This check has been a very long time coming. Though my expertise on the Kia Telluride first drive plus Zac Palmer’s Telluride-vs-Enclave baggage check pointed to the ultra-popular three-row crossover being a luggage-lugging champ, I have not had the chance to check it right here at Baggage Check Headquarters in Portland. Alas, the time has come. Huzzah.
Now, as with the bags checks of all three-row automobiles, I’ll solely be wanting on the area behind the third row. On paper, the Telluride has 21 cubic toes again there, which compares to the 16-to-18 vary of most rival crossovers. That features the mechanically associated Hyundai Palisade, which has 18. The one automobile that approaches it’s the Volkswagen Atlas at 20.6 cubic-feet (see video at web page backside). Let’s have a look at the way it does with precise luggage.
First off, possibly there is a bit extra depth than regular, and the Telluride’s barely boxier form may assist it on this endeavor. However, is it actually that a lot greater than opponents? Let’s discover out.
As with each baggage check, I take advantage of two midsize curler suitcases that will must be checked in on the airport (26 inches lengthy, 16 large, 11 deep), two roll-aboard suitcases that simply barely match within the overhead (24L x 15W x 10D), and one smaller roll-aboard that matches simply (23L x 15W x 10D). I additionally embody my spouse’s fancy in a single day bag simply to spruce issues up a bit (21L x 12W x 12D).
That is the most effective I might do. The largest bag and one of many medium curler luggage is left behind. That is worse than the Palisade and solely barely higher than the Toyota Highlander. What offers?
The Telluride’s cargo quantity consists of underfloor area. Nevertheless! Whereas the Palisade’s underfloor area wasn’t helpful for growing baggage capability in my check, the Telluride’s is. Simply take away the ground and the cargo cowl saved beneath (a intelligent function itself), and also you’re now max capability.
Admittedly, the ability liftgate was giving these all a squeeze. Nonetheless, the 5 greatest luggage managed to suit behind the third row. That is certainly higher than the whole lot, together with the Atlas. The flowery bag did not match, however then as you’ll be able to see, there’s nonetheless room left over there above the 2 vertically stacked luggage in addition to within the decrease left between luggage and wall. I also needs to be aware that I set the reclining third-row seatback to a fairly snug angle. For those who put it bolt upright, you might match extra … and simply take care of sad passengers.
So, this conclusion comes with a little bit of an asterisk, however not a major one. The Honda Pilot additionally achieves its spectacular area behind the third row by eradicating a ground panel. In fact, the VW Atlas does it au pure, however we’re not grading on a curve right here. Telluride is the brand new three-row baggage check champ. I am going to begin minting the trophy.
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