What is the Kia Telluride?
The Telluride is a large, three-row SUV in Kia’s North American range, with room for passengers and luggage. The first generation began with the 2020 model year. The second generation, starting in 2027, keeps the three-row layout and adds the model’s first hybrid powertrain.
Kia Telluride generations
The first generation ran from 2020–2025 in the listed US and Canadian figures. The second generation begins in 2027. Kia describes the newer model as a development of the family-focused three-row SUV, with a hybrid option and further development of the X-Pro trim.
Engines and fuel consumption
The US range includes petrol and hybrid versions, with engine sizes from 2.5 L to 3.8 L. The EPA best combined rating is 35 MPG, or 6.7 L/100 km. Canada’s listed 2020–2025 range is petrol-only, with a 3.8 L engine; its NRCan 5-cycle figure is 11.2 L/100 km.
The US and Canada use different test procedures. European fuel figures use WLTP or, for older models, NEDC, so ratings are specific to their market and test cycle.
Where was the Kia Telluride sold?
The Telluride appears in figures for the United States and Canada. US listings span 2020–2027 and include petrol and hybrid versions. Canadian listings cover 2020–2025 and include petrol versions.
Questions and answers
How many generations of Kia Telluride are there?
The model history has two: the first generation from 2020–2025 and the second beginning in 2027.
Is the Kia Telluride available as a hybrid?
The US range includes hybrid versions, and the second generation introduces the first Telluride hybrid. The listed Canadian versions are petrol.
What is the Telluride’s best official fuel-consumption figure?
The US EPA best combined rating is 35 MPG, or 6.7 L/100 km. Canada’s NRCan 5-cycle figure for the listed petrol range is 11.2 L/100 km.
