Seven Kia Models Win 2025 Car and Driver Editors’ Choice Awards

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!

How does Edmunds rate the 2020 Kia Telluride? We have said plenty about the fantastic Kia Telluride on our site, and for good reason! The Kia Telluride has been proving itself over and over again with drivers and experts alike, and that includes the reliable folks over at Edmunds. The Kia Telluride has just been given a 2020 Edmunds Top Rated Award, being named a Top Rated SUV. What did they do to come to that conclusion? How does Edmunds rate the 2020 Kia Telluride in such a way? Let’s dig deeper into the specific reasons the Kia Telluride was given such an honor. more How well does the Kia Telluride drive in the snow? The Telluride feels like a luxury SUV The 2020 Kia Telluride is a sleek and stylish SUV that offers much in the way of capability and versatility, but that’s not all that stood out to the people over at Edmunds. “It looks and feels like a luxury SUV without the high price tag,” Alistair Weaver, editor-in-chief at Edmunds, said in a press release. The Telluride impressed the Edmunds staff with its rugged looks on the outside and modern, comfortable interior that offers top-tier features that are more often found on expensive luxury models. Indeed, Kia developed the Telluride with exquisite attention to detail and the desire to throw everything in it that made sense to help ensure the SUV’s quality and appeal to drivers. It’s an ideal fit for families and adventurous spirits alike. The 2020 Edmunds Top Rated Awards aim to recognize the best overall vehicles of the year after an extensive testing and rating process. The fact that the Telluride earned this praise from such a well-established and credible organization is truly an honor. If you’re in the Concord area and want to see the Telluride for yourself, contact us and let’s get you behind the wheel today!