2001 Kia Optima

Crash Test Safety Ratings

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NCAP 5-Star Crash Test & Rollover Safety Ratings

The NHTSA has not conducted NCAP crash tests for the 2001 Optima yet.

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IIHS Crash Test & Rollover Safety Ratings

Good Acceptable Marginal Poor

2001 Kia Optima 4-door sedan

Moderate Overlap FrontSmall Overlap DriverSmall Overlap PassengerSide1Rear2Rollover
A Overall
M Structure
G Head/Neck Injury
G Chest Injury
A Left Leg Injury
M Right Leg Injury
G Restraints
Full IIHS Moderate Overlap Crash Test report » 		Not tested. Not tested. P Overall
P Structure
Driver
G Head Protection
G Head/Neck Injury
P Torso Injury
P Pelvis/Legs Injury
Rear Passenger
M Head Protection
G Head/Neck Injury
G Torso Injury
G Pelvis/Legs Injury
Full IIHS Side Impact Crash Test report » 		P Overall
A Geometry
P Dynamic
Full IIHS Rear Impact Crash Test report » 		Not tested.

1 — Applies only to models built before Oct 2005.

2 — Seats that adjust manually.

Ratings only apply to the model and body or seat type tested. The date of manufacture and optional safety equipment can affect results. For full details see www.iihs.org.

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