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You Are What You Drive - A Bottom Line Review
By Tony Leopardo - The Car Guy © AutoWire.Net
What is a Telluride? The Telluride is a midsize SUV built in the West Point, Georgia, USA assembly plant and sold in North America by Kia. The 2027 model is an all new, completely redesigned midsize 3 row SUV that launches the highly anticipated second generation of Kia's incredibly popular flagship family SUV cruiser.
Skipping the 2026 model year entirely, the 2027 Telluride arrives with a bolder and boxier look, a significantly upgraded interior, and for the very first time a highly efficient turbocharged hybrid power train option, alongside a new standard gas turbo engine that replaces the older V6 mills.
Here are the highlights and features of the all new 2027 Telluride SUV's.
Standard engine: A new 2.5L liter turbocharged 4 cylinder gas engine with 274 HP horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque, bolted to an 8 speed automatic transmission.
Hybrid engine: This is a 2.5L liter turbocharged 4 cylinder gas engine paired with two electric motors and a 6 speed automatic transmission, with 329 HP horsepower and 339 lb-ft of torque, and it gets 31 MPG in combined city and highway driving.
Design & dimensions: Built on Kia's Opposites United design language, the all new Telluride features a boxier and more rugged stance, with vertical LED lights and a tiger nose grille. It is longer at 199.2" inches and is taller than the previous models, with more cargo space up to 89.3 cubic feet, and has class leading rear legroom for everybody.
Towing & off road specs: Offers up to 5,000 lbs of towing capacity across the gas and hybrid variants, and has rugged trims like the X-Pro edition that adds 9.1" inches of ground clearance and all terrain tires, and it has front and rear recovery hooks.
Technology & interior: Equipped with dual 12.3" inch panoramic screens and a digital gauge cluster, a digital infotainment center stack screen with physical climate buttons, plus dual wireless charging pads, a 14 speaker Meridian premium sound system, and built in streaming app support from YouTube, Netflix, and Disney Plus.
Pricing: Telluride starts at $39,190 for the base model, and then goes into the upper $50,000s for the higher hybrid trims, like the SX, X-Line and Prestige editions.
To promote this new updated 2027 model this week Kia sent me a Telluride to test drive and review. The base price for this HEV X-Line SX Prestige edition is $57,590. The options on the SUV are: the special paint for $495, the towing package for $625, the all season floor liners for $255, the rear cargo net for $65, the carpeted floor mats for $250, the rear cargo cover for $200, and the rear cargo cover mat with rear seatback protection for $155. The manufacturer's suggested retail price, MSRP, including the $1,545 delivery charge is: $61,180.
After adding in the state and local sales tax, plus the DMV and dealer fees, the out the door and in your driveway total purchase price came to only $68,828. At just 172 bucks under $69 Grand you get Kia's newest and up to date 3 row midsize SUV that gets 30 MPG in city driving, 32 MPG on the highway, and 31 MPG in combined driving, making the new 2027 Kia Telluride SUV the perfect 3 row family hauling SUV for the price.
As the 2027 Kia Telluride HEV X-Line SX Prestige AWD SUV is the flagship, top tier trim of Kia's fully redesigned, second generation midsize 3 row SUV, it represents the first time Kia has offered a HEV hybrid powertrain on the Telluride, combining high end luxury, with rugged styling looks, and greatly improved fuel efficiency, into a single family oriented vehicle.
This specific configuration combines a highly efficient HEV turbo hybrid powertrain, with an outdoor and aggressive X-Line styling package, plus the flagship luxury SX Prestige trim level, with AWD all wheel drive weather capability. Starting at a base price of only $57,590, while the fully loaded models cost around $61,180, it packages elite refinement and bold styling, often compared to the high end Range Rovers, at a fraction of the cost.
Here is a list of the next level of performance, tech, and luxury items on the all new 2027 Kia Telluride HEV X-Line SX Prestige AWD SUV, starting with the biggest change for the second generation Telluride is the introduction of its first ever electrified setup.
Powertrain: It swaps the old V6 engine for a 2.5L liter turbocharged 4 cylinder gas engine paired with dual electric motors and a 6 speed automatic transmission.
Power output: This is the most powerful production Telluride ever built, cranking out a combined 329 HP horsepower and 339 lb-ft of torque, and it goes from 0 to 60 mph in a quick 6.4 seconds.
Fuel economy: It delivers an EPA estimated 30 MPG city / 32 MPG highway / 31 MPG combined this marks a massive 11 MPG improvement over the traditional gas powered AWD Telluride models.
Towing: It has 4,500 lbs max towing capacity and features a self leveling rear suspension system to keep heavy loads stable at speed.
SX Prestige edition: The SX Prestige edition transforms the vehicle into a true luxury cruiser, with a cabin stretched out by an extended 2.7" inch wheelbase, for maximum interior passenger room.
Premium cockpit: The driver's seat features an upgraded Ergo Motion air-cell massage function with power bolsters.
First class seating: Seating for 7 passengers with premium SynTex suede and leather materials, and both the first and second rows feature heated and ventilated seats.
Tech Centerpiece: The dashboard has a 29.6" inch panoramic digital display, a 12" inch HUD head up display, wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, and a 14 speaker Meridian premium audio surround sound system.
Convenience and tech: It comes equipped with digital key 2 capabilities, remote smart, and parking assist 2, which lets you pull the vehicle, into or out of, tight parking spots, using only the remote key fob from outside the vehicle.
Rugged X-Line: The X-Line trim adds a distinct, dark accented visual aesthetic, with an exclusive all matte black grille, aggressive front and rear fascias, unique dark trim moldings, and raised dark roof rails.
Stance: The all new 2027 Telluride has a set of sharp angled 21" inch gloss black alloy wheels, and an elevated ground clearance of 7.4" inches.
Lighting updates: Features new retractable illuminated door handles, and an upscale dynamic welcome light sequence that flashes all around the vehicle.
If your midsize SUV buying budget is in the $70,000 range then call, click or visit your local Kia dealer for a test drive, and a bottom line price review, on the all new 2027 Kia Telluride HEV X-Line SX Prestige AWD SUV. And remember that the base price for a new Telluride starts at just $39,190. Kia - Movement that inspires.
The key to life is to learn something new every day, and by reading my Bottom Line review, I hope you did just that, learned about something new and exciting. So, be smart, stay safe, and just breathe. Remember, You Are What You Drive, and maybe, just for those reasons alone, you should Drive one, Buy one, Today. Drive safely, have a great day, and enjoy the ride, as the future looks nice and bright - Tony the Car Guy.
This Bottom Line new vehicle review is a Nut & Bolt and Dollars & Sense editorial provided by Tony Leopardo. Tony the Car Guy is an automotive writer, editor and publisher in the San Francisco Bay Area. If you have a question, or comment send it to and visit AutoWire.Net at www.autowire.net
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