Awards And Accolades

Award Winning 2011 Kia Models

2011 Kia Optima Earns "Top Safety Pick" Honors

Kia Motors' stunning midsize sedan. tje 2011 Optima, was named a "top Safety Pick" this week by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Ratings from the Institute are based on results from front, side and rear impact crash tests and a roof strength test to measure occupant protection in the event of a rollover was added in 2010. Each vehicle's overall evaluation was based on various measurements specific to each crash angle and overall impact om crash test dummies inside the vehicle at the time of collision. All vehicles must offer Electronic Stability Control (ESC) to be eligible. The 2011 Kia Optima received the highest possible crash safety rating of "Good" in all four tests conducted by IIHS to become the fifth new-generation Kia vehicle to earn the "Top Safety Pick" designation, following Soul, Forte, Sportage and Sorento. Search Optima Inventory

Bloomberg News Names 2011 Sorento "Best Crossover/Family Car"

Kia's first U.S. built vehicle, the 2011 Sorento, was recently named the "Best Crossover/Family Car" by Bloomberg News. The Sorento was chosen for its distinct combination of value, style and technology. Bloomberg also noted the Sorento is "easily the best-looking non-luxury SUV on the market... it's hard to beat the package, especially at the price." This marks the first time a Korean automaker was selected in the annual best vehicles list.
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2011 Optima and Sorento Named Consumer Guide Automotive "Best Buys"

Following a year of sales records and notable awards and accolades, KMA added to the brand's trophy collection recently with Consumer Guide Automotive's "Best Buy" designations for the 2011 Optima in the midsize car category and the 2011 Sorento in the midsize SUV category. In addition, the 2011 Sportage received the Consumer Guide Automotive "Recommended" designation. Each vehicle was evaluated on price, features, performance, accommodations, fuel economy, reliability records and resale value. Optima was selected for fresh styling and the upcoming hybrid option while Sorento was recognized for ride and handling characteristics and standard safety features.

The annual list is designed to make car buying easier for consumers and represents the best overall value in 18 distinct vehicle categories. A team of 10 editors evaluate over 150 new vehicles each year to ensure that recommendations are based on experiences that best reflect the settings and conditions that car buyers encounter every day. The vehicles are tested to reflect a typical car buyer's daily needs, including driving in the city, on the highways, through rural areas, over long trips and picking up the kids at school.

2011 Sorento

Awards

2010 IIHS Top Safety Pick for vehicles built after March 2010
US News and World Report named Kia Sorento
as One of the "Best New Cars in 2011"

2011 Soul

Awards

2010 IIHS Top Safety Pick
Top Ten Small Cars for Under $20K

2011 Sportage

Awards

2010 IIHS Top Safety Pick

2010 Soul

Awards

An Edmunds.com "Top Recommended" Vehicle for 2010: "Wagons Under $20,000" Category
Five-Star Frontal Crash Safety Rating by the NHTSA
Best New Hatchback of 2010 by Cars.com
Consumers Digest Best Buy