The 2027 Kia Telluride at Outten Kia in Hamburg is an all-new vehicle, not a facelift: a longer second-generation three-row SUV on a 116.9-inch wheelbase, with a 274-horsepower turbocharged four in the standard car and a first-ever hybrid making 329 horsepower. Pricing opens at $39,190 and the range runs to $56,790 before destination, across ten gas trims and five hybrids.

Engines and Powertrain

Two powertrains, and the choice between them is mostly about how far you drive.

The standard engine is a 2.5-liter turbocharged four making 274 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 311 lb-ft of torque, held flat from 1,700 to 4,000 rpm. That torque plateau is the number that matters on the Route 61 grades north of the borough, where a loaded three-row has to pull hard and then merge. It runs through an eight-speed automatic on regular 87-octane fuel.

The Telluride Hybrid pairs the same 2.5-liter turbo with electric motors and a 1.65-kWh lithium-ion battery for a combined 329 horsepower and 339 lb-ft, driving through a six-speed automatic. It is a conventional hybrid: it fuels up like any other Telluride and is never plugged in. It is also the quicker of the two on paper, by 55 horsepower.

Powertrain	Gas	Hybrid
Engine	2.5L turbo GDI four	2.5L turbo hybrid
Horsepower	274 hp	329 hp
Torque	311 lb-ft	339 lb-ft
Transmission	8-speed automatic	6-speed automatic
Fuel tank	19.0 gal	18.2 gal
Maximum towing	5,000 lbs	4,500 lbs

Front-wheel drive is standard on the lower trims and all-wheel drive is a $2,000 step where it is offered. On the gas car the EPA rates front-drive models at 20 city, 26 highway and 22 combined, all-wheel drive at 18/24/20, and the X-Pro at 17/22/19. The hybrid is rated 34/36/35 in front-drive EX form, 32/34/33 as a front-drive SX and 30/32/31 with all-wheel drive (fueleconomy.gov). Kia puts the EX front-drive hybrid's total range at 637 miles.

Trim Ladder

Ten gas trims, five hybrid ones, and a $17,600 spread from end to end.

The gas range runs LX, S, EX, X-Line EX, SX, X-Line SX, X-Pro SX, SX Prestige, X-Line SX Prestige and X-Pro SX Prestige. The hybrid is offered in five of those: EX, SX, X-Line SX, SX Prestige and X-Line SX Prestige. X-Line trims add raised bridge roof rails and a taller stance; X-Pro adds all-terrain tires, 9.1 inches of ground clearance and a standard tow hitch.

Trim	Drive	MSRP
LX	FWD	$39,190
S	FWD / AWD	$42,090 / $44,090
EX	FWD / AWD	$43,790 / $45,790
SX	FWD	$48,790
X-Pro SX	AWD	$53,690
X-Pro SX Prestige	AWD	$56,790
Hybrid EX	FWD / AWD	$46,490 / $48,490
Hybrid X-Line SX Prestige	AWD	$57,590

MSRP excludes the $1,545 destination and handling charge, taxes, title, license, options and dealer charges. Full ladder on the trims page.

Technology

Every trim gets a 12.3-inch touchscreen with navigation and wireless phone mirroring.

The standard infotainment is a 12.3-inch audio display with navigation and Kia's ccNC connected system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM and Bluetooth. LX and S pair it with a 4.2-inch driver cluster and an eight-speaker system. From SX upward the car gets dual 12.3-inch panoramic displays and a Meridian surround system with 14 speakers and a 10-inch subwoofer. Prestige trims add a 12.0-inch head-up display. Tri-zone automatic climate control is standard across the range.

Interior and Cargo

Three rows, seven or eight seats, and 22.3 cubic feet behind the third row.

The LX seats eight on a second-row bench. Every other gas trim and every hybrid seats seven in second-row captain's chairs. Second-row legroom measures 43.0 inches and the third row 32.1 inches, with 37.4 inches of headroom in row three regardless of which sunroof is fitted. Cargo runs 22.3 cubic feet behind row three, 48.7 behind row two and 89.3 with both rows folded. The hybrid gives up about a cubic foot at each measure.

Towing and Capability

5,000 pounds properly equipped on the gas car, 4,500 on the hybrid.

