Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
This is the moment many have been waiting for: the 2027 KIA Telluride Hybrid 0-60 acceleration test. While filming from the passenger seat, I joined Kirk Kreifels behind the wheel to see exactly how the new electrified powertrain handles a hard launch in the mountains of Santa Barbara. You can feel the immediate delivery of torque from the hybrid system, which provides a much punchier off-the-line experience than the traditional V6. It manages to stay incredibly composed and quiet even under heavy throttle, proving that KIA didn't sacrifice any of the Telluride's signature refinement for this new efficiency-focused setup.
Seeing a 3-row family SUV move this effortlessly really changes the perspective on what a hybrid SUV can do. The transition between the electric motor and the combustion engine is seamless, giving you plenty of confidence for highway merging or passing on steep grades. If you’re looking for a vehicle that balances luxury, size, and modern performance for under $60,000, this 0-60 pull is a great indicator of what’s under the hood. Subscribe to Torque News for our full deep-dive review and more performance testing from the Santa Barbara launch event!
Kirk Kreifels youtube.com/@UCXPVB7s1TJTE0WjDpakGp5Q
Also see:
1. Kia Explains Why The V6 Is Gone for Good in the 2027 Telluride
torquenews.com/1/kia-explains-why-v6-gone-good-2027-telluride
2. Kia Told Us Which SUV Its Designers Benchmarked Most Heavily When Creating The 2nd-Gen 2027 Telluride's Exterior
torquenews.com/1/kia-told-us-which-suv-its-designers-benchmarked-most-heavily-when-creating-2nd-gen-2027
3. Kia Explains How Its Engineers Reasoned To Ensure Long-Term Reliability of Turbocharged Engine in the 2027 Telluride Compared With The Previous V6
torquenews.com/1/kia-explains-how-its-engineers-reasoned-ensure-long-term-reliability-turbocharged-engine-2027
This is Armen Hareyan from Torque News. Please follow us at twitter.com/torquenewsauto on Twitter and torquenews.com for daily automotive news. Also, follow us on Telegram at https://t.me/teslaev
This is the moment many have been waiting for: the 2027 KIA Telluride Hybrid 0-60 acceleration test. While filming from the passenger seat, I joined Kirk Kreifels behind the wheel to see exactly how the new electrified powertrain handles a hard launch in the mountains of Santa Barbara. You can feel the immediate delivery of torque from the hybrid system, which provides a much punchier off-the-line experience than the traditional V6. It manages to stay incredibly composed and quiet even under heavy throttle, proving that KIA didn't sacrifice any of the Telluride's signature refinement for this new efficiency-focused setup.
Seeing a 3-row family SUV move this effortlessly really changes the perspective on what a hybrid SUV can do. The transition between the electric motor and the combustion engine is seamless, giving you plenty of confidence for highway merging or passing on steep grades. If you’re looking for a vehicle that balances luxury, size, and modern performance for under $60,000, this 0-60 pull is a great indicator of what’s under the hood. Subscribe to Torque News for our full deep-dive review and more performance testing from the Santa Barbara launch event!
Kirk Kreifels youtube.com/@UCXPVB7s1TJTE0WjDpakGp5Q
Also see:
1. Kia Explains Why The V6 Is Gone for Good in the 2027 Telluride
torquenews.com/1/kia-explains-why-v6-gone-good-2027-telluride
2. Kia Told Us Which SUV Its Designers Benchmarked Most Heavily When Creating The 2nd-Gen 2027 Telluride's Exterior
torquenews.com/1/kia-told-us-which-suv-its-designers-benchmarked-most-heavily-when-creating-2nd-gen-2027
3. Kia Explains How Its Engineers Reasoned To Ensure Long-Term Reliability of Turbocharged Engine in the 2027 Telluride Compared With The Previous V6
torquenews.com/1/kia-explains-how-its-engineers-reasoned-ensure-long-term-reliability-turbocharged-engine-2027
This is Armen Hareyan from Torque News. Please follow us at twitter.com/torquenewsauto on Twitter and torquenews.com for daily automotive news. Also, follow us on Telegram at https://t.me/teslaev
