Kia Optima 2011: A rating of five stars

The Optime 2011 Kia gets the U.S. government a rating of five stars in tests of resistance to impacts

The new intermediate sedan Kia receives the highest rating due in frontal crash tests, lateral and rollover

• The new Optima is the first vehicle manufacturer in Korea who received the highest rating due under the new more stringent by the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) government guidelines

• The large number of safety features serial contributes to the general good performance and results of the Optima in the four categories

The new intermediate sedan 2011 Kia Optima has received an overall rating of five stars in tests for resistance to impact, or the highest rating due, after recording five stars in each of the categories at the most recent general tests resistance to investments made by the NHTSA U.S. Department of transportation impacts. Already named "Top Safety Pick" by IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety), the Optima Series offers consumers exceptional levels of equipment and technology security.

"As the most recent addition to the range of models from Kia, the 2011 Optima incorporates some of the most advanced technologies Kia safety and style to the heads, performance and amenities of high-value offering to turn consumers peace of mind, "stated Mr. Byung Mo Ahn, group president and CEO of Kia Motors America (KMA) and Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG). "As the first vehicle manufacturer in Korea who received a rating of five stars in tests for resistance to impact under the new more stringent NHTSA guidelines, the Optima raises the bar in the segment and underscores Kia's commitment has provide consumers with the highest levels of quality and safety for all vehicles. "

Overall, 24 private cars, 20 sport utility vehicles, two vans and nine pickups in 2011 were evaluated according to the new requirements of the system that not only include the most rigorous tests of resistance, but also, for the first time, provides consumers with a note of general security per vehicle. The new testing program also provides resistance to consumer information on new and improved technologies preventions collisions, such as monitoring systems track and Forward Collision Warning.