That covers a mid-size boat and trailer to the Blue Marsh Lake ramps, a pair of jet skis, or a small camper up US-209 toward Beltzville. A tow hitch is optional on LX through SX and standard on both X-Pro trims, and Tow Mode is standard on all ten. The X-Pro adds 9.1 inches of ground clearance, all-terrain tires on 18-inch wheels, front and rear recovery points and a Ground View Monitor that shows a composite view under the vehicle below 6 mph. Its roofline stands 71.5 inches tall, which is worth measuring against a garage door before you buy.

Safety

Ten airbags are standard, including a front-row center airbag.

Forward Collision Warning, High Beam Assist, Intelligent Speed Limit Assist, Safe Exit Assist, Rear Occupant Alert and Smart Cruise Control with stop and go are standard on every trim. LX through EX carry Highway Driving Assist 1.5. SX and above step up to Highway Driving Assist 2.0 and add a Blind-Spot View Monitor and a Surround View Monitor, which are the two that change daily driving most in a vehicle this long.

Which Telluride Is Right for You

Start with the annual mileage, then the drive configuration, then the trim.

If this is you	Start here
A long daily highway commute on I-78 or US-222	Hybrid EX front-drive, 35 mpg combined
Eight seats needed, budget first	LX, the only eight-seat Telluride
Regular trailer or boat towing	Gas, rated to 5,000 lb against the hybrid's 4,500 lb
Unpaved lanes, campsites, winter confidence	X-Pro SX, 9.1 in of clearance and all-terrains
Loaded family car, every feature	SX Prestige or the hybrid X-Line SX Prestige

Why Buy the 2027 Telluride at Outten Kia

Kia's coverage is the part that outlasts the sale, and on salted roads it matters. The powertrain warranty runs 10 years or 100,000 miles for the original owner, beginning when the 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty expires and covering the engine, transmission, axles and differentials. Basic coverage is 5 years or 60,000 miles, roadside assistance matches it, and the anti-perforation warranty runs 5 years or 100,000 miles. That last one is not a footnote on roads that carry brine from December through March.

Our lot sits on South Fourth Street, one exit off I-78 at Cabela's, which puts us inside a comfortable drive from Reading, Allentown, Lebanon and Quakertown. We stock both powertrains, so the gas and hybrid comparison can be made in the same visit rather than across two stores.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2027 Kia Telluride all new?

Yes. The 2027 model is the second generation, with a 116.9-inch wheelbase that is 2.7 inches longer than before and a 199.2-inch body that is 2.3 inches longer, plus a new turbocharged engine and the nameplate's first hybrid.

How much does a 2027 Kia Telluride cost?

The gas range runs from $39,190 for the LX to $56,790 for the X-Pro SX Prestige. The hybrid runs $46,490 to $57,590. All figures exclude the $1,545 destination charge, taxes, title, license, options and dealer charges.

What is the gas mileage of the 2027 Telluride?

The gas Telluride is EPA-rated at 22 mpg combined with front-wheel drive, 20 combined with all-wheel drive and 19 combined for the X-Pro. The hybrid is rated up to 35 mpg combined in front-drive EX form (fueleconomy.gov).

How much can a 2027 Telluride tow?

Up to 5,000 pounds properly equipped with the gas engine, and up to 4,500 pounds as a hybrid. A tow hitch is standard on X-Pro trims and optional elsewhere.

Does the 2027 Telluride seat eight?

The LX seats eight on a second-row bench. Every other trim, including all five hybrids, seats seven in second-row captain's chairs.

Is the Telluride Hybrid worth the extra money?

On a like-for-like EX, the hybrid costs $2,700 more and returns 35 mpg combined against 22 for the front-drive gas car. Drivers covering a long daily highway leg recover that faster than drivers doing short local trips, and the hybrid also adds 55 horsepower.

What is the difference between X-Line and X-Pro?

X-Line adds raised bridge roof rails, 21-inch wheels and a slightly taller stance. X-Pro goes further with 9.1 inches of ground clearance, all-terrain tires on 18-inch wheels, a standard tow hitch and recovery points, at a cost of 1 mpg against the other all-wheel-drive trims.

How long is the 2027 Telluride warranty?

Ten years or 100,000 miles of powertrain coverage for the original owner, 5 years or 60,000 miles of basic coverage, 5 years or 100,000 miles against perforation from rust, and 5 years or 60,000 miles of roadside assistance.

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