Safety
Antilock disc brakes, traction control, stability control, front-seat side airbags and full-length side curtain airbags are all standard equipment. In government crash tests, the 2008 Kia Sportage scored a top five-star rating for both frontal and side-impact crash protection. In Insurance Institute for Highway Safety testing, the Sportage received an "Acceptable" rating (the second highest of four) in that agency's frontal offset and side-impact crash tests.
See also:
Owner maintenance
Owner maintenance schedule
The following lists are vehicle checks and
inspections that should be performed by
the owner or an authorized Kia dealer at
the frequencies indicated to help ensure
saf ...
SOLID RIDE WITH POWER TO SPARE AND EXCELLENT FUEL ECONOMY
In terms of driving characteristics, the Optima is very much in keeping with
the Hyundai Sonata, which shares the same platform. The cabin is quiet and the
drive is smooth, with the Optima feeling ...
Winter driving
Severe weather conditions in the winter
result in greater wear and other problems.
To minimize the problems of winter
driving, you should follow these suggestions:
Snowy or icy conditions
To dr ...