2025 Kia Telluride

The 2025 Kia Telluride is available in 10 trims: LX, S, EX, SX, EX X-Line, EX X-Pro, SX X-Line, SX Prestige, SX Prestige X-Line, and SX Prestige X-Pro. LX and EX trims include 18-inch machined alloy wheels, while S, SX, and SX Prestige feature 20-inch black alloy wheels. LED headlights and daytime running lights come standard. X-Line and X-Pro trims boast 8.4 inches of ground clearance, higher than the standard 8 inches, and X-Pro models include 18-inch black alloy wheels with all-terrain tires for improved off-road capability. The EX and higher trims add a power sunroof, with SX Prestige offering dual sunroofs and a power sunshade. Gloss black exterior accents are unique to X-Line and X-Pro models, which also debut exclusive exterior colors Jungle Green and Wolf Gray.

All trims use a 3.8-liter V-6 engine generating 291 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard on LX, S, EX, SX, and SX Prestige trims, with available AWD. X-Line and X-Pro trims come with standard AWD and enhanced torque-vectoring for better cornering. The Telluride delivers a 0-60 mph time of 6.8 seconds and a top speed of 132 mph. X-Pro trims tow up to 5,500 pounds, while other models handle 5,000 pounds. Drive modes include Comfort, Eco, Sport, and Smart, with Snow and AWD lock modes on AWD-equipped models. X-Line and X-Pro trims include downhill brake control for steep descents. SX Prestige trims feature a self-leveling rear suspension that adjusts ride height. Heavy-duty engine cooling enhances X-Pro towing and off-road capability, with trailer stability assist and Tow mode ensuring safer hauling.

A 12.3-inch touchscreen comes standard, with SX and higher trims adding a matching 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. LX and EX trims seat eight, while other trims offer seven-passenger seating with second-row captain's chairs. Upholstery ranges from synthetic leather in LX, S, and EX to nappa leather in SX Prestige trims. Heated and ventilated front seats are included in EX and higher trims, with SX Prestige adding the same features to the second row. Cargo space spans 21 cubic feet behind the third row, 46 cubic feet behind the second row, and 87 cubic feet with all rear seats folded. Technology highlights include wireless charging (not available on LX), a 10-speaker Harman Kardon audio system in SX trims and above, and a head-up display in SX Prestige. Quiet zone interior technology enhances cabin noise reduction.

Comprehensive safety systems come standard, including forward collision-avoidance assist, blind-spot collision-avoidance assist, rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance assist, highway driving assist, and navigation-based smart cruise control. SX and higher trims include a surround-view monitor and blind-spot view monitor, which displays live video of blind spots in the instrument cluster. Safe exit assist prevents passengers from opening doors into traffic. Highway Driving Assist 2 on higher trims adds automatic lane-changing capability. Lane departure warning and lane-keeping assist help maintain proper vehicle position.