Top safety rating of 2018 Kia Optima helps it become an easy pick for new sedan

By Product Expert | Posted in Kia Optima, Safety on Tuesday, August 7th, 2018 at 10:13 am

2018 Kia Optima Safety Rating

The key to getting behind the wheel of a new sedan that can offer you the protection you are looking for while on the road is to find one that offers a long list of standard safety features and an impressive list of active safety technologies. If you are looking for a new car that can give you many options when it comes to safety, the 2018 Kia Optima is an easy pick as it offers several advanced safety systems and standard safety features. Keep reading to learn more about all the safety features, equipment and technologies that are available in the 2018 Kia Optima sedan.

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2018 Kia Optima Advanced Safety Features

Helping the new 2018 Kia Optima deliver its top safety rating for passenger protection is a long list of standard and available safety features that include advanced equipment and innovative active safety technologies. The new Kia Optima uses more than 50% advanced high strength steel that substantially increases body strength. The five-star safety rating of the new Optima comes from its continued commitment to safety. It has earned a top rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) by giving the 2018 Kia Optima a long list of advanced passive safety features that include comprehensive airbags and seat belt systems. The new Optima also offers an extensive list of advanced safety technologies like hill-start assist, vehicle stability management, electronic stability control and traction control system.

To help give you the best protection on the road, every 2018 Kia Optima comes standard with blind spot detection and lane change assist. Other advanced safety systems available in the 2018 Kia Optima include autonomous emergency braking, advanced smart cruise control, forward collision warning system and a lane departure warning system.

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