KIA WINS TWO AWARDS AT NORTHWEST AUTOMOTIVE PRESS ASSOCIATION (NWAPA) DRIVE REVOLUTION

• 2027 Telluride HEV earned Best Hybrid Vehicle recognition
• 2026 K4 Hatchback won Best Value honors

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia earned two category wins at the Northwest Automotive Press Association's (NWAPA) Drive Revolution vehicle awards program, with the 2027 Kia Telluride HEV named Best Hybrid Vehicle and the 2026 Kia K4 Hatchback earning Best Value honors.

"Kia's strong showing at this year's Drive Revolution reflects the strength and diversity of our growing lineup," said Eric Watson, vice president, sales, Kia America. "From the spacious and sophisticated Telluride HEV to the sporty and versatile K4 Hatchback, these awards underscore our commitment to offering vehicles designed to meet the evolving needs of today's consumers."

NWAPA's Drive Revolution 2026 brought together 17 automotive media members to evaluate 20 gas, hybrid, and battery-electric vehicles during two days of testing. The competition evaluated vehicles across ride and handling, powertrains, braking, exterior and interior design, technology and value through a variety of conditions and road surfaces around Vancouver, WA.

"Drive Revolution jurists found a lot to like in the newest generation Telluride and the K4 Hatchback," said Tom Voelk, NWAPA President. "Both offered design, features, and technologies that elevated their appeal and value. The two vehicles are quite different from each other and demonstrate the wide range of quality products Kia has to offer today."

Pairing style and comfort, the all-new 2027 Telluride HEV's roomy three-row packaging, a variety of available of technology features, and premium interior and exterior touches were highlighted by NWAPA members as leading attributes for naming it as the Best Hybrid Vehicle. Meanwhile, the 2026 K4 Hatchback earned Best Value honors, with members praising its standard 1.6L GT-Line Turbo engine, crisp eight-speed automatic transmission and distinctive design.

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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