What trims and configurations Kia offered for the 2024 Telluride

Kia sold the 2024 Telluride in five main trim levels: LX, S, EX, SX, and SX Prestige. Each step up adds standard features rather than requiring you to buy options separately, though most trims also let you add packages for technology, safety, or comfort features. The base LX comes with all-wheel drive as standard, a 3.8-liter V6 engine, and eight seats across three rows. Moving up the lineup adds leather, upgraded infotainment systems, panoramic sunroofs, and premium audio options.

Kia also offered two special editions in 2024: the X-Pro trim (positioned between S and EX) focused on all-terrain styling and capability, and the Nightfall Edition, which added dark exterior trim and unique wheel designs to higher trims. Both were available on select base trims and above, though availability varied by region and dealer inventory.

Key Takeaways

  • The 2024 Telluride came in five standard trims (LX, S, EX, SX, SX Prestige) plus two special editions (X-Pro and Nightfall), each with different standard features and price points.
  • All 2024 models used the same 3.8-liter V6 engine and came standard with all-wheel drive; there was no front-wheel-drive option or engine choice.
  • Feature packages for technology, safety, and comfort could be added to most trims, but some features were standard-only on higher trims.
  • The X-Pro trim emphasized rugged styling and off-road-ready features, while the Nightfall Edition was a cosmetic package available on multiple trim levels.

Engine and drivetrain options for 2024

Every 2024 Telluride came with a single engine: a 3.8-liter V6 producing 291 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque. Kia paired this engine with an eight-speed automatic transmission and standard all-wheel drive on all models. There was no front-wheel-drive variant, no turbocharged option, and no hybrid or electric powertrain for the 2024 model year.

The all-wheel-drive system on the base LX and S trims was a conventional setup designed for on-road traction and winter weather. The X-Pro trim added Terrain Mode, which adjusted throttle response, transmission shift points, and traction control for gravel, mud, and sand driving. Higher trims (EX and above) could add Dynamic Torque Vectoring, which sent more power to individual rear wheels during cornering for improved handling.

Interior seating and cargo configurations

The 2024 Telluride seated eight passengers across three rows as standard on LX and S trims. The middle row used a three-seat bench, and the third row folded flat to create 76.3 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second row. On EX and higher trims, Kia offered a second-row captain's chair configuration with two individual seats instead of a bench, reducing seating to seven passengers but adding a center console between the middle-row seats.

With all seats in place, cargo space behind the third row was 21.7 cubic feet. Folding the third row flat added 54.6 cubic feet, and folding both the second and third rows created the maximum 76.3 cubic feet. The power liftgate was standard on S and above, while the LX used a manual liftgate.

Technology and infotainment packages

The base LX came with a 10.25-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (both wired), Bluetooth, and a six-speaker audio system. The S trim added wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, while the EX introduced a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and upgraded eight-speaker Harman Kardon audio.

The SX and SX Prestige trims added a second 12.3-inch screen for rear-seat passengers, a 12-speaker Harman Kardon premium audio system, and wireless device charging. Navigation was available as an add-on package across most trims but came standard on the SX Prestige. The Nightfall Edition did not change infotainment; it only added exterior styling and wheel designs.

Safety features and driver-information systems

All 2024 Tellurides came standard with forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping information, and lane-departure warning. The S trim added blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert. The EX added adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability, which could maintain distance from the car ahead and come to a complete stop in traffic.

The SX and SX Prestige added surround-view camera (showing a 360-degree view around the vehicle), parking distance warning, and highway driving information, which combined adaptive cruise control with lane-centering to reduce driver workload on highways. A blind-spot camera (showing the blind spot on the instrument cluster when the turn signal was activated) was available as an add-on on EX and higher trims.

Exterior styling and wheel options by trim

The LX and S trims came with 18-inch wheels as standard. The EX moved to 19-inch wheels, while the SX and SX Prestige offered 20-inch wheels as standard. All trims allowed you to order different wheel designs and sizes within their range, though larger wheels reduced fuel economy slightly.

The X-Pro trim added all-terrain-style wheels, a roof rack, skid plates, and a more aggressive front grille. The Nightfall Edition added dark-tinted exterior trim, dark wheels, and a unique badging package to any trim it was offered on. Roof color options (body color or black) were available across all trims, and a panoramic sunroof was standard on EX and above.

Leather, upholstery, and interior trim materials

The LX and S trims came with cloth upholstery. The EX introduced leather seating surfaces on the front seats, with cloth on the second and third rows. The SX and SX Prestige came with full leather across all three rows. Heated front seats were standard on EX and above; ventilated front seats were standard on SX and SX Prestige.

Interior trim pieces (dashboard, door panels, steering wheel) used soft-touch materials on higher trims. The SX Prestige added wood-grain accents on the dashboard and door panels. Seat heating and cooling could not be added to lower trims as an option; they were trim-specific features.

Frequently Asked Questions

Could you get a 2024 Telluride with front-wheel drive?

No. All 2024 Tellurides came standard with all-wheel drive. Kia did not offer a front-wheel-drive version for the 2024 model year. If front-wheel drive was important to you, you would have needed to look at a different vehicle or consider a previous model year if inventory was still available.

What was the difference between the X-Pro and Nightfall Edition?

The X-Pro was a separate trim level focused on rugged capability, with terrain modes, skid plates, and all-terrain styling. The Nightfall Edition was a cosmetic package that added dark trim and wheels to existing trims. X-Pro emphasized function; Nightfall emphasized appearance.

Did the 2024 Telluride come with a hybrid or electric option?

No. The 2024 Telluride used only a 3.8-liter V6 engine. Kia did not offer a hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or fully electric Telluride for the 2024 model year. The EV9, Kia's electric three-row SUV, was available separately if you wanted an electric option.

Could you add captain's chairs to the base LX trim?

No. Captain's chairs in the second row were available only on EX and higher trims. The LX and S trims came with a three-seat bench in the middle row and could not be changed to captain's chairs as an option.

Was navigation standard on all 2024 Tellurides?

Navigation came standard only on the SX Prestige. On other trims, it was available as part of a technology package or add-on. Google Maps and Apple Maps through CarPlay and Android Auto provided navigation on all trims without the paid navigation system.