2011 Kia Optima Named 'Top Safety Pick' by U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
The all-new 2011 Kia Optima mid-size sedan has received the highest possible crash safety rating of "Good" in all four tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and has been recognized as a "Top Safety Pick.
The 2011 Optima joins five Kia products that were previously named Top Safety Picks including the 2010 Soul urban passenger vehicle, 2010 Forte compact sedan, 2011 Sorento compact crossover utility vehicle (CUV), 2011 Sportage CUV, and Sedona minivan.
The Sedona was the first Kia vehicle to receive the IIHS "Top Safety Pick," along with the "Safest Minivan Ever Tested" distinction in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009.
Ratings from the Institute are based on results from front, side and rear impact crash tests, as well as a new-for-2010 roof strength test to measure occupant protection in the event of a rollover.
Each vehicle's overall evaluation was based on various measurements specific to each crash angle and overall impact on crash test dummies inside the vehicle at the time of collision.
All vehicles must offer Electronic Stability Control (ESC) to be eligible.
These all are based on results from front, side and rear impact crash tests, as well as a new-for-2010 roof strength test to measure occupant protection in the event of a rollover.
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The impact crash tests, as well as a new-for-2010 roof strength test to measure occupant protection in the event of a rollover.
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There are various measurements specific to each crash angle and overall impact on crash test dummies inside the vehicle at the time of collision.
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