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NHTSA. All-new Sedona receives five-star safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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IIHS. "Top Safety Pick." Read More...

IIHS. "The Sedona is the best minivan we've tested," says Insurance Institute For Highway Safety president Adrian Lund. Read More...

IIHS. Sedona Awarded Highest Possible Rating in Rear Impact Evaluations. Read More...

Consumer Guide "Automotive Best Buy"

Strategic Vision. Winner of "2007 Total Quality Award for Best Minivan Ownership Experience."

Strategic Vision. Winner of "Most Delightful Vehicle for Best Minivan Ownership Experience." ¹

MotorWeek. “Best Minivan” in 2007 Drivers’ Choice Awards. Read More...

Edmunds.com.
"Consumers Most Wanted."

Edmunds.com.
"Editors Most Wanted."

Consumers Digest.
The 2007 Sedona "A Recipient of the Consumers Digest Best Buy Award." Read More...

The Car Book. "Best Bet".

Cars.com - "Best Bang for the Buck"

Autobytel.com. "With few exceptions, the new Sedona appears poised to tackle the best minivans on the market through a compelling combination of safety, utility, design, performance and craftsmanship."


"My mother and I were involved in a head-on collision on a major two-lane highway. A car crossed the yellow line and hit my Sedona head-on. The bad news is that my Sedona was totalled. The good news is that it protected us. I give the Sedona a 10-star rating and have already put a deposit down on a new one. Thanks, Kia." --L.E., Russellville, AR


¹ "Strategic Vision’s 2006 Vehicle Experience Study™ surveyed 72,855+ Oct.-April, new vehicle buyers of 200+ models after the first 90 days of ownership."



NHTSA. The Kia Sorento receives five-star safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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IIHS. Sorento Awarded Highest Possible Rating in Rear Impact Evaluations. Read More...

Strategic Vision. Winner of "2007 Total Quality Award for Best Medium SUV Ownership Experience."

The Car Book. "Best Bet".


"I have been meaning to write ever since I purchased my new Sorento. I love its looks, size and features. The engine responds quickly and the turning radius is wonderful. I traded in my Lexus RX 300 SUV to get the Sorento. That car was horribly overrated and overpriced. The Sorento delivers a lot more for the money." --N.T., Valrico, FL

"The Sorento has a great ride and a superior sound system. This winter I drove it four hours straight through the snow in 4WD with total confidence. I would recommend to anyone looking for a real SUV to check out the Sorento. Thanks for the memories!" --R.H., Cincinnati, OH



NHTSA. The Kia Sportage receives five-star safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Edmunds.com. Top 10 Most Fuel Efficient SUV’s and Pickups

Consumer Guide. Automotive Recommended 2007-Compact Utility Vehicle.

Kelley Blue Book. "Top 10 coolest new cars selling under $18,000".

The Car Book. "Best Bet".

Cars.com - "Best Bang for the Buck"




NHTSA. All-new Rondo receives five-star crash rating in both Driver and Passenger Frontal Crash Tests from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Read More...

Edmunds.com/Parents Magazine. Kia Rondo Named to Parent's Magazine and Edmunds.com Best Family Cars 2008 List. Read More...

Autobytel. 2008 Autobytel MyRide.com Editor's Choice Award for Best Kept Secret for 2008 and Best New Wagon.

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The Car Book. "Best Bet".




IIHS - Amanti Awarded Highest Possible Rating in Side Impact Crash Test. Read More...

Edmunds.com "2006 Top 10 Cars for Driver/Front Passenger Space".

Strategic Vision. Most Delightful Vehicle of 2005.

Cars.com - "Best Bang for the Buck"


"I felt compelled to write and compliment you on the Kia Amanti. As a former Lincoln Town Car owner, I was impressed with the luxury of the Amanti - both the ride and the style. I feel safe and sassy driving this great car. I constantly receive compliments on the Amanti from both friends and strangers. I love my car!!!" --D.H., East Peoria , IL

"Several months ago I was planning to purchase and was arranging financing on a Jaguar. While watching television, however, a commercial appeared which captured my attention. It was this unknown car. Was it a Jaguar or Mercedes? I did not know. It turned out to be the new Kia Amanti. The very next day I stopped by our local Kia dealer to see this car for myself before I made a final purchase decision. Well, you know the rest of the story. I recently returned from a road trip that exceeded 2800 miles. Amanti exceeded my expectations. I felt safe in knowing that the Amanti was equipped with excellent safety features. The 24 hour roadside assistance assured me that I was only a telephone call away for help. The Amanti held to the road in terms of acceleration, speed and suspension. The Infinity® sound system, eyeglass holder and all the small features the Amanti provided help made this an enjoyable and relaxing trip." --C.B., Lake Charles , LA



NHTSA. Optima earned - five stars - in the latest frontal and side impact crash tests by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Read More...

IIHS. Optima earned the highest possible rating in front and rear impact tests according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Read More...

Strategic Vision. Winner of "Most Delightful Vehicle for Best Medium Size Vehicle Ownership Experience"

Strategic Vision "Most Delightful Vehicle of 2006".

The Car Book "Best Bet".

