Kia K5 & Telluride Earn 2021 Edmunds “Top Rated” Awards

The Kia K5 has been named “Edmunds Top Rated Sedan” in the 2021 Edmunds Top Rated Awards. Along with the K5, the Telluride has earned the top spot as “Edmunds Top Rated SUV” for the second year in a row.

“Kia has a longstanding commitment to innovation, quality and driver satisfaction, and we’re honored that the experts at Edmunds are once again recognizing these values in our vehicles,” said Sean Yoon, president & CEO, Kia Motors America, Kia Motors North America. “The award-winning Telluride and K5 represent success in two very different segments and are proof of the brand’s ‘Give It Everything’ spirit.”

2021 Kia K5: Top Rated Sedan

New for 2021 and representing a new chapter in Kia’s bold design, the K5 is the brand’s most powerful mid-size sedan ever offering drivers an inspired and technology-packed alternative to the traditional sedan.

The K5’s smooth ride, quiet cabin, and latest technology features helped it break out of the gates and earn the Top Rated Sedan Award.

The high-tech features are easy to operate and include wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The stand-out exterior design of the K5 also help it achieve this award along with its relatively spacious cabin.

2021 Kia Telluride: Top Rated SUV

As a two-time Edmunds Top Rated Awards winner, the Telluride’s popularity as a big and bold SUV is undeniable and has set a high bar for all Kia vehicles to achieve.

The Telluride has won this award for the second year in a row thanks to a combination of its high-quality design, family-friendly functionality, and impressive value. The Telluride also delivers the space, comfort, and safety that one might expect from a midsize SUV and the quality materials inside and out give it a special feeling.

Technology features are abundant inside of the Telluride and include an easy-to-use center touchscreen, quick smart phone integration, and an available surround-view camera.

“We test over 300 vehicles every year, and it’s clear that the K5 and Telluride are category winners,” said Alistair Weaver, editor-in-chief at Edmunds. “The K5’s ride is as smooth as those from some luxury sedans, and it makes a striking first impression thanks to sharp design that’s far more compelling than some of its more pedestrian-looking competition. In terms of SUVs, the Telluride has truly changed our expectations for the segment, thanks to its combination of high-quality design, family-friendly functionality and impressive value.”

Edmunds Top Rated Award winners are selected by the Edmunds editorial team based on their informed opinion gathered during their vehicle testing and ranking process. Edmunds’ editors selected the overall winners from a group of finalists that consisted of each of the highest-ranked eligible new vehicles in their classes.

Eligible vehicles underwent the full Edmunds testing process and were rated based on driving, comfort, interior, tech, storage and value. See more at: Edmunds.com/toprated.