Kia has lifted the covers on its redesigned 2027 Telluride, banking on the three-row SUV's commercial momentum to justify a more aggressive design direction.
The second-generation model, set to debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show later this month before hitting United States showrooms in Q1 2026, represents a calculated gamble for the South Korean manufacturer.
Since launching in 2019, the Telluride has shifted more than 444,000 units and posted 11% year-to-date growth through October - making it one of the brand's most critical models in North America.
The new Telluride stretches 2.3 inches longer overall, with the wheelbase extended nearly three inches and height up one inch.
Kia's design team has pursued a boxier, more upright profile with vertical headlamps bracketing a prominent front grille, while the rear borrows visual cues from Range Rover's playbook.
The X-Pro variant adds all-terrain tyres, 9.1 inches of ground clearance, and front and rear recovery hooks - targeting buyers who want SUV capability beyond the school run.
Current pricing spans US$36,000 to $54,000 across 10 trim levels, though Kia hasn't confirmed whether that range will shift for the 2027 model year.
The Telluride competes directly with its Hyundai Palisade sibling, which starts between $39,000 and $55,000.
