Kia’s flagship gas-powered SUV, the Telluride, has received a significant update for the 2027 model year. The South Korean brand unveiled its new design ahead of the vehicle’s debut at the 2025 Los Angeles Auto Show later this month.
The updated Telluride reflects Kia’s “Opposites United” design ethos, blending ruggedness with sophistication through a mix of curves and angles. While the look feels more evolutionary than revolutionary, it marks a departure from Kia’s recent design trends.
The 2027 model keeps its large, boxy shape but grows even bigger, measuring 2.3 inches longer, an inch taller, and featuring a wheelbase stretched nearly 3 inches compared to the previous generation.
"The new Telluride’s look certainly does appear evolutionary instead of revolutionary, in a break from what Kia has done for a lot of its latest designs."
The refreshed styling emphasizes a strong, commanding shape while incorporating subtle modern design details to maintain Telluride’s identity as a three-row SUV.
Related: The 2025 Kia Telluride also introduced new standard features and started pricing from $37,585.
Summary: Kia’s 2027 Telluride upgrades combine increased size with a refined, bold design that enhances its recognized rugged yet sophisticated style.