Early in September, the first Kia Optima rolled off the production line at the Kia Motors manufacturing facility in Georgia. Also this fall, the 2011 Kia Optima has been widely recognized for its sophisticated and clean design, particularly by the men's lifestyle magazine Esquire.
Esquire's "2011 Design
and Technology Awards" recognizes the best innovations in the auto
industry for the year. Editors applauded the stylish simplicity of the 2011 Kia
Optima, particularly because it remains one of the most affordable cars on the
market. The magazine made a point to say, "A decade ago, a shape this
clean and inspiring would've cost real money."
The 2011 Kia Optima has also been recognized at the 2011 "Editors' Most Wanted" vehicle in Edmunds' Inside Line, and the 2011 "Best New Model" by Kiplinger's Personal Finance. It even earned a place on "Ward's 10 Best Interiors List.
Kia pulls in awards across the board for the Optima, as the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) named it a 2011 "Top Safety Pick." And, with a five-star crash test safety rating by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA), you can be sure that you and your passengers will always feel safe and comfortable in the 2011 Optima.
This is just the beginning for Kia Motors, but thanks in large part to the 2011 Kia Optima, Kia plans to continue their innovations in design, quality, value and safety. "The stunning design and value of the Optima has significantly increased awareness, perception and consideration for the Kia brand," 2 says Michael Sprague, Vice President, Marketing and Communications, Kia Motors America.
The Optima isn't the only Kia that embodies a fun driving experience at a decent price. Stop by Wagner Kia of Shrewsbury located at 730 Boston Turnpike in Shrewsbury, MA to take a test drive in the award-winning 2011 Kia Optima, 2012 Kia Forte, or the 2012 Kia Sorento.
Sources:
- 1http://www.esquire.com/features/cars/best-designed-cars-2011-9#fbIndex2- 2http://www.kiamedia.com/secure/corporate090611.html
