2011 Kia Optima gets five-star crash safety rating

The 2011 Kia Optima continues to be recognized for its safety features. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety had given it the “Top Safety Pick” rating and recently, it received an overall five-star crash safety rating, after getting top scores in each of the overall ratings categories in the latest crash tests conducted by the U.S. Department of Transportation's NHTSA. The midsize sedan features various standard safety features, including six airbags (dual advanced front and front-seat mounted
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BimmersNme - 3/6/2011 10:26:16 AM

-2 Boost

I think Kia and Hyundai are trying too hard to make their cars and SUVs look upscale, premium; look at this Optima for example: full glass roof,air vents on the fenders a la Aston Martin, mash grills...I don't know, maybe it's just me, but it seems they get the best cues from all the Premium brands and put all in one car.They are making good cars,though,(better than Japanese I'm affraid).

delan - 3/6/2011 9:00:45 PM

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Well lets look at benefits of trying too hard......astronomical sales increases and street cred. Looks like they're doing aaalllllright!

tattedtwice - 3/6/2011 11:24:55 PM

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I wont hold my breath, but maybe the benefit of Kia/Hyundai building great looking sedans is that it will force honda and toyota to put at least an ounce of effort into their sedans.

Again, wont hold my breath, since clearly their idiot buyers dont give two drops of piss about styling.

PlanB - 3/7/2011 3:32:50 PM

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Seriously, you guys are bashing Kia for trying too hard? The Optima is awesome, I can't even remember what the 2010 model looks like now.