2026 Kia Telluride · Where the Lineup Starts
Telluride LX
Starting at $36,390 MSRP* · 8-Passenger Seating · Front-Wheel Drive
Sitting at the base of the final first-generation Telluride lineup, the LX still brings 18-inch alloys, room for eight, wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, tri-zone climate, and Kia’s Highway Driving Assist 1.5 — every bit of it standard, at the ladder’s lowest price.
$36,390MSRP — where the lineup begins
18"alloys included
8seats — bench 2nd row
FWDonly drivetrain offered
HDA 1.5standard driver assistance
291hp 3.8L V6 · 8-speed auto
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Telluride
Standard, Not Stripped
The LX may be the value leader on the ladder, but nothing here is a checkbox option — it’s all built in from the start.
Wheels & Seating
18" Alloys, Seats 8
A three-across second-row bench brings full eight-passenger capacity, riding on 18-inch alloys — the best people-per-dollar figure in the lineup.
Connectivity
Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto
Leave the cable at home — the LX’s touchscreen comes with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto built in.
Comfort
Tri-Zone Climate Control
Front and rear passengers each get their own temperature zone, so every seat stays comfortable whether you’re headed up US-49 or out toward the Pine Belt’s back roads.
Safety
Highway Driving Assist 1.5
Kia’s Highway Driving Assist 1.5 suite ships standard on the LX — it isn’t held back for the pricier trims.
LX Specs
It runs the very same proven V6 found across every 2026 Telluride, matched with the equipment that anchors the whole lineup.
Powertrain & Capability
Engine3.8L V6 — 291 hp / 262 lb-ft
Transmission8-Speed Automatic
DrivetrainFWD (only — no AWD option)
EPA MPG (FWD)20 / 26 / 22
Max TowingUp to 5,000 lb, properly equipped
Standard Equipment
Wheels18" Alloy
Seating8 — 3-Across 2nd Row Bench
InfotainmentWireless CarPlay & Android Auto
ClimateTri-Zone Automatic
Driver AssistHighway Driving Assist 1.5
LX or Step Up to S?
Just $3,000 stands between the two entry trims — here’s exactly what that gets you.
LX
MSRP*$36,390
DrivetrainFWD Only
Seating8 — Bench 2nd Row
LookStandard
S
MSRP*$39,390
DrivetrainFWD Standard, AWD +$2,000
Seating7 — Captain’s Chairs
LookSportier Styling
Choose LX If…
You’re looking for the lowest way into a new Telluride, full 8-passenger bench seating, and every core safety feature — without paying extra for AWD you might not use.
Choose S If…
You’d prefer sportier styling, captain’s chairs in the second row instead of a bench, and the choice to add AWD for $2,000.
Questions About the Telluride LX?
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LX FAQs
How Much Does the 2026 Telluride LX Cost?⌄
Pricing on the 2026 Kia Telluride LX opens at $36,390 MSRP, before the $1,545 destination charge — the lineup’s starting point. Check live LX inventory for today’s price with current offers applied.
What’s Included Standard on the LX?⌄
You get 18-inch alloy wheels, an eight-passenger layout with a three-across second-row bench, a touchscreen running wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, tri-zone climate control, and Kia’s Highway Driving Assist 1.5 suite — every bit of it standard, riding on front-wheel drive.
Is There Actually a True 2026 Kia Telluride LX?⌄
Kia skipped a standalone 2026 model-year update — instead, the automaker kept selling the outgoing first-generation Telluride, 3.8L V6 and all, through the 2026 season before launching an all-new second-generation model for 2027. The LX pricing here reflects Kia’s final published Telluride price sheet, which lines up with what’s actually on the lot at Dean McCrary Kia right now.
Where’s the Nearest Place to Buy a 2026 Telluride LX Near Hattiesburg?⌄
Dean McCrary Kia at 7124 US Hwy 98 sits right where Hattiesburg’s namesake highways converge — a short drive in from Petal, Oak Grove, Purvis, Sumrall, and the rest of Forrest and Lamar counties for the LX and the rest of the final first-generation Telluride lineup. Every new Telluride arrives with upfront pricing and factory warranty.
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*MSRP does not include the $1,545 destination and handling charge, taxes, title, license, or dealer fees. Kia did not issue separate 2026 model-year Telluride pricing; the figures above come from the last officially published first-generation price sheet. Pricing and offers are subject to change — confirm current pricing with the dealer.
Shopping a 2026 Kia Telluride LX Near Hattiesburg, MS
Parked right on US-98 in Hattiesburg, Dean McCrary Kia is a short drive for shoppers throughout Forrest, Lamar, Covington, and Perry counties — Petal, Oak Grove, Purvis, Columbia, Laurel, and beyond. From $36,390 MSRP, the LX combines the standard 291-hp 3.8L V6 and 8-speed automatic with 18-inch alloy wheels, eight-passenger seating, wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, tri-zone climate, and Highway Driving Assist 1.5 — all riding on front-wheel drive. Worth noting: rather than issuing a fresh 2026 redesign, Kia kept this final first-generation Telluride in production through the 2026 model year, with an all-new second-generation version arriving for 2027.