Kia Telluride and EV9: 2025 Top Safety Picks

If you are looking for a safe, family-friendly SUV in Bentonville or Northwest Arkansas, Crain Kia of Bentonville has exciting news. The 2025 Kia Telluride and the 2025 Kia EV9 both won the Top Safety Pick+ award. This award is from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

This is the highest safety award from IIHS, showing that Kia builds safe and reliable vehicles that families can trust. 

2025 Kia Telluride: Three Years of Recognition

The 2025 Kia Telluride builds on its reputation for safety, comfort, and reliability, earning the Top Safety Pick+ award for the third consecutive year. Each year IIHS raises its standards, and Kia continues to exceed expectations. 

Key safety features include:

• A strong body structure for passenger protection
  
• Driver-assistance systems such as forward collision avoidance and blind-spot monitoring
  
• Standard headlights rated for good performance at night
  
• High scores in updated crash tests, including those for backseat safety
  

The Telluride continues to prove its safety year after year.

2025 Kia EV9: All-Electric and Award-Winning

The Kia EV9 is the first all-electric three-row SUV from Kia. For 2025, it’s been upgraded to a Top Safety Pick+ award, joining the Telluride with the highest rating available.

Key safety features include:

• Multiple airbags to protect all seating positions
  
• Safety technology such as pedestrian detection and collision warnings
  
• A large interior with modern design and quick-charging capability
  

The EV9 shows drivers that they can choose electric without compromising on safety and practicality. 

What the Top Safety Pick+ Award Means

The IIHS Top Safety Pick+ is the most demanding safety award in the auto industry. To earn it, vehicles must:

• Perform well in multiple crash tests
  
• Protect both front and backseat passengers
  
• Have headlights that work well at night
  
• Include crash-prevention technology that works day and night
  

Both the Telluride and EV9 meet these standards. The Telluride delivers trusted performance year after year, while the EV9 introduces a bold all-electric option. Each gives Bentonville drivers award-winning safety, dependable power, and modern style. Along with these features, every new Kia also comes with a 10-year/100,000-mile warranty for added peace of mind.

Visit Crain Kia of Bentonville 

Visit Crain Kia of Bentonville today to take a test drive and discover why Kia continues to set the bar for safe, stylish, and family-friendly SUVs.

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