2026 MAZDA CX-90 vs Kia Telluride
The 2026 Mazda CX-90 and Kia Telluride both deliver the space and versatility expected from a three-row SUV, but they take noticeably different approaches to performance and capability. The Mazda CX-90 separates itself with stronger available output, standard rear-biased all-wheel drive, and a plug-in hybrid option the Kia Telluride does not offer. At Med Center Mazda, we’ll show you where those advantages make a difference.
More Power and More Options
The Kia Telluride gives you one powertrain: a 3.8-liter V6 producing 291 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. The 2026 Mazda CX-90 offers an available 3.3-liter turbocharged inline-six with up to 340 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque, giving Mazda a 49-horsepower and 107-lb-ft advantage at maximum output. Mazda also offers a 323-horsepower plug-in hybrid with 369 lb-ft of torque. The Kia Telluride has no plug-in alternative, so this new Mazda SUV gives you a genuine choice between high-output inline-six performance and an electrified powertrain.
Standard i-ACTIV AWD®
Front-wheel drive is standard on the Kia Telluride, with AWD available. Every 2026 Mazda CX-90 instead starts with rear-biased i-ACTIV AWD®, making all-wheel traction part of the vehicle’s basic architecture rather than an optional addition. The differences continue underneath. The Mazda CX-90 uses a double-wishbone front suspension and Kinematic Posture Control®, which applies light braking to the inside rear wheel when cornering to help suppress body lift. Mazda Intelligent Drive Select (Mi-Drive™) can further adjust vehicle behavior for different conditions. Together, these systems give Mazda a more performance-oriented foundation than the Kia Telluride.
Technology Tailored to the Driver
Both SUVs offer large displays and premium cabin amenities, but the 2026 Mazda CX-90 goes further with technology that can adapt the vehicle specifically to its driver. The available Mazda Driver Personalization System can recognize a registered driver and automatically restore saved vehicle settings. Available Nappa leather, ventilated second-row seating, and a Bose® 12-speaker audio system round out a cabin designed to feel genuinely upscale rather than simply well equipped.
Choose the 2026 MAZDA CX-90 in Pelham, AL
More powertrain choice, standard i-Activ AWD®, and driver-focused engineering give the Mazda CX-90 meaningful advantages over the Kia Telluride. Visit our Mazda dealership in Pelham, AL, to experience those differences from behind the wheel. Mazda financing options are available when you are ready to make your choice.