--- title: "2027 Kia Telluride Looks Like a Rolling Brick, Debuts Nov. 20" date: "2025-10-30" modified: "2025-10-30" authors: - name: "Joel Feder" job_title: "Director of Content and Product" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/joel-feder" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/2027-kia-telluride-looks-like-a-rolling-brick-debuts-nov-20" categories: - "Kia News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "suv/crossover" --- # 2027 Kia Telluride Looks Like a Rolling Brick, Debuts Nov. 20 ![2027 Kia Telluride hero]() The mid-size three-row segment champs probably didn't see [Kia]() coming out of nowhere swinging for the fences with the Telluride, but you can bet the competition's paying attention to the South Korean automaker now. On Thursday, the 2027 Kia Telluride broke cover with two new teaser images and reconfirmed that the next-gen SUV will debut on November 20 at the 2025 LA auto show. We can now confirm the new Telluride's going to be blocky, crisp, and double down on presence. The image showing the front confirms the amber-colored LED daytime running lights that, among other things like its budget Range Rover-like appearance, make the Telluride stand out on the road will continue. The lighting elements are slimmer, more defined, and taller than today's units. The front end and overall shape is brick-like and feels almost out of Jeep's classic playbook. ![2027 Telluride]() The original top-down teaser image reveals two sunroofs on this presumably top-trim model, a creased hood, and punched-out fenders. The squared-off rear end seems to be making the trip for the second-gen model, but we can't see the taillights, yet. ![2027 Kia Telluride]() Expect the new Telluride to share its underpinnings and powertrains with the [second-generation Hyundai Palisade](). That will translate to a new 3.5-liter V6 producing 287 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque hooked to an 8-speed automatic. Front-wheel drive will be standard while all-wheel drive will be an option. The big news will be the addition of a hybrid powertrain. A 2.5-liter turbo-four is paired with pair of transmission-mounted electric motors for a combined output of 329 hp and 339 lb-ft of torque. Front-wheel drive will be standard while all-wheel drive will be an option. Driving range should check in at over 600 miles thanks to EPA ratings of about 33 mpg city, 35 mpg highway, and 34 mpg combined. The 2026 Kia Telluride will cost just under $40,000 and is expected to arrive early next year. *Got a tip on a new vehicle? We want to hear from you at tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Overseeing what you see, read, touch, hear, and interact with from the vast lakes of Minnesota, Joel Feder shapes how The Drive looks and operates as the head of content and product initiatives. On a daily basis, Joel leads the newsroom and editorial staff playing point on both short-term coverage and long-term strategic plans. His mission is to help ensure The Drive shapes the future of automotive media by helping the team execute original reporting, breaking news, and exclusive opportunities. Regarded as an industry insider and recognized by colleagues, fellow journalists, and manufacturers as a point-person and leader in the industry, Joel owns and runs the largest automotive professionals group on Facebook in an effort to serve and help others. Joel serves as a juror for the World Car Awards. In addition, he is the board chair and chair of the governance and nominating committee for Move Forward MN, a local non-profit that helps at-risk youth with barrier-free mental health and housing services. While you’re reading this he’s either on his computer or iPhone chasing the latest news or drafting a story. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]() [Bluesky]() [Email]()