Kia's first SUV designed specifically for America swept the awards circuit in its debut year, taking both World Car of the Year and Motor Trend's SUV of the Year in 2020.
Lead trim: AWD · 3.8L
Kia Telluride1st Gen · 2020–2026
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FactKia's first SUV designed specifically for America swept the awards circuit in its debut year, taking both World Car of the Year and Motor Trend's SUV of the Year in 2020.
Trims & Figures
3 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX AWD | 2020–2026 | — | 291 hp | 262 lb-ft | 7.1 s | AWD | automatic | $41,000 |
| AWD · 3.8L | 2020–2025 | 3.8 L V6 | 291 hp | 262 lb-ft | — | AWD | Automatic (S8) | — |
| FWD · 3.8L | 2020–2025 | 3.8 L V6 | 291 hp | 262 lb-ft | — | FWD | Automatic (S8) | — |
Owning one
An estimate, for the EX AWD trim: fuel on its EPA figure and a dated national price, upkeep on a per-mile average for the kind of car it is.
Owners’ builds
Nobody has claimed one yet.
Photographs
Kia skipped the 2026 model year entirely so the new Telluride would launch as a 2027.
Kia's first SUV designed specifically for America swept the awards circuit in its debut year, taking both World Car of the Year and Motor Trend's SUV of the Year in 2020.
Rivals
Same body, same money, other badges — tap any card to flip.
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