Telluride Wins Favorite Family Vehicle for the Second Time This Year

For the second time in 2026, the 2027 Kia Telluride has been 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, following the Telluride X-Pro’s win at MAMA’s Spring Rally earlier this year.

MAMA’s awards are decided by a vote of its membership of automotive journalists, who evaluate vehicles on public roads at events like Fall Fest. Winning the same title twice in one year, with two different Telluride models, shows how consistently the redesigned Telluride impresses the people who spend their days driving and comparing new vehicles.

“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 of Sales at 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 was built around the needs of modern families. Bold styling, three-row seating, and generous cargo capacity form the foundation, while premium interior materials and intuitive infotainment make the cabin a comfortable place to be, whether it is the daily school run or a long road trip. A suite of advanced driver assistance systems, all-wheel drive, and a hybrid powertrain round out a package designed for both everyday driving and long-distance travel.

The hybrid is the newest addition to that story. The Telluride HEV that earned this latest award pairs the three-row practicality families expect with improved efficiency, giving drivers one more reason to take a close look at Kia’s flagship SUV.

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