2025 Kia Telluride Configurations

The midsize SUV segment is a highly competitive space, but the Kia Telluride has dominated the market since its debut in 2020. The 2025 iteration continues this proud legacy, offering the leading combination of comfort, technology, space, and performance that has made the Telluride a standout SUV.

The Telluride is perfect for family outings, adventurous off-roading, and workhorse load towing. In this article, the team at Pride Kia of Lynn will take you through an overview of the 2025 Telluride’s available configurations to help you decide which trim is best for you.

What’s New for the 2025 Telluride?

The 2025 Kia Telluride builds upon the impressive success of its predecessor. There aren’t sweeping changes from the 2024 model, but rather small tweaks. The 2025 model adds second-row side-curtain airbags and updates the highway driving assist feature.

The EX X-Pro all-wheel-drive (AWD) trim adds an extra 0.4 inches of ground clearance and improves towing capacity to 5500 pounds. Both the EX X-Line and EX X-Pro models add standard gloss black exterior trim and a new luxurious Terracotta interior theme.

2025 Kia Telluride Configurations

The 2025 Kia Telluride offers several trims to cater to your budget and driving preference:

• LX: $37,585
• S: $40,485
• EX: $43,185
• SX: $47,285
• EX X-Line: $47,480
• EX X-Pro: $48,480
• SX X-Line: $50,880
• SX Prestige: $52,485
• SX Prestige X-Line: $53,780
• SX Prestige X-Pro: $54,780

The base LX trim offers a solid foundation, with 18-inch wheels and features such as LED front lighting, keyless start, and remote start. Synthetic leather upholstery elevates the interior even at the base-level trim. Moving up through the trim levels offers even greater functionality and luxury. The SX trim, for example, comes standard with high-end features such as a 12-way power driver’s seat, black-painted 20-inch rims, a Harman/Kardon stereo, front and rear sunroofs, and captain’s chairs in the second row.

Top-level trims such as the SX Prestige add extra luxury features, such as a heated steering wheel, nappa leather upholstery, and heated and ventilated second-row seats. Additional convenience features include a head-up display, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and a rearview mirror camera, providing a clear view behind you even if cargo or passengers obstruct your line of sight.

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X-Line

The X-Line is available on the EX, SX, and SX Prestige trim levels with AWD. It includes:

• Self-leveling rear suspension
• Black 20-inch wheels
• Black exterior trim and badging

EX and SX Prestige buyers can also upgrade to the X-Pro to kit out your Telluride with black 18-inch all-terrain tires and a 110-volt inverter in the cargo area.

Performance Insights

Here’s a more in-depth look at how the 2025 Kia Telluride performs under different metrics:

Engine, Transmission, and Performance

All 2025 Telluride trims use the same 3.8-liter naturally aspirated V-6 engine. This potent engine delivers an impressive 291 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque. The V-6 engine pairs seamlessly with an eight-speed automatic transmission that feeds the front wheels as standard on all trims (except for the SX Prestige, which only offers AWD). AWD is optional at all trim levels.

This engine and transmission pairing delivers smooth and confident acceleration. The 2025 Telluride’s overall ride experience is firm but responsive — especially with the optional self-leveling rear air suspension. The brakes are superb, and the steering is precise. This, combined with up to 8.4 inches of ground clearance, makes the Telluride an excellent off-roader.

Towing Capacity

The LX, S, EX, and EX X-Line trims offer an impressive 5,000-pound towing capacity as standard. For the SX, SX X-Line, and SX Prestige trims, with the addition of the Tow Package, this maximum towing capacity leaps to a staggering 5,500 pounds.

Fuel Economy

The Telluride only offers a gasoline V-6 powertrain. Despite this, it still boasts more than respectable fuel economy for its size and power. The front-wheel-drive version offers the best fuel efficiency, with an EPA-rated 20 mpg in the city, 26 mpg on the highway, and 22 mpg combined.

Ratings for AWD models dip slightly, offering 18 mpg city, 23 mpg highway, and 20 mpg combined.

Innovative Technology and Infotainment

Every configuration of the 2025 Telluride boasts a comprehensive and thoroughly modern infotainment system. A prominent 12.3-inch touch-screen interface allows access to this system, bolstered by connectivity features such as Apple CarPlay, Android Auto capability, in-dash navigation, and onboard Wi-Fi.

An available 10-speaker Harman/Kardon audio system offers an enjoyable and engaging journey for all passengers. Additional available technology features include a 110-volt power inverter and wireless smartphone charging. One particularly interesting feature that enhances the in-cabin experience is Driver Talk, which amplifies your voice through the back-row speakers, allowing for better communication between you and your passengers.

Advanced Safety Features

As Kia’s flagship SUV, the 2025 Telluride features a comprehensive suite of safety and driver-assistance features. Key standard safety features include:

• Forward collision warning with automated emergency braking.
• Lane departure warning with lane-keep assist.
• Blind-spot monitoring.

Several upgraded driver-assistance features are also available, including automatic high beams, a 360-degree camera system, and Kia’s proprietary Blind-Spot View Monitor. This innovative and advanced safety feature projects a camera image of the vehicle’s blind spot into the gauge cluster display.

Experience the 2025 Kia Telluride at Pride Kia of Lynn

The Telluride remains the premier vehicle in the three-row SUV segment. Get behind the wheel of the 2025 model and it’s hard to envision Kia losing this crown any time soon. If you’re interested in owning this impressive automotive machine yourself, visit Pride Kia of Lynn. Contact us today or visit the dealership for a test-drive. Our expert team is on hand to answer any questions you might have and to work with you to find the perfect vehicle to meet your needs and driving preferences.