2025 Kia Telluride

There are many trim levels to choose from. The base LX comes with 18-inch alloy wheels with a silver finish. The S trim has standard roof rails, a smart power liftgate, and 20-inch alloy wheels. The EX trim adds LED taillights and satin chrome exterior trim. The SX trim has side view mirrors with a gloss-black lower trim and LED fog lights. The EX X-Line has a unique grille design, bridge-type roof rails, and 20-inch wheels with a gloss-black finish. The EX X-Pro has all-terrain tires and special badging. The SX X-Line displays 20-inch wheels and LED fog lights with gloss-black bezels. The luxurious SX Prestige trims offer satin chrome accents and low profile roof rails. The SX Prestige X-Pro features 18-inch black alloy wheels with all-terrain tires and distinctive X-Pro badging.

A robust 3.8-liter V-6 engine, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, delivers 291 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 262 pound-feet of torque at 5,200 rpm.

The 2025 Kia Telluride blends power and efficiency. Front-wheel-drive models achieve an estimated 20 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway, while all-wheel-drive versions provide 18 mpg city and 23 mpg highway. With a towing capacity of up to 5,500 pounds when equipped with the trailer package, the Telluride is ready to haul. Its 8-inch ground clearance (8.4 inches for X-Line and X-Pro trims) ensures it can easily manage all types of terrain. The SUV features multiple drive modes, including Comfort, Eco, Sport, Smart, and Snow for AWD models. Standard downhill brake control and hill-start assist control further increase the Telluride's reliability.

The spacious cabin accommodates up to eight passengers with flexible seating configurations, dual-zone automatic climate control, and available USB ports in all three rows. Premium options include upgraded interior materials, ventilated and heated front seats, wireless charging, and a 10-speaker Harman Kardon audio system. A 12.3-inch touchscreen display with navigation and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility comes standard in most models, with the option to add a head-up display and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster.

The 2025 Kia Telluride prioritizes safety with the Kia Drive Wise package that includes forward collision avoidance assist with pedestrian detection, lane-keeping assist, lane following assist, blind-spot collision avoidance, rear cross-traffic collision avoidance, and smart cruise control. Additional safety features include safe exit assist, rear occupant alert, and a 360-degree camera. There are also seven airbags, including a driver's knee airbag, and systems such as vehicle stability management, electronic stability control, and a traction control system.