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Where is the 2027 Kia Telluride made?

The 2027 Kia Telluride versions reported to NHTSA (Telluride Hybrid) are assembled in the USA.

2027 Kia Telluride
AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE LABELING ACT DATA
PARTS CONTENT INFORMATION
FOR VEHICLES IN THIS CARLINE
U.S./Canadian parts content45%
Major source of foreign partsSouth Korea 40%
Final assembly pointUSA
Engine originSouth Korea
Transmission originMexico
Parts content does not include final assembly, distribution or other non-parts costs. Source: Kia Motors report to NHTSA for model year 2027. Listing dated June 8, 2026.

Built in the USA.

Every 2027 Kia Telluride reported to NHTSA was assembled in the United States. If you bought one new with a loan taken out after December 31, 2024, its interest can qualify for the deduction.

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Questions about the 2027 Kia Telluride

Is the 2027 Kia Telluride made in the USA?

Yes. Every 2027 Kia Telluride version reported to NHTSA has its final assembly in the United States.

Does the 2027 Kia Telluride qualify for the car loan interest deduction?

It can. It meets the US final assembly test. The interest qualifies if you bought it new, with a loan taken out after December 31, 2024, mainly for personal use. You can deduct up to $10,000 a year from 2025 to 2028, phased out above $100,000 of income ($200,000 for joint filers).

How much of the 2027 Kia Telluride is made in the US and Canada?

US and Canadian parts make up 45% of its value, according to the manufacturer's labeling report to NHTSA. The largest foreign source of parts is South Korea, at 40%.

Where are the 2027 Kia Telluride's engine and transmission made?

The engine or motor comes from South Korea. The transmission comes from Mexico.

Other model years

YearAssembled inUS and Canadian partsDeduction
2025 TellurideUSA60%Built in USA

Where this information comes from

Assembly countries and parts content come from the 2027 American Automobile Labeling Act report that Kia Motors filed with NHTSA (listing dated June 8, 2026). Plant details for an individual vehicle come from NHTSA's VIN decoder. Manufacturers can change plants during a model year, so confirm with your VIN or window sticker.

All Kia models and the car loan interest deduction rules