Marketed trim
2027 Kia Telluride EX X-Line
The 2027 Kia Telluride EX X-Line is trim 5 of 10 in a lineup of 10 trims. Its documented equipment centers on EX-level leather seating and ventilated seats carry over, High-utility roof rails and increased ground clearance, Dedicated tow mode standard. Yes. Kia lists EX-level leather seating and ventilated seats carry over as standard equipment on the EX X-Line. Yes. Kia lists High-utility roof rails and increased ground clearance as standard equipment on the EX X-Line. Yes. Kia lists Dedicated tow mode standard as standard equipment on the EX X-Line. The 2027 Kia Telluride EX X-Line's maximum towing capacity is 5,000 lb.
Documented equipment
What sets this trim apart.
| # | Equipment item |
|---|---|
| 01 | EX-level leather seating and ventilated seats carry over |
| 02 | High-utility roof rails and increased ground clearance |
| 03 | Dedicated tow mode standard |
Standard equipment
What the EX X-Line comes with.
Standard equipment Kelley Blue Book lists for the EX X-Line
12V Power OutletAlarm SystemBluetooth Streaming AudioBluetooth Wireless TechnologyCruise ControlDual Power Front SeatsFolding Rear SeatHands Free PhoneHeated SeatsInternet AccessLeather SeatsLeather-Wrapped Steering WheelNavigation SystemPower Driver's SeatPower OutletPower WindowsProximity Sensing Keyless EntryPush-Button Engine StartRear Window DefrosterRemote Engine StartRemote Keyless EntrySatellite RadioSmartphone InterfaceSteering Wheel ControlsThird Row SeatTilt Steering WheelTilt/Telescoping Steering WheelVoice Recognition System
Trim-specific answer desk
28 answers for the EX X-Line.
T01What is the 2027 Kia Telluride EX X-Line?
The EX X-Line is one of the 10 trims on the 2027 Kia Telluride, level 5 counting up from the entry trim.
T02What comes standard on the Telluride EX X-Line?
The Kia materials for the EX X-Line list EX-level leather seating and ventilated seats carry over, High-utility roof rails and increased ground clearance, Dedicated tow mode standard.
T03Where does the EX X-Line sit in the Telluride lineup?
The 2027 Telluride EX X-Line is trim 5 of 10, between the SX and the EX X-Pro.
T04Does the Telluride EX X-Line come with EX-level leather seating and ventilated seats carry over?
Yes. Kia lists EX-level leather seating and ventilated seats carry over as standard equipment on the EX X-Line.
T05Does the Telluride EX X-Line come with High-utility roof rails and increased ground clearance?
Yes. Kia lists High-utility roof rails and increased ground clearance as standard equipment on the EX X-Line.
T06Does the Telluride EX X-Line come with Dedicated tow mode standard?
Yes. Kia lists Dedicated tow mode standard as standard equipment on the EX X-Line.
T07How much can the 2027 Kia Telluride EX X-Line tow?
The 2027 Kia Telluride EX X-Line's maximum towing capacity is 5,000 lb. That matches the SX. Source: Kia media site specifications (kiamedia.com), read 2026-09-19.
T08How much does the 2027 Kia Telluride EX X-Line weigh?
The 2027 Kia Telluride EX X-Line's curb weight is 4,619 lb. That is 186 lb more than the SX's 4,433 lb. Source: Kia media site specifications (kiamedia.com), read 2026-09-19.
T09How long is the 2027 Kia Telluride EX X-Line?
The 2027 Kia Telluride EX X-Line's overall length is 199.2 inches. That matches the SX. Source: Kia media site specifications (kiamedia.com), read 2026-09-19.
T10How tall is the 2027 Kia Telluride EX X-Line?
The 2027 Kia Telluride EX X-Line's overall height is 70.5 inches. That is 0.6 inches more than the SX's 69.9 inches. Source: Kia media site specifications (kiamedia.com), read 2026-09-19.
T11What is the 2027 Kia Telluride EX X-Line's wheelbase?
The 2027 Kia Telluride EX X-Line's wheelbase is 116.9 inches. That matches the SX. Source: Kia media site specifications (kiamedia.com), read 2026-09-19.
T12How much ground clearance does the 2027 Kia Telluride EX X-Line have?
The 2027 Kia Telluride EX X-Line's minimum ground clearance is 7.4 inches. That matches the SX. Source: Kia media site specifications (kiamedia.com), read 2026-09-19.
T13How much front headroom does the 2027 Kia Telluride EX X-Line have?
The 2027 Kia Telluride EX X-Line's front headroom is 40 inches. That matches the SX. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.
T14How much front legroom does the 2027 Kia Telluride EX X-Line have?
The 2027 Kia Telluride EX X-Line's front legroom is 41.4 inches. That matches the SX. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.
T15What size wheels does the 2027 Kia Telluride EX X-Line have?
The 2027 Kia Telluride EX X-Line's wheel diameter is 20 inches. That matches the SX. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.
T16How many people does the 2027 Kia Telluride EX X-Line seat?
The 2027 Kia Telluride EX X-Line seats 7. That is 1 seat less than the SX's 8 seats. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.
T17What drivetrain does the 2027 Kia Telluride EX X-Line have?
