Kia’s 2027 Telluride is the most significant release for the Korean marque this year. The three-row crossover had a remarkably successful first generation, and the second-gen model is expected to keep that success going. After releasing pricing for the new Telluride last month, Kia has now gone live with the model’s online configurator. Here’s a breakdown of the main options, colors, and packages, along with the single trim we’d recommend for most buyers.
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From Affordable to Premium
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As a reminder, the 2027 Kia Telluride starts at $39,190 for the entry-level LX. There are 12 derivatives (accounting for both trims and drivetrains), and the lineup is topped by the X-Pro SX Prestige at $56,790. While front-wheel drive is standard, some trims can add all-wheel drive for $2,000 extra; the cheapest way to get an AWD model is by adding it to the S trim, for a total of $44,090.
The base LX only gets a basic color palette of greys and blacks, the first indicator that this is the cheapest trim. Inside, black SynTex (imitation leather) and cloth trim is the only choice. The sole package for the LX—and every other trim, bar the top X-Pro SX Prestige—is the Towing Package at $625, which adds an OEM tow hitch. While the LX does have a 12.3-inch touchscreen, tri-zone climate control, and front/rear parking sensors, the lack of options or customization choices limit its appeal.
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The first trim that takes a meaningful step up is the $43,790 EX, with its ventilated front seats, full SynTex upholstery, additional interior color scheme, and sound-absorbing windshield/front door glass for a quieter ride.
Above this, the Telluride gets extra luxury-oriented equipment, more color choices, and off-roading equipment for the X-Pro models—but no major standalone options. Not all these extras meaningfully improve the Telluride for everyday driving, though.
All trims are available with accessories like a cargo cover, all-weather floor mats, and cross bars.
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What Kia Telluride Trim Should You Buy?
For most people, the EX feels like a logical balance between comfort and value. At $43,790, it’s still a lot more affordable than luxury three-row SUVs, but it also offers welcome additions over the base trim. Besides the features already mentioned, it has a power front passenger seat, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and 20-inch alloys. If you tick the box for AWD, Kia also throws in a heated steering wheel.
This trim does without the rugged trimmings, all-terrain tires, and enhanced ground clearance of the much more expensive X-Pro models—most Tellurides function as practical people-movers on normal roads, though, so these extras are unnecessary. We’d tick the box for the black and Butter Brown SynTex interior ($295), which looks less somber than the all-black standard interior.
The same 274-horsepower turbocharged engine is found on every trim, so the EX is every bit as quick and responsive as trims costing well over $50k. Overall, it’s our choice for the most balanced trim in the lineup.
The Luxury of Customization
The 2027 Kia Telluride is minimally customizable, requiring you to choose from one of several preconfigured trims to find the one you want. By doing this, Kia can keep costs and complexity down by limiting the number of unique models leaving the factory. That’s typical for other non-luxury models in this class like the Hyundai Palisade, Toyota Grand Highlander, and Mazda CX-90.
This is an often underrated aspect of luxury-car shopping, where it’s easier to configure exactly the vehicle you want. Take the Lexus TX three-row luxury crossover, for instance. It starts at over $55k, so it’s a lot pricier, but even the base TX 350 has six exterior color choices, two interior color schemes, different wheel designs, and 142 accessories. The amount of options only increases from there as you work your way up the trim ladder. German luxury brands, too, take customization to another level.
Whether fully loaded or not, though, the 2027 Telluride is poised to be one of Kia’s major success stories this year.
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