The Kia Telluride, introduced in 2019 as a 2020 model, is Kia's largest U.S.-manufactured vehicle, offering three-row seating and a focus on practicality and performance.
Since its debut, the Telluride has consistently been powered by a 3.8L V6 engine producing 291 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.
Available in both front-wheel drive (FWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD), it delivers reliable performance for a mid-size SUV.
The Telluride shares its platform and powertrain with the Hyundai Palisade, emphasizing its robust engineering.
Scroll down to see the horsepower and torque data below.
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2025 Kia Telluride Horsepower
The Kia Telluride is equipped with a 3.8L V6 engine producing 291 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque, consistent across all configurations.
It features an 8-speed automatic transmission and is available with all-wheel drive (AWD) or front-wheel drive (FWD) drivetrain options.
2025 Kia Telluride Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| EX Crossover |
3.8L | 6 Cyl. | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| EX Crossover |
3.8L | 6 Cyl. | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| EX X-Line Crossover |
3.8L | 6 Cyl. | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| EX X-Pro Crossover |
3.8L | 6 Cyl. | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| LX Crossover |
3.8L | 6 Cyl. | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| S Crossover |
3.8L | 6 Cyl. | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
2025 Kia Telluride Horsepower And Torque Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| S Crossover |
3.8L | 6 Cyl. | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| SX Crossover |
3.8L | 6 Cyl. | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| SX Crossover |
3.8L | 6 Cyl. | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| SX-Prestige Crossover |
3.8L | 6 Cyl. | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| SX-Prestige X-Line Crossover |
3.8L | 6 Cyl. | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| SX-Prestige X-Pro Crossover |
3.8L | 6 Cyl. | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
2025 Kia Telluride Horsepower And Torque Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| SX X-Line Crossover |
3.8L | 6 Cyl. | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
2024 Kia Telluride2024 Kia Telluride Horsepower
The 2024 Kia Telluride is equipped with a 3.8L V6 engine producing 291 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque, consistent across all configurations.
It features an 8-speed automatic transmission and is available in both all-wheel drive (AWD) and front-wheel drive (FWD) configurations.
2024 Kia Telluride Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| EX Crossover |
3.8L | 6 Cyl. | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| EX Crossover |
3.8L | 6 Cyl. | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| EX X-Line Crossover |
3.8L | 6 Cyl. | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| LX Crossover |
3.8L | 6 Cyl. | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| LX Crossover |
3.8L | 6 Cyl. | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| S Crossover |
3.8L | 6 Cyl. | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
2024 Kia Telluride Horsepower And Torque Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| S Crossover |
3.8L | 6 Cyl. | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| SX Crossover |
3.8L | 6 Cyl. | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| SX Crossover |
3.8L | 6 Cyl. | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| SX Prestige Crossover |
3.8L | 6 Cyl. | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| SX Prestige X-Line Crossover |
3.8L | 6 Cyl. | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| SX Prestige X-Pro Crossover |
3.8L | 6 Cyl. | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
2024 Kia Telluride Horsepower And Torque Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| SX X-Line Crossover |
3.8L | 6 Cyl. | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| SX X-Pro Crossover |
3.8L | 6 Cyl. | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
2023 Kia Telluride Horsepower
The 2023 Kia Telluride is equipped with a 3.8L V6 engine, producing a consistent output of 291 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque across all configurations.
It features an 8-speed automatic transmission and is available with all-wheel drive (AWD) or front-wheel drive (FWD) drivetrain options.
2023 Kia Telluride Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| EX Crossover |
3.8L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| EX Crossover |
3.8L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| EX XLine Crossover |
3.8L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| LX Crossover |
3.8L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| LX Crossover |
3.8L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| S Crossover |
3.8L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
2023 Kia Telluride Horsepower And Torque Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| S Crossover |
3.8L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| SX Crossover |
3.8L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| SX Crossover |
3.8L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| SX XLine Crossover |
3.8L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| SX XPro Crossover |
3.8L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| SXP Crossover |
3.8L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
2023 Kia Telluride Horsepower And Torque Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| SXP XLine Crossover |
3.8L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| SXP XPro Crossover |
3.8L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| SX Prestige Crossover |
3.8L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| SX Prestige X-Line Crossover |
3.8L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| SX Prestige X-Pro Crossover |
3.8L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
2022 Kia Telluride Horsepower
The Kia Telluride is equipped with a 3.8L V6 engine producing 291 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque, consistent across configurations.
It is available with both all-wheel drive (AWD) and front-wheel drive (FWD) options, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.
2022 Kia Telluride Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| EX Crossover |
3.8L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| EX Crossover |
3.8L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| LX Crossover |
3.8L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| LX Crossover |
3.8L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| S Crossover |
3.8L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| S Crossover |
3.8L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
2022 Kia Telluride Horsepower And Torque Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| SX Crossover |
3.8L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| SX Crossover |
3.8L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
2021 Kia Telluride Horsepower
The Kia Telluride is equipped with a 3.8L V6 engine producing 291 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque, consistent across configurations.
It offers both 2WD and AWD drivetrain options, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.
2021 Kia Telluride Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| EX SUV |
3.8L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| EX SUV |
3.8L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| LX SUV |
3.8L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| LX SUV |
3.8L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| S SUV |
3.8L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| S SUV |
3.8L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
2021 Kia Telluride Horsepower And Torque Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| SX SUV |
3.8L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| SX SUV |
3.8L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
2020 Kia Telluride Horsepower
The Kia Telluride is equipped with a 3.8L V6 engine producing 291 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque, consistent across all configurations.
It offers drivetrain options including 2WD, AWD, and FWD, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.
2020 Kia Telluride Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| EX |
3.8L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| EX |
3.8L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| LX |
3.8L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| LX |
3.8L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| S |
3.8L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| S |
3.8L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
2020 Kia Telluride Horsepower And Torque Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| SX |
3.8L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| SX |
3.8L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| EX SUV |
3.8L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| EX SUV |
3.8L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| LX SUV |
3.8L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| LX SUV |
3.8L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
2020 Kia Telluride Horsepower And Torque Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| S SUV |
3.8L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| S SUV |
3.8L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| SX SUV |
3.8L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| SX SUV |
3.8L | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
262 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
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