Evidence Manual

3rd Party Endorsements

2008 Rio   
Highest ranked sub-compact in initial quality 2 years
in a row --  J.D. Powers and Associates
Best Buy -- Consumer Guide Automotive
Best bet ...sub-compact category -- The Car Book
Editor's Most Wanted Sedan Under $15,000 (Rio LX) -- Edmonds.com
Editor's Most Wanted Wagon Under $15,000 (Rio5) --  Edmonds.com
Top 10 Most Fuel-Efficient Cars -- Edmonds.com
Best Bang For The Buck --  Cars.com

2008 Rondo 
5-star frontal crash test safety rating -- NHTSA
"I'm going on record as saying the Rondo is the best family-car
value in the U.S.  It eviserates Honda's Element and CR-V, Toyota's
RAV4, and anything else in the price bracket." -- The Truth About Cars
"Fully optioned, our Rondo EX V-6 test vehicle bottom-lined at a very
attractive $22,495.  This is a provacative price in a market where the
price of a Honda CR-V or Toyota RAV4 can approach $30,000." -- Edmonds.com

2008 Optima 
Best Bet, Intermediate Category -- The Car Book
Best Bang For The Buck, Top Mid-sized cars -- Cars.com
5-star safety rating front and sizde-impact crash testing, all seat
positions -- NHTSA
"While most vehicles today can earn a good rating in our frontal
test, KIA is to be commended for producing one of the few mid-sized
cars that aso does a good job of preventing neck injuries in rear-
impact." -- IIHS

2008 Amanti 
Best Bang For The Buck, To Full-sized cars -- Cars.com
Good rating in front and side-impact crash tests, the highest rating
possible -- IIHS
"Aside from excellent value for money, one of the strongest points
going for KIA's biggest car is the quality of its interior.  It's crafted
of high-quality plastics and supple leather with fit and finish that's
just as good as any high-end Infiniti or Lexus." -- Canadian Auto Press

2008 Sportage 
Best Bang For The Buck...Top SUVs for 2007 -- Cars.com
One of the "Best Bets"...SUV Small for 2007 -- The Car Book
"Best in Class...SUV under $25,000" -- NEMPA
5-Star Frontal and Side-impact Crash Safety Rating -- NHTSA
Name one of the "Top 10 coolest cars under $18,000" -- Kelly Blue Book, KBB.com
One of the most fuel efficient SUV's and pickups -- Edmonds.com

2008 Sorento 
Total Quality Award winner...Medium SUV Segment -- Strategic Vision, Inc.
Best Bet...SUV Large -- The Car Book
Good rating in rear impact crash tests...the highest possible rating -- IIHS
Five-Star safety rating in front and side-impact testing, all seating positions -- NHTSA

2008 Sedona 
2007 Total Value Award...winner (tie) Minivan segment -- Strategic Vision, Inc.
Top Safety Pick award winner in front, side and rear impact test -- IIHS
Drivers Choice Award winner in 2007 -- Motorweek
5-Star safety rating in front and side-impact crash testing, all seating positions
in 2008 -- NHTSA