Family First: The Telluride is the Best Family Car of 2024

When you envision the ideal family vehicle, what comes to mind? Spaciousness, no doubt, as any family-friendly SUV needs ample room for inevitable backseat shenanigans. An array of high-tech features and other amenities is probably expected. And of course, no family car is worth investing in unless it comes with the highest safety marks.

The 2024 Kia Telluride checks off all those boxes and then some. So, it should come as no surprise that it’s been named the Best Family Car of 2024 by Cars.com.

Here at Steven Kia, we’re proud to be Rocktown’s home for these trailblazing SUVs. Read on for more info about the new Telluride: the premium SUV with mainstream appeal.

All In the Family

The Telluride, a midsize crossover SUV with three-row seating, made its debut in 2019. It was the largest vehicle Kia had ever produced in the United States. The Telluride’s name comes from an old gold mining town of Telluride, Colorado – evoking the SUV’s adventurous, pioneering spirit. But whether you take the Telluride off-road or use it to get to soccer practice, the Telluride was engineered with families in mind.

“The Kia Telluride is an ideal family vehicle with a focus on value,” said Jenni Newman, editor-in-chief at Cars.com. “Its three rows, spaciousness and safety features provide families with an excellent option to hit the road in – and it’s easily our Best Family Car of 2024.”

In addition to the Telluride’s win, the Kia Seltos was a finalist for Cars.com’s Best Car of 2024 title, and the Sorento was nominated for Best SUV of 2024.

A New Way to Ride in 2024

It was a tall task for the 2024 Telluride to top the 2023 model’s extensive redesign. Yet the latest Telluride’s subtle enhancements helped turn the reliable midsize SUV into an award winner.

Upgraded styling gives the Telluride an exterior aesthetic that’s both fresh and rugged. Amber daylight running lights are included for the first time. Its naturally aspirated V-6 engine ensures a smooth ride for the whole family, and it’s now capable of handling up to 5,500 pounds of towing.

A sense of luxury defines the refined three-row cabin, capable of seating seven or eight passengers. You’ll find an abundance of storage capacity throughout the interior, in addition to the SUV’s many features. A 12.3-inch touchscreen offers Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, in-dash navigation, and onboard Wi-Fi. A 10-speaker Harman/Kardon audio system and wireless smartphone charging are also included.

Safety First

All the visual enhancements in the world wouldn’t matter if the Telluride wasn’t also a leader in safety. The 2024 Kia Telluride comes standard with Kia’s DriveWise driving and parking assistance technologies, including:

• Highway Driving Assist 2
• Lane Keeping Assist
• Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control (with Stop & Go)
• Auto Emergency Braking Technology (with Junction Crossing Detection)
• Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist-Reverse

(Tellu)Ride Off in One Today

There’s never been a better time to become a Kia owner. With the Telluride making a leap, the Seltos and Sorento collecting accolades, and the EV9 redefining all-electric capabilities, the future has never been brighter for Kia. You can become part of that future today by scheduling your test drive at Steven Kia.

It’s been said that driving a Kia is like driving a cloud. That cloud now comfortably seats your entire family. Put yourself behind the wheel of a Kia today and experience firsthand why even the sky may no longer be the limit.