2027 KIA TELLURIDE HYBRID NAMED "FAVORITE FAMILY VEHICLE" AT MIDWEST AUTOMOTIVE MEDIA ASSOCIATION'S (MAMA) FALL FEST

• Marks second time this year that MAMA awarded Telluride top honors in this category

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia America today announced that for the second time this year, the 2027 Telluride SUV was named "Favorite Family Vehicle" by the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA). At MAMA's recent Fall Fest event, the 2027 Telluride HEV X-Line SX-Prestige AWD took home the honor. Earlier this year, the 2027 Telluride X-Pro was named "Favorite Family Vehicle" after MAMA's Spring Rally. 

"These awards from MAMA prove that Telluride meets – and exceeds – the needs of families that are looking for a comfortable, capable and affordable 3-row SUV," said Eric Watson, vice president, sales, Kia America. "Telluride continues to raise the bar for family SUVs thanks to its sophisticated design, refined and roomy interior and advanced technology. Add a hybrid powertrain to that list and Telluride's overall value is unmatched within the industry."

The completely redesigned 2027 Telluride offers bold styling, available three-row seating, generous cargo capacity, and a suite of advanced driver assistance systemsⁱ. In addition, Telluride is engineered to meet the needs of modern families with premium interior materials, intuitive infotainment, available all-wheel driveⁱⁱ, and available hybrid powertrain, further enhancing its appeal for daily driving and long-distance travel alike.

The annual MAMA Fall Fest brings together automotive media and manufacturers for vehicle evaluations on public roads. Awards are determined by voting from MAMA's membership of automotive journalists.

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.

SOURCE Kia America