2025 KIA Telluride S

The 2025 Telluride is Kia's three-row family SUV, slotting above the Sorento and competing with the Honda Pilot, Toyota Grand Highlander, and Hyundai Palisade. The V6 pulls strongly and the eight-speed automatic shifts smoothly, making the Telluride feel more eager than its size suggests. The ride is composed and quiet on the highway, though the suspension can feel a bit firm over sharp bumps. The cabin is roomy for seven or eight, with a practical layout, plenty of cubbies, and easy access to the third row. Standard tech includes a large touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus the Drive Wise safety suite. Stepping up to the S from the LX adds synthetic leather seating, heated front seats, captain's chairs in the second row, and a power-adjustable driver's seat.