
2025 Kia Telluride
Our Verdict
The 2025 Kia Telluride is a roomy, upscale three-row SUV with bold looks and great features for families, but its V6 uses a lot of gas and there’s no hybrid option.
The 2025 Kia Telluride is a roomy, upscale three-row SUV with bold looks and great features for families, but its V6 uses a lot of gas and there’s no hybrid option.
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The Kia Telluride blends family-friendly function with upscale style, offering seating for seven or eight in a spacious, tech-filled cabin. Its bold design stands out, while features like dual 12.3-inch screens, smartphone integration, and advanced safety tech come standard.
With a smooth ride and quiet interior, it’s a practical SUV that feels anything but ordinary.
The Telluride LX is a well-equipped base model with a 291-hp V6, 8-speed automatic, and FWD, offering 8-passenger seating, SynTex upholstery, a 12.3-inch touchscreen with navigation, dual-zone climate control, and Kia’s full Drive Wise safety suite—all at an affordable price.
The Telluride S adds style and comfort with 20-inch wheels, roof rails, a sunroof, 7-passenger seating with captain’s chairs, heated front seats, a power driver’s seat, and wireless charging—plus all LX features—making it a balanced upgrade available in FWD or AWD.
The Telluride EX boosts luxury with real leather seats, ventilated front seats, power-adjustable front passenger seat, a smart power liftgate, sound-reducing glass, sunshades, and more—while offering 8-passenger seating (or optional 7-passenger) in FWD or AWD.
The Telluride SX adds luxury with a 12.3-inch digital cluster, Blind-Spot View Monitor, 360° camera, Harman Kardon audio, dual sunroofs, memory driver’s seat, heated steering wheel, and ambient lighting—offering top-tier features in FWD or AWD without the luxury-brand price.
The Telluride SX-Prestige (AWD only) tops the range with Nappa leather, heated/ventilated second-row captain’s chairs, front seat thigh/bolster adjusters, rear A/C, a color Head-Up Display, rain-sensing wipers, and upscale exterior details for a truly premium feel.
The Telluride X-Line, available on EX, SX, and SX-Prestige trims, adds AWD, a 0.4-inch lift, rugged styling, upgraded traction, tow mode, and unique wheels—boosting capability and looks without sacrificing the luxury or features of the base trim.
The Telluride X-Pro, available on EX and SX-Prestige, enhances the X-Line with 18-inch all-terrain tires, improved suspension, 5,500-lb towing, self-leveling rear suspension, and rugged details—making it the most off-road-capable Telluride while retaining upscale comfort.
The Telluride combines rugged appeal with upscale styling, featuring a boxy silhouette, bold grille, and vertical LED lights. It looks equally at home at a campsite or a country club.
The Telluride’s cabin is spacious and upscale, with adult-friendly third-row seating and premium materials throughout. Features like intuitive infotainment, USB-C ports in all rows, and family-friendly touches like Driver Talk and sunshades add comfort and convenience.
The 2025 Telluride comes loaded with advanced safety features, including emergency braking, lane keeping, and blind-spot avoidance. It earned the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ and adds second-row side airbags for 2025—boosting protection for all passengers.
The Telluride averages 20–22 MPG, which is typical for a V6 midsize SUV but less efficient than hybrid or four-cylinder rivals. While it offers smooth power and up to 450 miles of range, city MPG can drop to the high teens, and no hybrid version is available yet.
The Telluride shines in tech, with a standard 12.3-inch touchscreen, wired Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, and smart features like Driver Talk, Quiet Mode, and Kia’s digital key. Top trims add AR navigation and remote vehicle controls via the Kia app.
The Telluride delivers smooth, confident power from its 291-hp V6, paired with a refined 8-speed automatic. Ride quality is excellent, with a quiet cabin, comfy suspension, and stable handling—ideal for relaxed family driving, not sporty thrills.
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Feature | 2025 Kia Telluride (FWD/AWD) | 2025 Hyundai Palisade (FWD/AWD) | 2025 Honda Pilot (FWD/AWD) |
Performance | 291-hp V6 with smooth, confident power and optional AWD
| Smooth 291-hp V6, tuned for comfort, with AWD available | 285-hp V6, refined 10-speed, responsive feel, AWD available |
Tech & Interior | Upscale cabin with dual screens, safety tech, and premium feel | Upscale interior with dual displays and safety tech | Practical interior with smaller screen and simple layout |
Practicality | Seats 7–8 with roomy cabin and strong towing | Also seats 7–8 with similar space and towing | Seats up to 8 with improved third-row space |
Comfort & Space | Plush quiet ride with roomy and comfortable seating | Pillowy quiet ride with rare third-row comforts | Comfortable quiet ride with confident family-friendly handling |
Who’s It For? | Great for families wanting luxury feel without cost | Perfect for families wanting premium comfort and style | Great for reliable versatile SUV with rugged options |
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