2025 Kia Telluride

Price Range: $36,190 - $53,385 ^{Price range reflects Base MSRP for various trim levels, not including options or fees.}

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The 2025 Telluride is an impressive three-row SUV. It boasts a quiet and upscale cabin, impressive tech, extensive standard features, adult-friendly third-row seating, and a satisfying driving experience. It has a few minor weaknesses, but overall this Kia is a great pick for a three-row crossover SUV.Read full review

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2025 Kia Telluride Review

byJosh Jacquot^{Correspondent
Josh Jacquot is an automotive journalist at Edmunds.}

rating written byBrian Wong^{Senior Reviews Editor
Brian Wong has worked in the automotive industry since 2010, writing over 1,000 car-related articles and testing and reviewing hundreds of vehicles over the course of career. Brian is a senior reviews editor at Edmunds and has also contributed to Cars.com, Motor Authority and Green Car Reports. Brian has also been featured on MotorWeek as an expert for several car comparisons. He loves convertibles (the smaller the better) and hates paying for parking, so Los Angeles is both the right and wrong city for him.}

Pros

Plush ride and well-shaped seats offer all-day comfort
Spacious interior for large families
Lots of standard tech and safety features for the money
Driver assist features work well and are easy to use

Cons

Less small-item storage than some competitors
Slightly jerky acceleration under full throttle

What's new

No major changes expected for 2025
Part of the first Telluride generation introduced for 2020

Overview

The Kia Telluride was launched in 2020 as a competitor to three-row SUVs like the Toyota Highlander, Subaru Ascent and Honda Pilot. Instead of merely competing, however, the Telluride immediately topped the charts. It's a pleasure to drive, offers oodles of storage space, features an airy cabin, and looks pretty handsome to boot. The Telluride has been a class leader for five years now, and we have a hard time recommending another SUV because it's just that good.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2025 Kia Telluride LX 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 8A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $2.93 per gallon for regular unleaded in Virginia.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia

$161/mo

$217/mo

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Edmunds spotlight: Bank-vault-like interior

Still think all Kias are cheap? Think again. Inside, the Telluride feels like a luxury car that costs twice as much. The panel gaps are tight, the material choices are top-notch, and everything is built with a chunky solidity that makes us feel like it will last through years of hard wear and tear. It's the best of both worlds inside the Telluride, and that hardly takes into account the plethora of tech features that only add to the experience.

Competitors to consider

Though the Telluride is the all-around class leader, that doesn't mean some competitors can't do better. The Mazda CX-90, for example, feels even more premium inside and with its turbocharged six-cylinder engine is even better to drive. If space is what you're after, the Toyota Grand Highlander offers even more room for cargo and passengers thanks to its gargantuan dimensions. It can also be had as a fuel-sipping hybrid. Read our Expert Rating for all the details.

What’s it like to live with?

Edmunds' test team evaluated a Telluride for more than a year and 20,000 miles. You can read all about their experiences on our Telluride long-term test page. Note that while that vehicle was a 2020 many of our observations still apply to the 2025 Telluride.

Edmunds Expert Rating

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Great

8.4

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Performance

8/10

How does the Telluride drive? The Telluride is a satisfying SUV to drive. Its V6 engine is responsive, though outright acceleration is ultimately average for a three-row SUV. In Edmunds' testing, our Telluride test vehicle sprinted from 0 to 60 mph in 7.5 seconds, which is similar to the acceleration of the Honda Pilot and Hyundai Palisade. The brakes are strong and can bring the Telluride to a halt in a hurry. We recorded consistent stops from 60 mph in 123 feet, which is a bit shorter than average for the class. The brakes are also easy to control for consistent and smooth stops on the street.

The steering is light at parking lot speeds and weights up naturally in turns. The Telluride is stable when going around turns and doesn't exhibit excessive body roll. We also like that the engine's fuel-saving stop-start feature works smoothly and quietly. Transmission upshifts can be a little rough under hard acceleration, and the transmission can hunt around on certain grades, but these are pretty small concerns overall.

