The 2000 Kia Sephia scores a poor Overall Evaluation. This is accoding to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crash test ratings.
One may be able to see a video of a Kia car crash testing on YouTube or any site that provide information about Kia's perfomance or test ratings like Kia dealerships.
Although it depends on the specific model in question, overall KIA safety ratings are quite satisfactory. During recent crash test trials, KIA exceeded across the board.
The KIA sportage was actually awarded "Top Safety Pick" in the United States in 2010 based on its performance in a crash test. Even with the addition of the rollover crash test, which measures roof strength it was able to garner the top spot among other vehicles.
This is a tough question because there are so many aspects: 1. Best for economy? repairs, gas mileage, 2. Best for reliability? 3. Best for crash ratings? In the used car market, it appears that 2006-2011 was the best for reliability. KIA and Hyundai are good in those years for crash ratings. They are also no bad for reliability and fuel economy. As with all used car purchases, make sure that you have it inspected by a mechanic before you purchase it.
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Kearny Pearson Kia is the only dealer that specializes in Kia's in San Diego. They do have a wide selection and are willing to let you test drive all of them until you get into the perfect one.
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The KIa Sportage is a SUV which has received high ratings in its class. A 2013 Kia Sportage EX model, with automatic transmission and all wheel drive has a starting price of $27,195 Canadian dollars.
The Kia Sportage has done reasonably well on most aspects of the Side and Front end collision safety test. It's big problem was with leg and lower body injuries. The 2007 Sportage faced a recall over over it's brake lights. For more safety information you can go to http://www.carfax.com/car_safety/ratings/SRR.cfm/year/2007/make/KIA/model/SPORTAGE/trim_id/2007KIA%204W4SPORTAGE_EX-LX_AWD.