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Awards & Accolades
Cars
The 2011 Forte
The first of its kind. Explore Forte
Awards
US EPA Certified SmartWay Certification Mark"
The SmartWay certification mark is achieved if a vehicle receives a minimum of a 6 on both the Greenhouse Gas Score and the Air Pollution Score AND receives a combination of 13 or higher.
IIHS Top Safety Pick for the 2011 Forte
Winners of the 2011 Top Safety Pick must receive the highest rating of "Good" in all 4 of our crashworthiness tests (frontal offset, side, rear, and roof strength). Winners must also have electronic stability control.p>
The 2011 Optima
Not your average midsize sedan. Explore Optima
Awards
Red dot design award - best of the best 2011
Winners have been selected by an international jury to receive the red dot for their outstanding design achievements. This design award provides a label of the highest quality and international repute - characteristics guaranteed by the Design Zentrum.
Top Ten Best Buy - Auto A Fondo
A "Top Ten Best Buy" must offer innovative engineering, good exterior design, best-in-class ergonomics, over average ride, good factory fit and finish, complete content, packaging(list of accessories). All this must also be available at a competitive price.
A 2011 Editors' Most WantedSM vehicle - Edmunds' Inside Line
Based on Cars.com editor's independent testing of 2011 model year vehicles. See full award article here.
NHTSA 5-Star Overall Crash Safety Rating
Starting with 2011 models, NHTSA has introduced tougher tests and rigorous new 5-Star Safety Ratings that provide more information about safety feature performance and crash avoidance technologies. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov).
2011 IIHS Top Safety Pick
Winners of the 2011 Top Safety Pick must receive the highest rating of "Good" in all 4 of our crashworthiness tests (frontal offset, side, rear, and roof strength). Winners must also have electronic stability control.
US EPA Certified "SmartWay Certification Mark
The SmartWay certification mark is achieved if a vehicle meets EPA-established criteria on their air pollution and GHG scales for that model year.
Cars.com's Best of 2011
Based on Cars.com editor's independent testing of 2011 model year vehicles. See full award article here.
2010 IIHS Top Safety Pick
Winners of the 2010 Top Safety Pick must receive the highest rating of "Good" in all 4 of our crashworthiness tests (frontal offset, side, rear, and roof strength). Winners must also have electronic stability control.
The 2011 Optima Hybrid
Not your average midsize sedan. Explore Optima Hybrid
Awards
The New 2011 Optima Hybrid.
Hybrid is expected to start arriving at Kia retailers June 2011. Please check back soon. We are sure the Optima Hybrid will make an impression.
The 2011 Rio 5-door
Five doors - with great things behind every one. Explore Rio 5-door
Awards
Please check back soon
Currently there are no awards or accolades for the 2011 Rio 5-door.
The 2011 Soul
A new way to roll. Explore Soul
Awards
Five-Star Frontal Crash Safety Rating
Starting with 2011 models, NHTSA has introduced tougher tests and rigorous new 5-Star Safety Ratings that provide more information about safety feature performance and crash avoidance technologies. This vehicle has been tested under the new Government 5-Star Safety Ratings program. For complete safety ratings information please visit www.safercar.gov.
A Top Recommended SM Vehicle for 2011 - Edmunds.com
Winners of the 2011 Top Safety Pick must receive the highest rating of "Good" in all 4 of our crashworthiness tests (frontal offset, side, rear, and roof strength). Winners must also have electronic stability control.
US EPA Certified "SmartWay Certification Mark"
The SmartWay certification mark is achieved if a vehicle meets EPA-established criteria on their air pollution and GHG scales for that model year.
2011 Kia Soul named a Consumers Digest Best Buy
Consumers Digest "Best Buys" are vehicles that the magazine's editors believes offer the most value for the money in their respective vehicle classes. The concept of "value," according to Consumers Digest, is based on a vehicle's purchase price and ownership costs relative to subjective factors like comfort, performance, styling and utility. The Best Buy Seal is a registered trademark of Consumers Digest Communications, LLC, used under license.
2010 IIHS Top Safety Pick
Winners of the 2010 Top Safety Pick must receive the highest rating of "Good" in all 4 of our crashworthiness tests (frontal offset, side, rear, and roof strength). Winners must also have electronic stability control.
