The Kia Telluride has been around since 2019 with the full-size SUV giving Kia a contender in the large family SUV segment. As expected, the model is starting to show its age but unlike other aging utilities, the Telluride has actually seen its sales increase with the company selling over 114,000 of them in 2024.

But time marches on and the Telluride is still in need of an update. Kia has just now provided the first look at the second-generation Telluride as it prepares to breathe new life into the moniker.

2027 Telluride lurks in the shadows, but it will debut in L.A.

Kia released a couple of teaser images of the new SUV but it has chosen to keep the new model obscured in the shadows. However, there are some details that gradually begin to emerge. The boxy shape is retained but the model now gets updated vertically mounted headlights with the grille area having some elements of the all-electric EV9. The roof line also gets minor changes and we wouldn’t be too shocked if the model itself has grown when compared to the outgoing model.

Thankfully, the wait to see the 2027 Kia Telluride won’t be too long with the model expected to make its debut on November 20th at the L.A. Auto Show. We hope to gain more clarity on some unanswered questions including the interior and the full trim lineup.

Will the hybrid version be also delayed?

Performance for the 2027 Telluride is expected to mirror the Hyundai Palisade with a naturally aspirated 3.5 liter V6 being the base engine. However, it remains to be seen if Kia will be forced to delay the potential hybrid model like Hyundai did with the Palisade. When we drove the 2026 Palisade at Holly Oaks, Hyundai reps revealed they were forced to delay the launch of the hybrid Palisade to early next year with the first launch vehicles being non-hybrid only.

As for the 2027 Telluride it’s going to be awhile before it makes its way to showrooms with the model possibly arriving as early as the middle part of next year. This timetable could give Kia enough of a cushion to iron out the bugs and make sure both engines can be available to customers at launch. Look for pricing to still maintain its strong value factor albeit with adjustments to reflect new economic realities.