2027 Kia Telluride Review | Performance Specs, Colors, & Features
Ready for school drop-offs, weekend getaways, and everything in between, the redesigned 2027 Kia Telluride brings a fresh attitude to the three-row SUV. A turbocharged four-cylinder engine, a roomier cabin, and updated technology round out the package for families and active drivers alike. Learn more about the cabin, performance, and technology highlights with this 2027 Kia Telluride review prepared by the team at Summit Place Kia, and compare options side by side with our Telluride trims guide.
Take a look at our new inventory of Telluride SUVs and the current lease offers to see how each configuration fits your budget. Schedule a test drive to experience the Telluride for yourself, or visit our Kia dealership in Auburn Hills, MI, to browse in person. If you’d like to talk through any details, please contact us online or give us a call at (248) 682-6002.
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2027 Kia Telluride Exterior Design
A sleek body and new front-end styling give the 2027 Kia Telluride a commanding presence on the road, whether you’re cruising through the neighborhood or heading out on a weekend adventure. The available signature amber LED daytime running lights and flush auto-retracting door handles lend a streamlined look, while high-utility roof rails provide a spot to mount gear for a camping trip. Available 18-, 20-, or 21-inch wheels let you match the look to the driving you do, and the available smart power liftgate with auto open/close makes loading up groceries easier when your hands are full. Available rain-sensing windshield wipers and LED projector fog lights also help you stay on top of weather changes during early-morning or rainy commutes.
Available exterior design features include:
- All-terrain tires
- 18-, 20-, or 21-in. wheels
- Black exterior details
- Flush auto-retracting door handles
- Roof rails or high-utility roof rails
- Signature amber LED daytime running lights
- LED headlights with auto control and high beam assist
- LED positioning lights, taillights, and projector fog lights
- Puddle lights and door spot lights
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
- Heated, power-folding side view mirrors with LED turn signals, auto dimming, and reverse tilt-down
- Privacy rear glass
- Smart power liftgate with auto open/close
2027 Kia Telluride Interior Features & Cargo Space
Inside the 2027 Kia Telluride, you’ll find a spacious, adaptable three-row cabin with a thoughtful mix of comfort touches to keep you and your passengers settled on extended road trips. Available heated and ventilated front and second-row seats keep everyone comfortable year-round, while an available ten-way power driver’s seat with Ergo Motion massage feature turns the daily commute into something you’ll look forward to. Tri-zone automatic climate control with ceiling-mounted rear vents keeps the temperature dialed in for each row. Multi-color ambient mood lighting and an available SynTex/SynTex suede headliner add atmosphere to evening drives.
Available interior features include:
- Single or dual sunroofs with tilting/sliding front glass
- SynTex/cloth, SynTex, or SynTex/SynTex suede seat upholstery
- Ten-way power driver’s seat with Ergo Motion massage feature and memory settings
- Eight-way power front passenger’s seat
- Heated and ventilated front and second-row seats
- Second- and third-row 60/40-split folding/sliding bench seat
- Second-row captain’s chairs with one-touch tilt/slide
- Heated, SynTex-wrapped steering wheel with paddle shifters
- Power tilt/telescoping steering column
- Tri-zone automatic climate control with ceiling-mounted rear vents
- Second-row integrated window sunshades
- Multi-color ambient mood lighting
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Dimensions & Cargo Space
Loading up the family and the gear you bring along is easy thanks to the flexible cargo layout in the 2027 Kia Telluride. There’s plenty of room for suitcases, sports equipment, and weekly hauls, with up to 89.3 cubic feet of cargo volume behind the first row when the second- and third-row seats are folded. Eight-passenger seating with a second-row bench is standard, and an available seven-passenger layout with second-row captain’s chairs makes third-row access easier when you’re shuttling kids or friends. An available smart power liftgate opens hands-free when your arms are full of grocery bags or sports bags.
View the following capacity and dimensions for more details.
- Seating Capacity: Seven or eight
- Max. Headroom (First/Second/Third Row): 41.2 / 40.4 / 37.4 in.
