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2011 Kia Optima wins Cars.com Best of 2011 award
The 2011 Optima from Kia Motors America has been receiving immense recognition for its incredible style and performance. The latest feather added to the cap was it achieving the “Best of 2011” award from Cars.com. Thanks to its creative styling and exclusive luxury features, the brand-new Kia Optima was chosen for this honor.
Michael Sprague, Vice President Marketing & Communications KMA states that the amazing style and a broad list of luxury features have helped the Optima rake in the recognition. With an aggressive design led transformation, Cars.com believes that the Optima mid-size sedan will drive the brand ahead really well.
The brand new Optima has added greatly to an interesting vehicle line up for Kia Motors. The audiences are taking note of Kia’s design led transformation, the fabulous design, tremendous performance and the incredible value and that is reflected well in the award it has received from Cars.com.
The editors of Cars.com screened through more than 70 brand new or redesigned cars that had been released in 2011 before settling on their choice for the “Best of 2011” award winner. Before making the decision on the winner, the editors had narrowed it down to a list of six.
To earn the award of the “Best of 2011”, the Optima had to defeat automobile industry heavyweights like the BMW 5 Series, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Volt, Honda Odyssey and the Nissan Leaf. Immense power, fuel economy and strong turbo and hybrid engines are offered in the all new Optima. Some of the latest technological advancements have been installed in this sporty mid-size sedan.
A while ago, Edmunds.com revealed that the 2011 Optima has enjoyed the highest increase in car shopper consideration after its showing at the Los Angeles Auto Show. With six airbags, front active headrests, side impact door beams, height adjustable front seatbelts with pre-tensioners and three point seatbelts for all seating positions, the 2011 Optima is stocked up with some of the finest safety features. It also includes lower anchors, tethers for children, tire pressure monitoring system, four wheel antilock brakes, electronic stability control, traction control system and a hill assist control option too.
Additionally, extraordinary consumer protection is provided with the KMA’s warranty program that covers the 2011 Optima well. Kia Motors is also coming up with a host of fantastic cars that will occupy center stage in the automobile industry. Kia will be coming up with the Sorento CUV, Sportage compact CUV, Optima midsize sedan, Soul urban passenger vehicle, Forte compact sedan, Forte 5 door compact hatchback, Forte Koup two door coupe, the Rio sub compact sedan, Rio sub compact hatchback and finally the Sedona minivan.
With great imagination, superiority, value, safety features and advanced technological improvements, Kia plans to keep expanding in the automobile market and establish itself as a world class automobile giant.
Man I love this car, I can’t wait till canada gets it.
It is one beautiful car, can’t wait for the turbo to hit the US. I want a white one, with a panoramic roof, black leather seats and a six speed manual…Aahh dreamin!!
Just drove one of these today. EX, Pearl white, premium and tech packages. I love the heated steering wheel, cooled seats, and power sunshade for the panoramic sunroof. Everything about the car is stunning. Wish I could have taken it home.
kia car deserved crowned as the best bike in 2011
Can’t wait to see these in Australia! Supposed to be this month apparently. Might have to wait until the Australian Open starts.
It is a great car but to anakputa2011 the Turbo does not come with Manual option much to my disapointment as well. I currently drve a ’09 Hyundai Sonata with Manual Shift but would go for the Kia if making a decision today.
By the way I just wanted to let you guys know as a bit of insider info, Kia just announced that the sportage is getting the turbo Canada should have it within the next 2 months!!!!!
The Kia Sportage Turbo was shown at the Montreal Auto show to journalist yesterday (13th)
There are 75 Optima SX Turbo at the port in Tacoma, WA. I’m waiting to be allocated them any day now! I can’t wait to drive it.
Guys I drove an Sx Optima that was at my store the other day… and wow was I impressed. The ride, handling Mr horsepower really made me want one bad. Front the time i stepped on the gas pedal i was in love with this car. KUDOS to Kia they got this one right…. Best Kia so far ever.
BooYeah. I’m finally receiving my Optimas today! I’m getting 8 SX Turbos, 2 EX Turbos, and I’m also expecting my 5 Soul Special Edition White Tigers today!
Got them! The SX Optima is a blast to drive. The White Tiger Soul is the first Soul to come standard with illuminated scuff plates, climate control, push button start, and a smart key. Both great vehicles
The ! and sport can be ordered in a package with push button start.
Kia is the New World Order automobile maker. Period.
You missed what I said Greg….The White Tiger Soul is the first Soul to come STANDARD with illuminated scuff plates, climate control, push button start, and a smart key
Too bad it doesn’t have Navigation and that slick silver dash fascia. Maybe on the next SE.
The KV7 was JUST a concept a couple of weeks ago! They aren’t going to have it in any kind of testing at this point. I wouldn’t imagine them testing the KV7 until summer – indoors or out.
I highly doubt it will come out in the fall. Maybe fall 2012 at the EARLIEST. The Sedona just got a fecelift for this year. They will continue the current Sedona for at least MY2012. I would look for the KV7 production car at an autoshow in early 2012.
Optima race car @ Chicago. I will be @ the show on Saturday!
Bought a base model LX with the 6 speed manual. Love it…No extras but packed with safty features, Ipod and USB jacks, Bluetooth Ect. All for 19,000. Cant beat this car for the price. Looks best in Silver. 200 HP 4 banger…not bad. Love the styling too.
JUST BOUGHT MY 2012 KIA FORTE EX . WHAT A REAL WINNER. WITH SUNROOF AND SPOILER AND NOT
TO MENTION HANDS FREE BLUE-TOOTH. AND AWESOME GAS MPG. WITH GAS PUSHING $4.00
THAT SEALED THE DEAL FOR ME. THANKS KIA!!!!!!!!!!!