It should be because, by the numbers, the EV9’s third row is very similar in size to the gas-equivalent Kia Telluride’s generously-sized third row (see the models compared).

It could be argued that the Kia Telluride is the Korean automaker’s franchise player. The three-row SUV has been one of Kia’s most popular vehicles, and it even earned a MotorTrend SUV of The ...

What It Is The Hyundai Palisade and the Kia Telluride are three-row, family-sized SUV offerings that share a set of mechanical components but wear distinct sheetmetal and target unique lifestyles ...

In the hotly contested three-row SUV segment, the Honda Pilot vs. Kia Telluride matchup is a battle of two favorites. Let's take a look at which does the three-row SUV best. 10Images 10Images Close ...

It would be unique in the three-row crossover segment. According to a report by the South Korean newspaper Maeil Business, the next Telluride could have a bold new Extended Range Electric Vehicle ...

Inside, Kia has six and seven seat configurations, and three seating options. The EV9 Light RWD (from $54,900) and Wind AWD ($63,900) hold the most people, with a second row bench that seats three.

Kia's Telluride is a formidable competitor in the midsized three-row SUV segment. It did so well in our testing that its road-test score is among the highest in its class, thanks to its refined ...

2025 Kia EV9: What’s New For its second model year, the EV9 electric three-row SUV is back with a few updated styling choices and changes to the options menu.

Related: What’s New for 2025? For 2025, the Telluride adds safety features, with second-row side-impact airbags and Kia’s Highway Driving Assist 1.5 standard across all trims.

2026 isn’t far away, so we expect to see the new Telluride in the metal sooner rather than later. For now, you can check out these prototypes by swiping or clicking through the full gallery below.

The Telluride, in particular, has proven particularly popular among our staff, earning 10Best awards for 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. Both the Hyundai and the Kia have been frequent ...