SX AWD
What the SX adds over the LX (+$11,800)
| Spec | LX | SX |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4248 lbs | 4439 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4134 lbs | 4325 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5776 lbs | 5917 lbs |
| Front headroom | 40.9 in | 39.5 in |
| Second-row headroom | 40.2 in | 38.8 in |
| Third-row headroom | 38.1 in | 37.8 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 | $48,190 |
| Overall height | 68.9 in | 69.3 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 61.2 in | 59.9 in |
| 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: 10-way power adjustable driver's seat including cushion extension and thigh support and 4-way lumbar support, 10-way power adjustable driver's seat including cushion extension and thigh support and 4-way lumbar support, 12.3-inch audio display unit with navigation, MAP OTA, Driver Talk, Quiet Mode, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Radio, SIRIUS XM, Voice Recognition, Bluetooth (with Multi-Bluetooth function), Rear View Camera and TMU, 12.3-inch full LCD dual curved integrated display meter cluster, 20-inch alloy E-Type design wheels with black finish and machined finish accents, 2nd-row 50/50 split-folding captain chairs, 8-way power adjustable passenger seat with 2-way electric lumbar support, AWD Modes: AWD Lock and Snow modes, Acoustic Front Door Windows, Aero wiper blades, Black insert with satin chrome surround trim (b-type design) radiator grille, Deluxe stainless steel door scuff plates, Deluxe stainless steel pedals, Digital Key 2 Touch, Dual sunroof with front tilt-slide functionality, Electrochromic Mirror (ECM) with Homelink, Exposed twin exhaust tips, Floor console synthetic leather wrapped side handles, Forward Collision Avoidance - Evasive Steering Assist (FCA-ESA), Forward Collision Avoidance - Junction Crossing (FCA-JC), Forward Collision Avoidance - Lane Change Oncoming (FCA-LO), Forward Collision Avoidance - Lane Change Side (FCA-LS), Gloss black outside mirror lower trim, Harman Kardon premium surround sound system with 10 speakers (including subwoofer and external amplifier), Heated front seats with 3 settings, Highway Driving Assist (HDA 2.0), Integrated Memory System (IMS) for driver's seat and outside mirror position, Interior Mood lamp with 64 colors, LED 2nd row lamp, LED 3rd row lamp, LED cargo lamp, LED fog lights, LED illuminated Sun Visors/Vanity Mirrors, LED overhead console lamp, LED rear combination lamps, Leather seating trim, Leather wrapped transmission gear shift knob, Parking Collision Avoidance-Reverse (PCA-R), Parking Distance Warning - Forward (PDW-F), Power-folding outside mirrors
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 | 38.8 in |
| Third-row headroom | 37.8 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41.4 in |
| Second-row legroom | 42.4 in |
| Third-row legroom | 31.4 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $48,190 |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 8 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 61.6 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 59.9 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) | 4439 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4325 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 kitSafety45 std · 0 opt
- Forward Collision Avoidance with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection (FCA)
- Highway Driving Assist (HDA 2.0)
- Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with STOP & GO (S&G)
- Forward Collision Avoidance - Junction Crossing (FCA-JC)
- Forward Collision Avoidance - Junction Turning (FCA-JT)
- Forward Collision Avoidance - Lane Change Oncoming (FCA-LO)
- Forward Collision Avoidance - Lane Change Side (FCA-LS)
- Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision - Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
- Surround View Monitor (SVM)
- Dual front advanced airbags
- Dual front seat-mounted side airbags
- Forward Collision Avoidance - Evasive Steering Assist (FCA-ESA)
- Full-length side curtain airbags
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
- Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
- Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control-Curve - NSCC-C
- Parking Collision Avoidance-Reverse (PCA-R)
- 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 - Forward (PDW-F)
- 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
- Smart Cruise Control-Machine Learning (SCC-ML)
- Torque Vectoring Corner Control (TVCC)
- Traction Control System (TCS)
- Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
- Immobilizer
- Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) high-line
Infotainment9 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, Driver Talk, Quiet Mode, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Radio, SIRIUS XM, Voice Recognition, Bluetooth (with Multi-Bluetooth function), Rear View Camera and TMU
- Harman Kardon premium surround sound system with 10 speakers (including subwoofer and external amplifier)
- QuantumLogic Surround Sound & Clari-Fi
- Steering wheel-mounted audio controls
- Telematics Mobile Unit - Embedded Modem (TMU)
- USB charging port X6
- Wireless phone charger
Convenience7 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
- Digital Key 2 Touch
- 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
Seating12 std · 0 opt
- 2nd-row 50/50 split-folding captain chairs
- 2nd-row 60/40 split-folding bench seats
- Heated front seats with 3 settings
- Ventilated front seats with 3 settings
- 8-way power adjustable passenger seat with 2-way electric lumbar support
- Integrated Memory System (IMS) for driver's seat and outside mirror position
- 10-way power adjustable driver's seat including cushion extension and thigh support and 4-way lumbar support
- 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)
- Leather seating trim
- 2nd-row center armrest with cup holders
Interior29 std · 3 opt
- 12.3-inch full LCD dual curved integrated display meter cluster
- Heated steering wheel optional
- Electrochromic Mirror (ECM) with Homelink
- Front seatback hooks
- Interior Mood lamp with 64 colors
- Leather wrapped transmission gear shift knob
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Plastic pillar trim
- Rear door - Side window curtains (Shade)
- Satin Chrome interior door handles
- Wood hydrographics crashpad trim
- Interior color packages: Mahogany - MNB (Leather or Nappa Leather) optional
- 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
- Deluxe stainless steel door scuff plates
- Deluxe stainless steel pedals
- Dual sunvisors, sliding with vanity mirrors
- Floor console synthetic leather wrapped side handles
- Front seatback pockets
- LED 2nd row lamp
- LED 3rd 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
Exterior32 std · 1 opt
- Dual sunroof with front tilt-slide functionality
- LED Projector-style headlights with high and low beams
- Power-folding outside mirrors
- 20-inch alloy E-Type design wheels with black finish and machined finish accents
- Acoustic Front Door Windows
- Acoustic Front Windshield
- Aero wiper blades
- 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
- Exposed twin exhaust tips
- Gloss black outside mirror lower trim
- LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
- LED fog lights
- LED positioning lights
- LED rear combination lamps
- Power adjustable outside mirrors, heated with integrated LED turn signals
- Reverse tilt-down power outside mirrors
- Roof rails - low profile satin chrome (anodized) 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
Powertrain3 std · 1 opt
- All Wheel Drive (AWD) optional
- Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
- AWD Modes: AWD Lock and Snow modes
- Drive Mode Select (DMS): Comfort / Eco / Sport and Smart modes
Chassis4 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
- Self-leveling rear suspension
Cargo1 std · 1 opt
- Towing Hitch optional
- 2-way luggage board
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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 SX
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2025 Kia Telluride SX?
The manufacturer lists $48,190 for the 2025 Kia Telluride SX. That is $11,800 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 SX add over the LX?
Against the LX, 54 features become standard that the LX does not and 15 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.