Best three-row SUV for Lubbock families: the Kia Telluride
Lubbock families weighing three rows usually ask one question: which three-row SUV seats everyone, tows the trailer and fits the garage? For a household that fills all three rows, the answer is the Kia Telluride.
The Telluride Hybrid covers long highway miles, the Carnival covers big crews, and Group 1 Kia Hub City sells every one of them.
Keep reading below, then schedule a test drive in Lubbock. Bringing your own numbers to the lot settles this faster than any spec sheet.
The Kia Telluride is the three-row SUV most Lubbock families should buy
For a Lubbock household that fills three rows and tows a modest trailer, the Telluride answers the question outright. The 2027 Telluride EX seats eight, tows 5,000 lbs and starts at $43,790 before Lubbock County fees. Families with short commutes, wet roads and busy weekends get a vehicle sized for all three. At 6006 19th Street, we offer Kia leases, new Kia financing and online service scheduling.
A Lubbock family of seven or eight gets a real third row in the Telluride
The Telluride gives a Lubbock family a real third row, with 32.1 in of legroom back there. The EX seats eight, and Kia’s published 2027 figures give the second row 43.0 in of legroom. A household that fills the seats most weeks is the Telluride’s buyer.
At 32.1 in, the back row suits kids and teenagers on a school run or a ball-game carpool. Bring the tallest person who will ride back there and let them sit through a trip across town before you decide.
Cargo matters as much as seats. Kia lists 89.3 cu ft behind the first row, 48.7 behind the second and 22.3 behind the third. The second-row figure is the one for strollers, cleats, coolers and tournament bags with every seat in use. A Telluride used mostly for short Lubbock trips and filled on weekends gets that space where it counts.
Which Kia three-row fits school runs, carpools and big crews?
A crew that outgrows eight seats looks at the Carnival MPV and Carnival MPV Hybrid, both of which we sell. For a school run or carpool of eight or fewer, the Telluride already covers it. The EX and LX seat eight, and the S, SX and X-Line trims seat seven.
The 2026 Sorento is the other three-row Kia we sell. Its LX seats seven and its SX seats six, with 29.6 in of third-row legroom against the Telluride’s 32.1 in. Behind its third row the Sorento holds 12.6 cu ft, against the Telluride’s 22.3 cu ft. Measure the seats you fill most weeks against those numbers, and the right Kia follows.
Does the Telluride Hybrid save fuel on Lubbock highway miles?
If your family drives long highway miles, the Telluride Hybrid is the model to price against the gas Telluride. Group 1 Kia Hub City sells both at 6006 19th Street.
Ask for the fuel-economy numbers on each model before you sign. Let the highway miles your family drives each week decide how much the hybrid’s price is worth.
How does Lubbock hail change where a Telluride should be parked and insured?
According to NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database (2021 to 2025), Lubbock County recorded 45 hail events from 2021 through 2025, rising from 4 in 2021 to 22 in 2025. That record is why covered parking comes first for a three-row SUV. The Telluride measures 199.2 in long and 78.3 in wide, so measure the garage or carport against those figures before you buy.
Covered parking is the best protection against hail. In Lubbock, where you park matters as much as what you buy.
If you have a garage, measure it first and park inside. If you rely on a carport, check that its roof covers the whole vehicle. Call your insurer before you buy and ask what your comprehensive deductible is for hail damage. Get an insurance quote on the exact trim you choose, so the monthly number does not surprise you after you sign.
The largest 2025 hailstone measured 2.50 inches across near Carlisle and Shallowater on June 5, according to NOAA’s Storm Events Database details file for 2025 (2025).
What can a Telluride tow for a Lubbock weekend trailer?
Yes. Kia rates the 2027 Telluride EX to tow 5,000 lbs, with 274 hp and 311 lb-ft of torque. A buyer weighs the loaded trailer against that rating, not its empty weight.
Weigh the trailer with its cargo, and add the people and gear in the cabin. A boat, a camper and a utility trailer all weigh different amounts once loaded. Know the number before you hitch up, and buy the trim that carries the rating you need.
A Telluride runs from $39,190 before Lubbock County fees
The 2027 Telluride LX starts at $39,190 and the EX at $43,790, before registration fees. Under the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles’ fee chart effective January 1, 2026, Lubbock County adds $10.00 in local fees at registration.
