NCAP 5-Star Crash Test/Rollover Ratings

2008 Optima 4-DR w/SAB

Front Driver
*****
Front Passenger
*****
Side Driver
*****
Side Passenger
*****
Rollover
not tested
NCAP 2008 Kia Optima front crash test photoNCAP 2008 Kia Optima side crash test photo

IIHS Crash Test & Rollover Safety Ratings

Good Acceptable Marginal Poor

2008 Kia Optima 4-door sedan

Moderate Overlap
G Overall
G Structure
G Head/Neck Injury
G Chest Injury
G Left Leg Injury
M Right Leg Injury
G Restraints
Full IIHS Moderate Overlap Crash Test report »
Small Overlap (Driver)
Not tested.
Small Overlap (Passenger)
Not tested.
Side Rating1
A Overall
M Structure
Driver
G Head Protection
G Head/Neck Injury
G Torso Injury
A Pelvis/Legs Injury
Rear Passenger
G Head Protection
G Head/Neck Injury
G Torso Injury
G Pelvis/Legs Injury
Full IIHS Side Impact Crash Test report »
Rear Rating2
G Overall
G Geometry
G Dynamic
Full IIHS Rear Impact Crash Test report »
Rollover Rating3
M Overall
Full IIHS Rollover Safety report »

1 — Applies only to models built after June 2006.

2 — Manual cloth seats AHR mfg after Sept 2005. Applies only to models built after Sep 2005.

3 — Applies only to models built after Sep 2005.

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.