If you’re in the market for a new car, take a look at the 2017 Kia Optima, which was redesigned with a completely new exterior that includes the signature tiger-nose grille and LED headlights. It’s built to make heads turn when you’re driving around town.
With its elegant interior that includes heated and ventilated seats and bold accents, you’ll feel like you’re in the lap of luxury. The Optima also has advanced technological features, such as a surround view monitor to make parking a breeze and autonomous emergency braking to help you avoid collisions. All in all, this is a car that provides a grandiose driving experience.
Even better than all that, though, is that the Kia Optima is the winner of many industry awards, including some of the top safety awards. Here are some of the awards this car has won:
1. IIHS Top Safety Pick
When equipped with optional front crash prevention, the Kia Optima comes out on top. Let’s face it: A car can have all the bells and whistles it wants, but if it’s not going to protect you in a crash, it’s not doing its job. With the 2017 Kia Optima, you can feel good knowing this car is one of the leaders in the industry when it comes to safety.
2. IIHS Top Safety Pick+
In addition to the traditional IIHS Top Safety Pick, the Optima also won the award for the IIHS Top Safety Pick+, which is the highest designation offered by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. When equipped with optional front crash prevention and LED headlights with high beam assist, this car gets it done. In order to win this award, the Optima had to earn an advanced or superior rating for front crash prevention, as well as a good or acceptable headlight rating, which means you can count on it if the unthinkable happens.
3. 10 Best Hybrid Cars Under $40,000 by Kelley Blue Book
Are you interested in the Optima Hybrid? Well, you’ll be pleased to know it won a Kelley Blue Book award as a 10 Best Hybrid Car under $40,000. As more hybrid cars come on the market, it’s important to stand out in ways that surpass efficiency. With smart cruise control and autonomous emergency braking, this car delivers it all.
4. 5 Best Plug-In Hybrid Cars Under $40,000 by Kelley Blue Book
Even the plug-in hybrid boasts an award — kbb.com’s 5 Best Plug-In Hybrid Car, which it earned due to its sleek exterior, incredible fuel economy, and stylish interior. This high-end car comes with an app where you can check the charge levels and set the charge time without ever leaving your couch. Now, that’s efficient.
The 2017 Kia Optima truly has it all — top-notch safety features, an elegant design, and some of the most advanced technological details. It’s no wonder why this car is continuing to win awards for its high-end engineering. For car-buyers today, the Kia Optima is the logical choice.
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