2027 Kia Telluride

US · SUV · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

The 2027 Kia Telluride is listed in the US market as a suv. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: Varies by configuration: 2.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI & PFI), 2.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI; Hybrid)
Transmission: Varies by configuration: Automatic, Dual-clutch
Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: AWD, FWD
Fuel: Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Hybrid
Economy: 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) to 35 mpg (6.7 L/100 km) combined

Exterior (Rear)Same generation

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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

2.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI & PFI), 2.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI; Hybrid)

Combined Economy

19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) to 35 mpg (6.7 L/100 km) combined

Drivetrain

AWD, FWD

Transmission

Automatic, Dual-clutch

Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	Varies by configuration: 2.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI & PFI), 2.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI; Hybrid)
Displacement	2.5 L
Cylinders	4
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Fuel type	Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Hybrid	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Varies by configuration: Automatic, Dual-clutch
Gears	6 to 8
Drivetrain	Varies by configuration: AWD, FWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) to 35 mpg (6.7 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) to 34 mpg (6.9 L/100 km)
Highway	22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) to 36 mpg (6.5 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

6 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 8, 2026.

26V356000: SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Kia America, Inc (Kia) is recalling certain 2027 Telluride and Telluride Hybrid vehicles. The driver seat belt emergency locking retractor may lock, causing the seat belt strap not to extend. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat belt assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 31, 2026. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC372. Vehicle Identification…
Reported June 2, 2026. View on NHTSA
26V135000: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE
Kia America, Inc (Kia) is recalling certain 2027 Kia Telluride and 2026 Kia K4 vehicles. The rear center seat belt anchor buckle in the 2026 K4 and the third-row center seat belt anchor buckle in the 2027 Telluride may not latch properly.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the anchor buckle assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2026. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC364. Vehicle…
Reported March 6, 2026. View on NHTSA

Data sources

EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 2, 2026 · US Government public data
NHTSA vPIC · retrieved September 30, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 2, 2026

Data verified: November 2, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2027 Kia Telluride have?

Varies by configuration: 2.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI & PFI), 2.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI; Hybrid). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2027 Kia Telluride?

Combined fuel economy is 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) to 35 mpg (6.7 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2027 Kia Telluride front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: AWD, FWD.

Are there recalls for the 2027 Kia Telluride?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 8, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.