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2027 Telluride Goes Turbo Four, Price Climbs Past $40K—Kia's Math Doesn't Add Up
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by Brad Anderson· via Carscoops · Jan 9, 2026

2027 Telluride Goes Turbo Four, Price Climbs Past $40K—Kia's Math Doesn't Add Up

"Downsizing the engine while upsizing the price tag is corporate speak for 'we found a way to make margin stick.' The turbo four buys you bragging rights about efficiency numbers—not performance."

— Revvly Take

Kia's swapping the V6 for a turbocharged four-cylinder in the redesigned 2027 Telluride, promising efficiency gains while base prices jump north of $40K with destination. More trims, new styling, same old question: who asked for less displacement and more money.

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Brad Anderson

Carscoops · Jan 9

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