Trims and Powertrains
The 2025 Kia Telluride comes in ten trims: LX, S, EX, EX X-Line AWD, EX X-Pro AWD, SX X-Line AWD, SX Prestige AWD, SX Prestige X-Line AWD, and SX Prestige X-Pro AWD. All versions have a 291-horsepower 3.8-liter V6 engine connected to an eight-speed automatic transmission. The LX is only available with front-wheel drive (FWD), while the S, EX, and SX have standard FWD or can be upgraded to all-wheel drive (AWD). As the AWD tag implies, all of the other trims come only with all-wheel drive. FWD-equipped Tellurides are EPA-rated for 20 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway. Fuel economy with AWD is 18 mpg around town and 23 mpg on the open road.
Standard Features
The entry-level LX is configured eight-passenger seating. It has SynTex leatherette upholstery, tri-zone automatic climate control, proximity keyless entry, push-button start, five USB ports, automatic LED headlights, heated power side mirrors with integrated turn signals, 18-inch alloy wheels, a 4.2-inch digital driver information display, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. The S brings seven-passenger seating via second-row captain’s chairs. It also adds a power sunroof, heated front seats, a power liftgate, wireless device charging, a leather-wrapped gear shift knob, roof rails, LED cabin lighting, and 20-inch alloy wheels.
The EX variants upgrade to leather upholstery while offering eight-passenger seating (the seven-passenger configuration is optional), heated and ventilated front seats, an eight-way power front passenger seat, LED rear taillights, power-folding side mirrors, sound-reducing windshield and front door glass, second-row sunshades, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, woodgrain interior accents, and an additional USB port. The X-Line and X-Pro offer enhanced off-road capability with AWD, higher ground clearance, and rugged styling. The main differences are that the X-Pro comes with 18-inch wheels and all-terrain tires (versus 20-inch on the X-Line), a higher towing capacity of 5,500 pounds (compared to 5,000 pounds), and a 110-volt power outlet in the cargo area.
The EX X-Line AWD includes seven-passenger seating, unique exterior treatments and interior accents, and a self-leveling rear suspension. The EX X-Pro AWD builds on the X-Line’s capabilities with the aforementioned all-terrain tires and cargo area power inverter. The SX adds eight-passenger seating (with an option for the seven-passenger configuration), dual sunroofs with fixed rear glass, dual 12.3-inch curved integrated displays for instrumentation and infotainment, a ten-way power driver’s seat with anti-fatigue lumbar support, a driver’s memory system, LED fog lights, power-folding side mirrors with reverse tilt-down, ambient LED cabin lighting, digital key capability, and 20-inch alloy wheels.
The SX X-Line AWD adds the X-Line’s off-road enhancements to the contents of the SX package. The standard features on the SX Prestige AWD expand to include Nappa leather upholstery, heated and ventilated second-row captain’s chairs, a head-up display, a digital rearview mirror, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and an additional 110-volt power inverter in the second-row center console. The SX Prestige X-Line AWD combines the premium features of the Prestige with the X-Line’s enhanced capability package. Topping the range, the SX Prestige X-Pro AWD provides maximum off-road readiness with all-terrain tires and additional utility features while maintaining the Prestige’s luxury appointments.
Advanced Driver Aids and Safety Technology
Every 2025 Telluride comes with a suite of Kia’s advanced driver-assistance technology, including forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking (with pedestrian and cyclist detection and junction turning), lane-following assist, lane-keeping assist, lane departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance assist, adaptive cruise control, highway driving assist, speed limit assist, automatic high beams, rear parking sensors, rear occupant alert, safe exit assist, and driver attention warning. The SX and above also have upgraded automatic emergency braking (with oncoming and side lane support and evasive steering assist), blind-spot collision avoidance assist, reverse parking collision avoidance assist, forward parking sensors, a blind-spot view monitor, and a surround-view monitor. All trims also have airbags, anti-lock brakes, stability control, traction control, and a rearview monitor with helpful parking guidelines.
Infotainment and Connectivity
All 2025 Telluride trims have a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen supported by Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, SiriusXM satellite radio, and Bluetooth. Also standard are Wi-Fi hotspot capability and access to Kia Connect for emergency assistance, navigation, remote services, and other features. A six-speaker audio system is standard in the LX, S, EX, EX X-Line AWD, and EX X-Pro AWD trims, while the higher trims get a ten-speaker Harman Kardon upgrade.
