Summary
Kia priced the 2027 Telluride Hybrid at $48,035 including a $1,545 destination charge, positioning it above entry gasoline trims and limiting availability to higher-spec configurations. The headline price gap is $7,300 versus the gasoline model’s base, but on like-for-like trims the hybrid’s upcharge is $2,700—shrinking to $700 when the gasoline Telluride is equipped with all-wheel drive to match the hybrid’s standard AWD. The report did not include fuel economy, performance figures, or a full trim breakdown.
Elsewhere, The Drive’s roundup highlights major safety recalls at Ford and Kia, uneven luxury market performance, a Bugatti one-off debut, and leadership changes at Audi and a reported departure at Tesla’s Cybercab program.
Pricing details
- MSRP: $48,035 (includes $1,545 destination).
- Hybrid trims skip the two lowest gasoline trims.
- Premiums:
- $7,300 vs base gasoline Telluride (reflects trim availability differences).
- $2,700 vs comparable trim (hybrid includes standard AWD).
- $700 vs gasoline model when both are equipped with AWD.
Implications
- Equipment packaging heavily shapes perceived hybrid cost.
- Standard AWD moves the hybrid upmarket relative to base gasoline trims.
- Final value depends on yet-to-be-detailed fuel economy, performance, and feature content.
Safety recalls highlighted
- Ford: 4,380,609 vehicles recalled for a defect that could prevent trailer brakes from engaging; affected models/years not specified.
- Kia: 85,488 vehicles recalled for a seat back frame issue that may not properly restrain occupants; models/production periods not specified.
- Owner notification timelines and remedy details not included in the brief.
Other industry notes
- Maserati sales fell 58% over two years, to 11,127 cars in 2025.
- Bugatti unveiled a one-off W16 Mistral “La Perle Rare”; no pricing or technical details provided.
- Audi named Vito Paladino president and head of Audi North America effective April 1, 2026.
- Tesla: Cybercab program manager Victor Nechita reportedly departed just before the first Cybercab rolled off the line; no further program details.
What it means for shoppers
- Expect the Telluride Hybrid to target mid- to upper-level trims with standard AWD.
- For a true price comparison, match trims and AWD between hybrid and gasoline models.
- Watch for official fuel economy, performance specs, and detailed trim content to assess value.
- Owners potentially affected by recalls should await official notices with VINs and remedy steps.
