THE BREAKDOWN: The 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid will start at $48,035 for the EX FWD trim. The range tops out with the Telluride X-Line SX Prestige AWD that costs $59,135. The 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid features a turbocharged hybrid powertrain producing 329 horsepower and 339 pound-feet of torque. The redesigned Kia Telluride SUV debuted late last year with two new powertrain options. The automaker replaced the 3.8-liter V6 with a pair of turbocharged four-cylinder engines, one of which is a hybrid. The hybrid is a first for the three-row model—and Kia just released its pricing. The 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid will start at $48,035 for the EX FWD trim, with five other trims available. The lineup tops out with the Telluride X-Line SX Prestige AWD that starts for just under $60,000. Under the hood is a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive is optional. The SUV features electric motors and a 1.65-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery, making a combined 329 horsepower and 339 pound-feet of torque. The new hybrid is more powerful than the V6 it replaces, which produces 291 hp and 262 lb-ft. The electrified Telluride also makes more than the non-hybrid variant that makes 274 hp and 311 lb-ft. Model 2027 Pricing Telluride EX FWD $48,035 Telluride EX AWD $50,035 Telluride SX FWD $53,035 Telluride X-Line SX AWD $56,035 Telluride SX PrestigeAWD $58,135 Telluride X-Line SX Prestige AWD $59,135 The Competition 2026 Hyundai Palisade XRT Despite automakers offering plenty of three-row options, only a few are available with a hybrid powertrain. A direct competitor is the Hyundai Palisade Hybrid. It starts at $45,760 (includes the $1,600 destination charge) for 2026, featuring the same turbocharged 2.5-liter hybrid powertrain, making 329 hp and 339 lb-ft. Toyota offers a Grand Highlander Hybrid that starts at $46,505. It, too, has a 2.5-liter hybrid powertrain, but it produces only 245 hp combined. There’s also the Toyota Highlander Hybrid that’s smaller and more expensive—$48,815 There’s also the Mazda CX-90 plug-in hybrid. It’s more expensive, starting at $52,025. Its 2.5-liter hybrid powertrain makes 323 hp, which is on par with the Kia, but it comes standard with all-wheel drive. AWD is available on the EX trim for $50,035. Kia offers a non-hybrid Telluride for 2027 that starts at $40,735, which is competitively priced against other non-hybrid three-row options. Gallery: 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid Motor1’s Take: Kia’s embrace of offering a range of powertrains puts it in a position to entice fuel-conscious consumers to the brand. With so few three-row hybrids and no competitors from Ford, Dodge, or Chevrolet, the Telluride can continue to stand out and attract new buyers. We want your opinion! What would you like to see on Motor1.com? Take our 3 minute survey. - The Motor1.com Team
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