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Kia Models That Won the 2025 Car and Driver Editors’ Choice Awards Every year, the Car and Driver Editors’ Choice Awards highlight the best vehicles across different categories, helping car buyers find top-performing models. For 2025, seven Kia models secured their place on this prestigious list, proving the brand’s dedication to innovation, quality, and performance. If you're looking for a new Kia, visit Concord Kia in Concord, CA, to explore these award-winning models, or schedule a test drive today. Have Questions? Call Us 925-682-7100 View Our New Kia Inventory A Standout Lineup of Award-Winning Kia Models Car and Driver’s editorial team evaluated nearly 500 vehicles, testing, rating, and ranking them across 45 market segments. The winning models met the highest standards in value, performance, and driving experience. This year, the Kia K5, EV6, Niro Hybrid, EV9, Carnival, Carnival Hybrid, and Telluride. Kia K5 This stylish midsize sedan delivers a fun drive with turbocharged engine options, advanced safety tech, and an upscale cabin. It’s an excellent alternative to traditional family sedans. Kia EV6 As a sleek all-electric crossover, the EV6 combines long-range capabilities with ultra-fast charging and a bold, futuristic design. Kia Niro Hybrid A fuel-efficient hybrid SUV, the Niro Hybrid provides a comfortable ride, excellent fuel economy, and a spacious interior packed with modern features. Kia EV9 Kia’s first three-row electric SUV impresses with its powerful performance, high-tech cabin, and family-friendly design. It redefines what an EV can offer. Kia Carnival This multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) offers SUV-inspired styling, ample cargo space, and top-tier technology, making it a perfect choice for families. Kia Carnival Hybrid This model brings hybrid efficiency to the Carnival lineup, ensuring lower fuel costs while maintaining the same spacious, comfortable experience. Kia Telluride A six-time winner in Car and Driver’s 10 Best Trucks and SUVs list, the Telluride continues to dominate with its rugged design, strong V6 engine, and luxurious features. Get Online Pre-Approval for Financing a New Kia Concord, CA Why do These Models Deserve Recognition? Each Kia vehicle on the list delivers a well-rounded driving experience, blending style, comfort, and advanced technology. Whether you're looking for an eco-friendly hybrid, a high-performance electric SUV, or a family-friendly vehicle, Kia offers a model that fits your needs. Explore These Award-Winning Models at Concord Kia Interested in getting behind the wheel of one of these top-rated Kia models? Visit Concord Kia in Concord, CA, to learn more about their features, availability, and test drive options. Our team will help you find the perfect Kia that matches your lifestyle. Sell or Trade an Old Car for a New Kia at Concord Kia Find Your Kia

Which 2020 Kia models are IIHS Top Safety Picks? While we often may enjoy the various bells and whistles and other creature comforts inside our vehicles, there is nothing more important than the vehicle keeping its occupants safe. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) puts vehicles available to consumers, including Kia models, to the test to see if they will hold up to their strict standards. Which 2020 Kia models are IIHS Top Safety Picks? They would be the Telluride, Sorento, Sportage, Soul, Stinger, and Forte when each is equipped with optional front crash prevention and specific headlights. Read ahead for more details! more What does it take to earn a Top Safety Pick rating from the IIHS? The IIHS puts all vehicles through six crashworthiness evaluations, looking at vehicles for their responses to the following crash tests: small overlap front—driver side; small overlap front—passenger side; moderate overlap front; side; roof strength; head restraints and seats. In order to receive the Top Safety Pick honor, vehicles must receive a rating of “Good” in each test, which is the highest rating possible. They must also receive a rating of “Acceptable” or “Good” for the headlights and an "Advanced" or "Superior" rating when it comes to vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-pedestrian front crash prevention. 2020 Kia Telluride 2020 Kia Sorento 2020 Kia Sportage 2020 Kia Soul 2020 Kia Stinger 2020 Kia Forte 2020 Kia Telluride 2020 Kia Soul This recognition for these six models “reaffirms Kia’s continued effort to strive for safety improvement and advancement in every model we produce,” Michael Cole, president of Kia Motors America, said in a press release about the honors. Indeed, Kia has seen a more vigorous approach to safety these days, with such available Kia Drive Wise features as Smart Cruise Control, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Blind-Spot Collision Warning, Lane Keeping Assist, and Rear View Monitor with Parking Guidance helping to keep drivers and passengers safe in their new Kia models. If you are in the Concord area and want to see these IIHS Top Safety Picks in person, contact us today! The 2020 Kia Telluride has been awarded for its interior!

2020 Kia Telluride standard interior features The Kia Telluride has stormed onto the SUV scene and has shaken things up, all at once pushing forward the idea of what an SUV can be and reminding us what an SUV should be. With three rows of seating and ample cargo space, the Telluride is an ideal fit for adventurous spirits and large families alike. While it is nice to look at on the outside, you’ll be spending most of your time inside this beautiful beast, so we wanted to go over the 2020 Kia Telluride standard interior features, especially now that this interior has earned recognition from Autotrader! more Edmunds rated the Kia Telluride as a 2020 Top SUV! 2020 Autotrader 10 Best Car Interiors Under $50,000 The latest recognition (the Telluride just keeps raking in awards) comes from Autotrader, a reputable source for vehicle information for consumers. The organization rated this as a Best Car Interior Under $50,000, which further demonstrates how the Telluride really pushes things to the edge of the luxury line without quite stepping over, providing drivers and passengers with an impressive experience. Base interior features in the Telluride The 2020 Kia Telluride is offered in four trims: LX, S, EX, and SX. Even with the base LX model, you’ll have a lot to enjoy inside the Telluride. You’ll have room for eight passengers, a dual level cargo floor, SOFINO leatherette seat trim, reclining third-row seats with 60/40 split-folding capabilities, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, height-adjustable front seat-belt anchors, front seatback hooks, dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors, a day/night interior rearview mirror, five USB charger ports, a USB input jack, Smart Key with Push-Button Start and Immobilizer, rear passenger air conditioning controls, Bluetooth® Wireless Technology, Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, an eight-inch touchscreen display, and more. That is just a taste of what the Telluride can provide, and at the very base of the lineup no less! If you are in the Concord area and want to see the Telluride for yourself, contact us today!