2025 Kia Telluride Review

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The 2025 Kia Telluride presented by Kia Country of Manteca

With the versatility to please a broad spectrum of drivers, the 2025 Kia Telluride is the ultimate midsize SUV, checking off nearly every box on your wishlist! This three-row powerhouse sets the standard with its bold and sophisticated exterior design, an exceptionally luxurious cabin, and a remarkably smooth driving experience, thanks to its robust V6 engine, eight-speed automatic transmission, and available self-leveling rear air suspension. Whether you’re navigating city streets or embarking on long road trips, the 2025 Kia Telluride makes every journey feel like a first-class experience. For adventure-seekers, the Telluride is more than capable of handling rugged terrains with its 8.4 inches of ground clearance, responsive braking, and a towing capacity of up to 5,500 pounds, perfect for bringing along your favorite outdoor toys. Families across Modesto, Tracy, Stockton, and Manteca are raving about its refined build quality, upscale interior finishes, and state-of-the-art technology features. Following its eye-catching redesign in 2023, the 2025 Telluride continues to impress with an updated and modernized look that includes an array of exterior colors like Midnight Blue Lake and Everlasting Silver. There’s a 2025 Kia Telluride to suit every lifestyle and price point with a 10-trim level lineup that includes the entry-level LX and S models, the well-equipped EX and SX trims, and reaches peak luxury with the SX Prestige X-Pro, which boasts off-road enhancements and an opulent interior. Kia Country of Manteca invites you to explore the full range of features and capabilities of the 2025 Kia Telluride in this review, including engine specs, interior highlights and a trim level deep dive.

Performance Spotlight

For sale on our lot in Manteca, the 2025 Kia Telluride is ready to take you wherever you need to go with power and style, thanks to its potent 3.8-liter V6 engine. Delivering an impressive 291 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque, this three-row SUV accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in about 7.5 seconds, providing plenty of power for highway merging and passing. The eight-speed automatic transmission ensures smooth and responsive shifts, while front-wheel drive comes standard on the base trims. If you’re looking for enhanced traction and off-road capability, all-wheel drive is standard on the X-Line, X-Pro, and Prestige models. While the naturally aspirated V6 is known for its robust performance, its fuel economy is on par with other vehicles in its class. Front-wheel drive models achieve an estimated 20 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway, while all-wheel drive versions are rated at 18 mpg city and 24 mpg highway. A standout feature is its towing capacity of up to 5,500 pounds, supported by Tow Mode and Trailer Stability Assist, ensuring a secure and confident towing experience for your boats, trailers, or recreational gear. Plus, the high-utility roof rails make it easy to carry extra cargo for those family road trips. For those who love off-road exploration, the 2025 Telluride is ready for the challenge with 8.4 inches of ground clearance, enhanced approach and departure angles, and rugged capability in the X-Line and X-Pro trims.

Interior Highlights

Step inside the 2025 Kia Telluride, where luxury and sophistication come together to create an inviting and modern cabin experience, all at a price customers can afford compared to other vehicles of this caliber. The interior immediately captivates with its broad curved display that seamlessly integrates the digital instrument panel and infotainment touchscreen, giving the dashboard a sleek, high-tech look. True to Kia's reputation for quality, the cabin features soft-touch surfaces and solid construction, ensuring a premium feel throughout. Comfort is a priority in the 2025 Telluride, with well-cushioned seats that provide excellent support for long journeys. Unlike many competitors, the spacious third row comfortably accommodates adults, making this three-row SUV a true family hauler. Behind the third row, you'll find an impressive 21 cubic feet of cargo space, while the cabin's airy and open atmosphere is enhanced by the large panoramic sunroof and thoughtfully placed windows that maximize natural light. Technology is at the forefront with a 12.3-inch touchscreen that is among the largest in its class, offering intuitive navigation and connectivity options. An optional head-up display keeps crucial information within the driver’s line of sight, reducing distractions. Each model is equipped with at least five USB charging ports and a Wi-Fi hotspot, ensuring all passengers stay connected on the go. Connectivity is seamless with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integrated across the lineup.

Trim Offerings

Kia Country of Manteca is thrilled by the impressive range of features offered on the 2025 Kia Telluride, a fully loaded SUV with ten distinct trim levels to cater to every driver's needs, preferences, and price points. Let’s dive into the details of each trim. Starting with the entry-level LX, this trim is packed with modern conveniences, including a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. On the outside, the LX rides on 18-inch alloy wheels and boasts LED daytime running lights along with heated power-adjustable side mirrors for improved visibility. Stepping up to the S model, you’ll enjoy a sportier appearance with 20-inch wheels, silver-finish roof rails, and twin exhaust tips. This trim also adds a power-operated moonroof to let in natural light, while second-row captain’s chairs enhance passenger comfort and accessibility. The EX model brings a touch of luxury to the Telluride lineup with dual-zone climate control, heated front seats, and leather seat trim. The interior is further refined with wood accents, and the wireless phone charger ensures you stay connected. Building on the EX features, the EX X-Line delivers a more rugged exterior with X-Line styling, including taller roof rails, a unique grille, and X-Line badging. It also offers an upgraded traction system and increased ground clearance for enhanced off-road capability. Inside, you'll find X-Line embossing on the front seats and exclusive color treatments. The SX trim offers 20-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights and fog lights, and 64-color ambient lighting to set the mood. The 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat ensures personalized comfort, while the 10-speaker Harman Kardon surround-sound audio system provides a premium listening experience. Additionally, the SX introduces front parking sensors and a surround-view camera for enhanced safety and convenience. The SX X-Line builds on the standard SX features while incorporating the X-Line package for a more adventurous look. For those needing more power, the EX X-Pro boosts the towing capacity to 5,500 pounds and comes with black 18-inch wheels wrapped in all-terrain tires. It also features X-Pro badging and embossing and a household power outlet in the rear cargo area. At the pinnacle of luxury, the SX Prestige trim offers Nappa Leather seating, rain-sensing wipers, and heated and ventilated second-row captain’s chairs for year-round comfort. Combining the features of the SX Prestige with the X-Line and X-Pro packages, the SX Prestige X-Line and SX Prestige X-Pro trims deliver the ultimate blend of luxury, capability, and rugged style.

Kia Country of Manteca

Hopefully you are convinced that the 2025 Kia Telluride is the SUV you have always dreamed of! With ten trims in the lineup, we are sure there is one that has everything you could want and more! Let the friendly and intelligent staff here at Kia Country of Manteca prove to you that we deserve your business! Our experienced staff is ready and waiting to share their knowledge of the 2025 Kia Telluride trim level line-up, so don’t wait to stop by for some truly rewarding customer service! Given our location in Manteca, we are able to serve so many customers, including surrounding communities like Modesto, Tracy, and Stockton. For over 20 years, we have taken pride in our commitment to offer the best price on a new car to our customers, so come down and see us! Thank you for joining us in this review of the 2025 Kia Telluride, a modern and tech-forward SUV that we know is too good to pass up!