- Legroom (First/Second/Third Row): 41.4 / 43 / 32.1 in.
- Cargo Volume (Behind the First/Second/Third Row): 89.3 / 48.7 / 22.3 cu.-ft.
2027 Kia Telluride Engine Specs
A new 2.5L turbocharged four-cylinder engine powers the 2027 Kia Telluride, pairing with an eight-speed automatic transmission to deliver responsive performance for daily driving and longer trips. Front-wheel drive (FWD) is standard, and all-wheel drive (AWD) is available for added traction when the weather turns. Selectable drive modes, including eco, normal, sport, and tow, help the Telluride adapt to changing road conditions, and available X-Line and X-Pro configurations add multi-terrain drive modes and a self-leveling rear suspension for off-pavement outings. When you need to bring a trailer or boat along, the Telluride can tow up to 5,000 pounds when properly equipped.
For more details, see the following engine specifications.
- Engine: 2.5L turbo four-cylinder
- Horsepower: 274 HP
- Torque: 311 lb.-ft.
- Drivetrain: FWD / AWD
- Transmission: Eight-speed automatic
- Max. Towing Capacity: 5,000 lbs.
- MPG (City/Hwy): 20 / 26
2027 Kia Telluride Colors
- Panthera Metal
- Panthera Metal Matte
- Wolf Gray
- Ivory Silver
- Ebony Black
- Glacial White Pearl
- Midnight Lake Blue
- Black Jade Green
- Terrain Brown
- Terrain Brown Matte
2027 Kia Telluride Safety & Technology Specs
A suite of available driver assistance features helps add confidence behind the wheel of the 2027 Kia Telluride. Available Highway Driving Assist uses radar technology to help maintain your lane position and following distance on longer road trips, and the available 360-degree surround view monitor with a blind spot monitor makes tight parking maneuvers more manageable. Blind spot collision warning and the rear cross-traffic collision avoidance warning and assist serve as an extra set of eyes during lane changes and backing out of spaces. Standard trailer stability assist and hill start assist control round out the package for towing jobs and hilly routes.
The tech-forward cabin of the 2027 Kia Telluride keeps you connected throughout every drive, thanks to available wireless smartphone integration that lets you pair your device with Apple CarPlay® or Android Auto™. A standard 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen anchors the dashboard, with an available fully digital 29.6-inch panoramic display combining the instrument panel and infotainment screen. An available Meridian™ 14-speaker sound system with a 10-inch subwoofer fills the cabin with rich audio for road trips with the family, while an available 12-inch head-up display keeps driving information in your line of sight.
Available safety features include:
- Rearview monitor with integrated camera washer
- 360-degree surround view monitor with blind spot monitor
- Blind spot collision warning with parallel exit feature
- Blind spot collision avoidance assist
- Forward Collision Avoidance Assist 1.5 or 2 with automatic emergency braking
- Highway Driving Assist or Highway Driving Assist 2
- Lane keeping assist and lane departure warning
- Lane Following Assist 2 with hands-on detection
- Navigation-based smart cruise control with stop/go with curve detection
- Smart Cruise Control 2 with lane centering and emergency braking
- Rear cross-traffic collision avoidance warning and assist
- Rear occupant alert with radar sensors
- Front, rear, and side park distance warning
- Reverse parking collision avoidance assist
- Trailer stability assist
- Hill start assist control and downhill brake control
Available technology features include:
- 12.3-in. infotainment display with blue light filtering
- 12.3-in. instrument panel display or 29.6-in. combined panoramic display
- 12-in. head-up display
- Eight-speaker or Meridian 14-speaker sound system with amplifier and 10-in. subwoofer
- Navigation
- Bluetooth®
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Kia Connect services capability
- Wi-Fi® hotspot capability
- SiriusXM® Satellite Radio capability
- Over-the-air system updates
- Dual wireless phone charger
- Front-, second-, and third-row USB-C fast-charge ports
- Five 12V power ports and 115V power inverter
- Digital Key 2 capability
- HomeLink® universal transceiver
- Full Display Mirror® digital rearview mirror
- Passenger Talk in-cabin communication system
- In-cabin camera monitoring system
2027 Kia Telluride Trim Levels
- LX $39,190*
- S $42,090*
- EX $43,790*
- X-Line EX $47,290*
- SX $48,790*
- X-Line SX $51,790*
- X-Pro SX $53,690*
- SX Prestige $53,890*
- X-Line SX Prestige $54,890*
- X-Pro SX Prestige $56,790*
2025 Kia Telluride Review | Performance Specs, Colors, & Features
Refined yet robust, the 2025 Kia Telluride is ready for family adventures. A three-row interior with plenty of comfort options and premium technologies, a capable V6 engine, and an extensive list of driver assistance features help create a first-rate driving experience. Take the next step in your research journey and read more about the key specs, features, and options available with the 2025 Telluride in this review from the team at Summit Place Kia in Auburn Hills, MI. For a breakdown of standard features by trim, see our Telluride trims page.
