{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"2027 Kia Telluride EX AWD","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/2027-kia-telluride-ex-awd","audioUrl":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkingcarsmp3/2605CRO_Talking_Cars_Episode_506.mp3?dest-id=212382","description":"The 2027 Kia Telluride gets a major redesign, but is it enough to keep this three-row SUV among the best in its class? On this week's episode, we discuss the Telluride's powertrain, styling, comfort, and biggest competitor. We also answer audience questions about navigation systems, satellite radio, and why manufacturers are charging for certain telematics software.   SHOW NOTES: 0:00 Intro 0:36 What's New on the 2027 Kia Telluride 02:29 What we love about the 2027 Kia Telluride 10:57 What we dislike about the Telluride 20:17 Ride Quality, Handling & Driving Dynamics 29:12 Safety Tech & Features Overview 33:20 Competitors, Buying Advice & Final Thoughts 36:06 Audience Question: Navigation, SiriusXM & App Subscriptions   LINKS: Overview: 2027 Kia Telluride:  https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/kia/telluride/2027/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT Test Results: 2026 Hyundai Palisade:  https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hyundai/palisade/2026/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT 2026 Toyota Highlander:  https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/toyota/highlander/2026/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander:  https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/toyota/grand-highlander/2026/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT Best & Worst Infotainment Systems:  https://www.consumerreports.org/infotainment-systems/screen-stars-in-car-infotainment-systems/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT"},"annotations":[{"startTime":17.8,"endTime":33.0,"type":"car","title":"2027 Kia Telluride EX AWD","url":"/cars/kia/telluride","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/37/2019_Kia_Telluride_EX_V6_front_4.14.19.jpg","quote":"mostly on our first impressions of the all-new redesigned 2027 Kia Telluride. And these impressions are going to be based on the the test vehicle that we purchased for our program. And that's an EX all-wheel drive with a out-the-door price of $48,080.","canonicalId":"car:kia:telluride","priority":0.95,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The 2027 Kia Telluride EX AWD is a midsize three-row SUV that’s getting a full redesign for the 2027 model year. In this episode, the hosts focus on a specific test configuration: the EX trim with all-wheel drive (AWD) and an out-the-door price of $48,080.","simplifiedExplanation":"This is the 2027 Kia Telluride in the EX trim, with all-wheel drive. 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If two cars share a platform, they’re built with similar underlying structure and parts."}},{"startTime":80.3,"endTime":90.0,"type":"term","title":"turbocharged four cylinder","url":"/glossary/turbocharged-four-cylinder","quote":"Powertrain-wise, there is some, they're switching it up. So the 291 horsepower 3.8 liter V6 is gone. Now it's a, Ryan's crying. Now there's a 2.5 liter turbocharged four cylinder with 274 horsepower with an 8-speed automatic.","canonicalId":"term:turbocharged-four-cylinder","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A turbocharged four-cylinder engine uses a turbocharger to force more air into the cylinders, allowing a smaller engine to make strong power. Compared with a naturally aspirated engine, turbocharging can improve torque and efficiency, especially at lower RPMs.","simplifiedExplanation":"A turbocharged four-cylinder is a smaller engine that uses a turbo to push extra air in. 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The point here is that voice control can be faster than tapping around."}},{"startTime":2711.7,"endTime":2787.9,"type":"term","title":"Apple Maps","url":"/glossary/apple-maps","quote":"I will hook that up. The maps work nicer... And then you can use Apple Maps. You can use Google Maps and it's just...","canonicalId":"term:apple-maps","priority":0.25,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Apple Maps is Apple’s navigation app, and when used with Apple CarPlay it can display turn-by-turn directions on the car’s infotainment screen. The hosts mention it as working “nicer” and being easier to use during drives."}},{"startTime":2793.24,"endTime":2798.7,"type":"term","title":"Waze","url":"/glossary/waze","quote":"Waze. I'm a big Waze user. And just so simple and it's going through the center screen.","canonicalId":"term:waze","priority":0.22,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Waze is a navigation app that uses live traffic and user-reported information to suggest routes. The host likes that it can be shown through the car’s center screen for turn-by-turn guidance.","simplifiedExplanation":"Waze is a GPS/navigation app that helps you find routes using real-time traffic info. The host says it works well because it shows up on the car’s main screen."}},{"startTime":2816.0,"endTime":2824.0,"type":"brand","title":"BMW","url":"/glossary/bmw","quote":"Yeah, I mean, I always think about how BMW tried to make people pay for the heated seats when their seats already came equipped with that. People rioted and then it went away.","canonicalId":"brand:bmw","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.92,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"BMW is mentioned in the context of selling features like heated seats as paid add-ons rather than including them with the vehicle. The host references a backlash where customers protested, and the practice was later dropped.","simplifiedExplanation":"The host is talking about BMW charging extra to turn on features that the car already had. People got upset and complained enough that BMW stopped doing it."}},{"startTime":2818.4,"endTime":2824.0,"type":"term","title":"heated seats","url":"/glossary/heated-seats","quote":"Yeah, I mean, I always think about how BMW tried to make people pay for the heated seats when their seats already came equipped with that.","canonicalId":"term:heated-seats","priority":0.25,"confidence":0.86,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Heated seats are seats with built-in electric heating elements that warm the driver and passenger. In modern cars, some brands may offer them as an activation or subscription feature instead of enabling them immediately.","simplifiedExplanation":"Heated seats are seats with a built-in heater so your seat warms up. Some cars can require extra payment to turn that feature on."}},{"startTime":2839.0,"endTime":2877.8,"type":"concept","title":"connected-car feature trials","url":"/glossary/connected-car-feature-trials","quote":"Some of the trials are short and they're like a month or three months. Once that time expires, you're like, well, what do I do now? I have to pay for it.","canonicalId":"concept:connected-car-feature-trials","priority":0.3,"confidence":0.74,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Connected-car features are functions delivered through the car’s internet/app ecosystem (like remote access or in-app controls). The host describes how automakers may offer these as time-limited trials, then require payment after the trial ends."}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"Consumer Reports","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/2027-kia-telluride-ex-awd/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}]}