Overview
- The second-generation redesign grows the three-row SUV and adds updated cabin tech including a 12.3-inch touchscreen, tri-zone climate control, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
- A new 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder replaces the V6, rated at 274 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque with an eight-speed automatic and available all-wheel drive.
- The gas range spans ten trims, highlighted by X-Line and the off-road-focused X-Pro offering 9.1 inches of ground clearance, upgraded suspension, extra drive modes, and an electronic limited-slip differential.
- A higher-output hybrid is due in spring 2026 with 329 horsepower and 339 lb-ft of torque, with Kia estimating up to 35 mpg and roughly 600 miles of range; pricing and full trim details are pending.
- All 2027 Telluride models will be built in West Point, Georgia, with prices running from the $40,735 LX to the $58,335 SX Prestige X-Pro.