TORONTO, Feb. 11, 2012 /CNW/ - Motoring 2012, one of television's longest-running and most respected Canadian automotive programs, has selected the Kia Optima as its Car of the Year for 2012.
"The Kia Optima can be all things to all potential customers. You have the regular sedan, the go faster model with its 274 turbo charged horsepower, and the hybrid for those looking to do their bit for the planet."
Motoring also recognized the Kia Optima as its best new Family Car, and the Kia Rio topped best new Small Car under $21K category.
Other segment winners:
Small Car over $21K - Hyundai Elantra
Performance Car - BMW 1 Series M Coupe
Sports Sedan - Infiniti M
MPV (Multipurpose people mover) - Chevrolet Orlando
Green Car - Chevrolet Volt
Sports Coupe - Mini Coupe
Luxury Car - Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Prestige Car - Audi A7
SUV under $40K - BMW X1
SUV over $40K - Jeep Grand Cherokee
For more information and the complete list of nominees and winners, please go to motoringtv.com.
Image with caption: "Starting at $21,995, the world-class Kia Optima boasts a striking design with impressive technology, safety, performance, and luxury features. Three different powertrain selections - a 2.4L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI), 2.0L turbocharged GDI and an ultra-efficient Hybrid - provide an award-winning Optima for whatever drives you. (CNW Group/Bradford Productions)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20120211_C3438_PHOTO_EN_10010.jpg
Brad Diamond [email protected]
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Executive Producers
P: 416-462-1504
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