The 2026 Kia Telluride has made its first public appearance ahead of its official debut at the upcoming LA Auto Show, with a fresh design and new interior features. Kia’s three-row SUV continues to be a space, comfort and style leader – but now with a bolder, more modern look.
New Design Highlights
The front of the new Telluride has a wider, boxier grille and vertically stacked LED headlights, making the SUV look tougher and more premium. The hood and fenders have sharper lines, more road presence.
Inside, the cabin is simplified and comfortable. The dashboard is now a clean horizontal line, with a larger central screen. Kia has also slightly increased the size of the vehicle to make access to the second and third row seats more family friendly.
X-Pro Variant Adds Off-Road Cred
Kia also showed an X-Pro variant, a more rugged version for light off-roading. It will have tougher design elements, better traction systems and all-terrain styling cues.
Performance and Engine
While full specs are still to come, reports suggest it will continue with a 3.5L V6 and a turbo-hybrid may join the lineup. No official power or fuel economy numbers yet.
Launch and Availability
The 2026 Kia Telluride will debut in full at the LA Auto Show in November 2025. Sales start in early 2026, with pricing and global availability to be announced closer to launch.
With its new design and interior, the new Telluride aims to keep its spot among large family SUVs, against the Hyundai Palisade, Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander.