The 2012 Kia Optima
Safety Features
5-STAR CRASH SAFETY RATING IN ALL FOUR CATEGORIES
- 5-Stars for driver-side front, passenger-side front, front-seat side and rear-seat side-impact crash tests
- Awarded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Highest possible rating in the NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)
- Model tested with standard side-impact air bags (SABs)
SIX STANDARD AIR BAGS
- Dual front advanced air bags
- Utilize sensors to adjust deployment force based on the severity of an impact
- Help protect occupants during certain frontal collisions by minimizing the likelihood of air bag-related injuries
- Front seat-mounted side air bags
- Provide additional chest protection during certain side impacts
- Full-length side curtain air bags
- Provide supplemental head and upper body protection by deploying in certain side collisions
HIGHEST POSSIBLE RATING IN FRONT AND REAR IMPACT TESTS
- Awarded by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)
- "Good" rating for front- and rear-impact crash testing is highest possible rating in IIHS crash testing
STANDARD ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
- Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) modulates brake pressure to help prevent wheel lock-up during hard braking situations, helping to give the driver better control of the vehicle and steer clear of potential collisions
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) helps detect if the vehicle is straying from the driver’s intended path, and can correct the situation by adjusting engine power and applying select brakes to help the driver bring the vehicle back in line
- Traction Control System (TCS) can sense wheel spin during acceleration and counteract it by reducing engine power and/or applying brake force to the slipping wheel and then transferring power to the wheel(s) with traction for increased control and enhanced responsiveness
- Brake Assist System (BAS) hydraulically assists driver brake input when a panic stop is detected, applying maximum braking pressure to help reduce stopping distances
ADDITIONAL STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES
- Front active headrests automatically move the headrests forward in rear-impact collisions to minimize the chance of neck injuries
- Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) alerts the driver to a low-pressure condition in one or more tires for better performance and handling and improved gas mileage
- Front and rear crumple zones are designed to absorb impact energy before it reaches the cabin
- Front and rear side-impact door beams increase structural rigidity for enhanced protection during certain side collisions
- Front seat-belt pretensioners automatically cinch the belts tight in severe collisions, then force limiters release belt tension milliseconds after air bag deployment to reduce the force applied to the occupant
- The Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) system provides anchors and tethers to simplify installation of approved child seats
- Rear child-safety door locks ensure the rear doors can only be opened via the exterior door handles for added peace of mind
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
"While most vehicles today can earn a good rating in our frontal tests, Kia is to be commended for producing one of the few midsize cars that also does a good job of preventing neck injuries in rear impacts."
Car and Driver
"…we were impressed with the Kia’s long list of standard safety features, like ABS and a full complement of airbags, which help it achieve top scores from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in front and rear impact testing."
"While most vehicles today can earn a good rating in our frontal tests, Kia is to be commended for producing one of the few midsize cars that also does a good job of preventing neck injuries in rear impacts."
Car and Driver
"…we were impressed with the Kia’s long list of standard safety features, like ABS and a full complement of airbags, which help it achieve top scores from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in front and rear impact testing."
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