Telluride Review

2025 Kia Telluride Review - Interior, Features, Specs, & Trims | McGrath Arlington Kia in Palatine, IL

Discover remarkable comfort and convenience with the 2025 Kia Telluride. This roomy three-row SUV is perfect for family outings and daily commutes with features like a powerful 3.8L V6 engine, advanced safety technology, and various practical innovations. To assist you in learning more, the team at McGrath Arlington Kia has assembled the following 2025 Kia Telluride review. Additionally, check out our comprehensive Telluride trims comparison for more insights.

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2025 Kia Telluride Interior Features

The 2025 Kia Telluride is designed to provide a premium experience with an array of luxurious features for a smooth and enjoyable ride. Passengers can enjoy enhanced comfort thanks to tri-zone automatic climate control as well as heated and ventilated seats in the front and second rows. There are also convenient second-row window shades designed to add to the overall relaxation.

When it comes to cutting-edge technology, the 2025 Telluride has you covered. Enjoy your favorite applications on an impressive 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen display. The innovative Full Display Mirror® lets you seamlessly switch from a traditional rearview mirror to a digital view of the rear, ensuring you stay aware of your surroundings even when the cabin is full.

Available interior features include:

Dual-zone auto climate control
Rear-passenger automatic climate control
SynTex, leather, or Nappa leather seat upholstery
Eight- or ten-way power driver’s seat
Eight-way power front passenger’s seat
Heated and ventilated front and second-row seats
Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel
Second-row integrated sunshades
Interior mood lighting
Stainless steel pedals

Available technology features include:

Digital Key 2.0 Touch
Full Display Mirror digital rearview mirror
Driver Talk cabin intercom
12.3-in. infotainment touchscreen display with navigation
Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
Wireless phone charger
Wi-Fi® hotspot capability
Bluetooth®
10-in. head-up display
Six speakers or Harman Kardon® premium audio system with ten speakers

2025 Kia Telluride Cargo Space & Dimensions

The 2025 Kia Telluride provides ample room to accommodate various requirements. You can opt for a seven-passenger configuration with second-row captain's chairs or an eight-passenger layout that includes a second-row bench seat. Furthermore, both rear rows can be folded down, allowing for a maximum of 87 cubic feet of cargo space.

See the accompanying chart for interior and cargo specifications.

Seating: Seven or eight
Headroom (First/Second/Third Row): 40.9 / 40.2 / 38.1 in.
Legroom (First/Second/Third Row): 41.4 / 42.4 / 31.4 in.
Cargo Volume Behind First/Second/Third Row: 87 / 46 / 21 cu.-ft.

2025 Kia Telluride Engine Specs

Discover new possibilities with the 2025 Kia Telluride. Its robust 3.8L V6 engine, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, offers a blend of power and precision. You can choose between front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD) based on your needs. Each trim features selectable drive modes, and the EX X-Pro trim provides a special tow mode, allowing the Telluride to tow up to 5,500 pounds, surpassing the standard 5,000-pound capacity. Furthermore, certain trims come equipped with a self-leveling rear suspension, enhancing your vehicle's stability when handling heavy loads.

See the accompanying chart for engine specifications.

Engine: 3.8L V6
Horsepower: 291 HP
Torque: 262 lb.-ft.
Transmission: Eight-speed automatic
Drivetrain: FWD / AWD
MPG: 20 city / 26 hwy
Max. Towing: 5,500 lbs.

2025 Kia Telluride Safety Features

Navigate the city streets or venture out on the open road with confidence in the 2025 Kia Telluride, which boasts a variety of advanced safety features. With available tools such as Highway Driving Assist and adaptive cruise control, your everyday journeys are made easier. Additionally, innovative technologies like safe exit assist, lane management, and parking monitoring offer an extra level of security for your peace of mind.

