What safety features does the 2019 Optima have available?
The 2019 Kia Optima is a gorgeous machine. It’s also affordable and reliable which already makes it a great option for almost any car buyer. But what safety features does the 2019 Optima have available? It’s wonderfully safe and we can tell you why as we go through the 2019 Kia Optima safety features.Standard safety features of the 2019 Kia Optima
The Kia Optima comes with a ton of safety tech standard. First off, you have an array of airbags all designed to protect you should the worst happen. These airbags including dual front airbags, dual front seat-mounted airbags, a driver’s side knee airbag, and dual full-length side curtain airbags. In addition to that, you also get standard anti-lock brakes, vehicle stability management, electronic stability control, a tire pressure management system, a backup camera, and hill start assist. For added safety for you and your children, you also get rear child-safety door locks, an internal emergency trunk release, and lower anchors and tethers for child seats in the back. Read More: 2019 Kia Optima engine optionsStandard driver-assist features on the 2019 Kia Optima
Believe it or not, that long list of standard safety features is just for starters. The 2019 Kia Optima also has many standard driver-assist features. There’s even more available when you look at higher trim levels but just look at all that comes standard.
On the base Optima LX trim and above you get a lane departure warning system, lane-keeping assist, a driver attention warning system, forward collision warning, forward collision avoidance, rear cross-traffic alert, lane change assist, a park distance warning system, and a blind spot collision warning system.
Available driver-assist features on the 2019 Kia Optima
It’s amazing what comes standard on the 2019 Optima, but there are a few more driver-assist and safety features that come at higher trims. If you opt for the EX or the SX trim above it then your forward collision avoidance system adds pedestrian detection and you also get a smart cruise control system.
The only major safety feature is only available on the top SX trim, and it doesn’t come standard. You will have to opt for it with the SX Limited package. The feature is called the surround-view monitor system, and it gives you a full 360-degree view of your surroundings when you are maneuvering.
Warranties include 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain and 5-year/60,000-mile basic. All warranties and roadside assistance are limited. See retailer for warranty details.