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Two Kia Models Win Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards: See What Makes Them Stand Out  

What Awards Has Kia Won? 

Kelley Blue Book’s Best Buy Awards highlight the top vehicles in the most important segments. Winning one is a considerable achievement, but winning year after year? That’s something special. This year, two Kia models won Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards again, proving their dominance in the industry.  

The 2025 Kia EV9 and 2025 Kia Telluride have earned top honors for their respective segments, making them stand out. If you want an award-winning SUV, visit VanDevere Kia in Akron, OH. Here, you can explore these models in person to learn more about their features.  

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2025 Kia EV9 cockpit

Kia EV9: Best 3-Row Electric Vehicle  

For the second year in a row, the Kia EV9 has been named the Best 3-Row Electric Vehicle by Kelley Blue Book. This all-electric SUV combines cutting-edge technology with an eco-friendly design, making it a game-changer for families and EV enthusiasts. It is built on Kia’s dedicated EV platform, ensuring a sturdy yet lightweight structure. It also features ultra-fast charging, allowing you to go from 10% to 80% in 24 minutes with a 350kW DC fast charger. Inside, the 2025 EV9 revolutionizes the third-row experience with more legroom and shoulder room than competitors like the Tesla Model X.  

Kia Telluride: Best Midsize SUV  

The 2025 Kia Telluride continues its reign as the Best Midsize SUV, winning this award for the sixth straight year. That’s a record-breaking achievement in Kelley Blue Book’s history, showing just how unbeatable the Telluride is in its segment. This rugged yet refined SUV comes with bold 20-inch alloy wheels and torque-vectoring all-wheel drive, making it perfect for any adventure. Need to tow? The Telluride handles up to 5,500 lbs and features Tow Mode with trailer stability assist, ensuring a smooth ride even with heavy loads. Additionally, it has a 10-inch Head-Up Display that projects essential driving information, like speed and directions, right onto the windshield. 

side view of the 2025 Kia Telluride

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Drive an Award-Winning Kia in Akron, OH  

When two Kia models win Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards year after year, it’s clear that Kia is doing something right. The 2025 Kia EV9 and 2025 Kia Telluride offer outstanding value, advanced technology, and industry-leading performance. If you want to get behind the wheel of the award-winning EV9 and Telluride, you can contact us at VanDevere Kia in Akron, OH, today.