2027 Kia Telluride Trim Levels: Which Gas or Hybrid Trim to Buy

Only 3 of the 2027 Telluride's 15 trims let you pick the drivetrain: the gas S, the gas EX and the hybrid EX. The table gives each trim's engine, seats and MSRP at launch by drivetrain.

MSRP at launch for the 2027 model year, excluding the $1,545 destination charge that applied to every trim. A dash means the trim is not offered with that drivetrain.

Among the gas LX, S and EX, only the S has second-row captain's chairs, so it seats seven while the other two keep the eight-seat bench. Every trim from the SX up, every X-Line and X-Pro, and every hybrid also seats seven in captain's chairs. If you are comparing the Telluride's seating with the other three-row Kias, see our guide to which Kia has three rows.

For today's prices, see our gas Telluride inventory and Telluride Hybrid inventory. If you are wondering about the 2026 model year, we explain why there is no 2026 Kia Telluride.

The Telluride Hybrid has more power and higher fuel economy ratings, while the gas Telluride is the one to choose if you need eight seats, the X-Pro or the higher tow rating. The table compares the two powertrains.

Fuel economy depends on the engine and the drivetrain, and the table breaks it out by configuration.

At launch, each hybrid trim cost $2,700 more than the gas trim with the same name and drivetrain, and whether that step pays you back depends on how far you drive. Every hybrid adds Stay Mode, which runs the air conditioning and touchscreen on the hybrid battery while you're parked. Every hybrid also gets a 115V outlet in the cargo area, which the gas Telluride saves for its Prestige trims.

For more on each powertrain, read our 2027 Kia Telluride overview and 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid overview.

The gas 2027 Telluride climbs through five main trims, from the LX to the SX Prestige, and the step from the EX to the SX adds the most. Browse the gas Tellurides in our inventory to see what is in stock now.

The LX starts the lineup on 18-inch alloy wheels, with the same engine, touchscreen and core driver-assistance features as every other gas trim. In return, the setup is simpler: front-wheel drive only, a manual driver's seat and liftgate, and no sunroof. Choose the LX if you want the Telluride's three rows without paying for upgrades. For all-wheel drive or heated seats, look at the S.

Over the LX, the gas S adds the option of all-wheel drive, which brings Terrain Mode with Snow, Mud and Sand settings. It also adds:

• Heated front seats and an 8-way power driver's seat
• A power sunroof
• A hands-free power liftgate that closes automatically
• 20-inch alloy wheels and low-profile roof rails

Stop at the S if all-wheel drive is your must-have and the budget is tight. Ventilated seats start one step up, at the EX.

The gas EX keeps the S's equipment, such as the heated front seats, sunroof and hands-free liftgate, but goes back to a second-row bench. Like the S, it rides on 20-inch wheels. It adds:

• Ventilated front seats and an 8-way power passenger seat
• Full SynTex upholstery
• Power-folding side mirrors and an auto-dimming rearview mirror
• Second-row window shades

The heated steering wheel is optional. Stop at the EX if seat comfort is your priority.

Over the gas EX, the SX adds:

• Surround View Monitor, Kia's 360-degree camera, and more driver-assistance features
• Meridian premium surround sound
• A digital gauge cluster
• A dual sunroof
• A 10-way power driver's seat with memory

The SX is front-wheel drive only, and the heated wheel isn't offered on it. For the same equipment with all-wheel drive and the heated wheel, look at the X-Line SX.

The gas SX Prestige is all-wheel drive only and adds comfort and technology to the SX:

• A head-up display
• Heated and ventilated second-row seats
• SynTex Suede on the seat backs, headliner and pillars, with wood interior trim
• A power tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel with memory, heated as standard
• Digital Key 2, rain-sensing wipers and a power outlet in the cargo area

It suits buyers who want the Prestige comfort along with the gas engine's higher tow rating. Remote Smart Parking Assist and the Executive Package are hybrid only, so this trim goes without them.

The 2027 Telluride Hybrid starts at the EX and climbs through the SX to the SX Prestige, with X-Line versions of the last two. Browse our Telluride Hybrid listings to see what we have today.

The hybrid EX, offered with either drivetrain, comes standard with:

• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Power seats for the driver and front passenger
• Full SynTex upholstery
• A power sunroof and a smart power liftgate
• 18-inch alloy wheels

The heated steering wheel is optional. Choose the hybrid EX for the hybrid powertrain without paying for more equipment.

The hybrid SX gets the same main upgrades as the gas SX, including the Surround View Monitor and Meridian audio, and adds Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, which no gas Telluride offers. Like the gas SX, it is front-wheel drive only and has no heated-wheel option, so step up to the hybrid X-Line SX if you want either.

