Kia Motors
America’s (KMA) largest vehicle ever – the Telluride – has been awarded 2020
SUV of the Year by MotorTrend. With its comfortable and functional interior,
the Telluride stood out as a well-rounded product that meets the needs of
today’s modern family, while its terrific value solidified it as a winner in
the SUV segment.
“The Telluride has been an undeniable success since its launch earlier
this year, with an impressive number of consumers rediscovering Kia in the
highly competitive SUV segment and more than 45,000 units sold to-date,” said
Michael Cole, president, Kia Motors America. “Earning MotorTrend’s coveted SUV
of the Year award is an honor and a historic moment for the brand, serving to
further reinforce Kia’s transformation to a world-class automaker.”
Designed in California and assembled in Georgia, the 2020 Telluride’s
bold and boxy shape and sophisticated exterior accents convey a spirit of
adventure and possibility. That sentiment is strengthened by its engineering,
delivering an enjoyable and confidence-inspiring driving experience. The
mid-size SUV offers impressive interior luxury and an upscale cabin,
complemented by an array of advanced technology and safety systems
featuring standard Blind Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist Rear, Lane Following
Assist, Rear Occupant Alert, Safe Exit Assist, Forward Collision Assist and
available Highway Drive Assist, Driver Talk, multi-Bluetooth Connectivity and
more.
“This year’s MotorTrend SUV of the Year competition was one of the most
competitive we’ve ever had, which makes Kia Telluride’s win all the more
significant,” said MotorTrend Editor-in-Chief Edward Loh. “Telluride absolutely
nails our awards criteria – it’s gorgeous, spacious, technology-laden, and
offers a great ride for an astonishingly fair price. Congratulations to Kia and
the Telluride team.”
With a more than 20-year history, the MotorTrend SUV of the Year award is one
of the most sought-after honors by global automotive manufacturers. SUV of the
Year judges are comprised of MotorTrend staff as well as two guest judges,
Johan de Nysschen, former head of Audi of America, Infiniti Motor Co., and
Cadillac division and Tom Gale, former head of Chrysler design. Vehicles are
evaluated against six key criteria: safety, efficiency, value, advancement in
design, engineering excellence and performance of intended function to
determine the finalists and ultimately, the winners.
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