Steven Kia Offers 2 Of The Best Family Cars

Online, June 23, 2012 (Newswire.com) - Steven Kia is pleased to announce its offering of two of the "Best Family Cars of 2012". The 2012 Kia Optima and Sorento were recently recognized by Parents Magazine and Edmunds.com for their reliability, safety and affordability. To view Parents Magazine and Edmunds.com's full review, visit http://www.edmunds.com/car-reviews/top-10/top-15-best-family-vehicles-for-2012.html.

The 2012 Kia Optima and Sorento were two of only 15 vehicles to grace the list, and Kia credits the vehicle's distinctive styling with separating themselves from other automakers.

"As bold design and value are no longer mutually exclusive, the Optima and Sorento have changed the way many consumers look at what family cars can and should be," said Vice President of Marketing and Communications for Kia Motors America, Michael Sprague. "This recognition from leading family and automotive resources Parents magazine and Edmunds.com reinforces why these two Kia vehicles are among our top-selling products and why more families are considering Kia for the first time."

For the 2012 Kia Optima, impressive performance and fuel efficiency was a major contributing factor for its spot on the list. The 2012 Kia Optima's 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine generates an impressive 200 horsepower and still returns 35 mpg highway, but the Optima's remarkable engine options don't stop there. The 2012 Optima's turbocharged four-cylinder delivers V6 power coupled with four-cylinder fuel economy. Capable of generating 274 horsepower and 269 lb.-ft. of torque, the Optima's turbocharged 2.0-liter engine still returns 34 mpg highway.

The 2012 Kia Sorento delivers a similar combination of efficiency and performance. The Sorento's available 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine returns 32 mpg highway, and the available 3.5-liter V6 generates 272 horsepower and 248 lb.-ft.

Safety may be the most important feature that families assess when looking for a vehicle, and the 2012 Kia Optima and Sorento deliver. In fact, both vehicles were named Top Safety Picks for 2012 by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS).

If you're interested in learning more about the Best Family Cars of 2012, the 2012 Kia Optima and Sorento, or in scheduling a test drive, visit Steven Kia today in Harrisonburg, VA. You may also visit them online at http://www.steven-kia.com/index.htm.

About Steven Kia

Steven Kia, http://www.steven-kia.com/index.htm, of the Harrisonburg, Virginia area carries an extensive inventory of Kia cars and SUVs. The dealer's finance specialists work with a vast array of lending sources to guarantee their customers get the most complete and comprehensive financial package available. In addition, the Virginia dealer provides automotive service, and offers Kia parts.