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Kia Optima

2011-13 models

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MODERATE OVERLAP FRONT TEST

OVERALL EVALUATION: Good

Structure/safety cage	Injury measures				Restraints/dummy kinematics
Structure/safety cage	Head/neck	Chest	Leg/foot, left	Leg/foot, right	Restraints/dummy kinematics

Important: Frontal crash test ratings can be compared only among vehicles of similar weight.

Good Good Acceptable Marginal Poor Poor

Test details:

The Kia Optima was redesigned for the 2011 model year. Frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Hyundai/Kia as part of frontal crash test verification.

Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was well controlled. The driver side curtain and side thorax airbags deployed during the crash. After the dummy moved forward into the frontal airbag, its head contacted the side curtain airbag.

Injury measures — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.

Additional features:

Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
Electronic stability control
Antilock brakes
Daytime running lights (optional beginning with 2013 models)

Tested vehicle specifications:

2011 Kia Optima LX 4-door
Class: Midsize moderately priced car
Weight: 3,428 lbs.
Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
Wheelbase: 110 in.
Length: 191 in.
Width: 72 in.
Engine: 2.4 L 4-cylinder
EPA ratings: 24 mpg city | 34 mpg highway

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Last updated: December 11, 2012