Better in many ways, the 2027 Kia Telluride is worthy of consideration, but driving it made us miss the first-generation model more often than expected.