10 Models with Geographically Inspired Names Published on July 3, 2019 in Top 10 by Frédéric Mercier Photo: Kia Kia Telluride Despite wearing a Korean badge, Kia’s latest SUV is as American as a cheeseburger. This U.S.-built three-row vehicle is named after the city of Telluride, Colorado, which is renowned for its ski resorts.