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Kelley Blue Book’s Best Buy Awards for 2022: Here Are KBB’s Choices

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Derek Boshouwers
The magazine makes its picks for the Best Buys in 18 car, SUV and truck categories

Best Three-Row Midsize SUV: 2022 Kia Telluride

2022 Kia Telluride
2022 Kia Telluride | Photo: Kia

Like its smaller stablemate the Seltos, the Telluride exploded on to the scene in 2020, collecting awards left and right starting from the moment folks could drive it – including Best New Model as chosen by KBB in its rookie year. Is there a pattern here from the Korean automakers?

What KBB liked:

- Traditional but distinctive exterior styling
- Upscale interior, generous inclusion of amenities
- Can be had in 7- or 8-seat configuration
- Upgrades for 2022 improve on an already exceptional SUV
- Larger infotainment screen, dual-zone climate, etc.
- Large cargo area
- V6 engine for all trims

See also: 2020 Kia Telluride Review: Surprisingly Seductive

See also: 2020 Kia Telluride: 10 Things Worth Knowing

See also: The Best SUVs in 2021, As Chosen by Consumer Reports: Kia Telluride on Top

See also: Comparison: 2020 Hyundai Palisade vs 2020 Kia Telluride

See also: Top 10 Midsize SUVs in Canada for 2021 and 2022: Here Are Our Picks

2022 Kia Telluride, front
2022 Kia Telluride, front | Photo: Kia
2022 Kia Telluride, from above
2022 Kia Telluride, from above | Photo: Kia
2022 Kia Telluride, interior
2022 Kia Telluride, interior | Photo: Kia
Derek Boshouwers
Derek Boshouwers
Automotive expert
  • Over 8 years' experience as an automotive journalist
  • More than 50 test drives in the past year
  • Participation in over 30 new vehicle launches in the presence of the brand's technical specialists