2027 Telluride EX

The family-car sweet spot, on purpose

Every generation of Telluride has had one trim that dealers order by the truckload because it matches how families actually spec a car, and for 2027 it's this one. The SynTex upholstery shrugs off sunscreen and juice boxes in a way cloth never will. Ventilated front seats earn their keep in August causeway traffic. The passenger seat finally gets power adjustment, the mirrors fold when the driveway is tight, and the built-in shades on the second-row windows settle the backseat-sun argument permanently.

And the bench is back. The EX and the LX are the only 2027 trims that seat eight; everything else in the range runs seven with captain's chairs. A household juggling carpool math should weigh that single fact more heavily than any screen or speaker count.

The hybrid decision starts here

The EX Hybrid costs $2,700 over the equivalent gas EX. In return: 329 hp instead of 274, 339 lb-ft, and EPA numbers of 32-35 mpg combined depending on configuration versus 20-22 for the gas turbo — plus a 637-mile estimated range on the FWD version. Towing dips from 5,000 to a still-useful 4,500 pounds. A family putting 15,000 Parkway-and-Route-9 miles a year on the odometer recovers that premium quickly at the pump, and the hybrid is quicker besides. The gas EX remains the pick for maximum towing and the lowest entry price into this equipment level.

Jodi C. describes the ownership loop that starts at this desk: "Manahawkin Kia is the best for both purchasing and servicing your car. Recently purchased a new Telluride and I love it... I have two kia dealers closer and will take the trip to Manahawkin Kia!" Driving past two other stores is the kind of endorsement advertising can't buy.

Frequently asked questions

What does the 2027 Telluride EX cost?

Gas: $43,790 FWD / $45,790 AWD. Hybrid: $46,490 FWD / $48,490 AWD. All plus $1,545 destination and New Jersey taxes — the pricing guide covers the out-the-door math and the $45,000 surcharge line some EX builds cross.

Does the EX seat seven or eight?

The gas EX seats eight with its standard second-row bench. The Hybrid is configured with seven-passenger seating — worth confirming on the specific unit if the eighth seat is non-negotiable.

Is the EX Hybrid worth $2,700 more?

At Jersey commuting mileage, usually yes: roughly 50% better combined economy, more power, and no plug to think about. Skip it only if you tow at the top of the rating or drive too few miles for fuel savings to matter.

What does the EX add over the S?

Synthetic-leather seating throughout, ventilated front seats, 4-way driver lumbar, an 8-way power passenger seat, power-folding mirrors, acoustic front glass, an auto-dimming mirror, rear shades — and the bench. The heated steering wheel is optional here and standard on X-Line trims.

Can I see the gas and hybrid EX together?

That's the visit to make: current inventory at Manahawkin Kia typically covers both powertrains, and a back-to-back drive settles the question in twenty minutes.

The bottom line

The EX is where the 2027 Telluride's equipment, seating flexibility, and powertrain choices all intersect — the trim to measure every other trim against. Decide gas or hybrid first; the rest of the ladder is comfort from here up.