- The redesigned Kia Telluride will launch for the 2027 mannequin yr
- Kia confirmed it received’t be promoting a 2026 Telluride because it preps for the second-generation 3-row SUV
The Kia Telluride will skip the 2026 mannequin yr, the automaker confirmed Wednesday, because it teased an all-new model of its midsize 3-row SUV.
“As the present 2025 Telluride sells down on schedule, we’re getting ready the all-new 2027 to debut in seller showrooms in 2026,” Kia spokesperson James Bell confirmed to Kelley Blue Ebook.
Getting into its second technology, the favored 3-row SUV will launch for the 2027 mannequin yr and go on sale in early 2026. Within the meantime, sellers will dump what stays of the 2025 Kia Telluride. The present first-gen mannequin stays extremely recommendable, and this yr marked its sixth in a row because the Kelley Blue Ebook Finest Purchase Award Winner amongst midsize SUVs.
It’s unusual however common for an automaker to skip a yr throughout a mannequin changeover. The Acura MDX skipped the 2021 mannequin yr earlier than the redesigned model launched for 2022. Jeep discontinued the Cherokee for the 2024 and 2025 mannequin years, then resurrected the 2026 Jeep Cherokee as a much bigger, bolder, hybrid SUV. The Dodge Challenger primarily bought absorbed into the brand new Dodge Charger, provided in 2- and 4-door fashions.
It occurs, nevertheless it’s uncommon for a automobile as well-liked because the Telluride. Since arriving for the 2020 mannequin yr, the Telluride has received over customers with its Vary Rover-esque fashion and value-packed options.
Kia goals to enhance on that profitable components with the redesigned 2027 Telluride. Just like the first-gen Telluride, it’s going to share some mechanical components with the Hyundai Palisade, which was redesigned for 2026 with a hybrid possibility for the primary time.
Count on Kia to comply with go well with in a month. The teaser pictures launched Wednesday preview the reveal set for Nov. 20 on the Los Angeles Auto Present.
Till then, take pleasure in what’s left of the first-generation mannequin.
