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Kia Telluride Ground Clearance
On the Telluride, the X-Pro trims are the ones that sit higher. This guide uses the 2027 Telluride and Telluride Hybrid specifications on kia.com, read November 3, 2026, for ground clearance by trim, drive, size, wheels and tires. Other model years can differ.
7.4 in.most 2027 Telluride trims
9.1 in.X-Pro SX and X-Pro SX Prestige
7.4 in.every Telluride Hybrid trim
71.5 in.X-Pro height with roof rails
What is the Kia Telluride ground clearance?
Kia lists 7.4 inches of ground clearance for the 2027 Telluride LX, S, EX, X-Line EX, SX, X-Line SX, SX Prestige and X-Line SX Prestige, and 9.1 inches for the X-Pro SX and X-Pro SX Prestige. Every 2027 Telluride Hybrid trim is listed at 7.4 inches.
2027 Telluride ground clearance by trim
| 2027 Telluride trim | Drive | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|
| LX | FWD | 7.4 in. |
| S | FWD or AWD | 7.4 in. |
| EX | FWD or AWD | 7.4 in. |
| X-Line EX | AWD | 7.4 in. |
| SX | FWD | 7.4 in. |
| X-Line SX | AWD | 7.4 in. |
| X-Pro SX | AWD | 9.1 in. |
| SX Prestige | AWD | 7.4 in. |
| X-Line SX Prestige | AWD | 7.4 in. |
| X-Pro SX Prestige | AWD | 9.1 in. |
From the Ground Clearance, All-Wheel Drive (AWD) w/ Terrain Mode and Layout rows of the 2027 Telluride specifications on kia.com, read November 3, 2026, with all ten trims shown. Every gas trim uses the turbocharged 2.5-liter 4-cylinder Kia rates at 274 hp.
Kia lists the X-Pro trims with an Electronic Limited Slip Differential (E-LSD) and all-terrain tires as well as the extra clearance. You can also see the Telluride at Michigan City Kia.
Telluride Hybrid ground clearance
| 2027 Telluride Hybrid trim | Drive | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|
| EX | FWD or AWD | 7.4 in. |
| SX | FWD | 7.4 in. |
| X-Line SX | AWD | 7.4 in. |
| SX Prestige | AWD | 7.4 in. |
| X-Line SX Prestige | AWD | 7.4 in. |
From the Ground Clearance, All-Wheel Drive (AWD) w/ Terrain Mode and Layout rows of the 2027 Telluride Hybrid specifications on kia.com, read November 3, 2026, with all five trims shown.
The Telluride Hybrid pairs a turbocharged 2.5-liter 4-cylinder with a full parallel hybrid system Kia rates at 329 hp. See the Telluride Hybrid at Michigan City Kia.
Telluride exterior size
| 2027 Telluride | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Length | 199.2 in. |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in. |
| Width | 78.3 in. |
| Height, without roof rails | 69.5 in. (LX) |
| Height, with roof rails | 69.9 in. (S, EX, SX, SX Prestige); 70.5 in. (X-Line trims); 71.5 in. (X-Pro trims) |
From the Exterior Dimensions rows of the 2027 Telluride specifications on kia.com, read November 3, 2026. Kia lists the same length, wheelbase and width for the Telluride Hybrid, which is 69.9 inches tall with roof rails (70.5 inches on the X-Line trims).
Telluride wheels and tires
| 2027 Telluride trim | Wheels | Tires |
|---|---|---|
| LX | 18-inch alloy, black finish | 235/65R18 |
| S, EX, SX, SX Prestige | 20-inch alloy | 255/50R20 |
| X-Line EX, X-Line SX, X-Line SX Prestige | 21-inch X-Line, gloss black finish | 265/45R21 |
| X-Pro SX, X-Pro SX Prestige | 18-inch X-Pro, gloss black finish | 255/60R18 all-terrain |
From the Wheels and Tire Size rows of the 2027 Telluride specifications on kia.com, read November 3, 2026. The 20-inch wheel finish varies by trim.
For trailer ratings, see our Telluride towing guide, and for how far a tank goes, the Telluride fuel tank size guide.
Michigan City Kia service hours
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. |
| Saturday | 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. |
From the service department hours in Michigan City Kia's website structured data, November 3, 2026. No Sunday service hours are listed. Holiday hours can differ.
Kia Telluride ground clearance questions
What is the ground clearance of a Kia Telluride?
Kia lists 7.4 inches of ground clearance for the 2027 Telluride on every trim except the X-Pro SX and X-Pro SX Prestige, which are listed at 9.1 inches. All five 2027 Telluride Hybrid trims are listed at 7.4 inches.
Which Telluride has the most ground clearance?
The 2027 Telluride X-Pro SX and X-Pro SX Prestige, at 9.1 inches. Kia lists both with all-wheel drive with Terrain Mode, an Electronic Limited Slip Differential (E-LSD), 18-inch X-Pro wheels and 255/60R18 all-terrain tires.
Does AWD change the Telluride ground clearance?
Not on Kia's spec sheet. For 2027, Kia lists one ground clearance figure per Telluride trim, 7.4 inches whether the trim is front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive; only the X-Pro trims differ, at 9.1 inches.
Which Telluride trims have AWD?
For the 2027 Telluride, Kia lists all-wheel drive with Terrain Mode as standard on the X-Line EX, X-Line SX, X-Pro SX, SX Prestige, X-Line SX Prestige and X-Pro SX Prestige, and available on the S and EX; the LX and SX are front-wheel drive. On the 2027 Telluride Hybrid it is standard on the X-Line SX, SX Prestige and X-Line SX Prestige, available on the EX, and the SX is front-wheel drive.
Is the Telluride X-Pro taller?
Yes. Kia lists the 2027 Telluride X-Pro trims at 71.5 inches tall with roof rails, compared with 70.5 inches for the X-Line trims and 69.9 inches for the S, EX, SX and SX Prestige. The LX, without roof rails, is 69.5 inches.
Questions about a Telluride?
Visit Michigan City Kia at 710 E. US Hwy 20 in Michigan City, IN. Our sales team can help you compare Telluride trims, including the X-Pro models, and our service team can help keep your Telluride maintained.
Sources
Ground clearance, drive, engines, exterior dimensions, wheels and tires are from the 2027 Telluride and Telluride Hybrid specifications on kia.com, read November 3, 2026. Other model years can differ. Address and hours are from Michigan City Kia's own website. Image: Kia America.
- 2027 Telluride specifications, all ten trims (LX, S, EX, X-Line EX, SX, X-Line SX, X-Pro SX, SX Prestige, X-Line SX Prestige, X-Pro SX Prestige): ground clearance, layout, all-wheel drive with Terrain Mode, E-LSD, engine, exterior dimensions, wheels and tires, Kia America, read November 3, 2026
- 2027 Telluride Hybrid specifications, all five trims (EX, SX, X-Line SX, SX Prestige, X-Line SX Prestige): ground clearance, layout, all-wheel drive, horsepower, height, Kia America, read November 3, 2026
- 2027 Telluride model page: hero image, Kia America, read November 3, 2026
- Address, map coordinates, logo and service department hours (structured data), Michigan City Kia, November 3, 2026
- Schedule service page, Michigan City Kia, November 3, 2026
- Kia service center at Michigan City Kia, Michigan City Kia, November 3, 2026
