Kia has been pulling in the awards and accolades left and right. Most recently, the popular men's magazine, Esquire showered the new 2011 Kia Optima with praise.

"The 2011 Esquire Design and Technology Awards" recognizes nine finalists in the automotive industry that they believe to represent the best-of-the-best in the automotive industry for the year. Editors recognized the 2011 Kia Optima for being sharply designed without breaking the bank, noting, "A decade ago, a shape this clean and inspiring would've cost real money."¹ Kia fans have known all along, but now the world knows that the Kia Optima can stand head to head with the luxury brands and still provide better value.

If that weren't enough, the Kia Optima has received several other awards recently including the 2011 "Editors' Most Wanted," "Best New Model," and made the "10 Best Interiors List." Not only that, but the Optima was named a "Top Safety Pick" by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and it got a five-star crash rating from the Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Needless to say, it has been a good year for Kia and the Optima.

Michael Sprague, Vice President, Marketing and Communication, Kia Motors America says, "The stunning design and value of the Optima has significantly increased awareness, perception and consideration for the Kia brand."²

It certainly has and Dale Jarrett Kia is excited to be a part of the excitement.

Visit our Kia dealership today and check out the extremely popular 2011 Kia Optima on our showroom floor on 2707 Gray Fox Dr in Monroe, NC 28110 today.

Sources:
 ¹http://www.esquire.com/features/cars/best-designed-cars-2011-9#fbIndex2
 ²http://www.kiamedia.com/secure/corporate090611.html