This is the 2027 Kia Telluride inside and out. Earlier this month, Kia showed us the exterior of the newest version of its biggest crossover. Now it’s time for the inside and a look at what’s under the skin. This time around, the Telluride has more interior space, more comfort, and, for the first time, hybrid power.
Inside Looks Much Better Than Outside
When Kia revealed the outside of its new X-Pro Telluride model, we were on the fence about the looks. A Range Rover-like rear end and a front with no face left us underwhelmed. For a deeper dive and a closer look at the exterior, see our coverage of the design reveal. Now that we’ve seen other versions of the model, those initial opinions haven’t changed.
The exterior design doesn’t matter when you’re in the driver’s seat, and that’s fortunate for Kia. The 2027 Kia Telluride’s cabin is much less polarizing and looks cozier and more appealing.
Dual 12.3-inch screens are the highlight. Climate control functions are moved from the center stack to the center of the screen. They’re hidden behind the steering wheel if you’re having trouble finding them.
Big grab handles on the center console are a carryover from the first Telluride. Dual wireless charge pads are new, and between the cupholder cover, a cubby underneath, and the phone pads, the 2027 Telluride has loads of space for storage.
The new Telluride adds streaming video, including Disney+, Netflix, and YouTube. You’ll be able to add Disney-themed layouts for the center screen as well as NBA team themes. Kia has added a new AI assistant, which lets you control things like navigation and the radio using “Hey, Kia” commands.
X-Pro Adds More Rough-Road Capability
If you’re reading this, it’s the Telluride X-Pro that probably has your attention. X-Pro is Kia’s trim level aimed at “rugged excursions.” This year, it has 9.1 inches of ground clearance. It also has more suspension travel to help you actually get a benefit from the off-road suspension tuning. The Telluride X-Pro comes with all-terrain tires, front and rear recovery points, and an electronic limited-slip differential. Combined with a locking center differential, the X-Pro can make sure at least one tire with traction gets power.
If that gravel road gets tougher than expected, the 2027 Telluride X-Pro has a new Ground View Monitor. At speeds under 6 mph, it lets you see immediately in front of and beside the vehicle. The X-Pro will also come with extra exterior lights to help give your campsite a bit more illumination.
Hybrid, 2.5T Replace V6
Last year’s V6 engine is gone. In its place are two 2.5L turbocharged four-cylinder engines. The standard engine makes 274 horsepower and 311 pound-feet of torque. That’s less than the V6’s 291 horsepower, but the turbo makes an extra 49 pound-feet of torque.
Kia’s first Telluride hybrid adds an electric motor to that engine, boosting output to 329 horsepower and 339 pound-feet. That’s up 38 horsepower and 77 pound-feet over the V6, and Kia says it should return 35 mpg in combined driving. So it has more power and an extra 15 mpg.
Both engines will offer front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. A properly equipped hybrid can tow 4,500 pounds, while the non-hybrid can tow 5,000.
2027 Kia Telluride Arrives Early Next Year
Kia has made the 2027 Telluride longer than before. The 116.9-inch wheelbase and 119.2-inch overall lengths are 2.7 and 2.3 inches up from last year. Kia says that space delivers more legroom in rows two and three.
Total cargo space is now 22.3 cubic feet with all of the seats in place, 46.3 with the third row folded, and 86.9 cubic feet with both rows flat. The second-row bench can now slide forward with child seats installed and slides further forward for easier third-row access.
The 2027 Kia Telluride is set to go on sale in the first quarter of 2026. Kia hasn’t announced pricing yet for the SUV, which is built at its plant in Georgia. Expect that figure, along with full fuel economy estimates, early next year.
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