Portland Area Kia Dealer Offering 2010 Top Safety Picks

July 22, 2010 - PRLog -- Bill Dodge Kia serving Portland Kia shoppers invites area residents to experience the Kia models that have recently earned Top Safety Pick recognition from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).  The 2010 Kia Forte, 2010 Kia Soul and 2011 Kia Sorento were all recognized with top safety pick honors.

The list of awards for the Kia Soul keeps getting longer. The editors at Kelley Blue Book chose the fun, versatile Soul as one of their 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000, it was named one of the best family cars for 2010 by Parents magazine and Edmunds.com, and best hatchback of 2010 by Cars.com.  Now, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is also recognizing the 2010 Kia Soul as a Top Safety Pick.  Soul’s small footprint allows it to finagle into even the smallest of parking places, but consumers need not be confused; the Soul can seat 5 adults comfortably and achieves big numbers when it comes to fuel economy.

The 2010 Kia Forte is a four-door compact car. The Forte received ratings of "Good" (the highest achievable) in front, side, rear and rollover impact crash tests – something that safety-minded buyers will surely appreciate. In addition to competitive pricing, Forte also showcases a class-leading combination of standard safety features with active front headrests, advanced two-stage airbags, front seat-mounted and side curtain airbags, four-wheel disc brakes with an antilock brake system (ABS), brake assist (BAS), electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), electronic stability control (ESC), a traction control system (TCS) and a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS).

The 2011 Kia Sorento wins the IIHS Top Safety Pick in the Midsize SUV category. The 2011 Sorento is fitted with numerous standard safety equipment, including driver and passenger advanced front airbags, front seat-mounted side airbags, side curtain airbags and front active headrests, four-wheel Antilock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), as well as with Hill Start Assist Control.

“In addition to offering consumers outstanding quality, appealing new design, comfort and value, the Kia brand is first and foremost committed to providing the highest levels of passenger safety,” said Michael Sprague, vice president, marketing of Kia Motors America (KMA). “The 2011 Sorento is an example of Kia’s ongoing and rapid vehicle expansion, demonstrating that buyers can have an affordable, well-equipped and attractive CUV without sacrificing impressive levels of crash protection.”

The CUV, which went on-sale in early-January, was the first vehicle to roll off the line at Kia’s new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in West Point, Georgia.

With automotive safety a key feature for all consumers, Bill Dodge Kia is pleased to announce these top awards to Portland Kia shoppers and reaffirm Kia’s dedication on the safety front.  

To learn more about the Kia models that have earned Top Safety Pick honors, please visit Bill Dodge Kia online at  http://kia.billdodgeautogroup.com/


About Bill Dodge
Bill Dodge Auto Group is one of the largest providers of new and used cars and trucks in Maine.  With 9 different auto brands to choose from, Maine residents can find the best price, selection and service at any Bill Dodge Auto dealer.  For access to any of the 9 brands under Bill Dodge, please visit http://www.billdodgeautogroup.com/

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Emily Bain
Bill Dodge Kia
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Westbrook, Maine 04092
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