Who am I kidding? The new Kia Telluride isn’t one of the coolest cars at the Chicago auto show. However, as I walked the floor, shaking hands with industry friends and snapping photos for this list, I realized that everything I deemed cool was either really expensive, enthusiast-focused, or unobtainable. I failed to include something that appeals to families and people who enjoy large three-row SUVs, which, if you haven’t heard, is a lot. May I present to you the redesigned 2027 Kia Telluride, pictured here with a body wrap and overlandy accessories. Showgoers can actually sit in two other models nearby, and I think that’s worth doing. I’m also eager to see if the Telluride, which skipped the 2026 model year, can reclaim its spot on our annual 10Best list. At the very least, that makes it one of the six most anticipated cars at the 2026 Chicago auto show.
