2027 Kia Telluride: upmarket looks, mass-market price

The three-row 2027 Kia Telluride pairs upscale styling with an accessible starting price of $39,190 (plus a $1,545 destination fee) and now offers a hybrid that returns a claimed 35 mpg combined. The new model follows the same formula that made the first-generation Telluride a hit in 2019, but it has grown in nearly every dimension while adopting a distinctive face and proportions that draw favorable comparisons to several generations of Range Rover.

Under the hood, Kia has replaced the 3.8 L V6 with a turbocharged 2.5 L four-cylinder that produces 274 hp and 311 lb-ft of torque, or that same engine paired with a dual-motor hybrid system producing a combined 329 hp and 339 lb-ft. Non-hybrid Tellurides use an eight-speed automatic, hybrids get a six-speed, and buyers can choose front-wheel drive or AWD—the latter a $2,000 option on S and EX trims, unavailable on LX, and standard on X-Line and up, including the X-Pro.

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