2025 Kia Telluride review
Kia Telluride highlights
Customer rating
Mileage (EPA estimate)
18 city, 23 highway, 20 combined
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the Kia Telluride an overall reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Kia Telluride 2nd out of 32 among Midsize SUVs.
RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Kia Telluride is $404, compared to an average of $494 for Midsize SUVs and $591 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
According to RepairPal, Kia Telluride owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 0.1 times per year, compared to an average of 1.0 times for Midsize SUVs and 1.3 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 7% for the Kia Telluride, compared to an average of 14% for Midsize SUVs and 14% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
Kia Telluride features and specs
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SX 2WD 4D Sport Utility
Standard Features
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- A/C Seat(s)
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automated Cruise Control
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- Fold-Away Third Row
- Harman Kardon Sound
- Heated Mirrors
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seat(s)
- Navigation System
- Overhead Airbags
- Parking Sensors
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Air Conditioning
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Sunshade
- Rear View Camera
- Remote Start
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Skylight(s)
- Smart Key
- Sunroof(s)
- Third Row Seat
- Traction Control
- Full Roof Rack
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Quad Seats
- Rear Entertainment System
- Running Boards
- Tow Hitch
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
3.8L
Horsepower
291
Torque (ft-lbs)
262
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
18.8
Wheelbase
114.2"
Overall length
196.9"
Width
78.3"
Height
68.9"
Leg room
F 41.4"/M 42.4"/R 31.4"
Head room
F 39.5"/M 38.8"/R 37.8"
Front tires
P245/50VR20
Rear tires
P245/50VR20
Seating capacity
8
Max towing capacity
500/5000 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2025 Kia Telluride FAQ
The 2025 Kia Telluride is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- SX: 20 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
- SX X-Line: 18 MPG City and 23 MPG Highway
- SX Prestige: 18 MPG City and 23 MPG Highway
- SX Prestige X-Line: 18 MPG City and 23 MPG Highway
- SX Prestige X-Pro: 18 MPG City and 23 MPG Highway
- LX: 20 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
- S: 20 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
- EX: 20 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
- X-Line EX: 18 MPG City and 23 MPG Highway
- EX X-Pro: 18 MPG City and 23 MPG Highway
The Kia Telluride received a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Kia Telluride as 1 out of 32 among Midsize SUV
The 2025 Kia Telluride has received an average 5.0 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2025 Kia Telluride, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2025 Kia Telluride Reviews.
The 2025 Kia Telluride has a maximum towing capacity of between 5000 and 5500 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
Here is what's new for the 2025 Kia Telluride:
- EX X-Pro
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Heated Mirrors
- Remote Start
- Sunroof(s)
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