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Which Kia Vehicles earned 2018 safety awards?

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2018 Kia Models that are IIHS Safety Picks

We know how important safety is to a new car shopper. That is why we are happy to announce that some of our Kia models have won safety awards. Here are some of the 2018 Kia models that are IIHS Safety Picks. Let's take a look at why each vehicle won this award.

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Forte

The 2018 Kia Forte is a sleek compact that has superior safety measures that make it easier to protect its passengers. The Forte's crashworthiness was graded as good when it comes to impact in the side, roof, and head restraints and seats. With optional equipment, the Kia Forte scored a superior front crash prevention score. All of these factors were compiled and showed that the Forte was worthy of an IIHS Safety Pick Award. Now that you know a little more about the 2018 Kia Forte's safety performance, let's take a look at the 2018 Kia Soul.
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Soul

The sporty hatchback is back and it has a great safety performance score. Thanks to the small overlap front, the Kia Soul can better protect drivers from a head on collision with a low risk of damage to the driver's legs. The frontal and side curtain airbags help drivers stay safe by preventing them from hitting their head on the steering wheel, window or any debris from the crash. This hatchback has a great amount of safety features inside to help prevent injury of its passengers.

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After looking at these 2018 Kia models that are IIHS Safety Picks, you can tell that these vehicles are worth their salt when it comes to passenger protection. There are other Kia models that received safety awards like the Kia Optima, Sportage, Sorento, and Cadenza. If you would like to learn more about our Kia models, check out our online inventory and schedule a test drive with us at Matt Blatt Kia today.
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