- Upscale Interior: Offers a high-end cabin design with advanced technology and comfort.
- Long-Term Value: Retains resale value, making it a smart investment for buyers.
- Segment Leader: Tops the midsize SUV category with consistent sales and market presence.
- Award-Winning Legacy: Four-time recipient of the J.D. Power Residual Value Award.
- Commitment to Innovation: Continuous improvements ensure the Telluride stays ahead of the curve.
IRVINE, Calif., December 2, 2024 – The Kia Telluride continues to reign as the midsize SUV icon, winning the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. ALG Residual Value Award in the Midsize SUV with 3-Row Seating category for the fourth consecutive year.
The award affirms the Telluride’s unique attractiveness, superior industry design, and retained value.
“The reputation of Kia Telluride as one of the most in-demand and awarded SUVs grows, affirming its unique position in its segment,” said Steven Center, COO and EVP of Kia America. “Our commitment to pushing the Telluride has kept it competitive and desirable, leading to a remarkable honor of being awarded for the fourth year in a row.”
Expressing Excellence in Residual Value
The J.D. Power U.S. ALG Residual Value Awards are widely regarded in the automotive industry as a standard for recognition of those vehicles predicted to maintain the most substantial percentage of their original manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) after three years of ownership.
And the quality attaches to long-term desirable attributes of an automobile, which are the reasons for the high ranking of the Telluride.
Danny Battaglia, managing director, customer success, ALG, of J.D. Power, shed some light on what led to its success in Test Drive:
“The Kia Telluride has a lovely, upmarket interior that is admittedly packed with lots of standard features. Its top spot with regard to pricing, dealer profitability, and sales in both the new and used markets cements its leadership in the segment.”
About Kia America
Based in Irvine, California, Kia America is the leader in the automotive industry in the areas of quality, sustainability, and innovation. Featured on TIME World’s Most Sustainable Companies of 2024, Kia is high-performance vehicles that comprise cutting-edge technology. Based on over 775 dealers across the United States, along with some vehicles being assembled in America, Kia is not an absent name in the automotive industry.
