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Kia Previews Bigger, Bolder 2027 Telluride Ahead of LA Auto Show

The three-row flagship moves upmarket with expanded space, a rugged X‑Pro trim, with a U.S. launch set for early 2026.

Overview

  • The second-generation Telluride grows by 2.3 inches in length, stretches its wheelbase by nearly three inches, and stands about an inch taller.
  • A new X‑Pro variant adds all‑terrain tires, up to 9.1 inches of ground clearance, front and rear recovery hooks, and ground‑illuminating exterior lights.
  • The cabin adopts a wide dual‑screen layout, upgraded materials including real wood and metal accents, added interior volume, and new color themes.
  • Kia withholds powertrain, pricing, and full technical specs until the model’s Nov. 20 Los Angeles Auto Show debut, with reports linking it to the latest Hyundai Palisade underpinnings and likely similar engine options.
  • Targeted primarily at North America and built in West Point, Georgia, the SUV is slated to reach showrooms in the first quarter of 2026 after helping drive more than 444,000 Telluride sales to date.