2026 Kia Telluride Dimensions Guide (USA Specs) – Kia did not offer a 2026 model-year Telluride in the U.S. market. Production skipped from the 2025 model (first-generation facelift) to the all-new second-generation 2027 Telluride, which began arriving at dealers in early 2026. The dimensions below reflect the redesigned vehicle available to U.S. buyers during 2026, based on official Kia U.S. specifications.
Exterior Dimensions of the Redesigned Kia Telluride
The second-generation Telluride is longer and rides on a stretched wheelbase compared with the prior generation, improving passenger and cargo room while retaining a midsize three-row SUV footprint suitable for most American garages and parking spots.
- Overall length: 199.2 inches
- Overall width: 78.3 inches (excluding mirrors)
- Wheelbase: 116.9 inches (up 2.7 inches from the previous generation)
- Height (without roof rails, LX): 69.5 inches
- Height (with roof rails): 69.9 inches (most trims), 70.5 inches (X-Line), or 71.5 inches (X-Pro)
- Ground clearance: 7.4 inches standard; up to 9.1 inches on X-Pro trims
- Track (front/rear): approximately 67.3–67.7 inches / 67.8–68.2 inches (varies slightly by trim and wheels)
These exterior measurements make the Telluride competitive with other popular three-row SUVs sold in the United States while offering improved approach and departure angles on off-road-oriented X-Pro models.
Interior Dimensions and Passenger Space
The longer wheelbase and revised packaging deliver useful gains in legroom and overall cabin volume for families.
Headroom (approximate, varies with sunroof configuration):
- First row: 41.2 inches (without sunroof) / ~40.0 inches (with sunroof)
- Second row: 40.4 inches (without) / 38.9–40.4 inches (with)
- Third row: 37.4 inches
Legroom:
- First row: 41.4 inches
- Second row: 41.4–43.0 inches (depending on seat position and configuration)
- Third row: 32.1 inches
Shoulder room:
- First row: 61.6 inches
- Second row: 60.0–61.2 inches
- Third row: 55.3 inches
Hip room:
- First row: ~58.3 inches
- Second row: ~56.5 inches
- Third row: ~44.5 inches
Seating capacity is 7 or 8 passengers depending on the second-row configuration (captain’s chairs or bench). Total interior volume is listed around 178–180 cubic feet.
Cargo Capacity
Cargo volume has increased behind the third row thanks to the longer body:
- Behind third row: 22.3 cubic feet
- Behind second row (third row folded): 48.7 cubic feet
- Maximum (second and third rows folded): 89.3 cubic feet
These figures provide practical everyday utility for U.S. families, groceries, sports gear, and road-trip luggage.
How the New Dimensions Compare to the Previous Generation?
The prior-generation (2020–2025) Telluride measured 196.9 inches long with a 114.2-inch wheelbase. The redesign adds 2.3 inches in overall length and 2.7 inches in wheelbase, translating into more second- and third-row space and greater cargo volume behind the third row (previously about 21 cubic feet). Height and width remain in a similar range, so garage fitment is largely unchanged for most owners.
Practical Considerations for U.S. Buyers
- Garage and parking: At just under 16 feet 7 inches long and under 6 feet 7 inches wide (body), the Telluride fits standard two-car garages and most residential parking spaces.
- Maneuverability: The 116.9-inch wheelbase improves ride quality and interior room without making the vehicle feel oversized in urban environments.
- Towing and capability: Dimensions support the vehicle’s rated towing capacity (typically up to 5,000 pounds when properly equipped).
- Trim variations: X-Line and X-Pro models sit slightly taller due to suspension and tire packages; confirm exact height if garage clearance is tight.
All figures are based on official Kia U.S. technical specifications for the redesigned Telluride and may vary slightly by exact trim, options (sunroof, roof rails, tires), or measurement standards. For the most precise data on a specific vehicle, consult the manufacturer’s site or a local Kia dealer.
This combination of increased length and wheelbase, refined height options, and expanded cargo space makes the current Telluride one of the more spacious midsize three-row SUVs available to American buyers.