Cars.com - "Best Bang for the Buck"

MSN.com "Best Car for Teen Drivers".



Edmunds.com "The Optima has been seriously upgraded, and improvements in materials and build quality are as readily apparent as the number of features now offered, many of them standard." Read More...

Kelley Blue Book "It's handsome, offers impressive safety features and represents a good value for the money. Read More...

Autoweek. It's a lot of car for the dollar and a big improvement over the previous-generation Optima. Read More...

NewCarTestDrive.com "Kia continues to climb upmarket, and the introduction of the new 2006.5 Kia Optima is a primary example." Read More...


"I did a lot of research online including a few test drives with other makes and in the end I bought an Optima because I felt I got the best sedan for the money. Plus I liked the folks at the Simi dealership."
--M.M, Moorpark, CA



NHTSA. "5-Star Frontal Crash Safety Rating". Read More...

Consumer Guide. 2006 "Recommended Pick".

Edmunds.com "Top 10 Cars Under $15,000".

The Car Book "Best Bet".

Cars.com - "Best Bang for the Buck"


"Since my children grew up and left the house, it was a good time for me to enter the workforce again. I wanted an economy car to take me to and from work. Did some research on the internet and later traded in the family hauler for a new Spectra. So far I’m happy with my purchase." --G.B., Santa Maria, CA
"My Kia Spectra was fantastic in snow, ice, and 40 below weather. Last Christmas we decided to drive down to California. This meant driving through Alaska and Canada in the snow and in the dark. We slept in the car a few times and even brought our two dogs with us. Round trip was about 6,500 miles and my Spectra did fantastic. Now it has about 30,000 miles on it and I bought it a year ago! Thanks for making a great car that a college student like me can afford." --A.C., Fairbanks, AK


NHTSA. "5-Star Frontal Crash Safety Rating". Read More...

Edmunds.com "Consumers Most Wanted Wagons under $25,000".

US News & World Report's 2008 Best Cars & Trucks. "Affordable Compact Wagons" category ranked #1.

The Car Book "Best Bet".


"I own a Spectra5 and wanted you to know why I bought it. You get a lot of car for the money and it looks good. I should know because I spent a lot of time looking at cars online. My friends drive the usual Honda's and I wanted something different. They like the leg room and its torque power. My mom liked the side airbags so she offered to help me with the down. My payments are good and so is the car. Thanks." --J.H. - San Diego, CA


Edmunds.com. "Editors Most Wanted Sedan under $15,000."

Edmunds.com. "Top 10 Most Fuel Efficient Cars."

The Car Book. "Best Bet."

Consumer Guide Automotive Best Buy 2007 - Subcompact Car

Cars.com - "Best Bang for the Buck"

Greenercars.org, the online home of ACEEE's Green Book® - "Top 12 Greenest Vehicles of 2007".


"We just purchased a Rio for our daughter. She starts school at the end of the month and wanted her to have a new car that was safe and affordable. Why buy a used car when you can buy new, for the same price? Where else on earth are you going to get a warranty like that? Nowhere!" --R.S., Dallas, TX
"Being a single mom with two kids I have never been able to afford a new car before. My new Rio payments will be lower than my total repair bills on my other car. Thanks for making cars affordable and reliable." --S.G., Crystal Lake, IL
"Driving my Rio puts a smile on my face every time I get behind the wheel. I have owned a mini-van for about 12 years, and wasn't sure if I'd miss driving one. I don't. The Rio handles well, has great mileage, an awesome sound system, and is the most versatile vehicle I've ever owned. I can have the back seats up, one or the other sides down, or both seats down, which enables me to have a flat cargo area that rivals the mini-van. The Rio turns on a dime and is a lot easier to handle. I know I made the right decision to buy a Kia and wouldn't hesitate recommending this great car to anyone." --L.W., Minneapolis, MN


Consumer Guide Automotive Best Buy 2007 - Subcompact Car

Edmunds.com "Top 10 Most Fuel Efficient Cars."

The Car Book. "Best Bet."

Edmunds.com "Editors' Most Wanted Wagon Under $15,000"

Greenercars.org, the online home of ACEEE's Green Book® - "Top 12 Greenest Vehicles of 2007".


"We just purchased a Rio for our daughter. She starts school at the end of the month and wanted her to have a new car that was safe and affordable. Why buy a used car when you can buy new, for the same price? Where else on earth are you going to get a warranty like that? Nowhere!" --R.S., Dallas, TX
"Being a single mom with two kids I have never been able to afford a new car before. My new Rio payments will be lower than my total repair bills on my other car. Thanks for making cars affordable and reliable." --S.G., Crystal Lake, IL
"Driving my Rio puts a smile on my face every time I get behind the wheel. I have owned a mini-van for about 12 years, and wasn't sure if I'd miss driving one. I don't. The Rio handles well, has great mileage, an awesome sound system, and is the most versatile vehicle I've ever owned. I can have the back seats up, one or the other sides down, or both seats down, which enables me to have a flat cargo area that rivals the mini-van. The Rio turns on a dime and is a lot easier to handle. I know I made the right decision to buy a Kia and wouldn't hesitate recommending this great car to anyone." --L.W., Minneapolis, MN


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