2027 Kia Telluride
EX AWD
What the EX adds over the LX (+$6,600)
| Spec | LX | EX |
|---|---|---|
| EPA City MPG | 20 mpg | 18 mpg |
| EPA Combined MPG | 22 mpg | 20 mpg |
| EPA Highway MPG | 26 mpg | 24 mpg |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6063 lbs | 6261 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4381 lbs | 4605 lbs |
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4420 lbs | 4645 lbs |
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 20 in |
| Tire size | P235/65 R18 | P255/50 R20 |
| Overall height | 69.5 in | 69.9 in |
| Front headroom | 41.2 in | 40 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 20-inch alloy wheels B-Type, 2nd-row 50/50 split-folding captain chairs with 1-Touch, Tilt + Slide, 4-way driver lumbar support, 8-way power adjustable driver's seat, 8-way power adjustable passenger seat with 2-way electric lumbar support, Acoustic Front Door Windows, All Wheel Drive (AWD), ECM Rear View Mirror, Floor console SynTex wrapped side handles, Full SynTex (Synthetic Leather) seating trim, Heated front seats, Power tilt-slide sunroof, Power-folding outside mirrors, Rear door - Side window curtains (Shade), Roof rails - low profile, gloss black, Self-leveling rear suspension, Smart (Hands-free) Power liftgate with Auto-Close functionality, Terrain Mode (AWD Only): Snow / Mud / Sand, Ventilated front seats
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 345 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 325 mm |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | epb |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 89.3 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 48.7 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 22.3 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 180.6 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | Kia Connect |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 36 months |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 7.4 in |
| Overall height | 69.9 in |
| Overall length | 199.2 in |
| Overall width | 78.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2497 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5L Turbo Hybrid, 4-cyl, GDI, DOHC 16-Valve, P1+P2 motors |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 274 hp |
| Torque | 311 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| EPA City MPG | 18 mpg |
| EPA Combined MPG | 20 mpg |
| EPA Highway MPG | 24 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 19 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 40 in |
| Second-row headroom | 40.4 in |
| Third-row headroom | 37.4 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41.4 in |
| Second-row legroom | 43 in |
| Third-row legroom | 32.1 in |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 8 |
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 | Rack-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.6 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | McPherson Strut, Stabilizer and High-Performance Dampers |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link and High-Performance Dampers |
Tires
| Tire size | P255/50 R20 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.51:1 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic hybrid |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4645 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4605 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6261 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 20 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 8 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety37 std · 0 opt
- Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) with Parallel Exit
- 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)
- Lane Following Assist 2 (LFA2)
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision - Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
- Dual front advanced airbags
- Dual front seat-mounted side airbags
- Front center airbag (Between driver and front passenger)
- 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 Occupant Alert with Radar Sensors (2nd and 3rd Rows)
- Rear View Monitor (RVM) with Parking Guidance-Dynamic
- Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) (x4)
- 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)
- Driver's knee airbag
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- High Beam Assist (HBA)
- Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
- Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)
- Rollover sensor
- Side impact sensor
- Traction Control System (TCS)
- Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
- Immobilizer
- Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) high-line
Infotainment8 std · 0 opt
- 12.3-inch audio display unit with navigation and ccNC, Wireless Apple CarPlay TM, Android Auto TM, Sirus XM and Bluetooth
- Dual Wireless phone charger
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- 8 speaker sound system
- Steering wheel-mounted Bluetooth Hands-free with Voice activation controls
- USB-C Ports: 7 Total — 1 Data and Charging (Front Row) and 6 Charging (2 in each row)
- Steering wheel-mounted audio controls
- Telematics Mobile Unit - Embedded Modem (TMU)
Convenience6 std · 0 opt
- Smart (Hands-free) Power liftgate with Auto-Close functionality
- Push-button start with Smart Key and burglar alarm
- Remote Engine Start button on Key Fob
- 12V Power outlets (x3)
- Driver and Passenger's central door lock
- Power windows with auto up/down and safety
Climate3 std · 1 opt
- Tri-zone (Driver, Front Passenger and Rear) automatic temperature control
- Rear ducts - Ceiling Mounted with Diffuse Vents (2nd and 3rd row)
- Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) Heater optional
- Auto Window Defogger
Seating10 std · 0 opt
- 2nd-row 50/50 split-folding captain chairs with 1-Touch, Tilt + Slide
- 2nd Row Bench Seats: 60:40 Split with 1-Touch, Tilt + Slide (Pass. Side), Fold + Slide (Driver Side)
- 8-way power adjustable driver's seat
- Full SynTex (Synthetic Leather) seating trim
- Heated front seats
- Ventilated front seats
- 8-way power adjustable passenger seat with 2-way electric lumbar support
- 4-way driver lumbar support
- 2nd-row remote folding buttons (in cargo area)
- 2nd-row Bench Seats with center armrest with cup holders
Interior26 std · 2 opt
- Heated steering wheel optional
- 4.2-inch color TFT-LCD full segment meter driver cluster
- ECM Rear View Mirror
- Rear door - Side window curtains (Shade)
- SynTex with genuine stitching steering wheel
- Floor console with center armrest, cup holders, side handles and storage box
- LED illuminated Sun Visors/Vanity Mirrors
- Manual tilt and telescopic steering column
- SynTex leather wrapped door armrest
- Cloth A/B pillar trim
- Cloth headliner trim
- Dual sunvisors, sliding with vanity mirrors
- Floor console SynTex wrapped side handles
- Front seatback pockets
- Hydrographics interior trim
- 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
- Standard Pedals
- Standard door and cargo scuff plates
Exterior24 std · 1 opt
- Power tilt-slide sunroof
- 20-inch alloy wheels B-Type
- LED Projector-style headlights with high and low beams
- Body-color, heated and powered outside mirrors with turn signals
- Power-folding outside mirrors
- Acoustic Front Door Windows
- Acoustic Front Windshield
- LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
- LED rear combination lamps
- Outside door handles: Flush, Auto-Pop Out Type, Body Colored
- Auto light control (ALC)
- Gloss black radiator grille with Matte Black inserts and Dark Metal Bumper Garnish
- Lower Grille/Front Bumper: Body-color with gloss black and dark metal
- Privacy Rear Windows, 3rd row/Cargo Side Glass and Liftgate Glass
- Rear windshield defroster
- Solar Front Door Windows and Windshield
- Body-color rear spoiler
- Dark metal Side Sill and D-Pillar Accent
- Gloss black Upper DLO & Beltline
- Hidden single muffler
- LED High Mounted Stop Lamp, integrated into rear spoiler
- Matte Black outer wheel arches and Gloss-Black inner arches
- Temporary spare wheel tire
- Mud guards optional
- Low washer fluid warning system
Powertrain3 std · 0 opt
- All Wheel Drive (AWD)
- Terrain Mode (AWD Only): Snow / Mud / Sand
- Drive Mode Select (DMS): Eco / Normal / Sport / My Drive
Chassis1 std · 0 opt
- Self-leveling rear suspension
Cargo3 std · 1 opt
- Towing Hitch optional
- Roof rails - low profile, gloss black
- Tow Mode: Optimizes Towing Performance
- Luggage Tray Cover, Foldable
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2027 Telluride. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the EX
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2027 Kia Telluride EX?
The manufacturer lists $45,790 for the 2027 Kia Telluride EX. That is $6,600 above the LX, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2027 Kia Telluride EX add over the LX?
Against the LX, 19 features become standard that the LX does not and 10 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.