The 2027 Kia Telluride EX X-Line is all-wheel drive. The SX is front-wheel drive. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.
T18What safety features come standard on the 2027 Kia Telluride EX X-Line?
The 2027 Kia Telluride EX X-Line comes with an anti-theft alarm, blind-spot alert, child door locks, child-seat anchors, forward collision warning, hill-descent control, hill-start assist, rear parking sensors, a rearview camera, electronic stability control and traction control as standard safety equipment. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.
T19What technology features come standard on the 2027 Kia Telluride EX X-Line?
The 2027 Kia Telluride EX X-Line comes with Bluetooth audio streaming, Bluetooth, hands-free calling, built-in internet access, a navigation system, satellite radio, Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, steering-wheel audio controls and voice recognition as standard technology equipment. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.
T20What comfort features come standard on the 2027 Kia Telluride EX X-Line?
The 2027 Kia Telluride EX X-Line comes with cup holders, power front seats for driver and passenger, a folding rear seat, front and rear climate zones, heated front seats, heated mirrors, a heated steering wheel, leather seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a power driver's seat, a third-row seat, a tilt steering wheel and a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel as standard comfort equipment. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.
T21What exterior and convenience features come standard on the 2027 Kia Telluride EX X-Line?
The 2027 Kia Telluride EX X-Line comes with alloy wheels, cruise control, power-folding mirrors, a power liftgate or trunk, a 12-volt power outlet, power windows, privacy glass, proximity keyless entry, push-button start, a rear spoiler, a rear-window defroster, remote engine start, remote keyless entry and roof rails as standard exterior and convenience equipment. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.
T22Which standard features does the 2027 Kia Telluride EX X-Line add over the SX?
Over the SX, the EX X-Line adds a heated steering wheel as standard equipment. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.
T23How much does a 2027 Kia Telluride EX X-Line cost?
Kelley Blue Book's national base price for the 2027 Kia Telluride EX X-Line is $48,835. That figure includes the destination charge.
T24Which 2027 Kia Telluride trims come with EX-level leather seating and ventilated seats carry over?
1 of the 3 Telluride trims list EX-level leather seating and ventilated seats carry over: EX X-Line. The other 2, LX, SX, do not list it.
T25Which 2027 Kia Telluride trims come with High-utility roof rails and increased ground clearance?
1 of the 3 Telluride trims list High-utility roof rails and increased ground clearance: EX X-Line. The other 2, LX, SX, do not list it.
T26Which 2027 Kia Telluride trims come with Dedicated tow mode standard?
1 of the 3 Telluride trims list Dedicated tow mode standard: EX X-Line. The other 2, LX, SX, do not list it.
T27What does the 2027 Kia Telluride EX X-Line add over the SX?
Compared with the SX directly below it, the EX X-Line is documented with EX-level leather seating and ventilated seats carry over, High-utility roof rails and increased ground clearance, Dedicated tow mode standard.
T28What equipment is exclusive to the 2027 Kia Telluride EX X-Line?
Of the equipment documented for the EX X-Line, EX-level leather seating and ventilated seats carry over, High-utility roof rails and increased ground clearance, Dedicated tow mode standard appear on no other 2027 Telluride trim.
Rest of the lineup
Compare the EX X-Line with the other 2027 Telluride trims.
This trim in figures
The 2027 Telluride EX X-Line: specifications and equipment.
The figures below are the 2025 model year's for the EX X-Line.
Kelley Blue Book lists the 2025 Kia Telluride EX X-Line at a $47,900 base price, with 3.8-liter V6 (GDI) making 291 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque, automatic, 8-spd transmission with AWD drive.
It is 196.9 in long, 114.2 in wheelbase, 4,378 lb curb weight, and seats 7.
Capability figures listed for it: 87 cubic feet of cargo space, a 5,000 lb tow rating.
EPA ratings for this row: 20 mpg combined, 18 city, 23 highway.
It rides on P245/50R20 tires and carries a 5-year, 60,000-mile basic warranty.
Compared with the SX, the EX X-Line adds heated steering wheel as standard equipment.
Equipment the SX lists as standard that the EX X-Line does not: fog lights, integrated garage door opener, premium radio, surround view camera.
Model-year lineup
Every 2027 Telluride row Kelley Blue Book lists.
Kelley Blue Book lists 10 2027 Kia Telluride rows, priced from $40,735 to $58,335, and 20 to 22 combined mpg.
| Trim | Base price | Engine | Horsepower | Drive | Combined mpg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX | $40,735 | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | n/a | FWD | 22 |
| S | $43,635 | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | n/a | AWD | 20 |
| EX | $45,335 | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | n/a | AWD | 20 |
| X-Line EX | $48,835 | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | n/a | AWD | 20 |
| SX | $50,335 | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | n/a | FWD | 22 |
| X-Line SX | $53,335 | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | n/a | AWD | 20 |
| X-Pro SX | $55,235 | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | n/a | AWD | 20 |
| SX-Prestige | $55,435 | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | n/a | AWD | 20 |
| X-Line SX-Prestige | $56,435 | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | n/a | AWD | 20 |
| X-Pro SX-Prestige | $58,335 | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | n/a | AWD | 20 |
Generation history, the NHTSA safety record and background on the Kia Telluride are on the Kia Telluride model page.
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