What is the 2020 Kia Optima Safety Rating?

October 23rd, 2020 by

2020 Kia Optima SX

Do you need a family-friendly and convenient sedan for your Jackson commutes? If so, safety ratings are one of the most important specs for a family-oriented car-buyer to consider. Agencies like the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety testall new models for crashworthiness and crash avoidance to help ensure drivers remain safe while behind the wheel. But what is the Kia Optima safety rating?

In the guide below, our team at Wilson KIA will help you take a look at the 2020 Kia Optima safety ratings and advanced tech features.

NHTSA Kia Optima Safety Rating

When you’re looking for a Kia Safety rating, you’ll like what you find. No matter which model you choose from our inventory, ratings are high across the Kia lineup! As for the Kia Optima Safety Rating, it received an NHTSA 5-star overall safety rating, and offers scores that are among the best in the midsize sedan segment:

2020 Kia Optima Safety Rating: 5 Stars

  • Frontal Crash Safety – 5 Stars
  • Side Crash Safety – 5 Stars
  • Rollover Safety – 5 Stars

IIHS Kia Optima Safety Rating

The IIHS also awarded its top marks to this ever-popular Kia, rating the Optima Top Safety Pick+ in 2019. The 2020 model received top scores of “Good” in most categories, meaning it earns top ratings:

2020 IIHS Kia Rating: Good

  • Small overlap front: driver-side
  • Small overlap front: passenger-side
  • Moderate overlap front
  • Side
  • Roof strength
  • Head restraints & seats

Advanced Kia Optima Safety Features

These incredibly impressive Kia Optima safety ratings are due to a comprehensive set of advanced safety features and high-tech engineering solutions. Standard features like these will keep you feeling safe and secure on the road in Brandon:

  • Rearview camera
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Lane keeping assistance
  • Driver attention monitor
  • Blind spot monitor
  • Rear cross traffic alert
  • Lane departure warning
  • Forward collision warning
  • Automatic emergency braking

On higher trims, you have access the following premium safety technology features:

  • Adaptive headlights
  • Pedestrian detection
  • Surround-view camera
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Automatic high beam headlights

Find Your Kia Optima for Sale in Brandon!

Are you ready to see how you can enjoy the safety and security of a new Kia Optima? Don’t hesitate to contact us online today. We’ll help you into the Kia Optima model you need at a price you’re sure to love.

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