Experience all that the Telluride has to offer by scheduling a test drive with your favorite model from our new inventory. Consider our Kia Telluride lease offer for enticing monthly rates on popular trim options.
Answers to all your Telluride-related questions are just a call or quick message away. Start the conversation with one of our Kia experts online or by calling us at (248) 682-6002.
2025 Kia Telluride Interior Design & Cargo Space
Make every journey a delight in the 2025 Kia Telluride. The three-row seating configuration accommodates up to eight when your model is equipped with a second-row bench seat or seven with second-row captain’s chairs. No matter the season, you and your passengers can enjoy customized comfort with available heat and ventilation for both the front and second-row seats. Premium materials like woodgrain interior trim and Nappa leather seat upholstery are available in the Telluride for a high-end look and feel.
In addition to serving as a spacious and comfortable people-mover, the Telluride is crafted for cargo versatility. Inside, you’ll find up to 87 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear two rows folded down, or up to 21 cubic feet behind the third row. Furthermore, the Telluride includes a dual-level cargo floor that pivots up to reveal even more storage space underneath the rear cargo area.
Available interior features include:
- SynTex, leather, or Nappa leather seat upholstery
- Ten-way power driver's seat with power lumbar, smart posture control, and thigh extension
- Eight-way power driver's seat with power lumbar
- Memory feature for driver's seat and side view mirrors
- Heated and ventilated front- and second-row seats
- Second-row captain's chairs or 60/40-split folding second-row bench seats with one-touch slide/fold
- 60/40-split folding and reclining third-row seats
- Front dual-zone and rear passenger automatic climate controls
- Dual-level cargo floor
- Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Leather-wrapped gear shift knob
- Second-row integrated window sunshades
- Woodgrain interior accent trim
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror or Full Display Mirror® digital rearview mirror
- Dual power sunroofs
- 64-color interior mood lighting
2025 Kia Telluride Engine Specs
A dynamic V6 engine offers a strong blend of responsive power and fuel efficiency in the 2025 Kia Telluride. Engineered to deliver 291 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque, the engine in the three-row Telluride SUV also gets up to 26 MPG on the highway when paired with a front-wheel drive (FWD) setup. All-wheel drive (AWD) with a center-locking differential is available, which allows you to control whether the system determines optimal torque distribution or if all four wheels spin at the same speed for greater handling prowess over slick roads or uneven terrain. Most Telluride trims can tow up to 5,000 pounds, but the EX X-Pro and SX Prestige X-Pro trims can tow up to 5,500 lbs. An available self-leveling rear suspension system helps accommodate the weight of your trailer for a better towing experience.
Select between comfort, eco, sport, and smart drive modes with FWD Telluride models. If you go with an AWD model, you also get snow mode for challenging Michigan winter drives. Every Terrain features an eight-speed automatic transmission for smooth, easy shifting.
