- The 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid starts at $48,035, which is $7300 higher than the base price of a nonhybrid 2027 Telluride.
- The hybrid model doesn't offer the same LX and S base trims, however, and when comparing equivalent trims, the hybrid powertrain requires an extra $2700.
- The powertrain pairs a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder with two electric motors, returning up to 35 mpg combined.
The launch of the second-generation Kia Telluride brought a major change for the Korean brand's popular three-row SUV with the addition of an optional hybrid powertrain. While Kia had previously announced pricing for nonhybrid 2027 Tellurides, the cost of the hybrid models had remained a mystery. But now Kia has revealed that the Telluride Hybrid will start at $48,035, which is $7300 more than the least expensive nonhybrid model.
The main reason for the large discrepancy in base price between the hybrid and nonhybrid models comes down to the trim structure of each lineup. While the gas-only Telluride starts with the LX and S trims, the Telluride Hybrid skips those two equipment levels and opens with the EX trim. For context, a nonhybrid Telluride EX starts at $45,335, which is only $2700 less than the hybrid Telluride EX. The latter comes standard with front-wheel drive, but it can be upgraded to all-wheel drive for an extra $2000.
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The gas-electric Telluride lineup is simpler than the nonhybrid version too, with just five trims to the standard Telluride's vast 10-trim arsenal. The second most affordable variant is the SX, starting at $53,035; it's offered exclusively with the hybrid powertrain hooked solely to the front wheels. To get all-wheel drive, you need to upgrade to the X-Line SX, which starts at $56,035.
The lineup is topped by the SX-Prestige and X-Line SX-Prestige, at $58,135 and $59,135, respectively. Both models are only offered with all-wheel drive. On all Telluride Hybrids, the powertrain features a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder mated to two electric motors, producing a healthy 329 horsepower. The base EX FWD trim returns a combined 35 mpg rating, according to the EPA, and the Telluride Hybrid can tow up to 4500 pounds. Nonhybrid 2027 Tellurides are already at dealerships, and the hybrid model should be close behind.
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Caleb Miller began blogging about cars at 13 years old, and he realized his dream of writing for a car magazine after graduating from Carnegie Mellon University and joining the Car and Driver team. He loves quirky and obscure autos, aiming to one day own something bizarre like a Nissan S-Cargo, and is an avid motorsports fan.
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