The 2026 Hyundai Palisade secretly serves as a preview of the 20267 Kia Telluride that we’re all waiting for.
You aren’t alone if you’re excited to finally see the 2027 Kia Telluride. The redesigned SUV debuts on November 20, 2025. But drivers will have to wait until sometime in 2026 to get behind the wheel. Until then, you can use the 2026 Hyundai Palisade to figure out what to expect.
The 2026 Hyundai Palisade previews the 2027 Kia Telluride
Did you know that the Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride are more than just cousins? These three row SUVs are best friends that share a lot of components.
That’s why the recently redesigned Hyundai Palisade serves as a preview for the next-generation Kia Telluride. The previous Palisade and current Telluride have the same platform, engine, transmission, and tech.
So, when the new Telluride arrives, it will probably have a lot in common with the current Palisade that launched for 2026. Plus, teasers of the 2027 Telluride show interesting similarities.
According to Kelley Blue Book, both SUVs have a more upright, boxy, and rugged design. Both look like they have upgrades for off-roading and adventuring. Plus, they both have vertical headlights, vertical taillights, roof rails, and aggressive tires.
The new Telluride will probably have the same engines as the new Hyundai Palisade. The standard 3.5-liter V6 engine provides 287 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque.
Then the turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder hybrid engine is paired with two electric motors and a battery to generate 329 hp and 339 lb-ft of torque.
Similar tech features may include a 12.3-inch touchscreen, a cabin intercom system, a hands-free liftgate, ventilated seats, a 360-degree camera system, and tons of safety upgrades.
Plus, the Palisade XRT could show what to expect with the Telluride X-Pro. It features a suspension lift, all-terrain tires, an electronic limited-slip differential, standard AWD, extra driving modes, and recovery hooks.
