S AWD
What the S adds over the LX (+$5,000)
| Spec | LX | S |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4248 lbs | 4524 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4134 lbs | 4301 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5776 lbs | 5917 lbs |
| Front headroom | 40.9 in | 39.5 in |
| MPG (city) | 20 mpg | 18 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 22 mpg | 20 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 26 mpg | 23 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $36,390 | $41,390 |
| Overall height | 68.9 in | 69.3 in |
| Passenger seating capacity | 8 | 7 |
| Tire size | P245/60 R18 | P245/50 R20 |
| Final drive ratio | 3.510:1 | 3.648:1 |
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 20 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 20-inch alloy D-Type design wheels with black finish and machined finish accents, 2nd-row 50/50 split-folding captain chairs, 8-way power adjustable driver's seat, Black insert with satin chrome surround trim (b-type design) radiator grille, Electric driver 2-way lumbar support, Exposed twin exhaust tips, Heated front seats with 3 settings, LED 2nd row lamp, LED cargo lamp, LED illuminated Sun Visors/Vanity Mirrors, LED overhead console lamp, Leather wrapped transmission gear shift knob, Power tilt-slide sunroof, Roof rails - low profile with silver finish, Satin chrome and body-color outside door handles, Smart (Hands-free) Power liftgate with programmable operation and Auto-Close functionality, Wireless phone charger
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 340.4 mm |
| Front brake type | Vented disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 304.8 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
| Parking brake type | epb |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 87 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 46 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 21 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 178.1 cu-ft |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 8 in |
| Overall height | 69.3 in |
| Overall length | 196.9 in |
| Overall width | 78.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 3778 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.8L V6 Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Lambda-II |
| Valve configuration | DOHC |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 291 hp |
| Torque | 262 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 18 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 20 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 23 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 18.8 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 39.5 in |
| Second-row headroom | 40.2 in |
| Third-row headroom | 38.1 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41.4 in |
| Second-row legroom | 42.4 in |
| Third-row legroom | 31.4 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $41,390 |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 7 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 61.6 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 61.2 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 55.3 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Column Mounted-Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.4 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | Independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | Independent, Multi-link, stabilizer bar |
Tires
| Tire size | P245/50 R20 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.648:1 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic hybrid |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4524 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4301 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5917 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 20 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety37 std · 0 opt
- Forward Collision Avoidance with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection (FCA)
- Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with STOP & GO (S&G)
- Forward Collision Avoidance - Junction Turning (FCA-JT)
- Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision - Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
- Dual front advanced airbags
- Dual front seat-mounted side airbags
- Full-length side curtain airbags
- Highway Driving Assist (HDA 1.5)
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
- Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
- Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control-Curve - NSCC-C
- Rear View Monitor (RVM) with Parking Guidance-Dynamic
- Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
- Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R)
- Rear side (2nd row) airbags
- Safe Exit Assist (SEA)
- Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)
- Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
- Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW)
- Driver's knee airbag
- Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- High Beam Assist (HBA)
- Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
- Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)
- Lane Following Assist (LFA)
- Rear Occupant Alert with Ultrasonic Sensors (2nd and 3rd Rows)
- Rollover sensor
- Side impact sensor
- Torque Vectoring Corner Control (TVCC)
- Traction Control System (TCS)
- Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
- Immobilizer
- Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) high-line
Infotainment8 std · 0 opt
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Steering wheel-mounted Bluetooth Hands-free with Voice activation controls
- 12.3-inch audio display unit with navigation, MAP OTA, Quiet Mode, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Radio, SIRIUS XM, Voice Recognition, Bluetooth (with Multi-Bluetooth function), Rear View Camera and TMU
- 6 speakers including 2 tweeter speakers
- Steering wheel-mounted audio controls
- Telematics Mobile Unit - Embedded Modem (TMU)
- USB charging port X5
- Wireless phone charger
Convenience6 std · 0 opt
- Smart (Hands-free) Power liftgate with programmable operation and Auto-Close functionality
- Push-button start with Smart Key and burglar alarm
- Remote Engine Start button on Key Fob
- Driver and Passenger's central door lock
- Power outlets (x3)
- Power windows with auto up/down and safety
Climate4 std · 1 opt
- Rear ducts - Ceiling Mounted with Diffuse Vents (2nd and 3rd row)
- Dual zone automatic temperature control
- Rear automatic temperature control
- Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) Heater optional
- Auto Window Defogger
Seating8 std · 0 opt
- 2nd-row 50/50 split-folding captain chairs
- 8-way power adjustable driver's seat
- Heated front seats with 3 settings
- SynTex (Synthetic Leather) seating trim
- 1-touch slide and fold for 3rd row Ingress/Egress
- 2nd-row one-touch slide and fold
- 2nd-row remote folding buttons (in cargo area)
- Electric driver 2-way lumbar support
Interior25 std · 1 opt
- 4.2-inch color TFT-LCD full segment meter cluster
- Chrome interior door handles
- Front seatback hooks
- Leather wrapped transmission gear shift knob
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Metal paint crashpad trim
- Plastic pillar trim
- Day/night interior rear-view mirror
- Floor console with center armrest, cup holders, side handles and storage box
- LED illuminated Sun Visors/Vanity Mirrors
- Synthetic leather wrapped door armrest
- Cloth headliner trim
- Dual sunvisors, sliding with vanity mirrors
- Front seatback pockets
- LED 2nd row lamp
- LED cargo lamp
- LED overhead console lamp
- Overhead console with sunglass holder
- Trip computer
- Carpet Floor Mats optional
- Carpet flooring
- Cloth sunvisor
- Front and rear side door pockets
- Rheostat
- Standard Pedals
- Standard door scuff plates
Exterior28 std · 1 opt
- Power tilt-slide sunroof
- LED Projector-style headlights with high and low beams
- 20-inch alloy D-Type design wheels with black finish and machined finish accents
- Acoustic Front Windshield
- Black front bumper side air duct garnish
- Black insert with satin chrome surround trim (b-type design) radiator grille
- Black wheel arch and side sill lower molding
- Body-color with silver accent trim and non-painted lower and side plastic trim bumpers
- Conventional wiper blades
- Exposed twin exhaust tips
- LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
- LED positioning lights
- Matte black outside mirror lower trim
- Power adjustable outside mirrors, heated with integrated LED turn signals
- Rear combination lamps (Bulb type)
- Roof rails - low profile with silver finish
- Satin chrome DLO surround molding
- Satin chrome and body-color outside door handles
- Satin chrome lower door garnish (front and rear)
- Single muffler, Regular type
- Auto light control (ALC)
- Privacy Rear Windows, 3rd row/Cargo Side Glass and Liftgate Glass
- Rear windshield defroster
- Solar Front Door Windows and Windshield
- Body-color rear spoiler
- LED High Mounted Stop Lamp, integrated into rear spoiler
- Temporary spare wheel tire
- Mud guards optional
- Low washer fluid warning system
Powertrain2 std · 2 opt
- All Wheel Drive (AWD) optional
- Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
- Drive Mode Select (DMS): Comfort / Eco / Sport and Smart modes
- AWD Modes: AWD Lock and Snow modes optional
Chassis3 std · 0 opt
- Column Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS)
- McPherson struts and stabilizer bar front suspension
- Multi-link independent and stabilizer bar rear suspension
Cargo1 std · 1 opt
- Towing Hitch optional
- 2-way luggage board
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2025 Telluride. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the S
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2025 Kia Telluride S?
The manufacturer lists $41,390 for the 2025 Kia Telluride S. That is $5,000 above the LX, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2025 Kia Telluride S add over the LX?
Against the LX, 17 features become standard that the LX does not and 13 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.