Comfort

9/10

How comfortable is the Telluride? The Telluride is quite comfortable. The seats are supportive and nicely contoured, with almost pillow-like headrests. Outside noise barely works its way inside, making for a luxury-car-quiet cabin even at freeway speeds. Engine noise is present, but it's never unpleasant or intrusive. For a three-row SUV, the Telluride is generally smooth-riding, although it can get a little rough over uneven pavement. The off-road-oriented X-Pro turns out to be great on pavement as well, providing another layer of ride comfort and insulation from potholes and road seams.

The climate control system is easy to use and properly regulates temperature in all three rows. While the seat heating and ventilation aren't the strongest on the market, it's nice to see them available for both first- and second-row passengers.

Interior

8.5/10

How’s the interior? The Telluride offers a very roomy and upscale-feeling cabin with easy access to all three rows. Passenger space is excellent in both the second and third rows. The space feels more open thanks in part to the abundance of large windows. Only front-passenger knee room is a little tight.

The controls are clearly labeled and grouped logically. Kia has repositioned the touchscreen closer to the driver, making a once extra-long reach a thing of the past. Visibility is excellent thanks to plenty of large windows. The camera systems and parking sensors are helpful extras.

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Technology

8/10

How’s the tech? All Tellurides come with numerous collision avoidance and mitigation systems as well as adaptive cruise control that operates down to a stop. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration also comes standard, and numerous USB ports are spread across all three rows, although only one can transmit data. Wireless smartphone connectivity remains conspicuously absent. A standard 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen is mounted in a housing that puts it right next to the gauge cluster. It gives all trim levels a large display that's easily reached from the driver's seat.

SX models and above also get a matching 12.3-inch instrument cluster display. The larger instrument cluster display makes the blind-spot view system more useful. The previous display only measured 7 inches and was small and pixelated, but the new one looks much clearer and works well in tandem with the blind-spot warning system to give the driver helpful information. Kia's Highway Driving Assist system is great. It accelerates and slows down smoothly while keeping the Telluride centered in its lane without ping-ponging from side to side.

Storage

8/10

How’s the storage? Cargo space is generous, with 21 cubic feet behind the third row and 87 cubes with both rows folded down. The hatch opening is wide and accommodating, and there's a useful underfloor compartment too. With a max towing capacity of 5,000 pounds, the Telluride matches class leaders.

Small-item storage is a weakness. While there are several options for organizing small items, there's much less space for small personal items than in some competitors. Got small children? Child safety seats fit easily, and the car seat anchors are easy to find.

Continue reading Edmunds Expert Rating below

Fuel Economy

7/10

How’s the fuel economy? The all-wheel-drive Telluride's EPA-estimated fuel economy is slightly below average at 20 mpg combined. On the plus side, our test Telluride achieved about 23 mpg on our 115-mile mixed-driving evaluation route, indicating that the EPA's numbers are realistic. You can run the V6 on regular gas, unlike some rival SUVs that require premium gas to return their rated power and fuel economy numbers.

Value

8.5/10

Is the Telluride a good value? The Telluride might be the best value in the class for what you get. At every price point you just get a little bit extra, from the driving experience to the interior to the standard and available features. And in top trims you get a near-luxury experience. Overall, we are very impressed with the quality of the Telluride. You also get Kia's impressive 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty.

Wildcard

9/10

It seems like Kia went hard for a "baby Land Rover" feel and nailed it without the Telluride coming across as a knockoff. It's bargain luxury in a good way, and the Telluride's space, design and driving experience are a step above competitors.

Which Telluride does Edmunds recommend?

Kia hasn't released official information on the 2025 Telluride as of this writing. We'll update our recommendation if anything changes, but based on last year's Telluride we think the SX trim makes the most sense from a value perspective. It offers adaptive cruise control, a Harman Kardon audio system and a digital instrument cluster.

