The good people that have the privilege of calling
St. Louis as well as the state of Missouri home have multiple things to look
forward to when spring hits: the excitement of thrill rides at first-rate
amusement parks such as Six Flags, abundant art walks and social gatherings,
and seeing the Cardinals are on many to-do lists as temperatures warm up.
During the process of selecting the Kia car that is best for you, we guarantee
that you have given safety features a fairly high priority: the peace of mind
that the highest levels of technology available protecting you while on the
road offers is very reassuring.
Kia is now proud to announce that a total of 8 of
our models were included in the 2019 Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
Awards, deeming us one of the top three brands to stake this claim following
tougher requirements for this year. The all-new 2019 Forte is one of the five overall models that earned a Top
Safety Pick Plus Award, which is the absolute highest designation possible.
These awards are highly regarded by the consumers of today, and they reflect
our brand's dedication to customers, as well as continuing effort to build
vehicles rank as safe under any circumstances.
After the changes in criteria, vehicles now must
require a “Good” rating in the passenger-side small overlap front test, when
just a year ago they could be accepted with an “acceptable” OR “Good” rating.
The more thorough testing requirements now also need vehicles to earn “good”
ratings in every single other crashworthiness test, and “Advanced” or
“Superior” rating for crash prevention as well as a “Good” rating for the
all-important headlight testing. During the rains of spring, headlights are one
of the most vital elements of the car, as heavy precipitation can block vision
for quick lane changes and hindering rear-ending accidents.
The Sorento is one of the models that earned high marks in this
year's IIHS stackup, and it offers a huge value within the lower trim levels
that include a third-row seat, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. Car and
Driver gave it a hefty round of applause for the great control layout,
attractive dashboard, and soft leather upholstery in the SXL trim. It's a
vehicle that is quiet, refined, and comfy, and now boasts an 8-speed automatic
transmission. This review from Motortrend about
the IIHS-award-winning 2019 Optima claims under the guise of testing director Kim
Reynolds that “This is a well-composed chassis with a lot of tire feedback that
tells you what's going on with absolutely good brake feel, and definitely a lot
of fun”.
The new Optima has safety features including
forward collision warning with automatic braking, lane keep assist, lane
departure warning, and Driver Attention Warning as standard present across the
entire lineup. Pitted properly within the heavy battle against the Toyota Camry
and Honda Accord, just one more thing to love about the Optima is its warranty:
the 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty and five-year/ 60,000- mile basic
warranty ultimately tally up more points for longevity and loyalty than what
the competition can offer. Safety is always a number one priority for our
customers, and these recently-gleaned high marks will solidify Kia's stance in
ranking where it counts most: making sure that everyone on board has ultimate
faith in every single vehicle's consistent level of defense and
protection.
