2027 Kia Telluride Will Make Range Rover Owners Jealous

The 2027 Kia Telluride features a bold design that will not come with a six-figure price tag. Following Hyundai's all-new Palisade revealed last year, which drew strong design comparisons to earlier Range Rover models, Kia now unveils the second-generation Telluride with similarly notable Land Rover-inspired styling.

Design and Trims

Kia has shared a complete preview of the Telluride's exterior and interior but has yet to disclose full specifications on powertrains and pricing, which will be announced later. The focus is on the latest SX Prestige and X-Pro trims, with the X-Pro having been introduced during the 2023 facelift.

"With Telluride, it was a matter of being tailored and restrained – dare I say, anti-design. With that approach, it was about capturing strength and luxury, tradition and modernness, into a single expression. That's what Opposites United enabled us to do."

— Tom Kearns, Vice President and Senior Chief Designer, Kia Design Center America

Size and Features

The second-generation Telluride is larger, growing 2.3 inches in length and nearly 3 inches in wheelbase.
The SUV is also an inch taller than its predecessor.
The front end features drastically redesigned, larger vertical headlights.
Popular amber lighting remains on the higher trim levels.

Although not a traditional full-size body-on-frame SUV, the new Telluride blends modern luxury and strength in a refreshed, standout package.

Author’s summary: The 2027 Kia Telluride impresses with a bold, Land Rover-inspired design and larger dimensions, promising luxury and strength at a more accessible price point.

CarBuzz — 2025-11-10