Safety-Minded
As with the rest of the Kia line-up, the 2009 Kia Optima is equipped with many safety features as standard equipment. This includes six airbags (dual advanced front and front-seat mounted side as well as full-length side curtain), front active headrests, side-impact door beams, height-adjustable front seatbelts with pre-tensioners and force limiters, three-point seatbelts for all seating positions, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) and a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). The Electronic Stability Control Package adds Electronic Stability Control (ESC), a Traction Control System (TCS), brake assist and four-wheel anti-lock brakes.
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Powertrains and Performance
The 2009 Kia Sorento is available with two engine choices. The base model and
LX are powered by a 3.3-liter V6 that produces 242 horsepower and 228 pound-feet
of torque. The EX receives a 3.8-lite ...
Vehicle break-in process
No special break-in period is needed.
By following a few simple precautions
for the first 1,000 km (600 miles) you
may add to the performance, economy
and life of your vehicle.
• Do not race th ...
2007 Kia Sorento
The Kia Sorento receives some significant updates for 2007. A more powerful
V6 engine, interior and exterior improvements and additional standard safety
features keep it competitive in the midsize ...