Sales tax comes on top of the price. According to the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (2026), Texas motor vehicle sales tax is 6.25 percent of the sales price, minus any trade-in allowance. The highest-priced 2027 Telluride listed, the X-Pro SX Prestige, starts at $56,790.
Group 1 Kia Hub City covers trade, finance, and service for a Lubbock Telluride
A Telluride purchase is more than the vehicle. It is the loan or lease you sign and the service you return for over the years. We offer Kia leases, new Kia financing and pre-owned car loans. Our payment calculator takes a trade-in offer amount, and the Sell Your Vehicle tool gives a price from a license plate, a VIN, or a make and model.
After the sale, service can be scheduled online, in person or by phone. Services we list include oil changes, tire service, battery service and brake repair.
One customer’s visit describes the sale from start to finish. In a June 2026 google_maps review, Farrah M. wrote: “Our sales guy and our finance guy were amazing. they made the process very quick. I have never purchased a vehicle so fast in my life. They were very friendly and accommodating. I highly recommend.”
Group 1 Kia Hub City on 19th Street in west Lubbock
We sell new Kia vehicles and pre-owned cars, trucks and SUVs at 6006 19th Street, and we run service, parts and financing on site. We are part of Group 1 Automotive. Our customers rate us 4.5 stars across 2,127 Google reviews.
One customer described the staff in a few words. In a July 2026 Google review, Kaycee Russell wrote: “The staff is very nice and extremely helpful. Best experience with a dealership ever.”
At 19th Street we sell the Telluride, the Telluride Hybrid, the Carnival MPV, the Carnival MPV Hybrid, the Sorento and the Sorento Hybrid. Start with the seat count and trailer weight your household needs, and bring them to 19th Street.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Kia Telluride warranty?
Kia’s published warranty for the 2027 Telluride is 5-year/60,000-mile basic coverage, 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain coverage and 5-year/100,000-mile corrosion coverage. Roadside assistance runs 5-year/60,000-mile.
Which Telluride trim should a Lubbock family start with?
Start with the LX if price matters most. It starts at $39,190, seats eight and carries a 5,000 lb towing rating. The EX starts at $43,790 with the same eight seats and towing rating.
How much power does the Telluride have for a loaded weekend?
Kia lists 274 hp and 311 lb-ft of torque for the 2027 Telluride trims, with a 5,000 lb towing rating on the EX and LX. Weigh the loaded trailer against that rating before you hitch up.
Does Group 1 Kia Hub City sell new and used Kia vehicles?
We sell new Kia models, including the Telluride, Telluride Hybrid, Sorento, Sorento Hybrid and Carnival MPV. We also sell pre-owned cars, trucks and SUVs at 6006 19th Street, and that used inventory includes vehicles from brands other than Kia.
How do you check that a Telluride fits a garage with car seats installed?
Measure the garage or carport against the Telluride’s 199.2 in length and 78.3 in width, then leave room to open the doors. Open the doors with the car seats installed, since the seats take up part of the space you need.
Where can a Lubbock family buy a Telluride at Group 1 Kia Hub City?
A Lubbock family that fills three rows can start with the Telluride, the Telluride Hybrid or the Carnival at Group 1 Kia Hub City, 6006 19th Street. Customers rate us 4.5 stars across 2,127 Google reviews.
We offer Kia leases, new Kia financing and pre-owned car loans, so a family can choose how it pays for the Telluride. One customer described the sales visit like this. In an August 2026 Google review, Antonio G. wrote: “Tommy was great to work with! I felt like he did everything he could to get us a great deal! Was very thorough in explaining options, and we never felt like he was pressuring us into something we weren’t looking for!”
Bring your seat count, your trailer weight and the models you want to compare. Start at 6006 19th Street with those three numbers.
Group 1 Kia Hub City puts the Telluride within reach of a Lubbock family that fills three rows and tows within 5,000 lbs. Bring your seat count and trailer weight, and start with the current Telluride inventory.
Group 1 Kia Hub City answers this question against the specific vehicle in front of you rather than the model in general. Value your trade and get pre-approved online, then see us at our Lubbock showroom, or call (844) 402-3025.
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