UPDATE: 2026/10/24 12:00 EST BY BELINDA ANDERSON
Fresh Images Of The 2027 Kia Telluride
We’ve fleshed out this gallery with more images of the 2027 Kia Telluride inside and out.
Making its public debut at the LA Auto Show, the second-generation Kia Telluride arrives for the 2027 model year. The three-row midsize family SUV has been one of Kia’s best-sellers of the last few years, so the new generation faces the tough challenge of improving on a winning recipe and drawing in new buyers without alienating existing customers who may be looking to trade in their old Telluride for a new one. If first impressions are anything to go by, Kia might have struck gold with this one.
Base Trim Engine
2.5L
Base Trim Transmission
8-speed automatic
Base Trim Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Base Trim Horsepower
274 HP
Base Trim Torque
311 lb.-ft.
Infotainment & Features
9 /10
Front view of the 2027 Kia TellurideKia
The second-gen Telluride arrives with refreshed looks, refined mechanics, and upgraded interior. It’s 2.3 inches longer overall, thanks to a stretched wheelbase, and with a height increase of one inch, it’s bigger and more spacious than before.
Front-quarter shot of the 2027 Kia TellurideKia
The 2027 Kia Telluride exterior is a fresh take on the brand’s latest design language, with vertical lighting signatures present at the front and back. There are twin LED vertical strips framing the grille with amber DRLs that are unmistakable.
2027 Kia TellurideKia
The X-Pro variant doubles down on ruggedness with blacked-out wheel arches, side mirrors, and beltline trim. The exterior of the off-road-focused Kia Telluride features a mesh-type grille to set it apart from the standard variant.
2027 Kia TellurideKia
Other exterior features the 2027 Kia Telluride X-Pro has to aid its rugged capabilities include all-terrain tires, 9.1 inches of ground clearance, and front and rear recovery hooks. Raised roof rails are standard on the X-Pro.
Interior shot of the 2027 Kia TellurideKia
Inside the 2027 Kia Telluride, the automaker has aimed at creating a “boundless sanctuary where urban living meets the natural world”; it’s an inviting space where comfort is a priority, but versatility is also built in. There is more headroom in this updated generation.
2027 Kia TellurideKia
There are three rows with seats for up to eight passengers, and opting for the captain’s chairs in the middle row opens up more room per passenger. Thanks to increased length and height over the previous-gen model, the interior of the new Kia Telluride is more spacious with easier ingress and egress for second- and third-row passengers.
2027 Kia TellurideKia
Part of the 2027 Telluride interior upgrade is the horizontal layout of the dashboard that emphasizes width while also wrapping around the front-seat occupants. There are natural curves with wood-like textures and organic materials – with real metal accents – that create an upscale environment.
2027 Kia TellurideKia
Kia hasn’t neglected the need for practical family conveniences, so the interior of the new Telluride still ticks that box with useful storage options, including this space in the front armrest that can hold your beverages, knick-knacks, and more, or be closed over neatly.
Interior shot of the 2027 Kia TellurideKia
A single display is set into the dashboard of the 2027 Telluride, covering both the driver’s information duties and infotainment, with a few tactile controls for cabin functions set neatly below it.
2027 Kia TellurideKia
Kia says that a single concept, ‘Grandioso’, lies at the heart of the new Telluride interior, aiming for restrained elegance with luxury touches and rich hues throughout. Colorways including Deep Navy with Tuscan Umber and a new rich purple shade called Blackberry, feel more like Bentley than ever before.
2027 Kia TellurideKia
Kia has added interior lighting to the 2027 Telluride that provides a warmth and elegance to the cabin that belies the humble nature of the SUV; this is truly a flagship model for Kia.
