2027 kia telluride earns iihs top safety pick ratingThe redesigned second-generation 2027 Kia Telluride has earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) highest safety rating, the 2026 Top Safety Pick+ (TSP+) award.However, the top-tier rating carries an important manufacturing caveat. The award applies strictly to 2027 Telluride models built after June 2026, when Kia revised the SUV's standard LED headlights to resolve a "Marginal" score on earlier production units.With the addition of the updated Telluride, Kia now has five vehicles in its lineup that satisfy the institute's updated criteria for the 2026 award year:AdvertisementAdvertisement2027 Kia Telluride (models built after June 2026)2026 Kia K42026 Kia EV92026 Kia Sorento (models built after September 2025)2026 Kia Sportage (models built after May 2025)Tougher 2026 Crash Test RequirementsTo earn a Top Safety Pick+ badge under the IIHS's tightened 2026 protocols, a vehicle must secure "Good" scores across all primary crashworthiness tests, including small overlap front, moderate overlap front, and side impact evaluations.The updated standard places increased emphasis on rear-passenger crash protection, measuring forces on dummies placed in the second row during moderate overlap tests. Winners must also offer "Acceptable" or "Good" headlights as standard equipment across every available trim level, paired with automated front crash prevention technology that achieves top ratings in both daytime and nighttime pedestrian detection tests.2027 kia telluride earns iihs top safety pick rating2027 Kia Telluride Structural Updates and Standard Safety EquipmentTo meet the stricter structural requirements, the second-generation Telluride incorporates a reinforced body structure and 10 standard airbags, including a new front-center airbag designed to prevent head contact between front-seat occupants during side impacts.AdvertisementAdvertisementIn the cabin, Kia added illuminated seatbelt buckles in the second row, while third-row outboard positions gain belt pre-tensioners. Standard driver-assistance software includes capacitive Hands-On Detection (HoD), Lane Following Assist 2, an in-cabin monitoring camera, and forward-and-reverse parking distance sensors.2027 kia telluride earns iihs top safety pick ratingSecond-Gen Telluride Specs and Hybrid PowertrainThe 2027 Telluride marks a complete redesign for Kia's flagship three-row crossover, adopting a slightly larger footprint that increases interior passenger volume and cargo space behind the third row.Alongside the standard V6 engine, the second-generation model introduces the nameplate's first turbo-hybrid powertrain. The hybrid setup generates a combined 329 horsepower and 339 pound-feet of torque, achieving an EPA-estimated rating of up to 35 mpg combined on entry-level front-wheel-drive configurations.Become an AutoGuide insider. Get the latest from the automotive world first by subscribing to our newsletterhere.
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