2027 KIA TELLURIDE AND 2026 K4 HATCHBACK EARN TWO WINS IN SECOND ANNUAL BUZZ AWARDS FROM CARBUZZ, HOTCARS AND TOPSPEED

• 2027 Telluride and Telluride HEV named winner of the Family category
• 2026 K4 Hatchback takes home the Budget award

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia earned two category wins in the Second Annual Buzz Awards from the editorial teams at CarBuzz, HotCars and TopSpeed. The 2027 Kia Telluride (turbocharged and turbo-hybrid) was named the winner of the Family category, and the 2026 Kia K4 Hatchback earned the top honors for the Budget award. Kia is the only brand to receive two awards in this year's Buzz Awards.

"Earning two awards across different categories reflects Kia's commitment to developing vehicles that meet a wide range of customer needs," said Eric Watson, vice president, sales, Kia America. "The Telluride continues to deliver the space, comfort and technology families value, while the K4 Hatchback combines versatility, distinctive design and compelling value in a compact package."

The Buzz Awards bring together expert reviewers from automotive publications CarBuzz, HotCars and TopSpeed. To be eligible, a vehicle must be new or significantly updated.

"The Telluride and K4 Hatchback made a strong impression on our voters, demonstrating Kia's ability to build versatile, tech-laden vehicles across major shopping categories and price points," said Seyth Miersma, Director of Communications, Valnet Autos. "Our editors at CarBuzz, HotCars and TopSpeed were all impressed by the near-luxury levels of refinement in the updated Telluride and expect it to remain a strong contender for family buyers. The K4 is equally compelling, combining appealing styling, generous space, and a strong feature set at an accessible price point."

The redesigned 2027 Telluride builds on the success of Kia's three-row flagship SUV. It adds bold new styling, a more spacious and refined interior, advanced driver assistance and connected technologies, and an available turbo-hybrid powertrain. The K4 Hatchback is a new body style that offers the sedan's premium features plus added cargo versatility and a roomier interior.

Kia America – about us

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia America continues to top automotive quality surveys. Kia is recognized as one of the TIME World's Most Sustainable Companies of 2026. Kia serves as the "Official Automotive Partner" of the NBA and WNBA and offers a range of gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicles sold through a network of nearly 800 dealers in the U.S., including several SUVs proudly assembled in America*. 

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* The 2026 and 2027 all-electric EV6 and EV9 all-electric three-row SUV, Sportage (excluding PHEV model), Sorento (excludes HEV and PHEV models), and Telluride are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.

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