If your life is expanding, your crew is growing, or you’re craving more comfort and efficiency without giving up the joy of driving, the new 2027 Telluride HEV steps in with exactly the kind of main character energy that makes you rethink what’s possible.
A Flagship with Hybrid Efficiency
Once the new age of Kia began, the Telluride became the flagship family SUV that the brand {and apparently the American market} had been waiting for, but the HEV brings a fresh layer of modern efficiency to its already beloved formula. You get the same bold, confident styling and three‑row versatility, now paired with a hybrid powertrain that delivers smoother acceleration, quieter cruising, and better fuel economy for those long Dallas commutes or weekend road trips to places on your must-visit list.
We tested it in the gorgeous Black Jade Green. Think the color of the deepest emeralds shimmering at night and for a week of family life, the unexpected and Dallas highways.
On the Inside
Inside, the Telluride HEV feels like an upgrade: more space, more tech, more comfort. Think expansive seating, elevated materials, and the kind of calm, quiet cabin that makes every day driving feel a little more luxurious and life a little bit easier. If the Seltos SX fits your life right now, the Telluride HEV fits the life you’re growing into, especially if you want room for kids, gear, grandparents, or just the freedom to say yes to more.
Open the doors and first, you’ll see the flagship three-row has a modern layout with a pass-thru between two captain’s chairs for easy third-row access. In comparison to the smaller Seltos, you’ll see smarter placement of air vents, cupholders and charging ports as well as the abundant use of upgraded materials. Head and leg space is generous throughout and touch button ease helps with the fold down of seats in the second and third rows.
Shift focus to the driver’s cockpit, and welcoming space with power, memory seating and Kia‘s latest multimedia tech suite. The steering wheel has buttons for modifying driver modes, your sound system as well as scrolling through the information screens in the driver’s digital cockpit. The dash is mostly dominated by dual 12.3-inch displays which display and control the driver assist functions, camera views, seat functions, climate control and allow you to access your smartphone projection via Android Auto or Apple CarPlay. The system is seamless and simple to use. It allows for a clean line of vision across the dash and does not complicate convenience, but rather simply adds to the driver experience without feeling like Big Brother is your daily overlord. You’ll also get 2 wireless charging pads, multiple charging ports and in-seat charging for devices in the 2nd row.
The Secret Sauce
But the real magic of the HEV is not that it gives you all that space and capability, but more that it does it without sacrificing efficiency and no plug required. The new 2.5L turbocharged hybrid powertrain delivers 329 horsepower and 339 lb.ft of torque to provide quieter cruising, smoother acceleration by pairing a gas engine with an electric motor. It’s the kind of SUV that feels responsible and indulgent at the same time, a rare combination in the three‑row world.
So if you’ve been loving the Seltos SX or another of the smaller three rows, but dreaming of something bigger, smoother, and more future‑forward, the Telluride HEV might be your next great match. It’s an upgrade that keeps your lifestyle moving, your family comfortable, and your adventures wide open.
For more information on the 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid, visit here. For a recommendation to a trusted dealer, let me know at teiacollier@dfwsinglemom.com
