SHERIDAN, WYOMING – January 22, 2026 – Kia has now put a clear price tag on its all-new 2027 Telluride (gas-only/ICE) three-row SUV, starting at $39,190 MSRP for the LX FWD, and that single number will matter to a lot of real households planning a big purchase in 2026. The company says the new Telluride brings more power via a standard turbocharged engine, more interior room than the outgoing model, and a more rugged X-Pro trim aimed at getaways that go beyond paved roads. If you’ve been waiting to see whether the next Telluride would stay in “reachable” territory, this pricing announcement is the practical signal that shopping season is officially starting.
What Kia Announced And What’s Changing
Kia says the 2027 Telluride is a full redesign that keeps the core idea intact—family-sized seating for up to eight—while pushing capability and comfort forward. The standard powertrain is described as turbocharged, with nearly 50 lb.-ft. more torque than the prior generation, and the vehicle’s dimensions are larger to improve headroom, second-row legroom, third-row access, and cargo space behind the third row. Kia also positions the Telluride as a value play, especially in a market where three-row SUVs can jump in price quickly once you add technology and driver assistance features.
Pricing Snapshot For The 2027 Telluride ICE
Kia’s published MSRPs (excluding destination) show a wide ladder from entry trim to off-road-focused and top-trim variants, with a destination charge of $1,545 listed separately.
- Starting point: Telluride LX FWD at $39,190 MSRP (excluding destination)
- Upper end: Telluride X-Pro SXP AWD at $56,790 MSRP (excluding destination)
- Hybrid note: pricing for the Telluride HEV will be announced closer to the start of sales expected in late Q1 2026
What You Get On Day One (Even Before Options)
Kia highlights several standard features meant to reduce the usual “base model compromise” feeling. The company lists Tri-Zone climate control, a 12.3-inch touchscreen with navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and 19 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) as part of the standard package. For many buyers, that’s the difference between a vehicle that feels complete on the test drive versus one that feels like a blank template you have to upgrade.
“The Telluride redefined expectations for Kia when the first-generation debuted as a 2020 model,” said Eric Watson, VP of Sales, Kia America. “The all-new 2027 Telluride builds on that success. With more power, more room, bold new styling, and a standard turbocharged engine, we are thrilled to bring the all-new Telluride to our customers.”
X-Pro: The Trim Built For Rugged Weekends
If your Telluride life includes dirt roads, trailhead parking lots, or snow-season trips, Kia clearly wants you looking at X-Pro. The company says the updated X-Pro adds wider all-terrain tires than before, an advanced E-LSD system, a multi-terrain AWD mode, an off-road vehicle status screen, and a Ground View Monitor, plus 9.1 inches of ground clearance. The point isn’t that everyone “needs” this trim—it’s that Kia is trying to make the Telluride feel like a family SUV that doesn’t have to stay in the suburbs.
Hybrid Timing: Useful, But Not Priced Yet
Kia states that pricing for the 2027 Telluride HEV will come later, closer to the start of sales expected in late Q1 2026. Practically, that means two types of shoppers will emerge: buyers who want a Telluride soon and can accept the ICE lineup, and buyers who are willing to wait for the HEV pricing to decide whether the fuel-saving story outweighs the likely price premium. Either way, the smarter move is to decide your timeline first—then choose the drivetrain.
Quick-Use: 3 Ways This Matters For Real Buyers
- If you budget tightly, the $39,190 starting MSRP gives you an anchor point for planning, especially with many mainstream three-row SUVs drifting upward in price.
- If you’re a trim-maximizer, the spread up to $56,790 shows how quickly capability and luxury add up—so it’s worth deciding which features are “must-have” before you fall in love on the test drive.
- If you’re hybrid-curious, the late Q1 2026 timing tells you this is a “wait and compare” moment, not a “buy today and hope” moment.
Build Location And What To Watch Next
Kia says the all-new 2027 Telluride is assembled at the company’s West Point, Georgia plant. The next practical milestones for shoppers will be dealer availability timing, HEV pricing details, and how the real-world trim mix lands on lots (because the “best value” trim on paper is not always the easiest one to find). For now, the pricing ladder is the most useful tool you have—because it turns curiosity into an actual shopping plan.
Learn more about the Telluride here: https://www.kia.com/us/en/telluride