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Kia Optima Earns Five Star Safety Rating From U.S. Government
Five Star Ratings Achieved for Frontal and Side Impact Crash TestsThe 2007 Kia Optima has earned the highest possible safety rating – five stars – for all seating positions in the latest frontal and side impact crash tests by the Ú.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Optima combines distinctive styling wîth a longer wheelbase, a wider track, increased horsepower, better fuel economy and dramatically improved driving dynamics for enhanced performance and passenger comfort. With six standard airbags, including full-length side-curtain airbags, the all-new Optima continues Kia's commitment to offering the highest level of standard safety features in all of its vehicles.
'We are extremely pleased and not at all surprised wîth Optima's performance and resulting five-star rating in NHTSA's recent testing,' said Len Hunt, executive vice president and COO of Kia Motors America. 'The latest five-star rating is further evidence of our commitment to building high quality vehicles wîth unprecedented levels of standard safety and convenience features.'
Priced under $17,000, Optima employs standard front active headrests that move up and forward to help mitigate neck injuries to front occupants in the event of a rear-impact collision, and an energy-absorbing §teering column helps reduce the possibility or severity of chest injury to the driver in a collision. The 2007 Optima offers consumers a generous list of desirable features and a distinctive exterior design, blending modern and sporty styling cues for distinctive character both inside and out. Available in four-cylinder and V6 variations, and in two trim levels: LX and EX, all 2007 Optima models offer myriad standard features such as air conditioning, power windows and door locks, heated outside mirrors, six-way adjustable driver's seat, AM/FM/CD audio system wîth six speakers, 60-40 split folding rear seats, four-wheel disc brakes and a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
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| Engine : 2.4 L., 4-cylinder Power: 162 hp Torque: 164 ft-lbs Engine : 2.7 L., 6-cylinder Power: 185 hp Torque: 182 ft-lbs | |
5-speed Manual, 5-speed Automatic | |
New Optima Reinforces KIA's Growing Brand Strengths
All-New Sedan Was Designed To Deliver High Levels ofStyle, Performance, Safety and Value in a Competitive Segment
When the Kia Optima first arrived in the Ú.S. market it stood out as a smart buy to discriminating consumers who wanted a vehicle filled wîth useful features and covered by one of the best warranty programs in America. Now, Kia is raising the bar in the mid-size §egmènt wîth the introduction of the all-new 2006.5 Optima, which is the latest 'next generation' product in the company's revitalized lineup.
Úpdated wîth a wider, more aggressive stance and a longer wheelbase, the new Optima's dimensions provide more passenger room than several of its competitors, including Honda Accord and Toyota Camry*. The Optima offers consumers a generous list of desirable features and a distinctive exterior design, blending modern and sporty styling cues for distinctive character both inside and out.
Offering improved horsepower and fuel economy in both the four-cylinder and V6 models, and more standard safety features than most of the competition, the all-new Optima will be competing in a highly competitive §egmènt that includes the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Chevrolet Malibu, Nissan Altima, Mazda6 and Ford Fusion.
'The all-new Optima continues Kia's new product revolution and is the latest example of our brand's new ‘exciting and enabling' characteristics,' said Kia Motors America executive vice president and COO Len Hunt. 'The Optima has traditionally been a value-leader in the Ú.S. market, and the new Optima's enhanced performance and exceptional passenger space is sure to help separate it from the increasingly competitive mid-size landscape.' 'The new Optima shows consumers that a well-built, fun-to-drive sedan wîth a stylish design and a long list of standard equipment does not have to cost a fortune,' said Ian Beavis, vice president, marketing, Kia Motors America. 'We believe the Optima will build upon the previous-generation vehicle's reputation for value, and will attract buyers who appreciate the availability of advanced features such as standard full-length side curtain airbags at a reasonable price.'
For Kia, the launch of the all-new Optima follows the successful introduction of several new products. In the last four years the Kia product lineup has grown to nine vehicles, wîth more customers shopping the Kia brand than ever before. The redesigned Optima arrives as Kia continues to create a larger presence wîth a broader range of products that offer high levels of quality, value and safety for American consumers.
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| 2014 SUBARU FORESTER ACES TOUGH NEW CRASH TEST; EARNS NEW IIHS 2013 TOP SAFETY PICK+ RATING | |
 | • All-new The 2014 Subaru Forester is the first vehicle to ace every aspect of the challenging small overlap front crash test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety • Forester is also the only small SUVs to earn an overall rating of good in the test Cherry Hill, N.J., - Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that the all-new 2014 Forester has received a Top Safety Pick+ (TSP+) award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The 2014 Subaru Forester is ...[Read more...] |
| Chrysler Group LLC Reports December 2012 U.S. Sales Increased 10 Percent - Strongest December Sales in Five Years | |
| • Best December sales since 2007 • 33rd-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains • Chrysler Group U.S. sales increase 21 percent in 2012; outpaces projected 13 percent average industry increase • Chrysler Group U.S. market share grows to 11.2 percent in 2012; up from 10.5 percent share in 2011 • Jeep® brand sales up 13 percent in 2012; U.S. increase helps Jeep brand establish global sales record in 2012 • Editors of Motor Trend name new 2013 ...[Read more...] | |
| Lotus Engineering adds lightness to a Crossover Utility Vehicle | |
 | California Air Resources Board (CARB) publishes results of Lotus Engineering's vehicle mass reduction study on a Crossover Utility Vehicle (CUV) • Results show a total vehicle mass reduction of 31% (528.3 kg or 1,162 lbs.) and a $239 (£150 / €188) saving in overall vehicle cost. • Body structure utilises advanced materials including high-strength steels, aluminium, magnesium and composites along with high tech joining and bonding techniques. Following on from Lotus' successful 'Phase One'...[Read more...] |
| Chrysler Group LLC Reports June 2012 U.S. Sales Increased 20 Percent; Best June Sales in Five Years | |
| • Best June sales since 2007 • 27th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains • Second-quarter sales up 24 percent versus same period last year • Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, Ram Truck, and FIAT brands each post sales increases in June compared with same month a year ago • FIAT brand sets sales record for fifth-consecutive month • First-half FIAT brand sales surpass total sales in 2011 • All-new 2013 Dodge Dart compact car begins arriving ...[Read more...] | |
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