2026 Kia Telluride
2026 Kia Telluride — The Kia Telluride is a mid-size crossover SUV with three-row seating manufactured and marketed by Kia since 2019.
Trim: SX
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2026 Kia Telluride snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2026 Kia Telluride typically asks about $37,100 versus a $39,500 starting MSRP when new — roughly 94% retained. Our last NHTSA refresh shows no open recalls and no owner-complaint filings for the 2026 Kia Telluride. Versus 2025, our catalog shows no material spec or trim changes — the older Telluride is often the better used buy unless you need a 2026-only fix.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$37,100
94% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$39,500
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
0
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
0
NHTSA filings
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2026 Telluride?
Our last NHTSA refresh shows a clean sheet for the 2026 Kia Telluride — still verify the VIN before you buy.
Recalls
No NHTSA recalls listed for this model year in our last refresh.
Owner complaints
No owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year in our last refresh.
Video
Embedded from YouTube. We do not host or claim ownership of this video.
2026 Kia Telluride Review: Problems, Reliability & Hidden Issues
Video by CAR INSIDER · Watch on YouTube
Photos
Is 2026 worth more than 2025?
Usually no — our catalog shows no material spec or trim lineup changes vs the 2025 Telluride. For used shopping, the older year is often the better value unless you need a specific fix or feature from 2026.
How much does a used 2026 Telluride cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $37,100 in typical used asking against a $39,500 starting MSRP — roughly 94% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $39,500
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $37,100
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 94% of MSRP
~$2,400 below MSRP
Opens Edmunds. We may earn a referral commission if you use their tools — it doesn't change the price you see. Figures above are model-year starting MSRP and typical asking, not a guaranteed sale price for a specific VIN.
How does the Telluride compare to rivals?
Side-by-side used-buyer numbers — MSRP vs asking, recalls, and running costs — for popular matchups.
- Telluride vs Palisade — Telluride or Palisade — which used three-row crossover wins?
What should a used buyer know about the 2026 Telluride?
The 2026 Kia Telluride is the newest year in our catalog — start here for current specs, then check older years if you want to save money. The 2026 Kia Telluride continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The Kia Telluride is a mid-size crossover SUV with three-row seating manufactured and marketed by Kia since 2019. Positioned above the smaller Sorento, the Telluride was previewed as a concept car in 2016, with the production model debuting in early 2019 as a 2020 model. It shares components and specifications with its sister model, the Hyundai Palisade, including its engine, transmission, and wheelbase. Named after the town of Telluride, Colorado, the Telluride is the largest vehicle Kia has manufactured in the United States. This model appears in NHTSA vPIC for 2026, though detailed crash ratings may not be published yet.
- About 196.9 × 78.3 in (L×W)
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
What are the published exterior dimensions?
How long, tall, and wheelbase-spaced this year is on paper, as a blueprint outline.
Schematic diagram, not to exact styling — based on published dimensions
Trim
How does the 2026 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 291 hp, 22 mpg combined. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
291 hp
Combined MPG
22 mpg
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2026 selected trim (22 mpg combined). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$1,909
5-year energy
$9,545
- Powertrain
- Gas
- Based on
- 22 mpg combined
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $3.50/gal · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- 3.8L V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Length
- 196.9 in
- Width
- 78.3 in
- Height
- 69.3 in
- Wheelbase
- 114.2 in
- Curb weight
- 4343.1 lb
- Seating
- 8
- Towing
- 5000 lb
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- Combined MPG
- 22
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
Trim compare
Pick two trims and scan the gaps that matter — power, efficiency, and capability.
| Spec | SX | X-Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 291 hp | 291 hp |
| Combined MPG | 22 | — |
| Engine | 3.8L V6 | 3.8L V6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Towing | 5000 lb | — |
| Seating | 8 | 7 |
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 291 | — | — | 22 | AWD | |
| 291 | — | — | — | AWD |