These Tellurides ride like some kind of a luxury limosine. Very substantial feeling, responsive and smooth ride. We have never a owned a KIA before. This car was bought for my wife who has been driving a Toyota Rav 4 that I bought for her new in 2011, she has 44,000 miles on it. Yes she is the little ol' lady that only drives to church on Sunday and to COSTCO, which is literally one mile away from our home. She liked the RAV 4 but it was a little small for her. However, in terms of the styling, the features, the feel of luxury and performance, well there is just no comarison between a RAV 4 and a Telluride; totally different class of vehicle. Strangely enough I saw a new White Mercedes SUV in our community totday. I looked at that car for at least 5 minutes. I can't imagine what they paid for that Mercedes, but my wife's Telluride puts that Mercedes to shame as far as the WOW factor. The Telluride wins hands down. -Doc from Las Vegas.