Kia Telluride - Runner up in Mudfest 2019

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[Sal Collaziano]

KIA TELLURIDE PICKS UP AWARD AT ANNUAL NORTHWEST AUTOMOTIVE PRESS ASSOCIATION’S “MUDFEST”

Big and Bold Utility Vehicle Gives It Everything On- and Off-Road

• All-new CUV wins “Mid- and Full-Size Family” utility vehicle category
• Telluride also named runner up as NWAPA’s 2019 Outdoor Activity Vehicle of the Year

IRVINE, Calif., May 9, 2019 — After two days of driving more than 20 vehicles through a mix of on-road handling and off-road courses at The Ridge Motorsports Park in Shelton, Wash., member journalists of the Northwest Automotive Press Association (NWAPA) named the Telluride as the “Mid- and Full-Size CUV” category winner at the association’s 25th annual Outdoor Activity Vehicle of the Year event, also known as “Mudfest.”

“We’re honored to hear the Telluride continued its award-winning streak following NWAPA’s Mudfest, especially as it comes on the heels of being crowned the ‘CUV of Texas,’” said Michael Cole, chief operating officer and executive vice president, KMA. “Given the mountainous landscape in the Pacific Northwest, NWAPA member journalists know what to look for in adventure vehicles, and we are beyond proud that the Telluride’s capable performance and rugged luxury surpassed this adventurous group of journalists’ expectations.”

Mudfest’s on-road portion of evaluations tested acceleration, handling, braking, and more on a track complete with elevation changes, sharp corners, and sweeping curves. The vehicles were also evaluated on an off-road course that challenged vehicles with plenty of loose dirt, deep ruts, and steep climbs and descents.

“With bold styling and an attractive interior, Kia’s all-new Telluride easily sets itself apart from the crowd,” said Perry Stern, co-chair of NWAPA Mudfest. “There’s plenty of power on tap and Telluride stays comfortable no matter what the terrain serves up which helped put this new Kia at the top of its category at this year’s Mudfest.”

 

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• Subcompact and Compact Family – 2019 Subaru Forester Sport
  (Runner up – 2019 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk)
• Mid-and Full-Size Family – 2020 Kia Telluride SX V6 AWD
  (Runner up – 2019 Toyota 4Runner TRD PRO)
• Compact and Midsize Luxury – 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE450 4MATIC
  (Runner up – 2019 Acura RDX SH-AWD A-SPEC)
• Full-Size Luxury – 2019 BMW X7 xDrive50i
  (Runner up – 2019 Mercedes-Benz G550)
• Pickup Trucks – 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon
  (Runner up – 2019 Ram 2500 Power Wagon Crew Cab 4X4)
• Extreme Capability – 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon
  (Runner up – 2019 Mercedes-Benz G550)
• NW Outdoor Activity Vehicle of the Year – 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon
  (Runner up – 2020 Kia Telluride SX V6 AWD)

Telluride beat 4Runner !!!!!!!!!

 

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This vehicle keeps on getting better everyday.