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Kia Telluride models

[Editor's note: The following unofficial information is based on last year's Telluride. We expect the 2025 model will have a similar lineup and we'll update this section once we have complete information.] The Kia Telluride is available in five trim levels: LX, S, EX, SX and SX Prestige. There are also X-Line versions of the EX, SX and SX Prestige, along with X-Pro versions of the SX and SX-Prestige. Each trim comes standard with a 3.8-liter V6 (291 horsepower, 262 lb-ft of torque) paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard, and all-wheel drive is available on all trims except for the SX Prestige, which comes with standard AWD. Highlighted features include:

LX
Starts you off with:

18-inch wheels
LED headlights
Keyless entry and push-button start
Eight-passenger seating
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Rear-passenger automatic climate control
Synthetic leather upholstery
12.3-inch touchscreen with navigation
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
Six-speaker audio system

All Tellurides also come with these advanced driver aids:

Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Telluride and the car in front; can also react to traffic signs and set speed)
Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
Lane keeping assistance (steers the car back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)

S
The midlevel S trim builds on the base LX, adding:

20-inch wheels
Sunroof
Roof rails
Heated front seats
Power-adjustable driver's seat
Second-row captain's chairs (seating for seven)
Wireless phone charger

EX
The EX trim reverts to the second-row bench (captain's chairs are optional) and 18-inch wheels but adds even more features, including:

Power-folding outside mirrors
Hands-free liftgate with smart opening system (stand behind the liftgate for 3 seconds with the key fob and it opens automatically)
Leather seating
Power-adjustable passenger seat
Ventilated front seats
Second-row window sunshades
Sound-absorbing front door window glass
Auto-dimming rearview mirror

SX
The SX includes all of the EX's standard and optional features listed above plus:

Dual sunroofs
Upgraded power driver's seat with memory settings
10-speaker Harman Kardon audio system
12.3-inch instrument cluster display
Blind-Spot View Monitor (displays a blind-spot camera view in the Telluride's instrument cluster)
Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Telluride and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
Highway Driving Assist 2 (an adaptive cruise control enhancement that adds the ability to change lanes by simply bumping the turn signal)
Upgraded forward collision mitigation system that detects oncoming and cross traffic and adds evasive steering assistance

SX Prestige
The SX Prestige tops it all off with:

Premium leather upholstery
Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)
Heated and ventilated second-row seats
Heated steering wheel
110-volt household-style power outlet
Customizable ambient interior lighting

An optional Towing package available for the EX and SX includes:

Self-leveling rear suspension
Tow hitch with trailer wiring harness connector

X-Line and X-Pro
There are X-Line versions of the EX, SX and SX Prestige. They add:

Standard all-wheel drive
Slightly lifted suspension for more ground clearance (0.4 inch)
Higher roof rails
Distinctive grille design
20-inch wheels with all-season tires
Enhanced traction control system
Gloss-black exterior trim

The X-Pro is for the SX and SX Prestige trims only. It has the same features as the X-Line but with:

18-inch wheels with all-terrain tires
Increased towing capacity from 5,000 to 5,500 pounds
110-volt household-style outlet in the cargo area
Off-road-oriented suspension tuning

Kia Telluride Reviews

Owner Reviews

3.7

39 reviews

5(56%)

4(3%)

3(10%)

2(13%)

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Bad Quality, Bad Service and the Warranty Stinks

David , 07/20/2023

2024 Kia Telluride SX-Prestige X-Line 4dr SUV AWD (3.8L 6cyl 8A)

We paid well over $50K for this vehicle. The first time that we took it to the TOUCHLESS car wash that we have been using for years, a piece of trim fell off when the blowers were drying it. Then Kia refused to repair it! We literally had the car for about 2 weeks when the trim fell off. It was six weeks before the dealer had an available appointment. When we took it in, the service …

Know Condenser Design Fault Issues!!

James Jones, 08/22/2023

2024 Kia Telluride EX 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 8A)

I purchased a 2024 Kia Telluride less than 3 weeks ago, the AC failed due to road debris damage. There is no protection for the condenser! The will not fix it with the cars bumper to bumper warranty. Also they are unable to provide a loaner car. This is an $1800-$2600 repair. Total scam. Do Not Buy this car or be prepared to get burned. This is a hazard to my young children.

