The Short Version
- Six three-row Kias offer AWD: Telluride, Telluride Hybrid, Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Plug-In Hybrid and EV9.
- Most room: the Telluride, with seven or eight seats and 5,000 lbs of towing. The Telluride EX with AWD is the only AWD Kia that seats eight.
- Best fuel economy: Sorento Hybrid AWD (34 mpg) and Telluride Hybrid AWD (31 mpg), or the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid at 74 MPGe.
- The Carnival minivan has three rows but is front-wheel drive only.
Three-Row AWD Kias Compared
| Model | Seats | AWD | Starting MSRP* | AWD Fuel Economy | Max Towing | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Telluride | 7 (captain's chairs) or 8 (bench on LX and EX) | Optional on S and EX; standard on X-Line, X-Pro and SX Prestige trims | $39,190 X-Line EX AWD $47,290 |
20 mpg (X-Pro 19) | 5,000 lbs | View inventory |
| 2027 Telluride Hybrid | 7 (captain's chairs) | Optional on EX; standard on X-Line SX and SX Prestige trims | $46,490 | 31 mpg | 4,500 lbs | View inventory |
| 2027 Sorento | 6 (captain's chairs) or 7 | Optional on S and EX; standard on X-Line and X-Pro trims | $32,590 X-Line EX AWD $42,990 |
25 mpg (S); 23 mpg (turbo) | 4,500 lbs (X-Pro SX Prestige) | View inventory |
| 2027 Sorento Hybrid | 6 or 7 | Optional on EX; standard on X-Line trims | $39,090 | 34 mpg | 2,000 lbs | View inventory |
| 2027 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid | 3 rows | Standard | $48,290 | 74 MPGe; 31 mi electric | 2,000 lbs | View inventory |
| 2026 EV9 | 6 (captain's chairs) or 7 | Standard on Wind, Land and GT-Line | $54,900 Wind AWD $63,900 |
82 to 84 MPGe; up to 283 mi | 5,000 lbs (Land, GT-Line) | View inventory |
*Starting MSRP on kia.com as of October 2026 for the lowest-priced trim, excluding destination, tax, title, fees and options. Where AWD is an option, it costs extra (on the Seltos LX, S and EX it adds $1,700). Emich Kia's prices may differ; see inventory for current pricing. Towing requires a properly equipped trailer with brakes.
Which Three-Row AWD Kia Fits You?
Biggest family or road trips: Telluride
The roomiest third row in the lineup, seven or eight seats and 5,000 lbs of towing on every trim. Telluride vs. Palisade · Telluride vs. Pilot
Best mpg with seven seats: Telluride Hybrid
Seven seats, captain's chairs on every trim and 31 mpg with AWD. Telluride gas vs. hybrid
Smaller and lower priced: Sorento
Easier to park, with a third row sized for kids. The Sorento Hybrid gets 34 mpg with AWD. Sorento vs. Highlander · Sorento vs. Santa Fe
Electric: EV9
Three rows, AWD on Wind and up, and 5,000 lbs of towing on the Land and GT-Line. EV9 vs. other electric SUVs
Three-Row Shopping at Emich Kia
The Telluride Hybrid is our most-stocked model, and we keep Telluride, Sorento and EV9 three-row SUVs in stock too.
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Three-Row AWD Kias: FAQ
Which Kia SUVs have three rows and AWD?
Six: the 2027 Telluride, Telluride Hybrid, Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Plug-In Hybrid and the 2026 EV9. The Carnival minivan also has three rows but is front-wheel drive only.
Is the Kia Telluride a three-row SUV?
Yes. Every 2027 Telluride has three rows. The LX and EX seat eight with a second-row bench, and the other trims seat seven with second-row captain's chairs. Every Telluride Hybrid seats seven.
Is the Kia Sorento a three-row SUV?
Yes. The 2027 Sorento seats six with second-row captain's chairs or seven with a bench. Its third row is smaller than the Telluride's and works best for kids and shorter trips.
Which three-row Kia gets the best gas mileage?
The 2027 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid is rated 74 MPGe with 31 miles of electric range. Among regular hybrids, the Sorento Hybrid AWD is rated 34 mpg combined and the Telluride Hybrid AWD 31 mpg.
Which Kia seats eight with AWD?
The 2027 Telluride EX with optional AWD. It is the only AWD Kia with an eight-passenger second-row bench.
Does the Kia Carnival have AWD?
No. The 2027 Carnival and Carnival Hybrid are front-wheel drive only. They seat seven or eight and offer the most cargo and passenger room, so they are worth a look if you don't need AWD.
How much does a three-row AWD Kia cost?
The Sorento S starts at $35,490 MSRP before the AWD option, and the Sorento X-Line EX has AWD standard at $42,990. The Telluride S starts at $42,090 before AWD, the Telluride X-Line EX has AWD standard at $47,290, and the EV9 Wind AWD is $63,900.
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