2027 Kia Telluride finally revealed - tougher looking Palisade

[Signing Spock]

View Photos of the 2027 Kia Telluride X-Pro

The first clear look at the upcoming Telluride SUV, in full interior and exterior detail.

www.caranddriver.com

How we feeling about this? When they first teased it with their “camo” I didn’t think I liked the front end but it’s grown on me (especially the X-Pro trim they’ve been letting people review and crawl around).

The thing I don’t like is the drive selector stick on the steering wheel column…it’s the same as on the Palisade, and when I test drove one it wasn’t bad but it’s not “normal” so felt weird. I’m sure I’d get used to it but I wasn’t a big fan.

The ass is 100% LR-esc, and I like it. The silhouette reminds me a LR too but not a near exact copy lol the front end is more masculine than the Palisade and I think I like it.

Depending on pricing, I’ll be looking into an SX Prestige X-Pro (unless they change the trims).

I’ll be working with my local Kia dealer so I’ll ask when we can start ordering them and if I can get pricing sheets before you guys do, I’ll share with y’all.

 

[Saddle Tramp]

Still torn on it. The side and back profiles are great but that front. Oof!

 

[Signing Spock]

I agree! The other models they've since revealed have less plastic-y front ends that look better but I like that the X-Pro has actual tow hooks and an extra inch or so of ground clearance.

I've been in contact with my local Kia dealer as I was set on getting a 2026 Kia Telluride SX Prestige X-Pro (good lord, what a name/trim level) but now that this is out, and supposedly ready for order next spring...I think I'll tough out this one car life a while longer until I can see one in person.

Only thing that I really do not care for is the weird gear selector being on the steering column. It's the same as on the Hyundai Palisade and when I test drove that it was kind of weird to figure out when backing out and such lmao