A total of twenty-five vehicles have moved on to the next round of judging for the 2025 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) Awards. Finalists will be announced Nov. 21, and winners will be announced at the Detroit Auto Show on January 10, 2025.

Ten cars, five trucks and ten utility vehicles have moved on in the judging.

2025 North American Car of the year candidates include:
BMW 3 series
BMW M5
Cadillac Celestiq
Dodge Charger EV
Fiat 500e
Honda Civic Hybrid
Kia K4
Mercedes-AMG E Class
Porshe Panamera
Toyota Camry

Move over, usual suspects.

Kia's bold U.S. strategy continues with the 2020 Telluride, its biggest SUV yet and one aimed squarely at families in the U.S. market, where bigger is often viewed as better by consumers.

And it’s already making waves, earning rave reviews and no doubt making the competition nervous, especially after taking home the NACTOY Utility of the Year award in January 2020.

Read on for a full report on how it stands up to the usual front-runners among three-row SUVs.

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The Telluride is by all measures a well-designed vehicle, featuring a bold yet sleek-looking exterior, and a roomy and versatile interior.

The Kia front grille boasts one of the most attractive designs in the SUV landscape. 18-inch alloy wheels are standard, while higher trims feature 20-inch wheels.

Inside is where the Telluride shows its true colors and really earns its nearly universal praise, with the Kia model giving off true luxury vibes for a much-lower starting price.