Is the Kia Telluride Still the Best 3-Row SUV in Massachusetts?
The Kia Telluride has built a strong reputation in the three-row SUV space, and the question keeps coming up: is it still the best choice for Massachusetts shoppers? With the 2027 Kia Telluride redesign and the addition of a Telluride Hybrid, the conversation gets even more interesting. The truth is that "best" depends on what you value, but the Telluride continues to check a lot of boxes that matter for real families.
What Telluride continues to do well
- Three-row usability with family-friendly space
- A lineup of trims that covers comfort and capability
- Strong tech and safety feature availability
- New powertrain choice with the first-ever Telluride hybrid
Why the 2027 redesign matters
Kia is positioning the 2027 Telluride as refreshed, refined, and more capable, with an improved X-Pro trim for buyers who want more rugged readiness. That is meaningful because three-row SUVs often get used for everything: commuting, sports, road trips, and unpredictable weather. You can see Kia's official Telluride preview at The all-new 2027 Telluride.
Hybrid option changes the value equation
The Telluride Hybrid is important because it offers a new way to balance size and fuel use. Kia has stated a Kia-estimated mpg figure for the hybrid in its announcement. Whether that estimate matches final EPA labels will depend on testing, but it signals Kia is aiming for real efficiency improvement. The announcement is here: Kia Media press release.
How to decide if it is the best for you
- Decide if you want gas or hybrid based on your weekly miles and trip length.
- Pick the trim that matches how you actually drive, not just how you want it to look.
- Check third-row comfort with your real passengers.
- Compare warranty coverage and safety ratings across your shortlist.
Where Telluride usually wins, and where to double-check
Telluride shoppers often like the balance of size and comfort, but you should still check the details that matter to your household. Look at third-row access, the way the second row slides, and how cargo space works with the third row up. Also compare driver assistance behavior in a test drive, because systems can feel very different from brand to brand.
If you are cross-shopping, make a short list and compare these basics:
- Third-row comfort for real passengers, not just a quick sit
- Ease of installing car seats in the second row
- Visibility and mirror coverage
- How the SUV behaves in rain and highway crosswinds
Helpful sources for objective comparison
If you want safety data, use independent testing sources like IIHS ratings and government crash ratings at NHTSA ratings. These resources help you compare models using consistent methods.
So, is the Telluride still the best? For many shoppers, it can be, because it balances space, features, and now powertrain choice. It aint perfect, and no SUV is. But the 2027 update makes the case more better than before for buyers who want a three-row that feels modern and useful.
