Comparing the 2027 Kia Telluride & 2025 Kia Telluride | Merrillville, IN

What’s New on the 2027 Kia Telluride?

Completely redesigned for 2027, the Kia Telluride presents a commanding exterior profile and a thoughtfully updated interior layout. Its new turbocharged four-cylinder engine provides ample power for commuting, road trips, and towing, complementing its confident, rugged appearance. With increased overall size, the cabin now offers more passenger space and added cargo versatility.

Interior & Technology Upgrades for 2027

The 2027 Kia Telluride and 2025 Telluride both emphasize a comfortable, technology-focused cabin designed to support passengers across all three rows. The 2027 Telluride introduces several updates, including standard SynTex/cloth seat upholstery, LED interior lighting, a 5-inch climate control display, dual wireless phone chargers, and, on higher trims, a 29.6-inch combined digital display and Ergo Motion massage settings for the driver. The 2025 Telluride offers a similar standard layout with SynTex or leather seat upholstery, but the enhanced displays and dual wireless charging are unavailable. On upper trims, both years offer upscale amenities such as heated and ventilated front and second-row seats, multi-color ambient lighting, and premium audio systems.

Shared standard interior and tech features:

• Six-way manual front seats
• 60/40 split second- and third-row bench seat
• Tri-zone automatic climate control with ceiling-mounted rear vents
• 12.3-in. instrument panel with integrated 4.2-in. display
• 12.3-in. infotainment display
• Navigation
• Bluetooth®
• SiriusXM® Satellite Radio capability
• Kia Connect capability
• Wi-Fi® hotspot capability
• Front-, second-, and third-row USB-C fast-charge ports
• 12V power ports

Shared interior and tech features on higher trims:

• Single power sunroof or dual sunroofs
• Ten-way power driver’s seat
• Eight-way power front passenger’s seat
• Heated and ventilated front and second-row seats
• Second-row captain’s chairs
• Second-row integrated window sunshades
• Heated steering wheel
• Multi-color ambient mood lighting
• Auto-dimming rearview mirror or digital rearview mirror
• HomeLink® universal transceiver

Exclusive 2027 Telluride interior and tech features:

• Standard:
  • SynTex/cloth seat upholstery
  • SynTex-wrapped steering wheel
  • LED interior and sun visor vanity mirror lighting
  • 5-in. climate control display
  • Eight-speaker audio system
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
  • Dual wireless phone chargers
  • Passenger Talk in-cabin communication system
  • In-cabin camera monitoring system
• Included on higher trims:
  • SynTex or SynTex/SynTex suede seat upholstery
  • Driver’s seat with Ergo Motion massage
  • Power tilt/telescoping steering column
  • 12-in. head-up display
  • Meridian™ ten-speaker sound system with 10-in. subwoofer
  • 115V power inverter

Exclusive 2025 Telluride interior and tech features:

• Standard:
  • SynTex seat upholstery
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Dual-level cargo floor
  • Six-speaker audio system
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Quiet mode sound system control
• Included on higher trims:
  • Leather seat upholstery
  • LED interior lighting
  • 10-in. head-up display
  • Harman Kardon® ten-speaker audio system
  • Wireless phone charger
  • Driver Talk in-cabin communication system
  • 110V power inverter

2027 Kia Telluride vs. 2025 Kia Telluride Dimensions & Cargo Space

The 2027 Telluride and the 2025 Telluride are both standard with eight-passenger seating, which includes a second-row bench seat. Select trims offer seven-passenger seating with second-row captain’s chairs.

Compare the following additional size and cargo specifications:

2027 Kia Telluride vs. 2025 Kia Telluride Performance & Capability Comparison

The 2027 Kia Telluride and 2025 Kia Telluride both offer spirited performance, a smooth ride, and towing capability designed for daily driving and road trips. The 2027 Telluride introduces a new 2.5L turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 274 horsepower and 311 pound-feet of torque, and is rated for towing up to 5,000 pounds. The 2025 Telluride is powered by a 3.8L V6 engine generating 291 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque, and offers a maximum towing capacity of 5,500 pounds. Both model years are equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive (FWD), with all-wheel drive (AWD) offered on select trims.

Compare the following 2027 and 2025 Telluride engine specifications:

2027 Kia Telluride vs. 2025 Kia Telluride Safety & Driver Assist Features

The 2027 Kia Telluride and 2025 Kia Telluride both include a wide range of shared driver assist systems to support highway travel, parking, and awareness of your surroundings. The 2025 Telluride offers a robust safety foundation of over 18 standard features, which include Highway Driving Assist 1.5, smart cruise control, and forward collision avoidance assist with pedestrian, cyclist, and junction detection. The 2027 Telluride introduces enhancements to select systems, like Lane Following Assist 2 with hands-on detection, Smart Cruise Control 2 with lane centering and emergency braking capability, and Highway Driving Assist 2 with automatic lane changes.

Shared standard safety and driver assist features:

• Rearview monitor
• Driver attention warning
• Forward collision avoidance assist with pedestrian, cyclist, and junction turning detection
• Forward collision warning
• High beam assist
• Intelligent speed limit assist
• Lane departure warning
• Lane keeping assist
• Navigation-based smart cruise control with stop/go and curve detection
• Rear cross-traffic collision avoidance assist
• Rear occupant alert
• Rear park distance warning
• Safe exit assist

Shared safety and driver assist features on higher trims:

• 360-degree surround view monitor
• Blind spot monitor
• Highway Driving Assist 2 with hands-on automatic lane change
• Reverse parking collision avoidance assist

Exclusive 2027 Telluride safety and driver assist features:

• Standard:
  • Blind spot collision warning with parallel exit feature
  • Forward Collision Avoidance Assist 1.5 with automatic emergency braking
  • Front park distance warning
  • Highway Driving Assist with distance control and lane following control
  • Integrated rear camera washer
  • Lane Following Assist 2 with hands-on detection
  • Rear cross-traffic collision warning
  • Smart Cruise Control 2 with lane centering and emergency braking
• Included on higher trims:
  • Blind spot collision avoidance assist
  • Forward Collision Avoidance Assist 2 with enhanced automatic emergency braking and junction crossing, direct oncoming, lane change oncoming, lane change side, and evasive steering assist detection
  • Side park distance warning

Exclusive 2025 Telluride safety and driver assist features:

• Standard:
  • Blind spot collision warning
  • Highway Driving Assist 1.5
  • Lane following assist
• Included on higher trims:
  • Blind spot collision warning with parallel exit feature
  • Forward collision avoidance assist with junction crossing, lane change oncoming, lane change side, and evasive steering assist detection
  • Front park distance warning

Kia Telluride FAQs

Is the 2027 Kia Telluride a full redesign?

Yes.

Did the interior change for the 2027 Kia Telluride?

Yes, the 2027 Telluride offers numerous refinements wrapped in an all-new design.

Are there any major differences in trims for the 2027 model?

Both share the same number of trim levels, but the 2025 Telluride offers a mid-level X-Pro trim, while the 2027 X-Pro trims are reserved for the top of the lineup.

Kia Telluride For Sale in Merrillville, IN

Browse our current inventory to view available Kia Telluride SUVs. If you’d like to experience the Telluride on the road, schedule a test drive at our Kia dealership in Merrillville. If you have any questions, connect with us online or by calling (219) 947-1500.