Kia Telluride LX, S, EX & More Trims

The LX is the entry trim. On redesigned models, it has front-wheel drive, eight seats, a turbo gas engine, a 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, tri-zone climate control, and the core safety features.

On redesigned models, the S adds second-row captain’s chairs, heated front seats, a hands-free power liftgate, a sunroof, and 20-inch wheels. The LX keeps an eight-seat bench, while the S favors seven-seat comfort.

On newer models, the EX moves toward comfort with synthetic-leather seating, ventilated front seats, and an eight-way power front passenger seat with lumbar support. The S focuses on simpler family conveniences such as heated front seats and captain’s chairs.

On redesigned models, the SX adds a dual 12.3-inch screen layout, a 14-speaker premium audio system, surround-view and blind-spot cameras, upgraded highway driving assistance, driver-seat memory, and a dual sunroof.

X-Line identifies the rugged-looking branch of the lineup. Since its introduction with the 2023 refresh, it has generally paired darker exterior details and raised roof rails with standard AWD and added terrain or towing hardware. Exact equipment varies by year.

X-Pro is the more capability-focused theme. First-generation versions emphasize extra clearance, stronger towing equipment, and a cargo-area power outlet. Redesigned X-Pro models add trail hardware such as an electronic limited-slip differential and a ground-view camera.

On redesigned models, the regular EX is the comfort-focused eight-seat version. X-Line EX adds standard AWD, captain’s chairs, a heated steering wheel, leather seating, self-leveling rear suspension, towing hardware, raised roof rails, and darker exterior trim.

Pick X-Line SX for premium cabin technology, standard AWD, and tougher-looking styling. Pick X-Pro SX for rougher roads; on redesigned models it adds an electronic limited-slip differential, a ground-view camera, an off-road display, and 9.1 inches of ground clearance.

On newer models, SX-Prestige adds luxury-focused equipment such as a head-up display, digital key, digital rearview mirror, a power-adjustable steering wheel with memory, and heated and ventilated second-row seats. The redesigned version also has standard AWD.

On redesigned models, X-Line SX-Prestige combines the top cabin features with darker trim and raised roof rails. X-Pro SX-Prestige keeps the high-end comfort but adds more serious trail equipment, including an electronic limited-slip differential, ground-view camera, added clearance, and front recovery hooks.

Trim and year matter. In the redesigned lineup, the LX and regular EX are clear eight-passenger choices because they use a second-row bench. Many S, X-Line, and X-Pro versions use captain’s chairs and seat seven instead.

The S is the practical step up on redesigned models. It adds captain’s chairs, heated front seats, a hands-free power liftgate, and a sunroof without moving into the EX and SX technology packages. Choose LX instead if eight seats matter more.

The regular SX is the straightforward choice on redesigned models. It has the dual-screen dashboard, premium audio, surround-view and blind-spot cameras, upgraded highway driving assistance, and a dual sunroof without an X-Line or X-Pro theme.

The EX X-Pro joined the first-generation lineup for 2025 as a lower rung for X-Pro capability. It combines standard AWD, Tow Mode, self-leveling rear suspension, extra clearance, a 5,500-pound towing limit, a cargo-area power outlet, and seven-seat captain’s chairs.

Not exactly. The reversed order reflects different eras: refreshed first-generation models use names such as SX X-Line, while the redesigned lineup uses X-Line SX. Both combine SX equipment with the X-Line theme, but features changed between generations, so compare within the same model year.