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KIA AMERICA CELEBRATES THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF THE TELLURIDE
From shocking concept car to widely acclaimed production vehicle, the Telluride SUV has played the starring role in Kia's total brand transformation for nearly a decade. As the first Kia designed specifically for the U.S., the Telluride stands alone as the only SUV to capture World Car of the Year, North American Utility Vehicle of the Year, MotorTrend SUV of the Year and Car and Driver 10Best honors - in the same year (2020).
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