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2023 Kia Telluride
SUV · 2020–2027 · Telluride, Telluride Hybrid
Trims and features
What changed for 2023
- Starting prices: +$1,900 to +$3,100 (4 trims; hover for each)
- New trim: SX Prestige
- New trim: X-Line EX
- New trim: X-Line SX
- New trim: X-Line SX Prestige
- New trim: X-Pro SX
- New trim: X-Pro SX Prestige
- Engine: 3.8L, V6, Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Lambda-II engine → 3.8L Gasoline Direct Injection V6 (LX, EX, SX, S)
- Touchscreen: 10.25 in → 12.3 in (LX, EX, SX, S)
- Digital gauge cluster: 3.5 in → 4.2 in (LX, EX, S)
- Blind-spot monitoring: Blind Spot Intervention → Blind Spot Alert (LX, EX, SX, S)
- Remote start: App-Based Remote Start, Key Fob Remote Start → Key Fob Remote Start (LX, EX, SX, S)
- Power liftgate: Power Liftgate → Hands-Free Power Liftgate (EX, SX)
- Wheels: 18 in → 20 in (EX)
- Digital gauge cluster: 7 in → 12.3 in (SX)
- 360-degree camera: Surround View Camera → 3D Surround View Camera (SX)
- Sunroof: Tilt/Slide Moonroof → Panoramic Moonroof (SX)
2023 Telluride trims
| EX | LX | S | SX | SX Prestige | X-Line EX | X-Line SX | X-Line SX Prestige | X-Pro SX | X-Pro SX Prestige | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ||||||||||
| Starting MSRP | from $41,490 | from $35,890 | from $37,790 | from $45,690 | $50,590 | $45,685 | $49,085 | $51,985 | $50,085 | $52,985 |
| Powertrain | ||||||||||
| Engine | 3.8L Gasoline Direct Injection V6 | 3.8L Gasoline Direct Injection V6 | 3.8L Gasoline Direct Injection V6 | 3.8L Gasoline Direct Injection V6 | 3.8L Gasoline Direct Injection V6 | 3.8L Gasoline Direct Injection V6 | 3.8L Gasoline Direct Injection V6 | 3.8L Gasoline Direct Injection V6 | 3.8L Gasoline Direct Injection V6 | 3.8L Gasoline Direct Injection V6 |
| Horsepower | 291 hp | 291 hp | 291 hp | 291 hp | 291 hp | 291 hp | 291 hp | 291 hp | 291 hp | 291 hp |
| Torque | 262 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft |
| Gears | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD / FWD | AWD / FWD | AWD / FWD | AWD / FWD | Awd | Awd | Awd | Awd | Awd | Awd |
| Fuel economy (combined) | AWD: 21 mpg FWD: 23 mpg | AWD: 21 mpg FWD: 23 mpg | AWD: 21 mpg FWD: 23 mpg | AWD: 21 mpg FWD: 23 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg |
| Size and capability | ||||||||||
| Seats | 8 + option | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Max towing | 5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | 5,500 lb | 5,500 lb |
| Cargo behind last row | 21 cu ft | 21 cu ft | 21 cu ft | 21 cu ft | 21 cu ft | 21 cu ft | 21 cu ft | 21 cu ft | 21 cu ft | 21 cu ft |
| Max cargo | 87 cu ft | 87 cu ft | 87 cu ft | 87 cu ft | 87 cu ft | 87 cu ft | 87 cu ft | 87 cu ft | 87 cu ft | 87 cu ft |
| Third-row legroom | 31.4 in | 31.4 in | 31.4 in | 31.4 in | 31.4 in | 31.4 in | 31.4 in | 31.4 in | 31.4 in | 31.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 8 in | 8 in | 8 in | 8 in | 8 in | 8.4 in | 8.4 in | 8.4 in | 8.4 in | 8.4 in |
| Length | 196.9 in | 196.9 in | 196.9 in | 196.9 in | 196.9 in | 196.9 in | 196.9 in | 196.9 in | 196.9 in | 196.9 in |
| Tech | ||||||||||
| Touchscreen | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in |
| Apple CarPlay | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Android Auto | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Digital gauge cluster | 4.2 in | 4.2 in | 4.2 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 4.2 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in |
| Head-up display | — | — | — | — | Windshield HUD | — | — | Windshield HUD | — | Windshield HUD |
| Audio | — | — | — | Harman Kardon | Harman Kardon | — | Harman Kardon | Harman Kardon | Harman Kardon | Harman Kardon |
| Speakers | 6 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Wireless phone charging | Qi | — | Qi | Qi | Qi | Qi | Qi | Qi | Qi | Qi |
| Driver assistance | ||||||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go |
| Lane keeping | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering |
| Blind-spot monitoring | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert |
| Automatic emergency braking | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection |
| Rear cross-traffic | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking |
| 360-degree camera | — | — | — | 3D Surround View Camera | 3D Surround View Camera | — | 3D Surround View Camera | 3D Surround View Camera | 3D Surround View Camera | 3D Surround View Camera |
| Parking sensors | Rear | Rear | Rear | Front, Rear | Front, Rear | Rear | Front, Rear | Front, Rear | Front, Rear | Front, Rear |