Top Ten Small Cars For Under $20K
It's not often you see a car with such unique characteristics inside and out. The 2011 Kia Soul combines classic looks with a modern touch that works to utter perfection. With a great 142 horsepower engine and a fuel range of 381 miles, the Soul isn't just gorgeous, it's practical as well. When you add in the 10-year/100,000 mile warranty, the Soul is a TopSpeed best buy.
The 2011 Forte Koup
One Hot Ride. Explore Forte Koup
Awards
US EPA Certified "SmartWay Certification Mark"
Please check back soon. The Forte Koup is brand new to the Kia lineup and is sure to make an impression.
The 2011 Forte 5-door
Where excitement meets versatility. Explore Forte 5-door
Awards
New to our family.
Please check back soon. The Forte 5-door is brand new to the Kia lineup and is sure to make an impression.
The 2011 Rio
The pursuit of happiness was never this much fun. Explore Rio
US EPA Certified "SmartWay Certification Mark"
The SmartWay certification mark is achieved if a vehicle meets EPA-established criteria on their air pollution and GHG scales for that model year..
Crossovers / Minivans
The 2011 Sorento
A departure from the expected. Explore Sorento
Awards
The Kia Sorento was named a 2011 Top 10 Family Car by Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com
The Editorial Staff of Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com uses their editorial judgment and discretion to choose the winners.>
2011 IIHS Top Safety Pick for vehicles built after March 2010.
Winners of the 2011 Top Safety Pick must receive the highest rating of "Good" in all 4 of our crashworthiness tests (frontal offset, side, rear, and roof strength). Winners must also have electronic stability control..
2011 IIHS Top Safety Pick for vehicles built after March 2010
Winners of the 2011 Top Safety Pick must receive the highest rating of "Good" in all 4 of our crashworthiness tests (frontal offset, side, rear, and roof strength). Winners must also have electronic stability control.
2011 Kia Sorento named a Consumers Digest Best Buy
Consumers Digest "Best Buys" are vehicles that the magazine's editors believes offer the most value for the money in their respective vehicle classes. The concept of "value," according to Consumers Digest, is based on a vehicle's purchase price and ownership costs relative to subjective factors like comfort, performance, styling and utility. The Best Buy Seal is a registered trademark of Consumers Digest Communications, LLC, used under license.
US News and World Report named Kia Sorento as One of the "Best New Cars for 2011"
Based on methodology found at http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/methodology
The 2011 Sedona
Your family deserves the best. Explore Sedona
Awards
Check back soon.
Currently there are no awards or accolades for the 2011 Sedona.
The 2011 Sportage
Designed for the next level.Explore Sportage
Awards
About.com's 2011 Readers' Choice Awards' Best Crossover Vehicle - 2011 Kia Sportage
We accepted nominations for hundreds of award categories across About.com. Based on the nominations received, our experts chose up to five finalists in each award category. About.com users then vote for their favorite finalists in as many award categories as they chose to vote in.
Red dot design award - winner 2011.
Winners have been selected by an international jury to receive the red dot for their outstanding design achievements. This design award provides a label of the highest quality and international repute - characteristics guaranteed by the Design Zentrum.
2011 International truck of the year - Kia Sportage.
he ICOTY Awards are voted upon by a jury of 12 distinguished editors from a variety of reputable automotive magazines. Jurors include Courtney Caldwell, Editor in Chief of Road & Travel Magazine and ICOTY founder; James Bell, VP Corporate Communications and Market Analyst, Kelley Blue Book; Joe Wiesenfelder, Lead Reviewer and Editor, Cars.com; Perry Stern, Editor of MSN Autos; and Rick Cotta, Editor Consumer Guide Automotive. The ICOTY Award is registered trademark of Caldwell Communications, Inc.
One of the 10 Best Rides for Teens by MSN Autos
Vehicles listed under "10 rides for teens" must be under $20,000, have a high MPG, high level of safety equipment, high IIHS safety ratings and must be economical with lots of standard equipment for the price. www.autos.msn.com
2011 IIHS Top Safety Pick
Winners of the 2011 Top Safety Pick must receive the highest rating of "Good" in all 4 of our crashworthiness tests (frontal offset, side, rear, and roof strength). Winners must also have electronic stability control.
US EPA Certified "SmartWay Certification Mark"
The SmartWay certification mark is achieved if a vehicle meets EPA-established criteria on their air pollution and GHG scales for that model year.
2010 IIHS Top Safety Pick
Vehicles that earn good roof strength, front, side, and rear test ratings, and offer ESC, are awarded Top Safety Picks - Insurance Institute for Highway Safety for model year 2011.
