2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid Test Drive
Nov 9, 2026
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The 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid adds electrified performance
and efficiency to the best-selling
family-friendly three-row SUV.
The Telluride Hybrid is available in EX and SX trim variants.
The contemporary design of the Telluride Hybrid features
a sculpted hood with flowing lines
and a bold blacked-out grille,
accented by distinctive vertical LED lighting.
Flush-mounted auto pop-out door handles enhance aerodynamic efficiency.
X-line trims get unique front-end styling,
gloss black exterior accents,
and gloss black 21-inch alloy wheels.
The spacious tech-focused cabin of the Telluride Hybrid Seat 7
and features standard heated and ventilated front seats
and second-row captain's chairs.
SX Prestige trims add premium SynTex synthetic suede upholstery
and interior mood lighting
that offers a choice of up to 74 different colors.
Cargo space tops out at 88.3 cubic feet with the rear seats folded.
The standard 12.3-inch touchscreen includes navigation
and wireless Apple CarPlay and
Android Auto compatibility
and can be paired with an available 12.3-inch driver cluster
An integrated display to create a seamless 29.6-inch curved display.
A console-mounted dual wireless phone charger comes standard.
The Telluride Hybrid is powered
by a turbocharged 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder engine
paired with an electric motor and lithium-ion battery,
sending a system net 329 horsepower to the front wheels
or optional all-wheel drive through a six-speed automatic transmission.
Here are the highest and lowest estimates for fuel economy.
Standard Kia DriveWise safety features include
Forward Collision Avoidance with Cyclist and
Pedestrian Detection, Lane Keep Assist,
and Blind Spot Collision Warning.
The Telluride Hybrid is backed by a 5-year 60,000-mile Basic Warranty
and a class-leading 10-year 100,000-mile Powertrain Warranty.
Reporting on the Telluride Hybrid, Car and Driver wrote,
Even a glance at the Telluride Hybrid's specs make it clear
that this is the version to choose.
Its strong powertrain offers additional power,
while also enhancing the Telluride's upscale driving character.
The 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid combines
electrified performance and efficiency
with the spacious, family-focused design
of the brand's flagship three-row SUV.