| Comfort | ||||||||||
| Seats | Leather | Synthetic Leather | Synthetic Leather | Leather | Leather | Leather | Leather | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Heated seats | Front | — | Front | Front | Front, Second Row | Front | Front | Front, Second Row | Front | Front, Second Row |
| Ventilated seats | Front | — | — | Front | Front, Second Row | Front | Front | Front, Second Row | Front | Front, Second Row |
| Driver seat memory | — | — | — | Driver Seat | Driver Seat | — | Driver Seat | Driver Seat | Driver Seat | Driver Seat |
| Climate zones | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Remote start | Key Fob Remote Start | Key Fob Remote Start | Key Fob Remote Start | Key Fob Remote Start | Key Fob Remote Start | Key Fob Remote Start | Key Fob Remote Start | Key Fob Remote Start | Key Fob Remote Start | Key Fob Remote Start |
| Second row | Bench Seat + option | Bench Seat | Captain's Chairs | Captain's Chairs | Captain's Chairs | Captain's Chairs | Captain's Chairs | Captain's Chairs | Captain's Chairs | Captain's Chairs |
| Exterior | ||||||||||
| Sunroof | Tilt/Slide Moonroof | — | Optional | Panoramic Moonroof | Panoramic Moonroof | Tilt/Slide Moonroof | Panoramic Moonroof | Panoramic Moonroof | Panoramic Moonroof | Panoramic Moonroof |
| Power liftgate | Hands-Free Power Liftgate | — | — | Hands-Free Power Liftgate | Hands-Free Power Liftgate | Hands-Free Power Liftgate | Hands-Free Power Liftgate | Hands-Free Power Liftgate | Hands-Free Power Liftgate | Hands-Free Power Liftgate |
| Wheels | 20 in | 18 in | 20 in | 20 in | 20 in | 20 in | 20 in | 20 in | 18 in | 18 in |
| Headlights | Bi-LED Projector | Bi-LED Projector | Bi-LED Projector | Bi-LED Projector | Bi-LED Projector | Bi-LED Projector | Bi-LED Projector | Bi-LED Projector | Bi-LED Projector | Bi-LED Projector |
Packages and options (44)
| EX | LX | S | SX | SX Prestige | X-Line EX | X-Line SX | X-Line SX Prestige | X-Pro SX | X-Pro SX Prestige | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captain's Chairs Package $800 | Optional | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Self-Leveling Rear Suspension $495 | Optional | — | — | Optional | Optional | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sunroof Package $600 | — | — | Optional | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tow Package $795 | Optional | — | — | Optional | Optional | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cross Bars $360 | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Skid Plate (Front) $350 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Mud Guard Kit $125 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Rear Bumper Appliqué $75 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Side Step Bars $690 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Tow Hitch with Harness $575 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Wheel Locks $65 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wheel Locks, Black $65 | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Cover $155 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Net $55 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tray (Folding) $115 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Carpet Cargo Mat with Seatback Protection $115 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Carpeted Floor Mats $225 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror with Compass and HomeLink $350 | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | — | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Rear Seat Entertainment System $1,500 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Dark Moss | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Dawning Red $495 | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | — |
| Ebony Black $495 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Everlasting Silver | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Glacial White $495 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Gravity Gray | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Jungle Green | — | — | — | — | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Midnight Lake Blue $495 | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Wolf Gray $495 | — | — | — | — | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Black Leather | Optional | — | — | Optional | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Black Nappa Leather | — | — | — | — | Optional | — | — | — | — | — |
| Black Quilted Leather | — | — | — | — | — | Optional | Optional | — | Optional | — |
| Black Quilted Nappa Leather | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Optional | — | Optional |
