2027 Telluride SX

The trim where the tech gets serious

Up through the X-Line EX, the Telluride's cabin is well-equipped but conventional — a single 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a smaller gauge cluster. The SX changes that with dual 12.3-inch panoramic displays running side by side, giving the driver a fully digital instrument cluster to match the touchscreen. Meridian's 14-speaker premium audio system with a dedicated subwoofer is a genuine step up in sound quality, and the dual sunroof — a front tilt-slide panel plus a fixed rear glass panel — opens up the whole cabin rather than just the front seats.

A real safety-tech step, not just a badge

The SX isn't only about screens and sound. It adds a Surround View Monitor and Blind-Spot View Monitor — camera systems that show a top-down view around the vehicle and a live feed in the gauge cluster when you signal a lane change — plus Highway Driving Assist 2.0, junction-crossing and lane-change forward-collision assist, evasive steering assist, and Parking Collision Avoidance-Reverse. For a vehicle this size, parking-lot confidence and reverse safety are practical, everyday features, not showroom extras.

FWD SX, or step up to X-Line SX for AWD

One quirk worth knowing: the SX badge by itself is front-wheel-drive only in the ICE lineup. If you want the SX's full feature set with standard all-wheel drive, Kia's answer is the X-Line SX — a separate trim one step up, covered in its own guide, that adds AWD, Terrain Mode, and X-Line styling on top of everything here. It's a slightly confusing part of the ladder, but it means SX buyers who are firmly front-drive don't pay for AWD hardware they won't use.

Hybrid SX: the tech and the mileage

The hybrid version of the SX starts at $51,490 and carries the same 329-hp, 339-lb-ft hybrid powertrain available on the EX, with EPA estimates around 33 mpg combined for the front-drive build. It's the SX's full tech package — dual screens, Meridian audio, the camera-monitor safety suite — paired with meaningfully better fuel economy than the gas SX's roughly 22 mpg combined. For a driver who wants the top tech tier without the higher running cost of the turbo alone, it's worth cross-shopping against the gas SX before deciding.

What SX buyers say

DiFeo Kia's higher-trim Telluride buyers consistently point to the same handful of names for a fast, low-pressure process. "KIA DiFeo was AMAZING!!!! We are so happy with our new Telluride and thank you to Chris Skwiat, Nick and Sam for making this happen. Great job!" — Kerry P. Another buyer who closed quickly once the numbers were right: "Excellent experience working with Mike and Chris at DiFeo Kia. Once we shook hands on price we were out in less than 1.5 hrs. GREAT sales team, awesome Telluride with an amazing warranty!!" — Scott S.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the 2027 Kia Telluride SX?

$48,790 MSRP for the gas SX, front-wheel drive only, plus $1,545 destination. The hybrid SX starts at $51,490. Current DiFeo Kia pricing and offers are on the specials page.

Can I get AWD on the SX?

Not on the SX trim itself — it's FWD-only in the gas lineup. For SX-level features with standard AWD, the X-Line SX one step up is the trim built for that; see the X-Line SX guide.

What's the real advantage of the dual 12.3-inch displays?

Beyond the visual upgrade, the fully digital driver cluster lets Kia show more real-time information — navigation, driver-assist status, media — directly in the driver's line of sight, and it pairs with the Blind-Spot View Monitor to project a live camera feed into the cluster when signaling a lane change.

Is the SX worth it over the X-Line EX?

If the dual screens, Meridian audio, dual sunroof, and the camera-based safety suite matter to you, yes — it's a meaningful equipment jump for a few thousand dollars more. If those features aren't a priority and standard AWD is what you're after, the X-Line EX delivers that at a lower price point.

How does the hybrid SX compare to the hybrid EX?

Both use the same 329-hp hybrid powertrain and similar EPA estimates; the difference is entirely in trim-level features — the hybrid SX adds the dual displays, Meridian audio, dual sunroof, and the full camera-monitor safety suite that the hybrid EX doesn't include.

The bottom line on the SX

The SX is the trim where the Telluride's tech and safety features hit their stride — dual screens, premium audio, and a genuine camera-based safety suite — available in gas or hybrid form. If front-wheel drive works for your household, it's a strong value against the AWD-standard X-Line SX above it. See current SX inventory or schedule a test drive in Lakewood.