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The 2027 Kia Telluride handles most of the car seat years, but the third-row booster is a real weak point at C. It does not fit three car seats across, in the standard captain's chairs Cars.com tested. Cars.com's grades: A for the second-row LATCH, the infant seat, the rear-facing convertible, the second-row forward-facing convertible, the second-row booster and the third-row LATCH; B for the third-row entry and the third-row forward-facing convertible; C for the third-row booster.
Fit grades from Cars.com's Car Seat Check, conducted by Cars.com editors, including a certified car seat technician.
Car seats we carry, and what to check in the Kia Telluride
Below is a short list from the seats we carry, one stage at a time. We have not tested them in a Kia Telluride. After the list is what Cars.com's findings say to check in this vehicle before you buy.
Infant seats
Convertible seats
Booster
What to check in your Kia Telluride
- Which second row you have. Cars.com tested the Kia Telluride with second-row captain's chairs, so its three-across answer covers that configuration only. Three-across shoppers should see which cars fit three car seats.
- Booster buckles. Cars.com graded the third-row booster C and noted buckles a child may find hard to work alone. Let your child practice the buckle where they will sit.
- Third-row head restraints. Cars.com found the third row's fixed head restraints held its convertible and high-back booster off the seatback; in the second row it removed the restraint so each sat flush. Check the seat sits flush at the position you plan to use.
Widths, where shown: manufacturer spec, widest point. Prices update automatically from our store.
To narrow it further, the car seat finder works from your child and your plans, and the compare tool sets any two seats side by side.
The grades at a glance
| Test | Grade |
|---|---|
| LATCH, second row | A |
| Infant seat | A |
| Rear-facing convertible | A |
| Forward-facing convertible, second row | A |
| Booster, second row | A |
| LATCH, third row | A |
| Third-row entry | B |
| Booster, third row | C |
| Forward-facing convertible, third row | B |
Where the anchors are
Lower anchors. Second row: two sets, exposed for easy access, an upgrade from the previous generation's buried lower anchors. Third row: two sets, all well marked and exposed.
Top tether anchors. Two on the second-row seatbacks, easy to find and use. Three in the third row, also well marked.
Installing an infant seat
Easy to install with plenty of legroom for the 5-foot-6-inch front passenger.
Installing a convertible
The rear-facing convertible was straightforward to install at the Level 2 recline angle, with plenty of front passenger legroom.
Second row earns an A, once Cars.com removed the head restraint to seat it flush. The third row is a B: the fixed head restraint pushed the convertible off the seatback, when it should sit flush against it.
Check your vehicle manual before removing or adjusting a head restraint: not every restraint is designed to come out. Your car seat manual says what the seat needs from the vehicle seat behind it.
Boosters and the buckle-yourself years
Cars.com graded the second-row booster A, with buckles on stable stalks that should be easy for kids to grasp and use independently. The third row drops to a C, with floppy buckles that will likely be tough for kids to grasp and use, and a very narrow middle seat whose seatbelt comes down from the ceiling, blocking the driver's view.
The third row
Access is easy thanks to a one-button fold-and-slide on the second-row chairs, though the resulting opening is small.
Three car seats across
No, not in the standard captain's chairs Cars.com tested. Our three-across guide covers which vehicles do, and the narrowest seat combinations by published width.
Strollers we carry
These are strollers we carry, with their folded dimensions so you can check them against your own load floor.
| Stroller | Folded (L x W x H) | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Cross Reef 2 Multi-Terrain Modular Stroller | 19.0" x 23.5" x 29.0" | from $1,199.99 |
| Nuna SWIV Stroller | 14.5" x 21.0" x 30.5" | $1,000.00 |
| Maxi-Cosi Fame Modular Stroller | 30.93" x 24.51" x 15.76" | $999.99 |
| Nuna TRVL DUBL Stroller | 19.75" x 30.5" x 27.7" | $950.00 |
| Romer Tura Stroller | 38.5" x 18.5" x 22.25" | $849.99 |
| Veer Switch&Roll Stroller | 15.0" x 25.5" x 36.0" (with seat) | $949.00 |
| Nuna MIXX Next Stroller | 27.5" x 23.6" x 19.0" | $900.00 |
| UPPAbaby Cruz V3 Stroller | 17.0" x 22.5" x 32.4" (with seat attached) | $899.99 |
Folded dimensions: manufacturer spec. Prices update automatically from our store.
Compare every stroller side by side.
Kia Telluride car seat questions
Does the 2027 Kia Telluride fit three car seats across?
No. The 2027 Kia Telluride does not fit three car seats across, in the standard captain's chairs Cars.com tested, according to Cars.com's Car Seat Check.
Where are the LATCH anchors in the 2027 Kia Telluride?
Second row: two sets, exposed for easy access, an upgrade from the previous generation's buried lower anchors. Third row: two sets, all well marked and exposed.
Will a rear-facing car seat fit in the 2027 Kia Telluride without moving the front seat forward?
The rear-facing convertible was straightforward to install at the Level 2 recline angle, with plenty of front passenger legroom.
Can kids buckle themselves in the 2027 Kia Telluride?
Cars.com graded the second-row booster A, with buckles on stable stalks that should be easy for kids to grasp and use independently. The third row drops to a C, with floppy buckles that will likely be tough for kids to grasp and use, and a very narrow middle seat whose seatbelt comes down from the ceiling, blocking the driver's view.
What is the narrowest car seat to shortlist for the 2027 Kia Telluride?
Of the seats we carry, the Romer Juni Infant Car Seat with Versa Base is the narrowest by published width, at 16.9 inches.
More car seat help: Car Seat Safety Guide · All buying guides · Car seat finder · Compare car seats · How long to stay rear-facing · LATCH versus the seat belt · Booster readiness · NHTSA's Car Seats and Booster Seats page
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