| Black SynTex | — | Optional | Optional | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Deep Navy and Misty Gray Leather | Optional | — | — | Optional | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Deep Navy and Misty Gray Nappa Leather | — | — | — | — | Optional | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gray Leather | Optional | — | — | Optional | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gray Nappa Leather | — | — | — | — | Optional | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gray SynTex | — | — | Optional | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mahogany Leather $295 | Optional | — | — | Optional | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mahogany Nappa Leather $295 | — | — | — | — | Optional | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sage Green Quilted Leather $295 | — | — | — | — | — | Optional | Optional | — | Optional | — |
| Sage Green Quilted Nappa Leather $295 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Optional | — | Optional |
| Terracotta Quilted Leather $295 | — | — | — | — | — | Optional | Optional | — | Optional | — |
| Terracotta Quilted Nappa Leather $295 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Optional | — | Optional |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem order guide, Oem brochure, Other, Other, Oem configurator, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Apple lists CarPlay for: Telluride 2020–2025, Telluride 2023–2025 (Apple).
NHTSA crash ratings, recalls and complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | KIA TELLURIDE HYBRID SUV HEV FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2027 | KIA TELLURIDE HYBRID SUV HEV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2027 | KIA TELLURIDE SUV ICE FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2027 | KIA TELLURIDE SUV ICE AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Kia Telluride SUV AWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 3 | 116 |
| 2025 | Kia Telluride SUV FWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 3 | 116 |
| 2024 | Kia Telluride SUV AWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 5 | 219 |
| 2024 | Kia Telluride SUV FWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 5 | 219 |
| 2023 | Kia Telluride SUV AWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 6 | 207 |
| 2023 | Kia Telluride SUV FWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 6 | 207 |
| 2022 | Kia Telluride SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 7 | 324 |
| 2022 | Kia Telluride SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 7 | 324 |
| 2021 | Kia Telluride SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 5 | 365 |
| 2021 | Kia Telluride SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 5 | 365 |
| 2020 | Kia TELLURIDE SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 7 | 767 |
| 2020 | Kia TELLURIDE SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 7 | 767 |
Source: NHTSA.
EPA fuel economy (combined mpg)
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Telluride AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2027 | Telluride FE Hybrid | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | 35 |
| 2027 | Telluride FWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2027 | Telluride Hybrid AWD | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | 31 |
| 2027 | Telluride Hybrid FWD | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | 33 |
| 2027 | Telluride X-Pro | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2025 | Telluride AWD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 20 |
| 2025 | Telluride FWD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 22 |
| 2024 | Telluride AWD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 20 |
| 2024 | Telluride FWD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 22 |
| 2023 | Telluride AWD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 21 |
| 2023 | Telluride FWD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 23 |
| 2022 | Telluride AWD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 21 |
| 2022 | Telluride FWD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 23 |
| 2021 | Telluride AWD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 21 |
| 2021 | Telluride FWD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 23 |
| 2020 | Telluride AWD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 21 |
| 2020 | Telluride FWD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 23 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.