Kia Unveils Bold 2027 Telluride Ahead of Los Angeles Auto Show
Kia’s flagship gas-powered SUV, the Telluride, receives a significant update for the 2027 model year. The South Korean automaker revealed the new design ahead of its debut at the 2025 Los Angeles Auto Show later this month.
New Design Reflects Kia’s 'Opposites United' Ethos
The redesigned Telluride embodies Kia’s "Opposites United" design philosophy, blending ruggedness with sophistication through a mix of curves and angles. The update leans toward an evolutionary change rather than the radical redesign typical of many recent Kia models.
Key Styling Changes in Size and Appearance
- The 2027 Telluride is larger overall: 2.3 inches longer, 1 inch taller, with a wheelbase stretched nearly 3 inches compared to the previous model.
- The SUV maintains its big, boxy shape, now emphasized even more by its increased dimensions.
- The front and rear receive the most noticeable updates, starting with a new grille that conceals the headlights while retaining the signature vertical light bars on each side, a hallmark of the three-row SUV.
- The hood is flat and wide, contributing to the bold frontal presence.
- The body side profile features flush door handles and triangular fender accents, highlighting the vehicle’s modern and sleek look.
"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."
Related Update
The 2025 Telluride introduced new standard features, beginning at a price of $37,585, marking continuous improvements in the model line.
Author’s summary: The 2027 Kia Telluride evolves with a bolder, larger design that balances ruggedness and sophistication while preserving its distinctive character.