Available safety features include:

Blind spot collision warning
Forward collision avoidance assist
High beam assist
Rear cross-traffic collision avoidance assist
Lane departure warning
Lane-keeping assist
Lane following assist
Navigation-based smart cruise control with stop and go - curve
Highway Driving Assist 1.5 or 2
Intelligent speed limit assist
Driver attention warning
Safe exit assist
Rearview or surround view monitor
Blind spot view monitor
Front and rear park distance warning
Smart cruise control with stop and go and machine learning

2025 Kia Telluride driving through a stream

2025 Kia Telluride driving on a wet road

2025 Kia Telluride Color Options

Panthera Metal
Glacial White Pearl
Everlasting Silver
Ebony Black
Dark Moss
Midnight Lake Blue
Jungle Green
Wolf Gray

2025 Kia Telluride Trim Levels

Full Telluride Trims Comparison→

LX $36,390*
S $39,390*
EX $42,090*
SX $46,190*
EX X-Line $46,485*
EX X-Pro $47,385*
SX X-Line $49,885*
SX Prestige $51,390*
SX Prestige X-Line $52,785*
SX Prestige X-Pro $53,685*

*Starting MSRP

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2024 Kia Telluride Review - Interior, Features, Specs, & Trims | McGrath Arlington Kia in Palatine, IL

Looking for a premium, family-friendly SUV? The 2024 Kia Telluride is ready to impress with its upscale interior, advanced safety features, and rugged exterior. Explore its features, exterior color options, and more with the 2024 Kia Telluride review crafted by the experts at McGrath Arlington Kia. To learn more about each specific model, read our trims guide.

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2024 Kia Telluride Interior Features

Unwind and cruise comfortably in the 2024 Kia Telluride. This SUV’s upscale interior offers a variety of seat upholstery options, such as SynTex, leather, or Nappa leather trim — depending on the model you select. You, the co-pilot, and rear passengers can individually adjust the temperature inside the cabin with standard tri-zone automatic climate control. Set the right vibe at night with the available 64-color interior mood lighting. During the day, let the sunshine pour in through the available dual sunroofs. Higher trims also offer heated and ventilated second-row seats and a heated steering wheel.

Available interior features include:

SynTex, leather, or Nappa leather seat trim
Ten-way power driver's seat with four-way power lumbar, memory function, driver smart posture control, and thigh extension
Dual sunroofs
64-color interior mood lighting
Heated and ventilated front and second-row seats
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Leather-wrapped gear shift knob

2024 Kia Telluride Cargo Space & Dimensions

Hit the open road in the 2024 Kia Telluride, which features spacious room for cargo and passengers. This three-row SUV can seat up to eight people and offers 8.4-inches of ground clearance. Easily configure the Telluride with its standard one-touch sliding folding second-row seat and 60/40 split-folding and reclining third-row seat. Utilize up to 87 cubic feet of cargo space behind the first row or 46 cubic feet of space behind the second row. Moreover, passengers can enjoy 42.4 inches of legroom in the second row and 31.4 inches of legroom in the third row.

See interior dimensions in the accompanying chart:

Seating: Eight
Headroom w/o sunroof (First / Second / Third Row): 40.9 / 40.2 / 38.1 in.
Legroom (First / Second / Third Row): 41.4 / 42.4 / 31.4 in.
Cargo Volume Behind First / Second / Third Row: 87 / 46 / 21 cu.-ft.

2024 Kia Telluride Engine Specs

Pave your path fearlessly when you get behind the wheel of the 2024 Kia Telluride. Each trim features a 3.8L V6 engine under the hood that’s paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. This naturally aspirated engine produces 291 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque. With the right equipment, the Telluride can tow up to 5,500 pounds. Top trims offer an available tow mode and self-leveling rear suspension.

See engine specs in the following table:

Engine: 3.8L V6
Horsepower: 291 HP
Torque: 262 lb.-ft.
Transmission: Eight-speed automatic
Drivetrain: FWD / AWD
MPG: 20 city / 26 hwy
Max. Towing: 5,500 lbs.

2024 Kia Telluride Safety Features

Transport your family and friends confidently in the 2024 Kia Telluride, which offers numerous advanced safety features. The standard Highway Driving Assist 1.5 system helps you stay in your lane, maintain a safe distance from the car in front of you, and more. Higher trims feature available Highway Driving Assist 2, which provides a semi-autonomous driving experience. Moreover, the available surround view monitor and blind spot view monitor features help you stay aware of what’s around your vehicle, while the 10-inch head-up display projects important information into your field of view.