2027 Kia Telluride X-Line SX

Quick Answer: 2027 Kia Telluride X-Line SX

The X-Line SX merges the two ideas below it: all the SX's technology — dual 12.3-inch displays, Meridian 14-speaker audio, dual sunroof, the full camera suite — carried on the X-Line's tougher chassis with standard AWD, terrain modes, self-leveling rear suspension, and 21-inch wheels. It lists at $51,790 MSRP plus $1,545 destination; the hybrid version, at $54,490, is the least expensive electrified X-Line in the range. For Manahawkin Kia buyers who kept asking "can I have the SX with all-wheel drive?" — this is Kia's official answer.

One build, both halves of the brochure

Most trim ladders make you choose between the tech story and the capability story. This is the rung where the 2027 Telluride stops asking. From the SX side: the panoramic twin screens, the Meridian system a family road trip deserves, Highway Driving Assist 2.0 with lane-change assist, Surround View and Blind-Spot View monitors, the 10-way memory driver's seat, mood lighting. From the X-Line side: torque to all four wheels through selectable Snow, Mud, and Sand modes, a rear axle that levels itself under load, bridge-type roof rails rated for real crossbar duty, and the blacked-out X-Line face on 21-inch alloys.

The sum is arguably the most complete family build in the lineup — capable of a February nor'easter run and an August trip down the island with the cargo box on top, while the third row watches the scenery under the fixed rear sunroof pane.

Gas or hybrid, by the numbers

The gas X-Line SX runs Kia's 274-hp turbo with AWD economy of 18 city / 24 highway and a 5,000-pound tow rating when equipped. The hybrid raises output to 329 hp, lifts economy to an EPA-estimated 31 combined, and trims towing to 4,500 pounds. The $2,700 walk between them is the same one covered in the EX guide; at this trim's annual-mileage profile — these tend to be the family's primary long-hauler — the hybrid recovers its premium faster than at any other rung.

Frequently asked questions

What does the X-Line SX cost?

$51,790 MSRP gas or $54,490 hybrid, plus $1,545 destination, New Jersey's 6.625% sales tax, and the one-time 0.4% surcharge above $45,000 — itemized in the pricing guide, with current specials applied at the desk.

What do I give up versus the SX Prestige?

The Prestige tier adds the heated/ventilated second row, head-up display, digital key, suede headliner, and the power steering column — comfort and convenience, not capability. The X-Line SX actually out-equips the standard SX Prestige on suspension and traction; the X-Line SX Prestige is the build that has both.

Is this the same as the old SX X-Line package?

Structurally no — for 2027, X-Line is a standalone trim with its own suspension tune, wheels, and equipment set rather than an appearance option on the SX. The pricing reflects a hardware step, not a styling fee.

How does it handle sand and boat ramps?

Sand mode adjusts throttle, shifting, and torque split for soft surfaces, and the self-leveling rear keeps the tail up with a trailer on the ball. For dedicated off-pavement hardware — a locking-effect E-LSD, all-terrain tires, more clearance — that's the X-Pro's department.

Where can I drive one?

Manahawkin Kia's new inventory lists X-Line SX units in both powertrains; the Route 72 location makes an easy loop for testing highway assist and bay-road bumps in one drive.

The bottom line

If the spreadsheet battle is between the SX's cabin and the X-Line EX's hardware, the X-Line SX ends it by winning both columns — for about the price of the options you'd have wished onto either one. This is the no-compromise middle of the 2027 range.

MSRP figures exclude the $1,545 destination charge plus taxes, title, licensing, and dealer charges; the dealer sets the actual selling price. Fuel-economy figures are EPA estimates. Towing capacities require proper equipment. Equipment and availability can change with configuration and production timing — confirm current specs with Manahawkin Kia.

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