Kia's Award-Winning Three-Row SUV Earns Top Spot in Upper Midsize SUV Segment

• 2025 Telluride named the Upper Midsize SUV segment winner in the J.D. Power 2025 IQS
• Award highlights Telluride's strong performance in quality, and customer satisfaction

IRVINE, Calif., June 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2025 Kia Telluride has earned the top spot in the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS) in the Upper Midsize SUV segment. Recognized for having the fewest quality issues over the first 90 days of ownership, the Telluride assembled at Kia's West Point, GA plant is known for its spacious interior, advanced features, and bold design. The J.D. Power IQS award comes on the heels of sustained sales success for both the Telluride and the Kia model lineup, at-large. Year-over-year sales of Telluride have increased nearly 17 percent, while Kia vehicle sales are up more than 10 percent.

"Our world-class vehicles deliver the quality, reliability and technology that consumers are looking for," said Steven Center, COO & EVP, Kia America. "This J.D. Power IQS award demonstrates Kia's dedication to engineering high-quality vehicles designed to fulfill the needs of the entire family."

The annual report analyzed responses from 92,694 respondents with regards to 182 rank eligible vehicle models across 25 segments. Vehicles were evaluated on driving experience, engine and transmission performance, and a broad range of quality issues reported by vehicle owners. 

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 2024. 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 cars and SUVs proudly assembled in America*. 

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* Select trims of the 2025 all-electric EV6 and EV9 all-electric three-row SUV, Sportage (excludes HEV and PHEV models), 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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