The 2013 Kia Optima has already earned several awards, and its popularity seems to keep shooting up! Recently, the new Optima was named the International Car of the Year at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
Courtney Caldwell, Road and Travel Magazine's Editor-in-Chief, "The Kia Optima rose to the top of the list as the most emotionally compelling vehicle above all others. Its functional yet sleek design as well as advanced features intertwines effortlessly with consumer lifestyles on many levels, qualities we look for when considering contenders for the ICOTY awards."1
The Optima was completely redesigned for the 2011 model year and earned the status of top-selling Kia vehicle in 2012. Each year, Road & Travel Magazine gives out 10 ICOTY awards to new or existing model year vehicles with notable/substantial improvements. The winners are chosen by a jury and are based how consumers will emotionally connect with the vehicle. The jury is made up of celebrated auto journalists from respected auto industry publications.
Other awards bestowed upon the Optima include "Top Drives for 2012" by the Boston Globe, "Sedan of the Year" by Autobytel.com, a"Best Buy" by Consumers Digest, and the 2012 "Best New Car Value" award from Kiplinger's Personal Finance.
Have you taken the new Optima for a spin yet? If not, now is a great time to do so! Simply stop by Kia Waldorf, conveniently located at 3188 Crain Highway Waldorf, MD 20603, today for your chance, and don't forget to check out our incredible selection of pre-owned cars in Waldorf.
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