See the Telluride engine specs in the following chart.
|
Engine |
3.8L V6 |
|
Horsepower |
291 HP |
|
Torque |
262 lb.-ft. |
|
EPA-est. MPG (City/Hwy) |
20 / 26 |
|
Max. Towing Capacity |
5,500 lbs. |
|
Drivetrain |
FWD / AWD |
|
Transmission |
Eight-speed automatic |
2025 Kia Telluride Safety & Technology Specs
Discover intuitive technology and advanced driver assistance features in the 2025 Kia Telluride. Set side-by-side in one panoramic panel, the available 12.3-inch driver information display and 12.3-inch work together to keep you fully engaged with important vehicle performance data and all your navigation, communication, and entertainment needs. Use familiar navigation apps, curated playlists, and other functions from your smartphone via Apple CarPlay® or Android Auto™.
The Telluride is equipped with a standard six-speaker audio system, while select trims are available with a premium Harman Kardon® ten-speaker audio system. When you’re on the way home from an evening with friends and the kids are asleep in the back, standard quiet mode allows you to halt playback from the second- and third-row speakers. On the other hand, the available Driver Talk function allows you to project your voice from the driver’s seat back to your rear passengers.
Premium driver assistance technology fills the 2025 Telluride. Essential modern functions like forward collision avoidance give you automatic emergency braking support. Other standard features like navigation-based smart cruise control with stop and go lend convenient support on longer drives. Many of these functions work together with the available Highway Driving Assist 2 feature, which includes adaptive cruise control functions to keep you a safe distance from the vehicle ahead of and beside you, and can even change lanes for you when you activate the turn signal. Camera-based safety features include an available camera feed that monitors your blind spot and a 360-degree surround view monitor system for maneuvering into and out of tight parking spaces.
Available safety features include:
- Rearview monitor with dynamic parking guidance
- Forward collision warning
- Forward collision avoidance assist with pedestrian, cyclist, junction turning detection, junction crossing, lane change oncoming, lane change side, and evasive steering assist detection
- High beam assist
- Rear cross-traffic collision avoidance assist
- Rear park distance warning
- Reverse parking collision avoidance assist
- Lane departure warning
- Lane keeping assist
- Lane following assist
- Navigation-based smart cruise control with stop/go and curve
- Highway Driving Assist 1.5 or Highway Driving Assist 2
- Intelligent speed limit assist
- Driver attention warning
- Rear occupant alert with ultrasonic sensors
- Safe exit assist
- Blind spot collision warning-parallel exit
- Blind spot view monitor
- Front park distance warning
- Surround view monitor
- Smart cruise control with stop/go and machine learning
Available technology features include:
- 12.3-in. instrument cluster display
- 12.3-in. infotainment touchscreen display
- 10-in. head-up display
- Navigation
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Bluetooth® with multi-device connectivity
- SiriusXM® Satellite Radio capability
- Wi-Fi® hotspot capability
- Kia Connect capability
- Wireless phone charger
- Second-row and cargo area 110V power inverters
- Quiet mode sound system control
- Six speakers or Harman Kardon ten-speaker audio system
- HomeLink® garage opener
- Digital Key 2.0 Touch
- Driver Talk communication system
- Remote start
2025 Kia Telluride Trim Levels
- LX — $36,390
- S — $39,390
- EX — $42,090
- SX — $46,190
- EX X-Line — $46,485
- EX X-Pro — $47,385
- SX X-Line — $49,885
- SX Prestige — $51,390
- SX Prestige X-Line — $52,785
- SX Prestige X-Pro — $53,685
2025 Kia Telluride Colors
- Panthera Metal
- Glacial White Pearl
- Everlasting Silver
- Ebony Black
- Dark Moss
- Midnight Lake Blue
- Wolf Gray
- Jungle Green
2027 Kia Telluride For Sale in Auburn Hills, MI
Find the Kia Telluride you’re looking for today at Summit Place Kia in Auburn Hills, MI. Browse our new inventory to see the trim and color combinations we have on hand, and schedule a test drive with the one that catches your eye. Take a look at our current lease offers for added savings on your pick. If you have any questions, please contact us online or call us at (248) 682-6002.