The hybrid SX Prestige is all-wheel drive only and adds the Prestige comfort and technology:

• A head-up display
• Heated and ventilated second-row seats
• SynTex Suede trim and Digital Key 2
• Remote Smart Parking Assist

This trim and the hybrid X-Line SX Prestige can add the Executive Package, a $900 option at launch. The package brings:

• Power leg rests for the first-row seats
• 6-way power second-row seats
• Heated outer third-row seats
• Relaxation Mode for the first two rows

Against the gas SX Prestige, it costs more at launch and has a lower tow rating. Choose it for the full Prestige equipment in a hybrid; the X-Line SX Prestige adds X-Line styling and larger wheels.

Every X-Line and X-Pro trim comes with all-wheel drive, Terrain Mode and a heated steering wheel, but the two do different jobs. The table compares them.

The gas Telluride comes as the X-Line EX, X-Line SX and X-Line SX Prestige; the hybrid offers the last two. Because the gas and hybrid SX come only with front-wheel drive, the X-Line SX is the lowest trim that pairs SX equipment, such as the 360-degree camera and Meridian audio, with all-wheel drive. The regular EX and SX Prestige already offer all-wheel drive, so at those levels, skip the X-Line unless its look and the features it makes standard are worth the extra cost to you.

The X-Pro comes only as the gas X-Pro SX and X-Pro SX Prestige, and the X-Pro SX skips the Prestige equipment, including the head-up display. The X-Pro earns its higher launch price only if you will use the all-terrain tires, extra clearance and standard hitch. On every other Telluride, the factory hitch comes with Kia's Towing Package, a $625 option at launch.

Every 2027 Telluride has these core driver-assistance features as standard:

• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with pedestrian, cyclist and junction-turning detection
• Smart Cruise Control and Highway Driving Assist
• Lane Keeping Assist and Lane Following Assist 2
• Blind-Spot Collision Warning and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
• Safe Exit Assist and Rear Occupant Alert
• Parking Distance Warning at the front and rear, plus the Rear View Monitor

Every hybrid trim swaps in Smart Cruise Control 2 for Smart Cruise Control. Each also adds In-Cabin Camera driver monitoring and Hands-on Detection on the steering wheel.

The table shows what the SX and Prestige trims add, and none of those added assistance features is offered as an option on a lower trim. Any trim with SX in its name, including every Prestige trim, counts as an SX trim.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has not yet rated the 2027 Telluride.

For most shoppers, the right 2027 Telluride trim is the gas EX, the lowest trim where both front seats are ventilated and power-adjustable, with all-wheel drive available. If your budget is tighter or you need more, stop at the first trim that fits:

• The lowest launch price: Start with the gas LX.
• All-wheel drive on a budget: The gas S.
• The 360-degree camera and Meridian sound: Any trim whose name includes SX.
• The 360-degree camera plus all-wheel drive: The X-Line SX, gas or hybrid.
• Head-up display and a heated, ventilated second row: Any Prestige trim.
• Fuel economy first: A hybrid, and if you can do without all-wheel drive, the front-wheel-drive hybrid EX or SX.
• All-terrain tires and extra ground clearance: A gas X-Pro, which also comes with a standard tow hitch.

Every 2027 Telluride has three rows of seats and a 12.3-inch navigation touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Each one also comes with a dual wireless phone charger, USB-C ports in all three rows and a smart key with remote start.

Kia backs every Telluride with a 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty, a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty for the original owner and 5-year/60,000-mile roadside assistance. See the Kia warranty coverage details for what each one covers. Every Telluride Hybrid also carries a 10-year/100,000-mile battery warranty.

All-wheel drive is the first trim question to answer here in Western Pennsylvania, where Butler County sits on the rolling hills of the Allegheny Plateau and winters bring snow. On a snowy hill, all-wheel drive helps a Telluride get moving, though it does not shorten stopping distances. Every all-wheel-drive Telluride also has Terrain Mode with a Snow setting.

We are on Route 8, which runs south toward Cranberry Township and I-79. If those roads are part of your daily commute, lean toward the hybrid for its higher fuel economy ratings.

If you plan to tow a boat or camper to Lake Arthur in Moraine State Park, check its loaded weight against the tow ratings in the gas-versus-hybrid table before you choose a powertrain.

Whichever Telluride you choose, our Kia service team looks after it at our Butler location.

We have sold Kias here in Western Pennsylvania since 2005, and a trim decision is easiest from the driver's seat. Once you have it down to one or two trims, set up a Telluride test drive and tell us which ones you're comparing.

If you have a vehicle to trade, bring it along and ask us to value your trade-in. Our Kia finance team can plan a payment on your trim and on the next one up, so you can see what that step costs each month. For the latest deals, check our new Kia specials.