- The Kia Telluride, Sorento, Carnival, K5, Soul, and Rio have been named Car & Driver 2022 Editors’ Choice, competing against 400 models.
- These Kia models were ranked especially high in the safety categories, receiving 4 and 5 stars each.
- Find these Kia models for sale at Lawton Kia in Oklahoma.
Kia is on the move again by being the Car and Driver 2022 Editors’ Choice Awards with six of their world-class models. The Telluride, Sorento, Carnival, K5, Soul, and Rio are amongst stiff competition amongst 400 other models that the editors tested, rated, and ranked. The editors of Car and Driver noted, “Our staff of automotive experts has pored over every data point, driven hundreds of thousands of miles, and applied our rigorous testing regimen to vehicles of every type to determine the best and brightest cars, trucks, SUVs, minivans, and electric vehicles available today.”
Kia America’s COO and EVP, Steven Center, had this to say about Kia’s selection from Car and Driver to their 2022 Editors’ Choice Awards, “We are honored to be recognized by Car and Driver for the quality and craftsmanship across our world-class lineup. The fact that our six winning models span numerous vehicle segments is a true testament to Kia’s pursuit of building vehicles for every type of driver.” As a Kia partner, we are proud to be a part of a growing brand and making waves in our industry. The quality and craftsmanship of Kia is putting passion back into automotive design.
How the Car & Driver 2022 Editors’ Choice Awards Criteria is Determined?
The experts at Car and Driver understand what it takes to make an exceptional vehicle not only perform, but excel. The criteria for the award from Car and Driver raises the bar with comparative vehicle evaluations. The input from these guys is used to help drivers make the best choice for their new car. The criteria to be the Car and Driver 2022 Editors’ Choice Award include:
- Instrumented Testing
- Subjective Editor Evaluations
- How Well the Vehicle Fulfills its Intended Mission
- Each Vehicles Market Segment Ranking
Kia put their trust in the experts at Car and Driver to objectively evaluate the cars in competition and the unbiased results prove it. The rigorous testing criteria is the best when it comes to evaluating vehicle performance and setting standards. So, be bold in a new Kia that will thrill and excite with comfort.
Categories For The Car & Driver 2022 Editors’ Choice Awards
Although the competition was stout this year, Kia reigned supreme with its awards in these top categories:
- Telluride: Mid-Size SUV
- Safety Rating: 5 Stars
- Verdict: “Attractive, affordable, and practical, the Kia Telluride is comprehensively excellent.”
- Sorento: Mid-Size SUV
- Safety Rating: 4 Stars
- Verdict: “The Sorento is a handsome and satisfying mid-size SUV for folks who don’t need the Kia Telluride’s extra space.”
- Carnival: Minivan
- Safety Rating: Not Rated
- Verdict: “Fashionable styling, a comfortable and well-equipped cabin, and a refined V-6 powertrain make the Carnival a desirable entry in the minivan segment.”
- K5: Family Sedan
- Safety Rating: 5 Stars
- Verdict: “The K5 is a stylish and nicely appointed family sedan, and also a great value.”
- Soul: Subcompact SUV
- Safety Rating: 4 Stars
- Verdict: “The Kia Soul hides practicality beneath its funky design and remains one of our favorite small crossovers.”
- Rio: Subcompact Car
- Safety Rating: Not Rated
- Verdict: “With a sophisticated driving experience and a solid array of standard features, the Rio offers a lot of car for not a lot of money.”
Why Buy A Kia?
When you get into a Kia, you’re not just going to be driving a car. You’re going to be the pilot of an exhilarating experience. Kia has proven itself to be a top auto manufacturer that emphasizes the art of performance and design. Alongside some of the lowest industry prices and best warranty practices, Kia is continually evolving. No matter if you are looking for an SUV, sedan, or subcompact car, Kia is redefining the standards of automotive excellence. It’s time to reimagine yourself in a new Kia today.
Get Your Award-Winning Vehicle at Lawton Kia
Have a need for a reliable vehicle from a dealer you can trust? Then take a short drive and visit Lawton Kia at 4455 NW Cache Rd in Lawton, OK for the best deals on cars for sale! We have Stingers and all Kia models available for you to look at, touch, test drive, and even buy. Custom and pre-orders are also available so you can get exactly what you want. We work with all types of credit and if you have a trade-in, we will make you a fair offer on it too on the spot. Don’t forget, we have used cars too. Thanks for reading our blog and we look forward to seeing you soon.
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