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Kia EV9 And Telluride Achieve Recognition In 2025 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards
Two Kia SUVs have once again been honoured with Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards. The Kia EV9 has been named the "Best 3-Row Electric Vehicle" for the second year running. Meanwhile, the Telluride SUV has secured the title of "Best Midsize SUV" for an impressive sixth consecutive year.
Steven Center, COO & EVP of Kia America, expressed pride in these achievements. He stated, "To have two of Kia’s most popular SUVs recognized multiple years in a row by Kelley Blue Book is a great honor and a tremendous validation for Kia’s world-class design, engineering and easy-to-use technology." These awards highlight Kia's commitment to quality and innovation.
The editors at Kelley Blue Book praised the EV9 for its appealing mix of price, power, and range. They also noted the extensive competition in the midsize SUV category where Telluride excelled. Brian Moody, executive editor at Kelley Blue Book, remarked on the Telluride's standout performance: "There are several great contenders in this class... But we couldn’t get away from the obvious and logical conclusion — the Kia Telluride is too good to be toppled."
Kelley Blue Book's Best Buy Awards are now in their 11th year. This comprehensive program identifies top models in vehicle segments that matter most to new-car buyers. The awards evolve with changing automotive trends and are based on thorough testing and data analysis.
The evaluation process includes expert testing of nearly every new model available in the U.S. It also involves analysing vehicle-related data such as pricing, transaction prices, 5-Year Cost to Own data (covering depreciation, insurance, maintenance, financing, fuel, fees and taxes), consumer reviews and ratings, and sales information.
Kia's Commitment to Quality
Kia America is headquartered in Irvine, California. It consistently ranks high in automotive quality surveys and was named one of TIME World's Most Sustainable Companies of 2024. As the "Official Automotive Partner" of the NBA and WNBA, Kia offers a diverse range of vehicles through over 775 U.S. dealers.
Several models like select trims of the 2025 all-electric EV9 three-row SUV are assembled in America using both U.S. and globally sourced parts. This commitment to local assembly underscores Kia's dedication to quality and sustainability.
The ongoing recognition from Kelley Blue Book affirms Kia's position as a leader in automotive excellence. Both the EV9 and Telluride continue to impress consumers and industry experts alike with their outstanding features and performance.
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