Why did I ever buy a 2024 Telluride

Fool me once, 01/26/2024

2024 Kia Telluride SX-Prestige X-Line 4dr SUV AWD (3.8L 6cyl 8A)

My 2024 Telluride with less than 20,000 miles has already been to service for major issues multiple times. All the displays black out, intermittent loss of power,gas gauge does not work just shows dashes even on a full tank and 3 out of 5 times it will not start and has to be jump started. Dealership claims my car has a ghost but they are unable to repair it.

Numerous problems

Steve, 10/09/2024

2025 Kia Telluride SX 4dr SUV AWD (3.8L 6cyl 8A)

Besides all of the recalls there have been, they now have a faulty navigation system that I need to pay to get the update to fix it. Their system sends you on the wrong routes, and the route may change as you’re going adding hours to your trip. If their system is flawed, why am I paying for it to be fixed?

We have a limited number of reviews for the 2025 Kia Telluride, so we've included reviews for other years of the Telluride since its last redesign.

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Kia Telluride vs. Toyota Grand Highlander vs. Honda Pilot vs. VW Atlas | 3-Row SUV Comparison Test

NOTE: This video is about the 2024 Kia Telluride, but since the 2025 Kia Telluride is part of the same generation, our earlier analysis still applies.

The Kia Telluride has been the gold standard when it comes to three-row midsize SUVs for a few years now, but the competition has been working hard to catch up. In addition to the all-new Honda Pilot and updated Volkswagen Atlas, the Telluride now faces perhaps its fiercest competitor yet: the all-new Toyota Grand Highlander. Will the Telluride hold onto its crown against…

2025 Kia Telluride Features & Specs

Trim:

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$36,190
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	22 MPG
Cost to Drive	$161/month
Seating	8 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	21.0 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	5 years / 60,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the Telluride include:

Back-up camera
Blind Spot Monitoring
Lane Departure Warning
Alarm
Tire Pressure Warning
Stability Control
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test	Good
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test	Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original	Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated	Good
Side Impact Test – Original	Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Updated	Good
Roof Strength Test	Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint	Not Tested

FAQ

Is the Kia Telluride a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2025 Telluride both on the road and at the track, giving it a 8.4 out of 10. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2025 Telluride gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 39 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the Telluride has 21.0 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Kia Telluride. Learn more

What's new in the 2025 Kia Telluride?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2025 Kia Telluride:

No major changes expected for 2025
Part of the first Telluride generation introduced for 2020

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Is the Kia Telluride reliable?

To determine whether the Kia Telluride is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the Telluride. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the Telluride's 4-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2025 Kia Telluride a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2025 Kia Telluride is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2025 Telluride and gave it a 8.4 out of 10. Our consumer reviews show that the 2025 Telluride gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 39 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2025 Telluride is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2025 Kia Telluride?

The least-expensive 2025 Kia Telluride is the 2025 Kia Telluride LX 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 8A). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $36,190.

Other versions include:

LX 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 8A) which starts at $36,190
S 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 8A) which starts at $39,090
S 4dr SUV AWD (3.8L 6cyl 8A) which starts at $41,090
EX 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 8A) which starts at $41,790
EX 4dr SUV AWD (3.8L 6cyl 8A) which starts at $43,790
SX 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 8A) which starts at $45,890
EX X-Line 4dr SUV AWD (3.8L 6cyl 8A) which starts at $46,085
EX X-Pro 4dr SUV AWD (3.8L 6cyl 8A) which starts at $47,085
SX 4dr SUV AWD (3.8L 6cyl 8A) which starts at $47,890
SX X-Line 4dr SUV AWD (3.8L 6cyl 8A) which starts at $49,485
SX-Prestige 4dr SUV AWD (3.8L 6cyl 8A) which starts at $51,090
SX-Prestige X-Line 4dr SUV AWD (3.8L 6cyl 8A) which starts at $52,385
SX-Prestige X-Pro 4dr SUV AWD (3.8L 6cyl 8A) which starts at $53,385

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What are the different models of Kia Telluride?

If you're interested in the Kia Telluride, the next question is, which Telluride model is right for you? Telluride variants include LX 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 8A), S 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 8A), S 4dr SUV AWD (3.8L 6cyl 8A), and EX 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 8A). For a full list of Telluride models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more

2025 Kia Telluride

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Why did I ever buy a 2024 Telluride

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