2012 Kia Optima Crash-Test Ratings

2012 Kia Optima

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2012 Kia Optima

Starting MSRP $19,500–$26,500

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NHTSA Crash-Test Ratings  

Results are for the 2012 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan

Other, Overall Rollover Rating:
 
Side - Pole, Side - Pole:
 
Side, Rear Seat:
 
Overall, Overall:
 
Side - Pole Barrier combined, Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR):
 
Front, Overall Front:
 
Side - Pole Barrier combined, Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT):
 
Front, Driver's:
 
Side, Front Seat:
 
Side - Barrier, Side - Barrier:
 
Front, Passenger's:
 
Side, Overall Side:
 

IIHS Crash-Test Data  

Data based on: 2012 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan

Frontal:

Overall Good
Chest Good
Head/Neck Good
Left Leg/Foot Good
Restraints Good
Right Leg/Foot Good
Structure/safety cage Good

Side:

Overall Good
Driver Head Protection Good
Driver Head and Neck Good
Driver Pelvis/Leg Good
Driver Torso Good
Rear Passenger Head Protection Good
Rear Passenger Head and Neck Good
Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg Good
Rear Passenger Torso Good
Structure/safety cage Acceptable

Rear:

Overall Good
Dynamic Rating Good
Seat Head/Restraint Geometry Good

Roof:

Overall Good

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